BEL inks MoU with Elbit at Aero India

Will jointly produce Compact Multi Purpose Advance Stabilisation System (CoMPASS) for Naval helicopter applications

Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics (BEL) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Elbit Systems Electro-optics-Elop of Israel, for the joint production of Compact Multi Purpose Advance Stabilisation System (CoMPASS) for Naval helicopter applications, at Aero India, the 9th international exhibition on aerospace, defence and civil aviation being held at Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bangalore.
 
The CoMPASS is a day-and-night surveillance system that includes a colour TV daylight camera, 3rd Generation 3-5 µm FLIR sensor, Laser Target Designator and Rangefinder (LTDRF) and automatic tracking capabilities, as well as command and control capabilities. It is distinguished by a wide variety of interfaces, enabling integration with various aircraft/helicopter systems, such as Mission Computer, fire control, radar, GPS, data downlink and helmet-mounted tracking systems. Its small dimensions, low weight, high level of stabilisation and coverage angles make it an optimal choice for long-range, day-and-night surveillance, target tracking, fire control applications and search and rescue.
 
CoMPASS is the most advanced payload version of its family, featuring reduced weight, high degree of modularity and flexibility, space-saving packaging and advanced operational and video processing features. CoMPASS has been nominated for 56 Naval Utility Helicopter programme of the Indian Navy.
 
BEL has recently completed transfer of technology for indigenous production of CoMPASS in India. BEL will provide Indian users with local production and maintenance support. CoMPASS was already selected and installed in the Indian Army Aviation and Air Force versions of Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) of HAL.

The MoU was signed by HN Ramakrishna, director (marketing) at BEL, and Adi Dar, Executive VP and Managing Director of Elbit Systems Electro-optics-Elop, Amol Newaskar, director (other units) at BEL, Roy Zentner, VP - business development & marketing of Elbit Systems Electro-optics-Elop, and Neri Zin, senior director - EO ISTAR Business Unit, Airborne EO & Laser Systems of Elbit Systems Electro-optics-Elop.   


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