Monday, December 22, 2008

Saab Wins Countermeasures Orders for India’s Dhruv Helo / Serial Production of IDAS for India

Saab Wins Countermeasures Orders for India’s Dhruv Helo / Serial Production of IDAS for India (NSI News Source Info) December 22, 2008: Saab recently received two serial production orders for the Integrated Defensive Aids Suite (IDAS) for the Indian Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv.
The combined value of these orders from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is approximately SEK 195 million.
The IDAS will be installed on India’s weapon systems version of Advanced Light Helicopter, also known as Dhruv, to provide these platforms with Electronic Warfare self-protection. The helicopter features a modern glass cockpit with which the IDAS system is fully integrated.
A long-term relationship
“We are proud of being a supplier for this advanced helicopter and look forward to continuing our cooperation and long term relationship with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited,” says Micael Johansson, Managing Director for Saab Avitronics.
These two production orders follow initial orders for development and prototype deliveries as well as the first series production order received earlier this year for the Indian Dhruv helicopter. The development and production will take place at Saab Avitronics in Centurion, South Africa.
IDAS is the world’s most comprehensive integrated Electronic Warfare suite for airborne platforms and has been the choice for the Denel Rooivalk and Oryx, NH Industries NH90, Agusta Westland Super Lynx 300 and A109, Boeing CH47 Chinook, Eurocopter Cougar and Super Puma.
IDAS – A fully integrated system When countering the highly unpredictable threats of the modern battlefield, Saab’s Integrated Defensive Aids Suite (IDAS) greatly enhances your chances of mission success.
Designed from the outset as a fully integrated modular system, IDAS combines radar, laser, UV missile approach warning and countermeasures dispensing functions in a single system controller. Its modular system architecture allows IDAS to be configured for any one or any combination of the three sensor types.

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