The Brazilian National Police will acquire an undisclosed number of Heron unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)from Israel Aerospace Industries under a $350m deal.
The surveillance drones will monitor Brazil’s borders to aid in preventing the smuggling of arms, drugs and natural resources.
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The company will deliver 14 systems, each including multiple drones and auxiliary equipment, according to the Associated Press.
Previously, the Israeli firm had conducted a demonstration of the UAVs in Brazil at the request of the nation’s police.
