To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Open menu Search

IAI reveals long-range MPA order from Asia-Pacific customer

11th March 2022 - 11:48 GMT | by Tim Martin in Belfast

RSS

The ELI-3660 MPA was first launched by IAI in 2015. (Photo: IAI)

IAI will manufacture a long-range MPA for an unnamed Asia-Pacific customer.

IAI has secured a production contract from an undisclosed Asia-Pacific customer for a long-range maritime patrol aircraft (MPA).

Despite being unable to share key details of the deal on account of customer sensitivities, Avishai Izhakan, deputy GM of the Airborne Systems & Radars division in IAI subsidiary Elta, did confirm that deliveries of the aircraft in question are still to take place.

‘We are in the middle of a programme, specifically covering a long-range maritime patrol aircraft that is optimised for maritime surveillance; naturally, I cannot disclose the name of the customer,’ he explained.

The specific model of the MPA was

Already have an account? Log in

Want to keep reading this article?

Tim Martin

Author

Tim Martin


Tim Martin is Air Editor for Shephard Media, based in Belfast. 

Tim has experience writing …

Read full bio

Share to

Linkedin