This
facility is part of the transfer-of-technology and knowhow by IACIT
and its technologic partner IAI-ELTA, and will serve the growing number
of ELM-2032 Fire Control Radars in use by the Brazilian Navy, as well
as the ELM-2022 Maritime Patrol radar in operation with the Brazilian
Air Force. The facility includes highly-automated test equipment to
provide rapid and reliable turnaround times for the radar systems.
The ELM-2032 Fire Control Radar was provided for the Brazilian Navy
A4 Skyhawk aircraft which underwent highly successful avionic and system
upgrades. The ELM-2022 radar is in operational use by the Brazilian
Air Force C-295 and P-3 fleet for its maritime patrol, surveillance,
and search and rescue (SAR) missions.
“IACIT, with its extensive experience in delivering successful
integrated logistic support for projects throughout Brazil, will provide
our customer with high system availability by means of a short turnaround
time for their airborne radars”, said Mr. Luiz Teixeira, IACIT
CEO and President-Director. “IACIT’s airborne radar maintenance
facility will provide a complete testing system for the state of the
art equipment available on the market.”
"We are continuously committed to providing maintenance and support
activities in Brazil, and establishing an in-country facility together
with IACIT is a clear expression of this policy," said Mr. Nisim
Hadas, IAI Executive VP & ELTA president, "We believe that
in the future this facility can expand as a support hub for additional
Latin American customers.”
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