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Switzerland proceeds with UAV competitive tender

Berne, Switzerlad - Israel replies with its Heron and Hermes

The Swiss ministry of defence has started a competitive tender which aims to select a medium-altitude, long-endurance UAV. According to press reports, the decision is expected to be made by the end of this year or the first quarter of 2013. The final two contenders are both Israeli: Elbit Systems with its Hermes 900 and Israel Aerospace Industries with its Heron 1. Both the aircraft have already...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1142554
Rome, Italy, 06/22/2012 18:15
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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