Russia’s Almaz-Antey to modernize Iran’s aircraft navigation system

MOSCOW, December 7. /TASS/. Russia’s defense manufacturer Almaz-Antey and Iran’s Shiraz Electronics Industries signed an agreement on cooperation, the press service of the Russian company said on Wednesday. The sides agreed to cooperate in joint scientific research, developments, production, supplies and maintenance of equipment and its components for managing air traffic, communications, navigation and surveillance, the company said. The goal of the agreement is to use the capabilities of Almaz-Antey and Shiraz Electronics Industries "for developing the aircraft navigation system of the Islamic Republic of Iran and also advancing the results of joint scientific research and developments on the markets of third countries," the statement said. Read more