IAI’s MoUs, JVs with Indian defence companies at Aero India 2023: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel’s leading aerospace and defense company, will showcase its advanced technologies, industry-leading air-defense systems and ground-combat at Aero India 2023, India’s largest defense exhibition, which will take place February 13-17 in southern city of Bengaluru.
IAI is leading a strategic transformation to provide fast direct access to IAI’s superior solutions in full support of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) vision of a self-reliant country. IAI will sign several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and joint venture agreements during the exhibition as it deepens its ties with the local defense sector.
For the past 30 years, IAI has built close partnerships in India developing and providing various strategic platforms to India, among them air and missile defense systems, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), satellites, radars, training platforms, and others.
IAI’s state-of-the-art systems and technologies have been in operational use in India’s three military arms and other government agencies. Additionally, IAI works closely with the Indian Armed Forces to develop and produce advanced technologies in the air, land, and naval arenas, said the company.
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IAI’s President and CEO Boaz Levy said the company was very excited to be back in India for Aero India, which brings together some of our leading partners in the defense sector.
“We have been working closely with the Indian defense industry for more than 30 years and we look forward to further collaboration following the exhibition. We look forward to meeting our friends and partners while exhibiting our cutting-edge technologies to the Indian, Asian and global markets during this distinguished exhibition,” Boaz Levy told Defence Star.
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During the show, IAI will be showcasing a wide array of aerial systems, including its Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) strategic Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Heron TP. IAI’s advanced tactical loitering-munitions are designed for both ground and naval units, the Mini Harpy and the Rotem.
IAI will exhibit an advanced GEO Mini Communication Satellite, whose development is based on IAI’s long heritage and the Dror 1, Israel’s National Communication Satellite- MCS. IAI’s Rampage- supersonic, long-range accurate air-ground assault rocket for the annihilation of high-quality targets.
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The Scorpius G (ground) is a ground-based EW system designed to detect and disrupt ground- and airborne threats. Aerial Refueling Tanker for the supply of Aerial Refueling and strategic transport aircraft.
IAI’s HAROP will be on display in Adani’s booth and the LORA and MRSAM will be in display in the BEL booth while IAI would showcase its solutions at Booth number 5.1 & 5.2 in Hall F at the event.
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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is a high technology defence and aerospace company delivering solutions in space, air, land, naval, cyber & homeland security for defense and commercial markets.
Combining the Start-up Nation spirit of innovation with combat-proven experience, the Israeli defence company offers satellites, UAVs, missiles, intelligence solutions, weapons systems, air-defense systems, robotic systems, radars, business jets, aerostructures, among other things.
Established in 1953, IAI is one of Israel’s largest technology employers with offices and R&D centers in Israel and abroad.
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