IAI Signs UAV Assembly Component Deal with Russia
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a contract with Russian defence firm Oboronprom to deliver assembly components and servicing for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The deal, estimated to be around $400m, will be implemented during 2011. Under a contract signed in Ap
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a contract with Russian defence firm Oboronprom to deliver assembly components and servicing for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The deal, estimated to be around $400m, will be implemented during 2011.
Under a contract signed in April 2009, Israel has delivered two Bird Eye 400 systems for $4m, eight I View mk150 tactical UAVs for $37m and two Searcher mkII multimission UAVs for $12m to Russia.
Israel will also deliver 36 UAVs, worth a total of $100m, to Russia by the end of 2010.
Russia and Israel is also considering to establish a $300m joint venture to produce UAVs.