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possible disruption and imminent
destruction. I invite all to meet us
during the IDEX exhibition and learn
more about our unique solutions,”
said Ronen Factor, Co-CEO and
Founder at BIRD Aerosystems. [ IDEX SHOW PREVIEW ]

The ASIO Critical National
Infrastructure solution, is BIRD's
newest and most advanced configu-
ration of the ASIO solution. It allows
INTERNATIONAL DEBUT customers to patrol and survey
FOR BIRD AEROSYSTEMS ASIO their strategic assets and Critical
INTEGRATED AERIAL-LAND SOLUTION Infrastructure in any weather or
lighting condition. When the ASIO
Special Mission Aircraft mission
Israeli firm BIRD Aerosystems, a to effectively protect strategic assets operator detects a threat, its location,
leading developer of Airborne Missile such as oil and gas fields is signif- live video, and operational data are
Protection Systems (AMPS) and icant in almost every country and immediately relayed to other ASIO
Airborne Patrol Solutions (ASIO) is area, certainly in UAE and the region. fixed-wing aircraft and ASIO Special
making the international debut of We have tailored BIRD's Renowned Mission Helicopters for further track-
its new ASIO Protection of Critical ASIO Mission Task Force to fit spe- ing. In parallel, target data and live
National Infrastructure solution at cifically for Protection of Critical airborne video is sent to HQ and
IDEX 2021. The new infrastruc- Infrastructure in light of this need. ASIO ground vehicles for effective
ture protection solution from BIRD Our ASIO Solution for Protection event management and intercep-
Aerosystems utilizes state-of-the- of Critical National Infrastructure is tion of the suspected targets on the
art technologies and methodologies handling the protection and secu- ground. The ASIO Critical National
uniquely designed for protection of rity of vital assets and infrastructure Infrastructure solution is operation-
Critical Infrastructures such as oil, and ensures that critical facilities ally deployed by several customers
gas, electricity and more. "The need are secure from potential threats, worldwide.

TAWAZUN signed an agreement with ADNEC partners, global defense compa-
to become the Principal Partner of nies and suppliers, while creating an
INCREASES this edition of IDEX and NAVDEX. The enabling legal framework for the mil-
PAVILION council will highlight its core opera- itary and security industry.
tions as well as the role it plays in
SPACE AT IDEX empowering the national defense “THE PRINCIPAL PARTNERSHIP
and security industry by enabling
2021 BY 74% strategic partnerships with interna- AND PARTICIPATION OF
tional companies. The Council will TAWAZUN ECONOMIC
Tawazun will showcase its capabili- also offer a virtual platform for those COUNCIL IN IDEX 2021 AND
ties and products in three key areas who cannot visit in person. The online NAVDEX 2021 IS IN LINE WITH
at IDEX 2021 and NAVDEX 2021, that platform will provide viewers with the THE VISION OF TAWAZUN,”
will be held at the Abu Dhabi National opportunity to interact with the exhib- Tarek Abdulraheem Al Hosani,
Exhibition Center (ADNEC). The itors and to set online meetings. the Chief Executive Officer of the
Tawazun Economic Council pavilion Tawazun Economic Council.
in this edition of IDEX is spread over Tawazun’s first focus area at the event
1600 sqm, an increase in size of 74% will be its support of acquisitions and “Our objectives include supporting
compared to its space in the previous procurements for the Armed Forces, and empowering the defense and
edition of IDEX. The pavilion includes GHQ and Abu Dhabi Police, provid- security industry and contribut-
specialized projects and advanced ing technical support and ensuring ing to the development of the UAE
technologies developed locally and utilization of the latest technologies. Armed Forces capabilities. Tawazun
in collaboration with several strate- The second area addresses the role is also focused on developing the
gic partners. Tawazun, Proof House, of Tawazun in R&D and innovation, UAE’s technological and industrial
Strategic Development Fund and as well as transfer of advanced tech- capabilities and in supporting the
others will showcase their individ- nology. The third area of focus is on government’s directives of achieving
ual programs and projects. Tawazun the council’s role in providing multiple sustainable economic growth in the
Economic Council had previously investment options for its strategic country.

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