16 November 2012

News Story: Elbit Systems targets Indian UAS requirements

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By: ARIE EGOZI - TEL AVIV

India's growing market for unmanned air systems has attracted the attention of Israeli manufacturer Elbit Systems, which has announced its intention to offer its products for several emerging tenders.

"So far we have not tried to enter this market, but we [will do so] now," says Elad Aharonson, the general manager of Elbit's UAS division.

Israel Aerospace Industries, Elbit's main competitor, has been very active in the Indian UAS market, and won a number of major contracts. Several smaller Israeli manufacturers are also active in the country, and are currently trying to win some of the tenders aimed at equipping the Indian army with mini-UAS.

Read the full story at Flight Global