February, 2015 – Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and India’s Alpha Design Technologies have signed a teaming agreement for the production and marketing of mini-Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in India.
The IAI-Alpha cooperation includes IAI’s Bird-Eye 400 and Bird-Eye 650 mini UAS as well as other mini-unmanned aerial systems, to accommodate the operational needs of Indian customers.
Production of the systems will take place in India, while the marketing will be a joint effort of the two companies. Integration of additional applications and subsystems will be performed by Alpha in India with IAI’s support.
Potential customers in India include security agencies and all defense organizations including police forces, coastguard and Border Security Forces (BSF).
Shaul Shahar, IAI VP and General Manager of the Military Aircraft Group said: “IAI’s teaming agreement with Alpha follows India’s policy for “Buy and make India”. Our unique mini-UAS have proved exceptional operational capabilities. IAI’s knowledge in producing the world’s most advanced and innovative unmanned aerial systems, with Alpha’s know-how and access to users will create a strong, fruitful partnership for the benefit of India’s defense and security organizations.
Col. H. S. Shankar, Chairman & Managing Director, Alpha Design Technologies Private Limited, Bangalore said: “The important vision of ‘Make in India’ is being made fully effective by this joint effort. Alpha will meet the huge market in India and will examine further, later exports by Alpha, through IAI to various countries”.
About Israel Aerospace Industries
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) is Israel’s largest aerospace and Defense Company and a globally recognized technology and innovation leader specializing in developing and manufacturing advanced, state-of-the-art systems for air, space, sea, land, cyber and homeland security. Since 1953, the company has provided advanced technology solutions to government and commercial customers worldwide including: satellites, missiles, weapon systems and munitions, unmanned systems, robotic systems, electronics, radars, C4ISR , navigation systems and EO payloads. IAI also designs and manufactures business jets and aerostructures, performs overhaul and maintenance on commercial aircraft and converts passenger aircraft to refueling and cargo configurations.
For more about IAI, visit us at: www.iai.co.il
About Alpha Design Technologies
Alpha was set up to utilize the government of India’s policies for liberalization of the Indian Economy, opening up of defense production, to the immense global interest in the Indian sub-continent. Established in Bangalore, India’s high-tech metropolis, the company offers technical support services to various global entities, indigenous assembly/manufacture facilities and technology integration services for a wide range of products to Indian and international organizations. Bangalore,
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IAI’s Bird-Eye 650 Mini- UAS
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Diplômé universitaire en histoire, journalisme et relations publiques, en 1993, Philippe Cauchi amorce une carrière de journalisme, analyste et consultant en aérospatiale. En 2013, il fonde avec Daniel Bordeleau, le site d’information aérospatial Info Aéro Québec.
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