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Elbit Touts Hermes/ Skylark UAV Sale in South America

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Hermes 450(click to view full) Elbit Systems Ltd. recently announced [PDF] a contract to supply Hermes 450 UAV systems to “a country in the Americas” for the total of approximately $25 million. The Hermes 450 is currently in service with Israel, Britain (as the Watchkeeper), Singapore, and other countries – but it has become most famous for its service with Georgia’s armed forces in the face of Russia’s invasion. The contract also includes Skylark I hand launched mini-UAV systems, and all UAVs are to be delivered within a year. Haim Kellerman, General Manager of Elbit Systems UAS Division said: “We are proud to report another link in the chain of successes, with a new order from a new customer…” DID saw most likely customers for this sale as Ecuador and Chile, but new information places Mexico as the customer, with 2 complete Hermes 450 systems and up to 12 Skylark UAVs. Flight International | Homeland Security Newswire. DID Addendum: Sept 2008 FAE Kfir C10(click to view full) (Left in place as a reminder that all analysis is ultimately conjecture). Ecuador appears to be the most likely candidate. The Jerusalem Post reported in June 2008 that Ecuador had agreed to buy […]

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