Chennai: Mahindra Defence and Aeronautics of Israel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner for Naval shipborne UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). Together they will produce UAV system which can be launched and recovered from Indian warships.
Aeronautics, a leading manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), is an Israeli public listed company, and is a key player in the defence domain.
Aeronautics is the OEM of Orbiter series of UAVs which has been sold in many countries globally.The Aeronautics Orbiter 4 is an adv-anced multi-mission platform with an ability to carry and operate two different payloads simultaneously.
With an open architecture, the Orbiter 4 can be specially adjusted to the needs of each mission. Mahindra Defence and Aeronautics have entered into this partnership to offer the maritime version of the Orbiter 4 for the Indian Navy.
Mahindra Defence signs MoU with ShinMaywa for Amphibious Aircraft
Mahindra Defence signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ShinMaywa Industries Limited, Japan, to manufacture Amphibious Aircraft US-2, at the Defexpo 2018, which began on Wednesday at Thiruvidanthai near here.
This will facilitate both the companies to set up MRO services - manufacturing and assembling of structural parts and components for US-2 amphibian aircraft.
ShinMaywa US-2, a modern amphibious aircraft, is a veritable force multiplier since it fulfils a multitude of missions in a single platform. It is a unique aircraft and the only ‘in service’ open sea capable amphibian aircraft with state of the art equipment, very rough sea operations (Sea state 5 up to 3m wave height), riverine - lake landing capability, STOL features, long endurance and extended radius of operations with large payload capacity.
