Sat, Nov 23, 2024 | Jumada al-Awwal 21, 1446 | DXB ktweather icon0°C

UAE, Israel to develop advanced anti-drone system

Abu Dhabi - IAI’s counter-unmanned aircraft system solutions are applied around the world to detect, identify and intercept a broad range of threats.

Published: Thu 11 Mar 2021, 3:57 PM

The UAE and Israel will jointly develop an advanced anti-drone system that can counter threats.

ALSO READ:

>> Gulf opens door to public Jewish life amid Israel ties

>> Covid-19: UAE, Israel to set up quarantine-free travel corridor

Edge, an advanced technology group, will tie up with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a major aerospace and aviation manufacturer, to develop an advanced counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) tailored for the UAE market, with wider ranging benefits for the region and beyond.

IAI’s counter-unmanned aircraft system solutions are applied around the world to detect, identify and intercept a broad range of threats.

Comprising advanced 3D radar, communications intelligence and electro-optic technologies that are integrated into a unified command and control system, the C-UAS is fully autonomous, requiring no human intervention.

A series of countermeasures, ranging from soft-kill solutions such as spoofing and jamming, to hard-kill capabilities such as lasers and electromagnetic pulses, are offered based on the level of threat and targeted operating environment.

Top Stories

Faisal Al Bannai, CEO and Managing Director, Edge, said: “In line with the Abraham Accords and the UAE’s newly-established cooperation with Israel, it is a defining moment for us to join forces with IAI. As Edge invests extensively in autonomous capabilities, our co-development of a counter-UAS will help strengthen our advanced technology portfolio.”

Boaz Levy, president and CEO of IAI, said: “IAI is proud to join forces with Edge, to provide the UAE and wider region with a unique and advanced solution in what is a key area of expertise for IAI. This MoU serves as a stepping-stone for further business and strategic alliances between our countries and will enhance cooperation for R&D and technological innovation.”

Edge’s subsidiary SIGN4L, a leading provider of electronic warfare services and solutions for national security, will collaborate with IAI.

This collaboration marks a new era of cooperation between the two countries. Israel had for the first time participated in the recently concluded International Defence Exhibition (Idex) held in Abu Dhabi.

ashwani@khaleejtimes.com

Defence missile developed by Edge Group on display at IDEX 2021 in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Wam

Defence missile developed by Edge Group on display at IDEX 2021 in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Wam



Next Story