HAL orders Saab IDAS for Dhruv helicopter
Saab has received follow-on orders from Hindustan Aeronautic Limited (HAL) for its Integrated Defensive Aids Suite (IDAS) for the HAL Dhruv light helicopter, the company announced on 31 March.
The approximately $78 million order will see the IDAS be used as an integrated EW self-protection system for the Indian Air Force's and Army's Dhruv helicopters. The suite provides warnings against laser, IR and radar guided threats and automatically deploys appropriate countermeasures.
Deliveries of the IDAS for the Dhruv are ongoing and will continue through to 2018. In addition to the production orders, Saab also received orders for IDAS test and ground support equipment for HAL's Advanced Light Helicopter programme.
Micael Johansson, head of electronic defence systems, Saab, said: 'The success of IDAS continues and we are proud that HAL and the Indian armed forces have continued faith in the IDAS system, of which this follow-on orders is a clear indication. It is a testimony of the effectiveness and reliability of the IDAS solution.'
Lars-Olof Lindgren, head of the Indian market area, Saab, said: 'With these follow-on orders, we continue to build on our very successful partnership with HAL and further establish Saab as a local partner to the Indian industry and as a supplier of high tech products and systems to the Indian armed forces.'
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