BIRD Aerosystems
Herzliya, Israel
About
BIRD Aerosystems is a defense system integrator based in Herzliya, Israel working in air systems, electronic warfare, optronics +6 more.
BIRD Aerosystems is an Israeli defense technology company providing airborne missile protection systems and airborne surveillance, intelligence and observation (ISR) solutions. Its AMPS family includes the SPREOS DIRCM, MACS sensor and AeroShield POD, used to protect military and VIP aircraft and helicopters. Its ASIO line covers special mission aircraft, helicopters, maritime and ground surveillance, integrated through the MSIS mission management system. The company offers turnkey programmes including design, installation, certification, maintenance, logistics and MRO through its maintenance and repair organisation. Customers include air forces, UN Air Operations, NATO, the US Government and law enforcement agencies. BIRD has offices in Israel, the USA, Cyprus, Switzerland and Argentina, and is partly owned by FIMI Opportunity Funds.
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AMPS (Airborne Missile Protection System)
Airborne missile protection system
Protects aircraft and helicopters against surface-to-air missiles, including MANPADS, laser beam rider and radar-guided missiles, with confirmation and tracking sensors.
SPREOS DIRCM
Directional infrared countermeasure system
Self Protection Radar Electro-Optic System that detects, verifies and jams heat-seeking missiles.
MACS
Missile approach confirmation sensor
Semi-active confirmation radar that reduces false alarm rate of missile warning systems.
AeroShield POD
Airborne self-protection pod
All-in-one airborne self-protection suite pod combining countermeasure decoys and DIRCM, with a compact version also offered.
ASIO
Airborne ISR mission system
Airborne information, surveillance and reconnaissance solution for special mission aircraft and helicopters, sharing real-time situational awareness with ground and HQ units.
MSIS
Mission management system
Multi Sensor Integration System that fuses data from onboard sensors and reduces crew workload.
OSCAR
Maritime domain awareness system
Autonomous multi-sensor maritime awareness system using machine learning on AIS, SAR, EO/IR and radar data to detect and prioritise suspicious vessels.
BlackEagle 50H
Unmanned helicopter
Hybrid unmanned helicopter developed with Steadicopter, featuring a miniature airborne radar for maritime intelligence missions.
ASIO Holistic Solution
Integrated ISR system
End-to-end ISR solution connecting airborne, naval and ground units for maritime and ground surveillance.
Hybrid-Eye and MPR
Land detection and protection solutions
Land-domain detection and protection solutions launched at Eurosatory 2022.
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Supplemental Type Certificate for Cessna Citation CJ3 ASIO special mission variant
Awards
Customer Value Leadership in the Global Mission Aircraft ISR Systems Market
Excellence Award
Certificate of Excellence
First place in Systematics projects competition (AeroShield POD)
