BIRD Aerosystems, a global leader in defense technology, has secured a contract to supply its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), featuring the SPREOS (Self-Protection Radar Electro-Optic System) DIRCM, to an additional African Air Force. The contract includes the delivery of a comprehensive self-protection suite for Mi-17/8 and Mi-35 helicopters, ensuring enhanced survivability against missile threats.
This agreement represents a significant milestone in the African Air Force’s ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet with combat-proven missile defense solutions that enhance pilot survivability and strengthen national airspace security. As part of the contract, BIRD Aerosystems will also provide comprehensive training for pilots and maintenance crews, ensuring operational proficiency and long-term system sustainability.
Ronen Factor, Co-Chief Executive Officer of BIRD Aerosystems, stated: “We are witnessing an increasing global demand for advanced airborne self-protection systems as air forces seek to enhance their defense capabilities. This latest agreement further expands BIRD’s portfolio of international contracts, reinforcing the trust in our combat-proven self-protection solutions. By integrating our cutting-edge technology into additional Mi-17 and Mi-35 helicopter fleets, we take pride in contributing to crew protection and mission success in high-threat environments.”
About Bird Aerosystems’ AMPS & SPREOS DIRCM
SPREOS is a patented DIRCM system designed for missile approach protection. It detects, tracks, confirms, and protects against missile threats with practically zero false alarms. It ensures precise protection against MANPADS threats and seamlessly integrates with diverse missile warning systems.
BIRD’s versatile AMPS solution provides complete protection against ground-to-air threats, including simultaneous defense against multiple MANPADS attacks, for helicopters, transport aircraft and VVIP aircraft for heads of state.
BIRD Aerosystems, a global provider of innovative defense technology and solutions, protects the fleets and ground assets of governments and related agencies. The company specializes in two main business segments: Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS), which protect helicopters, transport aircraft, narrow and wide-body commercial aircraft and VVIP heads-of-state aircraft against ground-to-air & MANPADS.
The second segment, ASIO, is an end-to-end Airborne Surveillance, Intelligence, and Observation solution designed for maritime and ground surveillance, search and rescue, patrol, and monitoring. By combining world-class engineering and patented technologies, BIRD Aerosystems delivers end-to-end solutions for airborne and land-based protection. The company provides turnkey programs that include design, certification, and installation. Customers include the U.S. government, UN Air Operations, NATO forces, and leading defense organizations worldwide.
