BIRD AeroSystems Completes Successful SPREOS DIRCM Installation on Airbus A319 for Undisclosed European Client
March 27, 2024 - Bird AeroSystems, a global provider of innovative defense technology, proudly announces the successful installation of its advanced SPREOS DIRCM, and Aeroshield missile protection systems on multiple Airbus A319 aircraft for a Undisclosed European customer. This milestone underscores Bird's unwavering commitment to advancing Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) technology, which is already installed in a broad customer base around the world.
At the core of this project is the SPREOS (Self Protection Radar Electro-Optic System), a patented DIRCM system for missile approach verification, tracking, and laser jamming. SPREOS features semi-active dual-band radar fused with IR tracker and IR countermeasure capabilities. It ensures precise protection against MANPADS threats and seamlessly integrates with diverse missile warning systems. The installation also included Bird's versatile AMPS solution, designed for both military and civilian markets, providing complete protection against ground-to-air threats, including MANPADS attacks, for helicopters and VVIP aircraft for heads of states. Additionally, the installation of the AeroShield pod solution on the Airbus A319 Aircraft, was expanded to be installed also for Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft.
Ronen Factor, Co-CEO, and Founder at Bird AeroSystems, asserts, "The successful installation of our systems on the Undisclosed European customer's Airbus A319 marks a significant milestone for Bird AeroSystems as the supplier of advanced DIRCM technology and comprehensive airborne self-protection systems. This achievement was celebrated in a special ceremony, featuring a demonstration flight with simulations of real missile threats, showcasing the advanced capabilities of our systems. As a prominent player in defense technology manufacturing, Bird AeroSystems continues to demonstrate its dedication to delivering a high-end comprehensive solution for airborne self-protection systems "
About BIRD AeroSystems
BIRD AeroSystems, a global provider of innovative defense technology and solutions, protect fleets and ground assets of governments and related agencies. BIRD secures these assets via its industry-leading missile protection, and border task force solutions. It provides turn-key programs, including design and certification services, as well as installation in its -owned Maintenance and Repair Organization (MRO). The company integrates world-class engineering with its patented technology to deliver end-to-end airborne and land protection solutions to customers like the US government, UN Air Operations, NATO forces and leading defense organizations.
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