Brazil UAS JV winds up
Budget constraints in Brazil have led AEL Sistemas, Embraer Defense and Avibras to wind up the activities of their Harpia joint venture (JV). The decision was announced on 7 January by AEL Sistemas parent company, Elbit Systems.
Harpia was formed in September 2011 with the goal of exploring the unmanned aircraft systems, avionics systems and simulator markets, as well as contractor logistics support in these areas.
Due to the venture’s strategic nature for designing a Brazilian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (SARP) the companies will continue to develop technologies to meet future demands of the Brazilian armed forces and the civilian market in a new format.
According to Elbit Systems the decision to dissolve Harpia was amicable, and employees of the JV have been relocated into other programmes.
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