Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) (TASE: ARSP.B1) recently received a contract worth tens millions of dollars to supply four Super Dvora Mk 3 Fast Patrol Boat to an African military customer. All four boats will be built at IAI Ramta's facilities in Israel, and will be delivered during 2016. These newly ordered Super Dvoras will be used for coastal defense, EEZ and HLS missions.
The Super Dvora Mk3 is a combat proven boat that is currently in service with several navies worldwide.
IAI Ramta Division head Nitzan Shaked said, "With an overall length of 27 meters, a top speed in excess of 40 knots, and equipped with a full suite of advanced weapons and sensors, this powerful boat will be an important addition to our customer's maritime arsenal for securing its littoral waters."
To date, IAI has supplied more than 100 patrol boats in various configurations, via contracts valued at hundreds of millions of dollars, to maritime customers around the world.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on April 1, 2015
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