Israel participates in AUSA 2021

• Published date: 11 October 2021
• Author: ANNA AHRONHEIM
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

The International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) of the Defense Ministry inaugurated the pavilion on Monday, which will see 18 Israeli defense companies and startups showcase their platforms.

Companies at AUSA include ADL Training Solutions, Ltd., AERODAN SYSTEMS, Aero Sol, CopterPIX, CyberTOKA, Hagor, Magam, Nir Or, MS Tech Ltd., Physical Logic, Redler Technologies, Reshef Technologies, Robotican, RP Optical Lab Ltd., RT, SpearUAV, Tactical Robotics Ltd., Tomer, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries and Elbit Systems.

"We are thrilled to resume our participation in defense exhibitions around the world, following the Covid pandemic," said SIBAT head Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yair Kulas. "Both large Israeli industries and start-ups will exhibit their exceptional solutions and cutting-edge technologies. The Ministry of Defense is already working with the new US administration to promote technological collaboration with American industries, and we intend to use this exhibition as an opportunity to further advance additional projects."

At AUSA, Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled a newly enhanced SAMSON 30mm Integrated Remote Weapons System (RWS) for light vehicles.

The upgraded RWS is designed to meet the threats of the modern battlefield and is equipped with hostile fire detection capabilities and the ability to rapidly and effectively return fire via a fast, accurate slew-to-cue mechanism.

It also includes a unified user interface for all...