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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has secured a contract to supply its CellDart cellular intelligence system to an international client for installation on airborne platforms. Developed by IAI’s ELTA division, CellDart offers advanced capabilities in cellular interception and geolocation for various security applications including Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), border protection, maritime security, and law enforcement.

The system operates in both passive and active modes, allowing for targeted interception of cellular communications without disruption to commercial networks. Using patented technology, CellDart can accurately locate targeted cellular users, providing high positional accuracy crucial for security operations.

CellDart is designed to be compact, rugged, and efficient, with minimal Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) requirements. This enables its installation on lightweight aircraft, small UAVs, as well as larger UAVs, small aircraft, vehicles, and tower installations, providing flexible deployment options for customers.

Boaz Levy, President and CEO of IAI, emphasized the significance of collaboration agreements in expanding the company's portfolio of solutions across various fields. Adi Dulberg, VP and GM of IAI’s ELTA Intelligence, Communications, and Electronic Warfare (EW) Division, highlighted the growing importance of cellular communications in security threats, underscoring the need for enhanced capabilities in detecting, intercepting, and accurately locating hostile cellular activities.

With its high-performance technology and compact form factor, CellDart offers customers the ability to deploy advanced cellular intelligence capabilities effectively, both in airborne and ground-based operations. This contract further solidifies IAI’s position as a leading provider of innovative solutions for security and defense applications.