Israeli Firm secure Order For Missile Protection System for VIP Aircraft

In a significant advancement for aviation security, Israeli company BIRD Aerosystems has secured a follow-on order from a long-standing NATO client to supply its AeroShield missile protection system. This state-of-the-art system is set to be installed on VIP Dassault Falcon 7X and Airbus A319 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled for 2025. The contract also encompasses comprehensive system maintenance services, ensuring sustained operational readiness.

Understanding the AeroShield System

At the heart of the AeroShield system is BIRD Aerosystems' patented SPREOS (Self Protection Radar Electro-Optic System) DIRCM. This innovative technology offers a multi-layered defense mechanism against missile threats, particularly those posed by man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS). SPREOS integrates several critical functions into a single, compact unit:

• Threat Detection: Upon receiving an alert from the aircraft's Missile Warning System (MWS), SPREOS rapidly orients towards the potential threat.

• Threat Confirmation: It employs a dual-band radar to verify the presence of an actual missile threat, effectively eliminating false alarms.

• Threat Tracking: The system continuously monitors the missile's trajectory, gathering essential data such as velocity, distance, and position.

• Countermeasure Deployment: Utilizing a dual-band solid-state Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL), SPREOS directs a precise jamming signal at the missile's seeker, disrupting its guidance system and diverting it away from the aircraft.

• Kill Assessment: Post-engagement, SPREOS assesses the effectiveness of the countermeasure, ensuring the threat has been neutralized.

This comprehensive approach ensures that only genuine threats are addressed, enhancing the safety of both the aircraft and its occupants.

Advantages of the AeroShield POD

The AeroShield system is housed within the AeroShield POD, a compact and lightweight enclosure designed for minimal impact on the aircraft's aerodynamics and structure. Key benefits of this design include:

• Ease of Installation: The POD requires minimal modifications to the host aircraft, facilitating quick and straightforward integration.

• Fleet Flexibility: Its design allows for easy transfer between different aircraft, optimizing fleet management and resource allocation.

• Regulatory Compliance: The system is fully certified for use on platforms like the Falcon 7X and Airbus A319, adhering to stringent aviation standards.

BIRD Aerosystems' Commitment to Excellence

Matan Perry, Chief of Marketing and VP Sales at BIRD Aerosystems, emphasized the significance of this order, stating, "This follow-on order highlights the trust our clients place in BIRD Aerosystems and our proven self-protection solutions. As we witness a growing need for advanced AMPS defense systems and increasing demand globally, we remain committed to delivering high-end, comprehensive solutions that meet the stringent demands of modern airborne defense."

Looking ahead, the company anticipates completing Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) certification for the G-700 and Global-7500 aircraft by 2025, further expanding the applicability of their advanced protection systems.

About BIRD Aerosystems

Specializing in Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS), BIRD Aerosystems has developed solutions that safeguard aircraft from a variety of threats, including MANPADS, laser beam riders, and radar-guided missiles. Their AMPS family of solutions is designed to provide total protection in dense and diverse threat environments. Integrated with BIRD’s patented Confirmation and Tracking Sensors, AMPS ensures an unprecedented Zero False Alarm Rate (FAR) along with enhanced protection based on each real threat’s unique characteristics, enabling users to detect threats in a way that has never been possible before.

With hundreds of installations worldwide, BIRD Aerosystems' solutions are trusted by leading clients, including the U.S. government, UN Air Operations, NATO forces, and other defense organizations. Their systems have been successfully deployed in high-risk theaters such as Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan, Mali, and Somalia, underscoring their reliability and effectiveness in challenging environments.

In summary, BIRD Aerosystems' AeroShield system, featuring the SPREOS DIRCM, represents a significant advancement in aircraft protection technology. Its comprehensive threat detection, confirmation, tracking, and neutralization capabilities offer unparalleled security for VIP aircraft, reinforcing the company's position as a leader in airborne defense solutions.