  Israel delivers to Turkey 4 Heron drones August 22, 2010 - 16:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Despite the crisis in bilateral relations over May's Gaza flotilla incident, Israel has delivered to Turkey the final four Heron unmanned aerial vehicles out of the 10 it ordered, Haaretz reported. Turkish media quoted military sources as saying that officers from both countries are testing the aircraft. The first six of the UAVs, built by Israel Aerospace Industries, Elbit Systems and Turkish partner Aselsan, were delivered in March after a delay of over two years. In 2004 Turkey agreed to buy 10 Heron UAVs for more than $180 million from Israeli companies IAI and Elbit. One Heron UAV can watch six different targets at the same time. In addition to intelligence gathering, it can also illuminate targets for airplanes, helicopters and guided missiles. Heron UAVs can also stay in the air for 24 hours at an elevation of up to 30,000 feet, and transfer data within a range of 350 kilometers. Related links:   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
