AUVSI Israel 2012 opened in Tel Aviv today, gathering over 500 participants, 43 exhibitors and an impressive roster of speakers and presenters from across all industry and military branches. Among the highlights of today’s presentations were the head of Directorate of defense Research and Development (DDR&D), RADM Ophir Shoham presenting the roadmap for Israel’s UVS developments, and guest speakers Charles E. Thorpe, from the White House Office of Science and Technology policy, and Maj,. Mark Whittle, from the british Army, that provided the perspectives from the U.S. and U.K.
Members of the IDF land, air and naval forces highlighting the three services priorities and directions. In the exhibit halls, a number of new systems were displayed for the first time, some are depicted in the following photo report. A more detailed review on some of the systems will follow soon.
UVision Wasp Mini UAV. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense UpdateInnocon MicroFalcon UAV. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense UpdateSteadycopter Black Eagle 50 - a Lightweight Unmanned Helicopter. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense UpdateIAI REX - Autonomous Infantry Support Vehicle. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense UpdateAUVSI 2012 International debut: Rafael Mini Spike launcher and compact operator module. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense UpdateRafael Mini-Spike Kit - six missiles carried by two team members. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense UpdateRafael Mini Spike was shown in a slightly improved configuration. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense UpdateAUVSI 2012 International debut: VisionMap MIST - High resolution UAV camera for wide area surveillance & mapping applications. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense Update
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