The Boeing Company is teaming with Israel’s Unmanned Aerial Systems developer Elbit Systems to market Elbit Systems Hermes class UAS in the US and select international markets. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing this cooperation at the Farnborough Airshow today. The agreement covers marketing and sales of Elbit’s Hermes450 and 900 UAS product lines. The team expects the combat proven Hermes family systems to be well positioned to meet the growing roles UAS are expected to play in supporting US forces towards the next decade.
“This partnership further expands and enhances Boeing’s longstanding relationship with Elbit Systems to include unmanned products,” According to Debbie Rub, Boeing Missiles and Unmanned Airborne Systems vice president and general manager. She said the Hermesproduct line will complement Boeing’s provides unmanned portfolio with medium-altitude, long-endurance capability, addressing an important need for U.S. warfighters and allies on today’s ever-changing battlefields. The recent announcement follows other recently announced strategic agreements between the two companies, related to the development of advanced fighter avionics, and the successful long-term cooperation providing helmet mounted display sights (JHMCS) for all Boeing’s fighter aircraft.
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