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The German govt has resolved to arm the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that it leases from Israel with missiles created in Israel, the German media experiences. The UAVs will be armed with precision guided missiles with advanced destruction abilities in the party that there is suspected harm to innocent men and women. Arming the UAVs will charge an believed €152 million.

The conclusion finishes conversations about 4 years on no matter if to arm the UAVs or not. The Social Democratic social gathering experienced in the previous torpedoed the UAV deal concerning Israel and Germany, even just the leasing of Eitan UAVs from Israel Aerospace Industries together with professional schooling. The use of the UAVs and absolutely arming them was thought of controversial for ethical motives since harmless individuals could be harmed.




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In the long run, a compromise was reached whereby the UAVs have been leased from Israel but the issue of arming them was still left for parliament to make a decision. The price of the deal without having the UAVs being armed but including professional teaching at Tel Nof air base in Israel was well worth near to €1 billion. The charge for the UAVs went to IAI and for the expert training to the Israeli govt. But for a long time the discussion on the arming of the UAVs was set on keep due to opposition from the Social Democratic Party.

But now adhering to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the hesitation about arming the UAVs has been prevail over. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz not long ago advised “Globes” that “No person in Germany currently has a dilemma with purchasing arms from Israel.”

In accordance to reports Germany will procure 140 missiles together with 80 for education and 60 for functions. Germany also has plans to procure the Iron Dome small selection missile protection program and would like to be the very first overseas buyer to purchase the Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system for long array threats.

Published by Globes, Israel organization news – en.globes.co.il – on April 6, 2022.

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