October 7, 2014 – SIBAT – the International Defense Cooperation Division of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) – will present an array of innovative technologies for today’s asymmetrical warfare at the Israel Pavilion at AUSA. These solutions, some of them presented for the first time, were developed in order to reduce injuries to uninvolved populations during fighting within urban centers. The systems were developed in close cooperation with the IDF and were proven to have saved lives in recent conflicts.
According to the Director of SIBAT, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Mishel Ben Baruch, “Today’s asymmetrical warfare is unique in that it is taking place less near uninhabited border areas, and has moved into population centers. For this reason, Israeli companies are developing technologies that prevent, as much as possible, injuries to innocent bystanders. In addition, due to the dynamic nature of the threats, there is a growing need to shorten the sensor-to-shooter loop by rapidly identifying the target – and quickly and precisely initiating countermeasures.”
“In the Israel Pavilion, a wide range of advanced technologies will be presented, including intelligence and surveillance solutions designed to deliver accurate real-time intelligence pictures that enable significantly more precise targeting. Other solutions include unmanned systems and robotics that can replace and protect soldiers in dangerous locations and prevent collateral damage.”
“The Israel Defense Ministry recognizes and appreciates the contribution of Israel’s SME defense companies that consistently develop cutting-edge technologies that are innovative, unique, modular and flexible. These companies are able to respond quickly to customers’ evolving needs and to urgent demands from the field.”
“As in years past, we will promote cooperation between Israeli and American companies at AUSA – an approach which has proven successful in dealing with reduced defense budgets – and remaining competitive in a crowded market.”
This year, the following companies will present their technologies at the Israel Pavilion:
Beth-El Zikhron Yaaqov Industries, Ltd.
Beth-El designs, develops, and manufactures Environmental Protection Systems handling full CBRN and TIC (Toxic Industrial Chemical) filtration, ventilation, air conditioning, dust filtration and carbon monoxide (shooting fumes) filtration for use in vehicles, tents, containers and shelters. Beth-El’s 24/7, lightweight and compact systems – being used by more than 60 armies worldwide and compliant with NATO and MIL-STD standards – offer the highest protection at very low power consumption. They have been tested and certified by International Standards Institutes and laboratories from countries all over the world.
Flying Production
Flying Production designs and develops comprehensive Defense and HLS solutions, including Multi-Rotor Platforms. The company will launch its latest lightweight, multi-rotor VTOL sUAS Platform at AUSA. The system, which can be carried by a single soldier, is ideal for urban warfare observation missions, HLS, special operations, and civilian uses. It includes a Portable Ground Control Station and Dual Sensor EO/IR Payload.
MTC Industries and Research
MTC develops and manufactures a wide range of solutions for the Aerospace and Defense industries, including: Actuators & Servo Actuators, Canard Actuation Steering Units, Gyroscopes & Inertial Sensors, High Pressure Vessels, LVDT and RVDT Displacement Transducers, Motors & Servo Motors, Resolvers, Slip Rings, Solenoid Valves and Tachogenerators. MTC’s battle-proven products have been customized for, and are in use by, armies around the world, including the IDF. The company will display its advanced steering unit for mortars and rockets – enabling the prevention of collateral damage, while raising accuracy to 70%.
RADA Electronic Industries Ltd.
RADA – a leading defense electronics contractor specialized in the development, production, and sale of Tactical Land Radars – will showcase its full range of Multi-Mission, S-Band, Software-Defined, Pulse-Doppler, AESA Radars which can assume various operational missions and enable advanced force and border protection. RADA’s MHR (Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar) is a GaN-based digital radar platform that detects threats located in close proximity, including enemy mortar shells, short-range rockets, and UAVs. The system made a significant operational contribution during the recent Gaza conflict. RADA’s CHR (Compact Hemispheric Radar) systems are designed for use on combat vehicles for short-range protection applications.
ROBOTEAM
ROBOTEAM designs, develops, and manufactures innovative, intuitive, ruggedized, and affordable robotic systems. The company provides a range of robotic platforms with multiple unique yet simple-to-use payloads, designed for numerous operational missions such as gathering tactical intelligence, IED dismantles, border patrol missions, search & rescue, law enforcement, and HAZMAT handling. The company will unveil its new portable command and control system with the unique capability of all-user, real-time ISR feed sharing in evolving Asymmetric environments. The system can stream up to 4 video channels simultaneously, providing a complete live picture of the operational area in a server-less system using a distributed network with no single point of failure.
RT LTA Systems, Ltd.
RT LTA designs, develops and manufactures the SkyStar™ Family of aerostats for use in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and communications applications. SkyStar is a self-contained, versatile, easily transportable, cost-effective tactical system comprised of a ground control station, a ground system module, a tether, a lighter-than-air platform, a stabilized payload platform, and a sensor suite. RT’s products are operational, field-proven, and currently deployed worldwide. At AUSA, the company will unveil new members of the family capable of lifting heavier payloads and staying safely in the air for longer periods of time.
TAR-Ideal Concepts Ltd.
TAR-Ideal develops and manufactures Defense and Security solutions that have been tested and integrated by the IDF. It will present, for the first time at AUSA, its tactical IR & Visible Personal Marker for the protection of soldiers from friendly fire. The company will also showcase its family of thermal imaging solutions. In addition to complete solutions, TAR-Ideal offers an optional upgrade of existing night vision systems.
Verint Systems, Inc.
Verint is a pioneer in the development of terrestrial and satellite communications interception solutions for the military – and a leading provider of off-air solutions. The company offers a full range of WiFi, Cellular, and Satellite Communications solutions that support GSM, UMTS, IDEN, CDMA, Thuraya, ISATPRO, etc. All of the company’s solutions are operational, field-proven, and installed on a variety of ground, vehicle-mounted, and airborne platforms. A full range of Active and Passive portable and modular tactical intelligence Off-Air solutions and Command & Control Solutions will be presented at AUSA.
Video-Inform
Video-Inform – a leading developer of cutting-edge cognitive vision technologies and
solutions – will unveil at the upcoming AUSA event its breakthrough intelligence software in the area of target detection and acquisition on aerial/satellite Imagery – the ‘Visual Profiler’. The software is designed for operational Geospatial Intelligence and airborne ISR missions and applications. The system is in use by a leading Air Force and has proven successful in recent conflicts.
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