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Monday, January 19, 2009

Israel's Aeronautics to supply Dutch UAV service

Sagem Sperwer systemIsrael's Aeronautics Defense Systems is to supply unmanned air vehicle capacity to Dutch troops serving with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, with the Netherlands having had no available replacement for its current Sagem Sperwer systems, which will return from the country in March.

Following a market review, Aeronautics was identified as the only company able to provide both the hardware and support required within the limited timeframe available.

The Dutch defence ministry has not released details of the equipment to be supplied, but possible tactical unmanned air vehicle options could include the Aeronautics Aerostar or Aerolight products. However, with Israeli personnel not authorised to operate inside Afghanistan, system operators are expected to be provided by subcontractors from the UK and the USA.

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