Russia's Almaz-Antey to Modernize Iran’s Aeronavigation Systems: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia's Almaz-Antey, a maker of air defense systems, has signed an agreement with Iran’s Shiraz Electronics Industries to modernize the Islamic Republic’s aeronavigation systems through joint research and development projects, Russian media reported.
"JSC Concern VKO Almaz-Antey and Shiraz Electronics Industries signed an agreement on the cooperation on joint research projects, development, manufacturing, deliveries and maintenance of ground and onboard civilian equipment and its components for air traffic management, communications, navigation and surveillance (CNS/ATM)," the Russian company said in a statement, Sputnik reported on Wednesday.
It added the deal mainly aims to modernize Iran's aeronavigation systems.
Shiraz Electronics Industries (SEI), the biggest company within Iran Electronics Industries holding, specializes in military and civilian electronics, lasers, avionics, sonars and various navigation systems.
Almaz-Antey, Russia's biggest defense contractor, is the main manufacturer and systems integrator for the state aeronavigation regulator.
