IAI Signs New Heron 1 Maintenance Contract with Brazil
Brazil acquired two Heron 1 UAVs from IAI in 2010, but due to budget constraints they were under-utilized and eventually ceased operations in 2016
The Brazilian Air Force and Federal Police will jointly operate the IAI Heron 1 MALE UAV, the Brazilian Official Gazette announced on January 8.
The agreement will run through to the end of 2019, with an option to extend it further.
Brazil acquired two Heron 1 UAVs from IAI in 2010. They were under-utilized due to budget constraints and other issues until their operations reportedly stopped in 2016.
With a more regular operation of the Heron 1, Brazil will significantly increase the ability to conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions along its borders, mainly those in the Amazonian region.
[Source: Jane’s]
