BIRD Aerosystems Ltd. has secured a multi-million dollar contract to provide its SPREOS Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) systems for a major Helicopter Upgrade Program in the Asia Pacific region. The award, following an international tender, will see dozens of the advanced systems supplied to protect a widely deployed and operationally critical helicopter platform.
The agreement extends beyond a simple supply deal, establishing a strategic partnership with a leading local defense company. This collaboration includes a comprehensive transfer of knowledge and the local production of a customized DIRCM configuration. The program is a key component of the customer’s ongoing national helicopter modernization efforts.
BIRD’s SPREOS system is a patented DIRCM solution designed to protect aircraft against infrared missile threats. It autonomously detects, tracks, and confirms incoming man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS), engaging them with a precise infrared laser to disrupt their guidance. The system is noted for its high reliability with minimal false alarms and can integrate seamlessly with various missile warning systems.
“This large-scale deal, together with the strategic cooperation, reflects the global strategy we have been driving to strengthen the company’s positioning as a world-leading self-protection systems provider,” said Matan Perry, VP Marketing & Sales at BIRD Aerosystems. “Supplying protection systems to one of the world’s most advanced militaries represents a significant milestone for BIRD.”
Ronen Factor, Co-CEO and Founder of BIRD Aerosystems, added: “It is a great privilege to win such an important international DIRCM tender. This contract reflects the strong confidence placed in our advanced technology and proven operational capabilities. Through our strategic partnership, I am confident this program will pave the way for continued success in the region and open additional opportunities across international markets.”
The contract solidifies SPREOS DIRCM as a preferred protection solution for a premier helicopter platform and marks a substantial step in BIRD’s global growth. The long-term industrial partnership aims to expand local production capabilities and strengthen the global market reach for advanced airborne self-protection technologies.
