Les relations entre l’Inde et Israël sont devenues extraordinaires. Israeli Aircraft Industries a annoncé la conclusion d’un accord d’envergure historique avec l’armée indienne. Le montant de la transaction s’élève à $2 milliards. Il s’agit du plus grand contrat jamais signé par IAI.
Ce contrat porte sur la livraison par Israël de systèmes de DCA de type MRSAM à l’armée de terre indienne (1,6 milliards de dollars) ainsi que de systèmes de défense anti-aérienne de type LRSAM qui équiperont le futur et premier porte-avion détenu par la marine indienne.
Les systèmes MRSAM (Medium Range Surface to Air Missile) et LRSAM (Long Range Surface to Air Missile) sont équipés de missiles antimissiles Baraq 8 produits par les IAI en coopération avec les industries Rafael Ltd. (http://www.lphinfo.com/defense-constat-historique-entre-iai-larmee-indienne/)
LE PLUS. Rafael develops and manufactures advanced defense systems for the Israeli Defense Forces and the defense establishment, as well as for foreign customers around the world. The company offers its customers a diversified array of innovative solutions at the leading edge of global technology, from underwater systems through naval, ground, and air superiority systems to space systems.
Rafael is one of Israel’s largest defense companies, with 2016 net profit of $123 million and record-high orders totaling $2.8 billion.
Rafael is the largest employer in Northern Israel with approximately 7,500 employees and numerous subcontractor and service suppliers, indirectly providing employment for some 20,000 households.
Rafael was established in 1948 as Israel’s Defense Ministry national research and development laboratory. Initially, the company’s main focus was the development of missile technology. With the years, Rafael started developing advanced weapon systems for all the branches of the IDF. These systems are based on vast expertise, technological know-how, and a thorough understanding of the IDF’s specific operational requirements. Rafael’s solutions helped bolster the IDF’s qualitative advantage, and most of them have already been successfully used in the battlefield.
In 2002 Rafael was incorporated into a state-owned company, with the vision of maintaining its technological capabilities and continuing wide-scale R&D programs.
As part of its corporate culture of partnerships and cooperation, Rafael has created agreements with over 100 governmental, aviation, space and defense organizations in Israel and around the world. These programs allow Rafael and its partners to capitalize on mutual strengths and leverage existing capabilities.
Source : Israël Valley
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