IAI to Showcase Integrated Air-Defense and Ground-Combat Solutions at DefExpo 2022

Delhi, 10th Oct 2022:

IAI INDIA PVT LTD, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., will showcase its advanced technologies, industry-leading air-defense systems and ground-combat solutions at DefExpo 2022, which will be taking place in Gujarat on 18th-22nd October. IAI INDIA PVT LTDis leading a strategic transformation to provide fast direct access to IAI’s superior solutionsin full support of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision of a self-reliant country.

Boaz Levy, IAI President and CEO: “IAI is proud and excited to be exhibiting at this year’s DefExpo, emphasizing our commitment to the local Indian defense ecosystem. We have been innovating and delivering state-of-the-art technologies thathave expanded our partnerships and collaborationwith India’s industry-leading companiesin 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 defense 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. We look forward to meeting our friends and partners while exhibiting our cutting-edge technologies to the Indian, Asian, and global markets during this prestigious defense exhibition.”

IAI INDIA PVT LTDwill be showcasing a wide array of aerial systems, including its Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) strategic Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Heron TP, and its most advanced UAS to date, the Heron MK II. In addition, IAI will exhibit its unique Vertical Take-Off and Landing capabilities with the WanderB VTOL, developed by IAI’sBlueBird Aero Systems subsidiary, alongside IAI’s advanced tactical loitering-munition designed for both ground and naval units, the Mini Harpy. IAI’s long-range artillery weapons systems, the LORAprecision strike surface-to-surface missile, will also show IAI’s strike capabilities. IAI’s Zibar family of all-terrain tactical utility vehicles will be shown alongside IAI’s cutting-edge future armored fighting vehicle – the Carmel. IAI will also exhibit its TERRA radar and M19 and MOSPsensor payloads, among other advanced systems. IAI is excited to highlight its technologies and deep-rooted partnerships with India’s defense ecosystem.

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