Israeli Defense Ministry selects Leonardo’s DRS RADA Technologies to supply tactical radar systems
The company will produce and deliver the radars to support existing Israeli Defense Force (IDF) air surveillance and early warning capabilities. They will be built in its production site located in Beit Shean, Israel
A DRS RADA Technologies radar. Photo from company website
Leonardo DRS announced that its DRS RADA Technologies business unit has been selected to provide the Israeli Ministry of Defense with advanced mobile radars providing additional capabilities to defend against a range of emerging regional threats.
The company will produce and deliver the radars to support existing Israeli Defense Force (IDF) air surveillance and early warning capabilities. These advanced systems are proven throughout the IDF and with allied military forces around the world.
“We are extremely proud to continue our support of the IDF by supplying these advanced, lifesaving capabilities,” said Dubi Sella, senior vice president and general manager of the company’s DRS RADA Technologies business unit.
“This award is yet another opportunity to take part in safeguarding our skies, communities and servicemen and women across Israel.”
DRS RADA Technologies’ products include active protection systems; mobile short-range air defense; counter-rocket and counter-UAS missions; critical infrastructure protection; and border surveillance.
The radars will be built in the business unit’s production site located in Beit Shean, Israel.
