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The Israeli company IAI will supply the European country of NATO with special-purpose aircraft worth $200 million. These will be unusual reconnaissance aircraft

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1 year ago

July 30, 2022

Henry Brown

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has entered into a deal to supply an unnamed customer with special-purpose aircraft. This was reported by IAI itself. A contract worth more than $200 million was signed with a European NATO country. The company did not provide details on the type and number of aircraft ordered, or delivery times.

The Israeli company IAI will supply the European country of NATO with special-purpose aircraft worth $200 million. These will be unusual reconnaissance aircraft

The creation of aircraft will be handled by IAI’s Elta Systems division, which specializes in radar and intelligence gathering technologies. Obviously, the task of the aircraft will be to collect intelligence. Moreover, they will be built on the basis of business jets: IAI became one of the first companies in the world to start creating such reconnaissance aircraft.

“This contract, which focuses on modern special-purpose aircraft, is another testament to our unique technologies, which are a critical strategic component of every army using them.”, said IAI Executive Director Boaz Levy.

“Our commitment to delivering cutting-edge technologies with advanced detection and intelligence capabilities to our customers will ensure they succeed even in their most challenging missions.”, added IAI Vice President Yoav Turgeman.

Equipping business jets with military systems, IAI supplies special-purpose aircraft in four categories: early warning and control (AWACS), ground surveillance, maritime patrol and electronic intelligence (RTR).

In addition to the domestic market, IAI supplied special-purpose aircraft to Italy and Singapore.

A source at IAI told Jane’s, an information and analysis group, that the new contract is part of a larger deal, but declined to name the country.

The Israeli company IAI will supply the European country of NATO with special-purpose aircraft worth $200 million. These will be unusual reconnaissance aircraft

IAI reconnaissance aircraft based on the Gulfstream G550

The company equipped the Israeli Air Force with Eitam AWACS aircraft and Shavit RTR aircraft, and is now working on a new Oron reconnaissance platform. All of them are based on Gulfstream’s G550 business jet, but the Israeli developer also offers special-purpose aircraft based on Bombardier and Embraer models.

A Jane’s source noted that opting for business jets over passenger or cargo aircraft makes special-purpose aircraft more affordable. “Our advantage is that we were the first to identify this trend and we made a range of solutions available to the market“, – he said.

The source added that the company has been offering electronically scanned active phased array radar since the early 1990s, long before other suppliers. “This is the main component of a special purpose aircraft., he said. – The second component is artificial intelligence. We are partnering with startups in Israel to develop this component. Therefore, in my opinion, we provide our customers with a very significant added value.“.

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This is a “folding phone”: the 17-inch LG Gram Fold is presented, expensive

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41 mins ago

September 25, 2023

Henry Brown

LG Electronics has unveiled its own foldable device with a large flexible screen. It was a laptop called LG Gram Fold.

This is a “folding phone”: the 17-inch LG Gram Fold is presented, expensive

This is an expensive and powerful model; at first it will be sold only in LG’s native Korean market. For the LG Gram Fold, the manufacturer asks $3,730. However, it is noticeably cheaper than HP’s $5,000 flexible-screen laptop.

This is a “folding phone”: the 17-inch LG Gram Fold is presented, expensive

In addition, the first 200 customers who order it in Korea will be able to get the laptop for just under $3,000. Of course, it’s unclear whether this device will ever be released internationally, let alone how much it will cost.

This is a “folding phone”: the 17-inch LG Gram Fold is presented, expensive

Unlike other foldable PCs currently on the market, the LG Gram Fold is powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core processor (i5-1335U), while its HP counterpart uses 12th Gen processors.

This is a “folding phone”: the 17-inch LG Gram Fold is presented, expensive

Other characteristics include a 17-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels; when folded, the user has access to a 12-inch screen with 1920 x 1280 pixels, 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 512 GB solid-state drive, and a 72 Wh battery. There are two USB Type-C ports, one of which supports Thunderbolt 4.

The Gram Fold comes with a Bluetooth keyboard that can be used separately from the laptop. Also included is a 65W charger and a stand case that protects the laptop and supports it when used on a desk.

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The most powerful and most economical Haval Dargo 2 has gone on sale. 326 hp, consumption 1.85 l/100 km, lifetime warranty on the power plant and a camping mosquito lamp – for $23,000

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1 hour ago

September 25, 2023

Jeff Tucker

Today in China, the Haval Big Dog (aka the second-generation Haval Dargo crossover) was officially presented as a plug-in hybrid. This is the most powerful version of the second Dargo, and it is also the most economical.

The most powerful and most economical Haval Dargo 2 has gone on sale. 326 hp, consumption 1.85 l/100 km, lifetime warranty on the power plant and a camping mosquito lamp - for $23,000

Externally, the car is no different from its regular gasoline counterparts, except for the logo: it is made on a blue background, while pure gasoline versions have a black background under the logo. The design of the second Dargo is made in the spirit of the first generation car, but it is impossible to confuse them, especially when looking at it in profile or from the rear.

The most powerful and most economical Haval Dargo 2 has gone on sale. 326 hp, consumption 1.85 l/100 km, lifetime warranty on the power plant and a camping mosquito lamp - for $23,000

Dimensions are 4705 x 1908 x 1780 mm, wheelbase is 2810 mm. The approach and departure angles are 24° and 30°, the minimum ground clearance is 200 mm (in China it is measured when the car is loaded). Among the interesting features is the presence of a 220 V socket with an output power of 3.3 kW for powering any external consumers and… a removable camping mosquito lamp, which will be appreciated by lovers of adventures and road trips.

The most powerful and most economical Haval Dargo 2 has gone on sale. 326 hp, consumption 1.85 l/100 km, lifetime warranty on the power plant and a camping mosquito lamp - for $23,000

The power plant is based on a 1.5-liter turbo engine. It works in conjunction with an electric motor and a 2-speed DHT transmission. The total power of the power plant elements is 326 hp, torque – 530 Nm. Consumption in hybrid operating mode is only 1.85 l/100 km (but with a discharged traction battery it will be three times more, the range on pure electricity is 105 km, and the full range of a fueled and charged SUV is more than 1000 km.

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The first Redmi flagship with a curved screen and IP68. Redmi Note 13 Pro+ AAPE shown from all sides

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2 hours ago

September 25, 2023

Robert Adams

Along with the Redmi Note 13 Pro+, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ AAPE smartphone was presented, which was shown in live photographs with the delivery kit.