The agreement was signed during LAAD 2023, the largest defense and security fair in Latin America, which runs until April 14, in Rio de Janeiro
Akaer, a Brazilian company with more than 30 years of experience in developing cutting-edge technologies for the Defense and Aerospace sectors, partnered with Saudi company Intra Defense Technologies to develop drones in that country. The agreement was signed this Wednesday (12), during LAAD 2023, the largest Defense and Security trade fair in Latin America, in Rio de Janeiro.
The two companies have established a contract for the development of large unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to initially meet the needs of Saudi Arabia. The project, however, may be extended to other countries and regions.
The agreement was signed by Intra’s Executive Director of Alliances, Hmoud Alshethre, and Akaer’s CEO, Cesar Silva. Also present at the ceremony was Intra’s UAV Test Pilot, Mohammed Aljehani.
“This is a crucial partnership for Akaer’s growth in important markets for Brazil, such as the Middle East. We are expanding our actions around the world and creating new sources of synergy,” comments Cesar Silva.
Intra currently operates UAVs in Saudi Arabia with great success, accumulating more than 4 thousand flight hours in different missions. The partner company has developed two VTOL UAVs (which perform vertical takeoff and landing), one of which is being exhibited at LAAD Defense & Security, held in Rio de Janeiro, between April 11 and 14.
The partnership between Akaer and Intra will follow the concept of the VISION 2030 Program of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The first project began development in January 2023, and provides for the production of a prototype of a twin-engine Class 3 UAV, but the trend is for other systems to be created in the near future. However, the partnership with Akaer will be even broader, with the goal of developing bolder solutions.
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