IAI and Hindustan Aeronautics Sign Agreement for Avionics Package for "DHRUV" Advanced Light Helicopter Program
Feb 4, 2004
Second Agreement Established Joint Venture Company Providing Worldwide Marketing and Product Support for "DHRUV"
Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. (IAI) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have announced the signing of two agreements, involving HAL's designed and manufactured "Dhruv" Advanced Light Helicopter program, that will expand cooperation between the two companies.
Under the terms of the first agreement, IAI will develop and supply an advanced avionics for the "Dhruv" helicopter, valued at tens of millions of dollars.
The second agreement between IAI and HAL establishes a joint venture company to lead the worldwide marketing and product support for the international version of the "Dhruv" helicopter.
IAI expects a multi-year order from the Indian Armed Forces for hundreds of helicopters that will be equipped with an avionics package supplied by IAI.
The decision to proceed with an international version of the "Dhruv" helicopter was finalized at a signing ceremony held at IAI headquarters at Ben Gurion International Airport, in Israel.
IAI and HAL received very positive feedback from potential customers for the "Dhruv" Advanced Light Helicopter when a demonstrator prototype was displayed at the 2003 Paris Air Show and at the Aero-India Exhibition held in Bangalore, India last February. Both companies will display the helicopter at the upcoming FIDAE exhibition in Chile in March 2004.
The Advanced Light Helicopter demonstrator features IAI's integrated avionics package that was especially designed for helicopters. The "Glass Cockpit" concept package, developed by IAI's Lahav Division, utilizes a comprehensive electronic warfare suite, day and night observation capability, a targeting system and a flexible armaments carrying system. IAI will supply "Glass Cockpit" avionics package to HAL especially designed to meet the requirements of both the Indian Armed Forces and other international customers.
Lahav's combat proven helicopter "Glass Cockpit" avionics package will enable the "Dhruv" to operate effectively and safely in modern battlefield conditions.
For more information, please contact:
Doron Suslik
Deputy Corp. Vice President for Communications
Tel: 972 (3) 935-8509
Fax: 972 (3) 935-8512
Email: hpaz@iai.co.il
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