Strong Emphasis on Unmanned Systems

IAI India Pvt Ltd, Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) India-based subsidiary, will showcase a broad range of advanced technologies at DefExpo 2022 in Gujarat, 18-22 October, marking three decades of friendship and partnership between the two nations.

On display will be a wide array of aerial systems, including the Heron TP strategic MALE UAS and IAI’s most advanced UAS to date, the Heron Mk II. Also on show will be the WanderB VTOL UAS, developed by IAI subsidiary BlueBird Aero Systems, and the Mini Harpy tactical loitering munition. The Lora [long-range artillery] precision strike missile will showcase the company’s strike portfolio, while the Zibar and Carmel tactical vehicles will focus visitor attention on capabilities on the battlefield and behind it. The C4ISR portfolio will be illustrated with the Terra radar and the M19 and MOSP sensor payloads, among other solutions.

Boaz Levy, IAI President and CEO, explains the exhibit emphasizes “our commitment to the local Indian defence ecosystem. We have been innovating and delivering state-of-the-art technologies that have expanded our partnerships and collaboration with India’s industry-leading companies in both the public and private sectors. For the last three decades, we have been jointly developing tailor-made, cutting-edge solutions to meet India’s unique challenges. As a trusted partner in India, IAI’s elite technological solutions are deployed throughout the Indian defence forces. As we celebrate thirty years of friendship with India, we are re-pledging our commitment to India’s self-reliance campaign and seek opportunities to further advance the ‘Make in India’ vision.”