Israel Aerospace Industries and Aerotor Unmanned Systems have signed a MOU to foster the development of advanced drone systems for a diverse range of tactical military missions across land, sea, and air domains.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Aerotor Unmanned Systems have solidified their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aimed at fostering the development of advanced drone systems for a diverse range of tactical military missions across land, sea, and air domains. This strategic collaboration underscores a commitment to product innovation and the expansion of commercial cooperation between the two entities.
Central to the MOU is the joint development and marketing of Aerotor’s groundbreaking Apus multicopter, distinguished by its unique configuration featuring a central heavy-fuel propulsion system controlled through a variable-pitch mechanism. This innovative design confers distinct operational advantages in terms of payload capacity, flight endurance, and maneuverability, making it an ideal solution for various military applications.
Boaz Levy, CEO, Israel Aerospace Industries said, “Cooperation between IAI and Aerotor will allow us to leverage synergies in our product lines and promote the business growth of both companies. Both in normal times and during times of emergency, IAI continues to provide its customers with the best solutions. Collaboration agreements like the one we have just signed bring us to the forefront in all the fields in which we are active, thus increasing our portfolio of solutions.”
The Aviation Group at Israel Aerospace Industries encompasses a comprehensive array of technologies and capabilities spanning the entire lifecycle of manned and unmanned aircraft. From design, integration, testing, and certification to manufacturing, marketing, and product support, the group covers diverse domains, including business jets, passenger jets conversion, cargo planes, aerostructure assemblies, and parts. Additionally, the group offers extensive maintenance services (MRO Services) for aircraft, engines, and components, encompassing heavy maintenance, modifications, upgrades, conversions, and development programs, all delivered with minimal downtime.
Raz Geva, Chairperson and CEO, Aerotor Unmanned Systems said, “Aerotor develops pathbreaking platforms in terms of their flight duration and the payload they can carry. Together with IAI as a leading partner in the aviation sector and in unmanned platforms in both the military and paramilitary fields, we will expand our customer base around the world. Aerotor and IAI have already begun to cooperate, and together, the two companies will create new business opportunities, for the benefit of both our companies.”
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Through this strategic partnership, Israel Aerospace Industries and Aerotor Unmanned Systems are poised to advance the frontier of unmanned aerial systems technology, catering to the evolving needs of defense and security stakeholders worldwide. Leveraging their respective expertise and synergistic collaboration, the two entities aim to drive innovation, enhance operational capabilities, and deliver cutting-edge solutions to address emerging challenges in the modern warfare landscape.
