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Friday, July 22, 2011

France selects Heron TP over Predator B for new contract

Heron TP MALE UAVFrench military officials will acquire the Israel Aerospace Industries Heron TP unmanned air system to fill an interim need for a medium-altitude, long-endurance surveillance vehicle.

The twin-boomed UAS, with 35h endurance, beat a rival bid from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems based on the Predator B.

The selection was announced after a meeting on 20 July by France's Ministerial Committee for Investment. French officials will now enter negotiations with Dassault, IAI's partner, to finalise the contract.

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