Hyderabad, India – November 28, 2024 – Israel Aerospace Industries, a world-class aerospace and defense leader, has opened HELA, its latest cutting-edge facility in Hyderabad. This strategic hub marks an additional significant milestone in IAI’s commitment to reinforcing India’s defense infrastructure under its Make in India initiative. The new subsidiary further demonstrates IAI’s dedication to fostering local capabilities and advancing self-reliance within the critical domain of radar technologies.
Founded in 2004, HELA Systems has established itself as a premier provider of high-end systems. Over the past two decades, the company has delivered comprehensive support for radar systems, including top-tier field services and advanced D-level repair capabilities for various radar units.
The Hyderabad facility, staffed by over 45 highly trained professionals and supported by more than 80 field engineers, specializes in maintaining and repairing radar modules and sub-systems, such as power systems, cooling systems, IT integration, radar testing, and calibration. The facility’s staff are Indian nationals, showcasing HELA’s commitment to nurturing local talent and enhancing their expertise. The facility will serve over 100 local talents in the radio frequency and microelectronics areas, supporting India’s TRI services most advanced radar system on land, in the air and at sea.
Dror Bar, CEO of ELTA Systems, Vice President of IAI: “As HELA Systems continues to expand its footprint in India, this new Hyderabad facility exemplifies our commitment to providing exceptional in-country support for advanced radar systems across India’s defense sectors. By enabling full product support, maintenance, and repair services locally, HELA offers unmatched efficiency in turnaround time, quality, and cost-effectiveness directly in Indian rupees. Our skilled teams and sophisticated control systems ensure rapid response and top-tier service for the Indian defense forces, aligning with India’s vision of self-reliance in critical defense technology.”
Yaniv Mizrahi, CEO of HELA Systems: “This facility represents a major milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance in defense technology. With this launch, we demonstrate our dedication to supporting India’s strategic needs through world-class radar solutions, empowering local professionals and fostering innovation.”
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is a world-leading aerospace and defense company innovating and delivering state-of-the-art technologies in space, air, land, naval, cyber & homeland security for defense and commercial markets. Combining the “Start-up Nation” spirit of innovation with decades of combat-proven experience, IAI provides customers with tailor-made, cutting-edge solutions to the unique challenges they face, including satellites, UAVs, missiles, intelligence solutions, weapon systems, air defense systems, robotic systems, radars, business jets, aerostructures, and more. Established in 1953, IAI is one of Israel’s largest technology employers with offices and R&D centers in Israel and abroad.
