Tel Aviv: Israeli company BIRD Aerosystems has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by a new government customer for the supply and installation of its advanced SPREOS DIRCM system, a cutting-edge countermeasure integrated within the AeroShield pod.
The system will be installed on a Boeing 737 BBJ Head of State aircraft and includes full certification and aircraft modification under a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
According to the company, the new contract further strengthens BIRD’s presence in the global market for airborne self-protection systems, further positioning BIRD as a leading DIRCM manufacturer. This contract underlines its leadership in protecting heads of state aircraft around the world.
The AeroShield pod integrates BIRD’s AMPS (advanced missile protection system) and the patented SPREOS DIRCM into a compact, easily installed solution that complies with civil aviation regulations. BIRD’s AMPS delivers near-zero false alarm rate and optimised jamming capabilities to ensure maximal protection of the head of state, the crew and aircraft from various threats that may be posed by MANPADS and other threats.
In addition, the contract includes the system delivery and certification, installation and Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) packages for testing, maintenance and training.
Matan Perry, Chief Marketing Officer and VP Sales of BIRD Aerosystems, added, “AeroShield is the ideal solution for head-of-state platforms that require discreet yet highly effective protection. With its low-footprint pod design, seamless integration process, and adherence to international safety standards, the system ensures both security and operational flexibility for presidential fleets.”
Ronen Factor, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Founder of BIRD Aerosystems, stated, “This important contract with a new customer reflects our continued growth in the VVIP and head-of-state aircraft protection segment. We are proud to deliver our state-of-the-art advanced technology to ensure the safety of national leaders as they operate in increasingly complex and high-threat environments.”
The system will be delivered within the next year and will undergo STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) certification provided by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
