Russia has purchased unmanned "reconnaissance drones" from an Israeli company. The deal is said to have been made because of Russia's outdated and inferior equipment currently in use.
According to the AFP, "Moscow began shopping for foreign unmanned aircraft after last year's war in Georgia. Defence analysts say Georgia made effective use of its Israeli drones in the conflict, while Russia's home-made drones turned out to be inferior."
The Russian military has admitted that the spy aircraft made in their own country is not as effective as those manufactured in other countries, and, according to United Press International, "that the purchase was designed 'to show our industry what it is,' RIA Novosti said."
The Israeli company which sold the crafts was not specified by the Russian defense minister, but was named in reports to be either Israel Aerospace Industries or Israel Aircraft Industries.
The drones, which are used by the military for surveillance, require no pilot aboard to fly. To learn about what the drones do, check out wikipedia's article.
by Malerie Bickhart (team Russia)
Monday, April 13, 2009
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