20 Feb 23. The Elettronica group will attend the 30th edition of IDEX Exhibition held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre between 20th and 24th February.
In this period where UAE has significantly increased its role as stabilization Country and reference for the peace in the region, IDEX 2023 is the occasion for Elettronica to confirm its commitment to support to the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces strengthening the three decades strong relationship.
At Elettronica’s stand (06-A04) visitors can learn more about Elettronica’s involvement with UAE and discover the capabilities the Italian company provides to meet today’s and tomorrow’s defence and security challenge, providing leading edge EW solutions in the EW. The firm will showcase its solutions, capabilities and products applicable to the air ground and naval domains. The control and dominance of the electromagnetic spectrum, which is the base of the modern defence doctrine, is not limited to the most advanced technologies, but also implement the latest generation of the last generation of including artificial intelligence, big data analysis and cyber security.
The long history of relations between Elettronica and United Arab Emirates started back in the early 1990s when the Italian Company, began providing the Gulf country with Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment. In the last decades Elettronica has worked hard with its Emirati counterparts to ensure that personnel, ships, vehicles and aircraft are strongly protected by state-of-the-art EW systems that save lives and protect platforms.
The exhibition will be the occasion to showcase the following advanced capabilities:
16 Feb 23. RAFAEL Inaugurates UAE Facility. RAFAEL is arriving at IDEX & NAVDEX after RAFAEL’s President & CEO Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Yoav Har-Even inaugurated the new office in a ceremony with Emirati and Israeli officials, ushering in the historic occasion. Har-Even was joined by Mr. Amir Hayek, Israel’s Ambassador to the UAE, as well as UAE government and industry representatives.
RAFAEL’s new office will enable the company to explore opportunities in the region, utilizing its culture of collaboration, excellence and innovation to create relationships with governments, customers and defense industry leaders. The Abu Dhabi office joins the ranks of RAFAEL’s global network of operations.
“We are encouraged by yet another concrete step in strengthening RAFAEL’s ties with the UAE. We can now say that we have built the bridge to the United Arab Emirates by this inaugural investment and are excited to continue to expand the relationships that have been cultivated thus far” Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Yoav Har-Even, RAFAEL President & CEO.
Gearing up for IDEX 2023, RAFAEL will be exhibiting an array of defense solutions and innovative technologies, some for the first time at the UAE, including the IRON BEAM high energy laser weapon system (HELWS). The IRON BEAM HELWS is designed to augment the capabilities of air defense systems like the IRON DOME. Beyond the array of advanced air defense solutions like the DRONE DOME and the SPYDER, RAFAEL has expanded its portfolio and upgraded systems to meet emerging threats. The SPYDER air defense system has been upgraded to allow for the counter ballistic missile capability through an extended range of the Derby LR missile.
16 Feb 23. Mavtech Technologies cements Middle East presence with Supreme Trading Company partnership. South African automotive system designer Mavtech Technologies is cementing its position in the Middle East through its partnership with the UAE’s Supreme Trading Company (STC). Both companies will have a presence at IDEX next week, when several new products will be launched.
Mavtech Technologies and STC recently entered into a cooperation agreement that is seeing STC as a fully-equipped representative and partner in producing Mavtech products. The relationship between the two companies has established a wide customer base in the Middle East with orders from one customer exceeding 80 central tyre inflation systems (CTIS) and more to follow.
Supreme Trading Company is an established supplier of vehicle drive train components throughout the Middle East. It supplies run flat systems, tyres, and rims, and now through Mavtech Technologies, central tyre inflation systems. Field service technicians have been trained in South Africa to help establish a fully capable design, production, installation and maintenance presence in the Middle East.
STC is a Middle Eastern solution centre with both a new sales capacity as well as a Middle Eastern source for maintenance and spares to keep operational the many legacy vehicles produced in South Africa (STC’s sister company Al Ain Fania specialises in military equipment repair).
“The growing number of South African designed vehicle systems now being built and assembled in this area necessitated a firm presence, and very importantly a fully established and competent maintenance facility,” Mavtech Technologies head Denis Mavrokefalos explained. “This we have established together with STC. A well-experienced team of South African field service technicians now lead an Abu Dhabi-based operation that is active with both maintenance and the retrofitting of obsolete systems in the area.”
Mavtech explained that its systems have over the past few years successfully completed five separate Middle East summer trial evaluations and continue to evolve.
Mavtech has built two decades of CTIS experience and recently launched its own Tyre Pressure Control system. On display at IDEX will be its now well-known Tyre Pressure Control Systems, which can be controlled via a vehicle management control (CAN Bus) system; through manual driver input; or roadside terrain prompting beacons.
Other products that will be on display include driveline controllers – hardwired or CAN bus, and door access hatch locking systems.
Some new products will be launched and these include Mavtech’s “One Shot” remotely triggered tyre deflation solution which allows tyre pressures to be lowered to a prescribed low pressure by means of discreet Wi-Fi or Bluetooth signals.
Another new item is Mavtech’s “Remote Tyre Pressure Adjustment Sequencer” that allows the remote signalling and selection of a vehicle’s tyre pressures remotely and without any driver input. This technology may also be used to perform batch software updates on a fleet of vehicles when and if required.
Mavtech continues to develop and evolve its product lineup, and at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition in September last year, unveiled several new products. This included Mavtech’s Run Flat Insert Identification & Location System (RFI ID). This dormant RF tag technology is powered on demand by a handheld device and used to confirm the presence of an RFI tag within a fitted tyre, making logistics and maintenance a much simpler affair. Mavtech will be exhibiting with STC at their stand next to Entrance H of the main hall at IDEX. (Source: https://www.defenceweb.co.za/)
16 Feb 23. Allen-Vanguard develops life-saving ECM capability for the UAE. Allen-Vanguard, a global leader in providing customized solutions for defeating Radio Frequency (RF) based terrorist and extremist threats, continues to supply and develop life-saving ECM equipment and capability to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) via their partner TRUST International Group LLC (TIG). Allen-Vanguard will be available at IDEX 23, in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre ADNEC (Booth #C3-006) from 20-24 February 2023.
Trust International’s main business is focused on military and defense products and has been working to meet the needs of the UAE Armed Forces and other government agencies since 2004, with specialization in sourcing suitable products, services, spare parts and integrated solutions. TRUST International has supported the supply of Allen-Vanguard’s world renowned ANCILE counter unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) / counter drone system and SCORPION portable EOD ECM to uplift and improve UAE’s defence capabilities in electronic countermeasures.
The use of drones for nefarious means is proliferating. In particular, there is an increase in use for close target reconnaissance and as a weapon delivery system, both in conventional and asymmetric operations; as being witnessed in current conflicts. Allen-Vanguard developed ANCILE to deliver outstanding RF inhibition to combat the wide variety of commercial drones that are available. The system can be remotely updated with optimized inhibition waveforms designed and developed using global threat intelligence gathered by our Threat Management Team (TMT). When optimized, ANCILE ensures a robust and effective 360 degree no-fly zone that can be applied to convoy protection, operational bases and static facilities alike.
Working with partners, the Allen-Vanguard’s Field Service Representatives (FSR) supported the customer to create a fully integrated vehicle mounted ANCILE capability that can be quickly transitioned (5mins) to a ground-based system to provide a simple and robust protective zone. This system has been previously successfully deployed at the G7 and other similar major events in the region. In addition, Allen-Vanguard have also provided their SCORPION portable ECM system, which is in-service with the most prominent Bomb Disposal Squads in Europe, the Middle East and the Southern Hemisphere; a first for the UAE.
Allen-Vanguard is committed to creating an indigenous capability that is locally owned and operated, so that sovereign nations have operational autonomy to detect, protect and deter terrorist threats, all backed by a first-class technical training and support infrastructure provided by Allen-Vanguard and their partners. This initial capability and support for the UAE is the first step in this process. The aim is to grow the necessary connections to local defence partners and academia, thus allowing regional initiatives to support all aspects of ECM capability from manufacture and assembly through to the most crucial aspects of threat management and advanced mitigation techniques.
Allen-Vanguard’s Business Director for Africa, Stuart Wilson, said “This is an excellent example of how we seek to create local capability to help defeat terrorist threats in the Middle East and North African region. I am very proud of the excellent systems that Allen-Vanguard designs and produces, but equally I relish working with the customer to help create and develop a fully integrated and supported local capability that will evolve and endure as the threat changes. For more information on what Allen-Vanguard can do to support your ECM capability please come and find us at IDEX 23.”
16 Feb 23. Alcon celebrates 15 years of collaboration with MSW Auto Spare Parts in the Middle East at IDEX 2023. Internationally acclaimed high-performance brake system design, development and manufacturing company, Alcon Components Ltd, is celebrating 15 years of collaboration with their Dubai-based partner, MSW Auto Spare Parts LLC at IDEX 2023. Throughout this time, MSW have been Alcon’s sole Middle East and Africa focussed agency partner working into the regional defence, security, specialist and performance vehicle markets. Alcon and MSW will be exhibiting at the IDEX event taking place in Abu Dhabi, 20-24 February 2023 on stand C12-008. Of particular note, you can see Alcon brake products fitted to a variety of different vehicles on display at the show, including vehicles from world-class OEM’s based in Europe, UAE, Finland, North America, UK and Turkey.
Throughout this 15-year period, MSW and Alcon have achieved an immense amount together having supplied specialist brake systems numbering in the thousands to almost every armouring company throughout the entire MENA region. Thus equipped, those finished vehicles have thrived in the harshest and most high-risk environments such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa, protecting the lives of multiple government and non-government security, defence, and charity operatives. Popular vehicle platforms benefiting from Alcon’s range of upgrade kits include the entire Toyota truck/SUV range, (Including Hilux, Tacoma, Prado, TLC70 series, TLC200 series, TLC300 series, Tundra & all Lexus variants), as well as all variants of Chevrolet/GMC’s Suburban/Tahoe range and the ever-popular Ford F550. Additionally, through the Specialist Vehicle range of calipers, MSW and Alcon are uniquely placed to deliver bespoke solutions for almost any vehicle size/type and weight.
Alcon has over 25 years of experience in engineering brakes and clutches for specialist vehicles; from F1, World Rally and prestige performance cars to 30T-plus military armoured vehicles. This places them at the forefront of developing and delivering high performance braking solutions for sectors where only the absolute best can be accepted. Alcon’s off the shelf brake upgrade kits allow both OEM’s and vehicle modification companies to overcome the challenges posed by up-armouring vehicles for defence, security and specialist purposes. The kits are compatible with stock OEM actuation, so are easy to fit but have been fully “ruggedised” to ensure extreme levels of robustness and performance balanced with the requirement to keep weight to a minimum.
Jonathan Simmonds, MD at MSW Auto Spare Parts said: “Being a fully independent entity, MSW has always been free to select best of breed manufacturing partners for all our product lines. In 2008 I selected Alcon as our partner for specialist braking systems for the security and armoured vehicle sector, based on a variety of factors, notably: their engineering excellence in the iron caliper sector, insistence upon delivering only application specific solutions that perform in the harshest possible environments and their enthusiasm to support MSW’s ambitions to become the market leader for specialist brake systems in the MENA region. Fifteen years on, MSW is the leading force in the supply of armoured brake solutions, with many thousands of brake systems delivered to numerous satisfied clients in the region, it’s clear that I made the right choice. Fifteen years of growth and continued success is worthy of celebration, and I thank Alcon for supporting our ambitions throughout this time and look forward to even greater achievements.”
Jonathan Edwards, Group Sales Director at Alcon said: “MSW Auto Spare Parts are our biggest selling agency partner in the defence and security sector. Their access to the regional armoured and specialist vehicle markets is second to none and as a result, our partnership has been a hugely successful one and I’m proud of our 15-year collaboration milestone.”
14 Feb 23. ADNEC Group announced STREIT Group, a world-leading privately-owned armored vehicle manufacturer as the Diamond Partner for the 16th edition of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the 7th edition of the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2023, which will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. Organised in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Defence, the events will be held from 20-24 February 2023, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Saeed Al Mansoori, CEO of Capital Events, a subsidiary of ADNEC said: “We are delighted to add STREIT Group to our portfolio of partners which consists of leading global entities in the defence sector. By exchanging knowledge and experience, we ensure hosting an outstanding edition of IDEX and NAVDEX. The events provide a unique platform for companies to establish their position in the global defense and security industry, network with major players, and have access to the most recent technologies that are set to shape the future of the industry.”
STREIT Group Deputy Chairman Ahmed Raza said: “Our diamond partnership with ADNEC Group is something we are very proud of. The 2023 IDEX and NAVDEX will be outstanding on all levels and will commemorate STREIT Group’s and IDEX’s 30th anniversary. Over the past three decades, both have evolved advanced enormously. Participating in this event aligns with our strategy and reinforces our commitment as a local manufacturer to the UAE market, and marks a significant milestone as a key technology and production enabler as well as in our role of strengthening the defense capabilities of the countries we supply more importantly continuing to save lives.”
IDEX and NAVDEX, the biggest events of their kind, will be attended by industry leaders, officials, decision-makers, ministers, and experts from around the globe. This year’s edition of IDEX also marks the 30th anniversary of its launch.
This year, the two exhibitions will feature a set of new initiatives that reinforce their position as the two most prominent global events in the field of defence, including a series of high-level roundtable dialogues with the participation of prominent intellectual leaders. The events will also include IDEX Next Gen, a platform dedicated to startups where they can showcase their solutions and technologies in the defence and maritime defence sectors, in addition to the Innovation Track Tour to highlight the latest products and innovations in the defence and maritime defence sectors.
IDEX and NAVDEX will also host panels that let attendees find out about the latest developments in the sector for the first time, as well as high-level panels that focus on topics related to the global defence sector. The events also feature the History of Defence pavilion, an interactive exhibition highlighting the most important products and technologies employed in the sector.
14 Feb 23. WFEL Showcases Dual-Use Military Equipment. At IDEX (20-24 February, Abu Dhabi) WFEL will showcase its DSB Dry Support Bridge, the world’s most technically advanced, rapidly deployable military bridge of its type; a 46m bridge can be constructed by a crew of 8 in under 90 minutes. With its Military Load Classification (MLC) of 120, this bridging system allows the heaviest of military vehicles to cross both wet and dry gaps.
The current growing state of readiness for many militaries around the world, combined with greater involvement of the military in support of natural disasters which have occurred in recent times, illustrates the strategic importance of the dual-role capabilities of WFEL’s bridging systems.
WFEL’s rapidly deployable bridging systems provide temporary infrastructure and have the potential to be used both in combat situations and natural disasters, greatly enhancing an Army’s capability to quickly manoeuvre across physical terrain as complex as rivers, ravines and man-made gaps
Already procured by the US, Australian, Turkish, Swiss and Philippines armed forces, WFEL’s DSB Dry Support Bridge is the longest non-reinforced bridge of its class anywhere in the world. Using an innovative launching mechanism, the system is versatile and can be adapted to fit to a variety of host vehicles commonly used by armed forces, including RMMV Rheinmetall MAN 10 x 10 fully armoured military vehicles, in response to the increasing threats faced by armed forces in today’s ever more complex military scenarios.
WFEL will be located on the NEXTER booth CP-320, co-exhibiting with our colleagues from NEXTER and KMW.
14 Feb 23. One of HENSOLDT’s core competences is detecting threats and protecting end users. At IDEX 2023, HENSOLDT presents its broad range of sensor solutions for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations as well as sensors to improve the safety and operational effectiveness.
“We are interconnecting all essential sensor technologies to provide our customers with information superiority at any time,” said Russell Gould, Head of International Business Development at HENSOLDT. “We thus create the basis for decisions of political leaders and military commanders, while also contributing to the success of a mission and protecting armed forces in operations.”
HENSOLDT is well-represented in the market for radar systems, optronics, and electronic protection systems. The TRML-4D is the latest member of its C-band (NATO G-band) radar family. It is designed to be used as a remote-controlled mobile unit for effective ground-based air defence and is already field proven. As a software-defined sensor system, it caters to future viability and flexibility in operation.
The COBRA Counter Battery Radar is designed to detect small cross-section targets across the entire battlefield and can also classify ammunition types and firing modes. In less than 2 minutes, more than 40 six-gun batteries can be located and reported to a higher command. In parallel to the battery location function, COBRA can be tasked to perform friendly fire registration. The radar is contained in a single cross-country wheeled vehicle assuring high mobility with rapid deployment and decamp times.
Quadome is a dual-mode, multi-mission surveillance radar for naval air- and surface-surveillance, providing naval forces and maritime security authorities with unprecedented situational awareness and extremely short reaction times. It features state-of-the-art technology and is software-defined, thus being a future-proof solution with an extended operational lifetime. Quadome builds on the reputation and track record of HENSOLDT’s naval tactical radar family, which has been very successful and has sold over 100 units over a 25-year timespan. Equipped with the latest technology, Quadome provides rapid response and high precision, at an excellent price-performance ratio.
HENSOLDT will also be showing its ARGOS-II HD multi-sensor gimbal for use in airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. It can be equipped with high resolution HD infrared and daylight cameras in addition to laser rangefinders and laser designators.
Visit HENSOLDT at IDEX 2023 on the German Pavilion Stand 08-B13.
14 Feb 23. HevenDrones Launches Hydrogen-Powered Drone for Defense and Commercial Use. The new drone model – H2D55 – is the first in Heven’s product line of hydrogen-powered drones, tailored to a wide range of commercial and defense use-cases, from reforestation projects to emergency response, last mile delivery and longer intel-gathering missions.
HevenDrones, a leader in the development and commercialization of actionable drones, launched today its first hydrogen-powered drone for commercial use, the H2D55. With 5-times greater energy efficiency than traditional lithium battery-powered drones, the H2D55 is capable of flying for 100 minutes with a payload capacity of 7kg.
The launch of HevenDrones’ hydrogen product line addresses the challenge of flight endurance and payload capacity associated with lithium battery-powered drones as well as the long term environmental impact linked to lithium mining. Without the need to frequently replace batteries, hydrogen fuel cells will also lower long term ownership costs for organizations implementing drone technology at scale.
The H2D55 is the first in a planned lineup of 3 Hydrogen fueled drones that will be released over the next 9 months. The additional models will have increased payload capacity while preserving the longer flight endurance.
HevenDrones has designed its carbon-neutral H2D product-line to be fully customizable to the unique goals of its commercial and defense clients. Commercial use case examples range from last-mile and just-in-time (JIT) delivery, measuring the nutrient levels of soil and precision crop spraying to collecting risk-assessment data for construction companies, surveying real estate for reforestation projects and aiding emergency responders in risk assessment and delivery of life saving equipment. Defense use cases include more extensive surveillance missions and supplying larger quantities of medical aid, food and ammunition to soldiers.
In addition to being lightweight, the H2D55 is programmed with a control system that contains multiple gyroscopes and supporting algorithms to significantly extend the operating limits of stable flight.
“We are delighted to bring hydrogen-powered drones to the global market and we are excited to see the expanding range of use-cases across numerous industries,” said Bentzion Levinson, Founder & CEO of HevenDrones. “Not only do actionable drones add immense value to key areas of our economy and society, but we are working to ensure that this value is compounded by reduced carbon emissions and general energy efficiency by using hydrogen. The H2D55 is our first step towards achieving this vision.”
HevenDrones will be unveiling the H2D55 at IDEX: Hall 2 Booth 02-A17.
14 Feb 23. dtic doing it for SADI at IDEX. Eleven South African defence industry (SADI) companies will be in the Middle Eastern emirate Abu Dhabi next week (20 to 24 February) with Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) support, for IDEX 2023.
They are participating in the Defence Exhibition and Conference by way of an export marketing and investment assistance (EMIA) scheme operated and managed by Minister Ebrahim Patel’s department. Its major objectives are to develop export markets for South African products and services as well as recruit new foreign direct investment (FDI), a statement has it.
IDEX is the only international trade show in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region showcasing the latest technologies in the land, sea and air sectors of defence, again, according to the dtic statement. The 15th IDEX in 2021 brought more than 62 000 visitors and 900 exhibitors from sixty countries to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Deputy dtic Minister Nomalungelo Gina maintains IDEX is a platform and opportunity to establish and strengthen relationships with government departments and businesses in the Middle East.
“The South African aerospace and defence companies we are assisting to participate manufacture products related to the defence industry. This is part of our efforts to support the recovery and further development of the defence industry by assisting companies to access international markets. The exhibition will provide South African companies with opportunities to sign new deals, explore new partnerships and stay up-to-date with the latest market trends,” Gina said, according to the statement.
She adds South African companies will be in “a good location” to attract potential buyers, distributors and agents. “They will be able to gather trade leads, as well as trade and investment market intelligence to increase their knowledge of the MENA market.
“The Middle East increased its military spending over the past decade, making it a strategic and important market for South Africa’s defence products and services.
“The UAE is key to South Africa’s export strategy in the region, representing 78.5% (R33.9bn) of total exports to the Middle East region in 2021. Our bilateral trade increased by 38.11% to reach R61.71 billion in 2021, from R44.68bn in 2020. The market access support provided to the 11 firms and the greater industry will contribute to increasing the market share in a high-growth market such as the UAE.”
The dtic seeks to support South African manufacturers through participation at IDEX and contribute to a competitive export industry, a key focus area of the country’s economic reconstruction and recovery plan (ERRP), the statement said.
South African companies at IDEX 2023 include Denel, DCD Protected Mobility, Etion Create, Rheinmetall Denel Munition, Imperial Armour, Mega Control Systems, MOH-9 Armour Ceramics, Radel, RapidM, RationTech, Redeployable Camp Systems SA, Reutech, Rippel Effect, Shrike Marine, SME Exports, Unipro, Zabra Protection and industry representative body AMD. (Source: https://www.defenceweb.co.za/)
14 Feb 23. IMCO Group’s Nir-Or to present its AI-integrated Video Management System. As a track-proven supplier of the IDF, Nir-Or supplies these advanced Video Management Systems to the IDF’s 8X8 APC and the Tracked AFV
IDEX Exhibition Abu Dhabi, Hall 4 Stand C20
Nir-Or, a subsidiary of IMCO Industries Ltd. (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE: IMCO), designs, develops, manufactures, and integrates innovative electro-optic and power management systems for a vast range of military applications that maximize force real-time reconnaissance and survivability at land, air, and sea. At the IDEX exhibition, IMCO Group’s Nir-Or will present its innovative Video Management System which incorporates AI capabilities, automatic target recognition (ATR), auto-tracking of multiple targets and smart scanning, all to enhance force’s real-time situational awareness.
Nir-Or is the main supplier of these advanced Video Management Systems to the IDF’s Namer and Eitan (8X8) Armored fighting vehicles (AFVs). Integrating real-time AI analytics, Nir-Or’s Video Management System offers a full video management suit for the vehicle, including a display with an intuitive control interface. Nir-Or’s solution presents all the needed information for the commander, driver, and gunner, allowing them to manage the mission smartly and effectively while sharing a joint situational awareness picture.
Nir-Or CEO, Mr. Uri Oknin: “Ideal for future armored vehicles, Nir-Or’s solutions maximize force’s reconnaissance, operational teamwork and survivability while enhancing its situational awareness and decision-making processes. As a track-proven supplier of the IDF for many years, we are honored to present our innovative systems at the IDEX international Defense exhibition.”
IMCO Industries CEO, Mr. Ariel Kandel: “Providing advanced electro-optics and power management solutions for the defense industry, IMCO Group acts as a one-stop shop for turn-key defense solutions. Our innovative systems are ideal for a vast range of military applications at air, land and sea, and we are happy to present them at the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi.”
About
Offering complete, turn-key defense solutions for airborne, land, and naval platforms, IMCO Industries Ltd. (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE: IMCO) specializes in providing advanced build-to-spec and build-to-print solutions uniquely designed to fit the needs of each customer. With its subsidiaries in Israel and the US, IMCO group provides high-end electro-optic and power management systems for the defense, HLS, and security markets. Nir-Or is a subsidiary of IMCO Industries, located in Israel.
For further information, please visit: www.Imco-ind.com; www.Nir-Or.com
14 Feb 23. Elbit Systems Ltd. will participate in the bi-annual IDEX military exhibition in Abu Dhabi from February 20-24th 2023, showcasing a wide range of cutting-edge systems and capabilities.
Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems said: “We are honored to participate in this leading defense exhibition which is marking its 30th edition. Elbit Systems is well-known around the world for its innovative and revolutionary solutions. We see the growing regional cooperation as a fertile ecosystem for delving into strategic partnerships with our local partners across a wide range of areas.”
At it’s booth (Stand 02-A02) at IDEX 2023, Elbit Systems will present a range of cutting edge technological solutions that help address both current and emerging operational needs of armed forces.
Throughout the exhibition, the Company and its subsidiary Elbit Systems Emirates (ESE) will have a significant presence to advance cooperation and the customization of its solutions based on local market customers’ operational requirements. ESE is a key partner in sharing and transferring technology to local partners in order to promote domestic maintenance and technical support as well as job creation in the UAE.
Elbit Systems will present five main vectors of solutions by visual and interactive displays:
Aerial and Ground Precise Guided Munitions
ROCKET & MISSILE SYSTEMS – Elbit designs develops and manufactures a wide range of guided artillery rocket and missile weapon systems for more than 50 years for customers worldwide.
These systems include a portfolio highly accurate rockets, with ranges from the 35km Accular through the 150km EXTRA and up to the 300km Predator Hawk, along with Elbit’s Precise & Universal Launching System, PULS, capable of launching a range of rockets and missiles, as well as local and foreign made rockets. The RAMPAGE, long range (150km) supersonic air-to-ground precision strike missile, features high survivability, operational flexibility and enables salvo strikes against high value targets.
WARHEADS – Elbit is the Israeli MOD’s center of excellence for warheads and many Israeli defense companies utilize Elbit’s warheads in their solutions. Elbit can offer, at the end-user’s request a variety of warheads as an alternative to the proposed warheads and is capable of rapid development of new types of warheads tailored to their size, effectiveness and other characteristics to meet the exact end-user requirements.
The Company offers state-of-the-art combat proven General Purpose Bombs, delivering advanced capabilities with configurations for 500, 100, and 2000-pound advanced warheads. The MPR Family bombs feature concentrated blast and controlled fragmentation for high kill probability with minimal collateral damage against a wide range of ground targets in open terrain.
Unmanned Aerial Systems – UAS
Elbit Systems offers a comprehensive range of UAS, from the versatile tactical Skylark 3/Hybrid UAS and up to the best-in-class Hermes 900 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAS.
HERMES 900
Elbit System’s Hermes 900 UAS is equipped with a variety of high performance sensors,
allowing it to detect ground or maritime targets, over a wide spectral range. The Hermes 900 provides over the horizon, persistent multi-payload capabilities. Procured by the IDF and over a dozen countries around the globe, it is based on the proven and mature building blocks of the Hermes family with the highest levels of airworthiness, safety & reliability.
Skystriker – Tactical Loitering Munition for covert and precise airstrikes
SkyStriker is a fully autonomous loitering munitions (LM) that can locate, acquire and strike operator designated targets with an up to 10 Kg warhead installed inside the fuselage, enabling high-precision performance. Its electric propulsion generates a low acoustic signature. As a silent, invisible, and surprise attacker, SkyStriker delivers the utmost in precision and reliability, providing a critical advantage on the modern battlefield.
Training and Simulation Systems
Elbit Systems offers a full spectrum of Training and Simulation Systems for air, ground and naval platforms that have been operationally fielded with leading armed forces worldwide for over 20 years. Linked together for interoperability, Elbit Systems’ training solutions simulate complex combat scenarios for which coordination between multiple teams is crucial for success. Our solutions range from individual soldier to full-scale joint forces LVC training systems, using advanced modeling, visualization and networking capabilities.
SkyBreaker – A networked multi-cockpit Mission oriented Training Center (MTC)
The MTC provides realistic simulated battlefield training using all aircraft systems and mission scenarios to enhance all levels of pilot training. The SkyBreaker replaces actual training flight hours while providing better operational value for each training hour in the MTC.
Our SkyBreaker facility houses a complex networked system designed to provide an entire squadron with the tools to practice modern air combat using SkyScen, a sophisticated Computer Generated Forces solution, in a fully integrated military setting. SkyBreaker is based on Elbit Systems’ open and modular architecture. Allowing connectivity to both operational and other training systems, it enables full-scale Distributed Mission Training solutions. SkyScen was developed based on the guidance of pilots with vast operational experience. It is capable of running thousands of entities, using the highest level of Artificial Intelligence (AI). SkyBreaker encompasses all stages of the mission including planning, rehearsal, training and debriefing.
Advanced EW & SIGINT Solutions
Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, and supplies comprehensive solutions across the electromagnetic spectrum domain, including electronic warfare (EW), spectrum control, communications, and signal intelligence.
As a pioneer in the field, the Company is a primary source of EW suites for the Israel Air Force and for many other Air Forces around the world ‒ integrating Radar Warning Receivers (RWR), Laser Warning Systems (LWS), IR Missile Warning Systems (MWS), Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) and Multi-Spectral Flare and Chaff. Elbit’s EW systems are installed on over 30 types of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft of both Western and Eastern origin and deployed in numerous countries across five continents.
Our vertically integrated operations cover a wide range of technological expertise, including advanced transmitters, highly developed receivers, cutting-edge signal processors, innovative antennas, sophisticated software, and human-machine interface capabilities. Our microwave-based solutions have been activated for land, air and naval self-protection; strategic command and control; radar solutions; data and video links for unmanned platforms; search and rescue systems; as well as tactical intelligence, video and telemetry systems.
C4ISR & CYBER
Meeting the challenges of networked warfare and battlefield digitization requires adaptable, safe and secure frameworks that enhance combat effectiveness and support the full spectrum of multi-domain operations.
Elbit Systems’ field-proven Torch-X C4ISR solutions provide a sophisticated and advanced framework for a wide range of complex and large-scale applications. With seamless integration of sensors, effectors and communication systems, and full support for manned and unmanned autonomous platforms, the advanced systems offer enhanced cross-force coordination, strategic planning capabilities, comprehensive battle management, tactical operations, survivability and lethality.
Torch-X C4ISR solutions feature AI-based decision support tools to reduce cognitive load at all echelons, facilitating optimal decision-making and planning processes. The solutions are based on Elbit Systems’ E-CIX modular framework, an open architecture design that provides the development environment and can accommodate third party applications for future growth and requirements.
Compliant with major industry standards, Torch-X C4ISR solutions for multi-domain networked warfare provide secure communications and real-time connectivity for all levels of command and deployment, designed for land, air and maritime platforms.