(Jerusalem Post) Anna Ahronheim - Israel delivered a second advanced reconnaissance jet to the Italian Air Force on Sunday, completing a reciprocal trade deal signed in 2012 that saw the Israel Air Force acquire 30 Leonardo M-346 Lavi jets to train its pilots. Italy purchased an equivalent value of Israeli aerospace technology, including satellites and two G550 surveillance planes. The G550 early-warning and air-control system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries provides aerial and maritime situational awareness at all altitudes, over any terrain, and in any weather condition and can operate at long range with extended flight time.
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