IAI launches new tech center with Ministry of Defense’s DDR&D

The Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), which is part of Israel’s Ministry of Defense (IMOD), has today announced a new technology center with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) dedicated to developing and producing non-GPS navigation systems. In the center, IAI will develop and manufacture accurate inertial sensors which will enable the production of next-gen navigation systems and increase their performance for modern battlefields.

The sensors, which use technology based on years of research and collaboration between DDR&D and IAI, will be implemented in a variety of different systems within Israel’s defense systems.

“In launching the new compound, DDR&D demonstrates our position at the forefront of technology and its contribution to Israel's technological independence,” said Brig. Gen. Yaniv Rotem, Chief of R&D at UMOS DDR&D. “The extensive know-how and experience accumulated at DDR&D and TAMAM, our partners, allowed us to challenge ourselves with this new endeavor and accomplish something impressive. The follow-up program is just as challenging and we plan to work diligently until we prove the new capability in the various applications and in collaboration with IDF units.”

The new navigation technology center was established at TAMAM, the electro-optics and navigation house within the IAI’s Missiles and Space Group.

Avi Elisha, IAI’s TAMAM Division GM, added that “our partnership with IMOD DDR&D dates back many years. We work together to achieve the ongoing enhancement of the innovative navigation systems for Israel. The new center we launched will allow highly accurate navigation capabilities with IAI’s unique technologies. Only a handful of countries have this technology, which is a game-changer in the field of inertial navigation.”

IAI was established in 1953 and delivers technologies for space, land, air, naval, and cyber markets. Its solutions include satellites, UAVs, weapons, air defense, radars, and more. It is one of the largest employers in Israel.