Two Israeli defense electronics developers will be supplying airborne imagery intelligence systems to Turkey’s Air Force. Elbit Systems (ESLT) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) cut a multi-million dollar deal with the Turks, which is a four-year contract.
“We are very proud that the Turkish Air Force, one of the most advanced and modern in the world, has chosen our reconnaissance system. The system is based on a well-developed and proven solution, which has already been chosen by several leading Air Forces and has recorded thousands of successful operational flight hours in severely demanding conditions,” stated Elbit’s general manager, Haim Rousso.
IAI has previously participated in a deal with the Turkish Ministry of Defense, an over $250 million tender for a reconnaissance satellite for their Air Force.