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Friday, April 17, 2009

Denel Missile Development Highlights Tech Transfer

A-Darter AAMSouth Africa's Denel is developing a fifth-generation air-to-air missile with the Brazilian defense industry in what is a model for defense technology transfer between countries, a Denel executive said at a seminar for visitors at the Latin America Aerospace and Defense (LAAD) conference.

Denel Dynamics, a division of Denel, is developing the short- to medium-range A-Darter missile that can be used on the Gripen fighters South Africa is receiving from Saab and on Brazil's F-5 aircraft.

It also could be used on whichever fighter Brazil procures in its FX-2 fighter competition, said Col. Ian van Vuuren, director for the A-Darter program at Denel Dynamics.

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