AeroSpace Services India (ASI), an Indian subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) – Systems, Missiles & Space Group, has established itself as a key player in India’s defense ecosystem. Rooted in IAI’s decades-long partnership with India, ASI embodies the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and self-reliance, aligning closely with the nation’s “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” (Self-Reliant India) vision and the “Make in India” initiative. As a trusted advisor, ASI provides advanced solutions and expertise, ensuring India’s defense capabilities remain at the forefront of global standards.
ASI is the sole authorized technical representative for the cutting-edge Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) system, jointly developed by IAI and the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). This advanced air and missile defense system is operational across India’s tri-services: the Army, Navy, and Air Force. With its phased array radar, command and control systems, mobile launchers, and RF seeker-equipped interceptors, MRSAM provides India with robust protection against modern aerial threats. Boaz Levy, IAI CEO emphasized the importance of ASI, stating that the new subsidiary represents a unique opportunity to enhance in-country support for dozens of MRSAM systems across India. By reducing turnaround times and denominating services in Indian rupees, ASI delivers efficiency, affordability, and unrivaled quality.
Located in New Delhi, with strategically placed branches across the subcontinent, ASI employs 100 local professionals, with 97% being Indian nationals. By investing in India’s talent pool, ASI builds a workforce equipped with advanced training and technical skills, reflecting a deep-rooted commitment to the local community. Danny Lauber, CEO of ASI, explained that for over 30 years, IAI has collaborated with Indian partners, blending Israel’s technological edge with India’s expertise. Through ASI, this partnership continues by creating opportunities, developing talent, and fostering innovation.
Innovation drives ASI’s operations, leveraging artificial intelligence and state-of-the-art technologies to optimize services such as maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), field support, and training. Through solutions like STORMS—a cutting-edge service management platform—ASI enhances operational readiness and ensures seamless integration with the Indian defense ecosystem.
IAI’s President and CEO, Boaz Levy, reflected on this milestone, noting that India and Israel share a strategic partnership built on mutual respect and shared goals. ASI embodies the vision of combining the best of IAI’s technology with India’s talent, fostering a self-reliant defense industry capable of serving both domestic and global markets. ASI’s innovative approach supports India’s ambitions to become a global defense exporter. By empowering India with locally operated, world-class solutions, ASI transforms the country into a hub for cutting-edge defense technology.
The establishment of ASI is not just about delivering technology; it is about aligning with India’s broader goals. By integrating into India’s defense ecosystem, ASI ensures operational readiness by reducing repair times and enhancing service efficiency for critical systems like MRSAM. It also provides significant cost savings by operating in Indian rupees, cutting down the cost of imports and repairs, while supporting India’s export potential and transforming the country into a defense manufacturing and export powerhouse.
As India continues its journey towards self-reliance in defense, AeroSpace Services India stands as a trusted partner. By combining Israeli technology with Indian ingenuity, ASI not only strengthens India’s national security but also lays the groundwork for global leadership in defense exports. With ASI, India’s defense is in the hands of a company that understands its unique challenges and aspirations, ensuring a future of innovation, independence, and unmatched readiness.
