Micro-drone manufacturer SpearUAV enters Indian market
The company signs MoU with India's Paras Aerospace to introduce its micro-tactical UAV in the South Asian country
Eyal Boguslavsky
| 04/02/2021
Photos courtesy of SpearUAV
Israel's SpearUAV, a developer and supplier of unique unmanned aircraft system solutions for defense and homeland security applications, announced Thursday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indian company Paras Aerospace to introduce the encapsulated Ninox 40 system to the Indian market for use by military, paramilitary, and internal security forces, as well as law enforcement agencies.
Paras Aerospace is a recognized and a well-known defense technology provider catering to Indian government organizations like the DRDO as well as to defence public sector undertakings, the private sector across India, and companies from other Asian and Middle Eastern countries. It is a subsidiary of Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited.
Specifically designed for single-user operation, the Ninox 40 is a micro-tactical, cost-effective drone system, featuring an encapsulated drone and control unit. Weighing under 250g - within regulatory limitations - it is lightweight enough to be incorporated into the soldier's vest and carried on-person during combat.
The Ninox 40 has a flight capacity of up to 40 minutes, extensive ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance) capabilities, a day and night camera for enhanced situational awareness, automatic tracking, and can be launched on the move and from under cover, even in harsh environmental conditions, SpearUAV says.
Speaking about the collaboration, Yishai Amir, CEO of SpearUAV, said, "The defence sector in India faces many challenges in surveillance of multiple international borders, in jungles and wooded areas as well as dealing with extreme natural forces, such as monsoon storms, cyclones and earthquakes. These challenges apply to the Special Forces, army, navy, various internal security divisions, and national disaster response teams. The cooperation between our companies will address the many needs of these forces, in order to give every soldier, officer and first responder an immediate ISTAR capability to complete their mission and save lives."
Munjal Shah, Managing Director of Paras Defence, said, “Paras and SpearUAV, together, have collaborated to introduce a revolutionary Micro-tactical UAV that will be adapted for the needs of military and first responders forces in India to enhance their preparedness. The two companies are working with their respective defence ministries to explore opportunities. Our cooperation will leverage these unique technologies and deepen their use in India."
“This kind of drone is of high relevance to India considering the number of internal and external threats the country is facing. As part of our joint activity, we also plan to provide a local response through the transfer of production and technology to India, in accordance with government policy," said Pankaj Akula, CEO of Paras Aerospace.
The company signs MoU with India's Paras Aerospace to introduce its micro-tactical UAV in the South Asian country
Photos courtesy of SpearUAV
Israel's SpearUAV, a developer and supplier of unique unmanned aircraft system solutions for defense and homeland security applications, announced Thursday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indian company Paras Aerospace to introduce the encapsulated Ninox 40 system to the Indian market for use by military, paramilitary, and internal security forces, as well as law enforcement agencies.
Paras Aerospace is a recognized and a well-known defense technology provider catering to Indian government organizations like the DRDO as well as to defence public sector undertakings, the private sector across India, and companies from other Asian and Middle Eastern countries. It is a subsidiary of Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited.
Specifically designed for single-user operation, the Ninox 40 is a micro-tactical, cost-effective drone system, featuring an encapsulated drone and control unit. Weighing under 250g - within regulatory limitations - it is lightweight enough to be incorporated into the soldier's vest and carried on-person during combat.
The Ninox 40 has a flight capacity of up to 40 minutes, extensive ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance) capabilities, a day and night camera for enhanced situational awareness, automatic tracking, and can be launched on the move and from under cover, even in harsh environmental conditions, SpearUAV says.
Speaking about the collaboration, Yishai Amir, CEO of SpearUAV, said, "The defence sector in India faces many challenges in surveillance of multiple international borders, in jungles and wooded areas as well as dealing with extreme natural forces, such as monsoon storms, cyclones and earthquakes. These challenges apply to the Special Forces, army, navy, various internal security divisions, and national disaster response teams. The cooperation between our companies will address the many needs of these forces, in order to give every soldier, officer and first responder an immediate ISTAR capability to complete their mission and save lives."
Munjal Shah, Managing Director of Paras Defence, said, “Paras and SpearUAV, together, have collaborated to introduce a revolutionary Micro-tactical UAV that will be adapted for the needs of military and first responders forces in India to enhance their preparedness. The two companies are working with their respective defence ministries to explore opportunities. Our cooperation will leverage these unique technologies and deepen their use in India."
“This kind of drone is of high relevance to India considering the number of internal and external threats the country is facing. As part of our joint activity, we also plan to provide a local response through the transfer of production and technology to India, in accordance with government policy," said Pankaj Akula, CEO of Paras Aerospace.
