Elbit signs deal with US Army to provide THOR Group 2 portable drone systems
Elbit Systems has signed a deal with the US Army to supply THOR Group 2 portable drone systems. The backpack-portable, fully autonomous multirotor aircraft will provide US forces with organic aerial capabilities. The agreement highlights ongoing defense collaboration between the US and the Israeli defense electronics firm.
- ▪Elbit Systems signed a contract with the US Army to deliver THOR Group 2 drone systems.
- ▪The THOR Group 2 is a backpack-portable, fully autonomous multirotor unmanned aircraft.
- ▪This system will give US military units their own aerial surveillance and reconnaissance capability.
- ▪The deal underscores Elbit Systems' role in supplying advanced defense technology to international forces.
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Elbit signs deal with US Army to provide THOR Group 2 portable drone systemsThe THOR Group 2 uncrewed aircraft system, which is a backpack‑portable, fully autonomous multirotor aircraft, will be used by US forces to provide units with an organic aerial capability. Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa.(photo credit: BAZ RATNER/REUTERS)
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