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2 clusters · 3 sources · 13 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 18 days ago

Portuguese Air Force drone procurement

Overview

Portuguese technology company Tekever has signed a contract to supply AR5 long-range drones to the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) for maritime surveillance missions. The autonomous platforms, which feature a wingspan of nearly 8 meters, are intended to support monitoring of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), coastal security, environmental protection, and rural firefighting.

The agreement includes the delivery of the drones, a Ground Control Station, the ATLAS mission system, and operator training. Delivery is scheduled for early September, with training phases occurring in September and October to ensure operational readiness.

Entities

Portuguese Air Force · Embraer · IACIT · Portugal · Brazilian Army

Timeline

18 days ago

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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Tekever to supply long-range drones to Portuguese Air Force
Tekever will supply AR5 long-range drones to the Portuguese Air Force to enhance maritime surveillance, coastal security, and environmental monitoring, with deliveries expected in early September.

Sources

aereo.jor.br · defesanet.com.br · noticiabrasil.net.br