Israel supplying UAV's to Brazil
It's been a little over a month since Brazil recognized the non-existent state of 'Palestine.' Now, Brazil is to be rewarded by being allowed to purchase top of the line Hermes 450 unmanned aerial vehicles.Elbit Systems’ Brazilian subsidiary Aeroeletrônica Ltda. (AEL) has won a contract to supply additional Hermes 450 unmanned aerial systems to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The contract follows one year Brazilian operation of two Hermes 450 unmanned aircraft and one ground station under lease for one year.Are we that desperate for money that we have to prostitute ourselves in front of third-rate powers to provide them with top of the line military equipment? If these were software to operate restaurant payments systems or local telephone operations, I could understand. But why are we selling our best military equipment to countries that are at best indifferent to our continued existence? How long will it take until someone turns this equipment against us?
Through this evaluation phase the Brazilian Air Force and Navy were defining their operational requirements for unmanned vehicles. It is assumed that the current order will comprise two additional systems fielding operational capabilities with the Air Force, bringing the total systems operated by the Brazilian forces to three. Further units are expected to be added in the future, as the FAB expands the services provided by unmanned systems. According to Elbit Systems, the project is a part of the Brazilian Air Forces’ objective to establish independent UAS capabilities, allowing for self-reliant operation and development of UAS in Brazil.
Remember when the US wouldn't allow us to sell military equipment to China? Why do we continue to sell to all comers?
Labels: Brazil, Elbit Systems, Hermes 450, Palestine, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 3:26 PM
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