Army Air Force Initiative to Extend Tech Support to SAIPA

Iran Army Air Force has launched an initiative to strengthen relations with the major automaker SAIPA for sharing technologies, bolstering domestic auto production and reducing foreign dependency. 
During a visit to SAIPA’s production and design departments, Commander of Iran Air Force Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said the army is willing to offer its latest knowhow and technological capacities to the automotive sector for designing and manufacturing high-tech components and engines, the automaker’s website Saipanews.com reported.
Nasirzadeh said the result of the collaboration will benefit both sides. 
“The army would like to use the capabilities of SAIPA and its subsidiary part makers to produce special engines for drones. In return, the army would help the automaker develop complex auto components that are currently imported,” he said.
Reportedly, the two have started negotiations on collaboration details to design and integrated contract.
The air force chief said in case a reliable cooperation plan is devised, the US sanctions that have troubled the automotive sector will be easily overcome.