Israel Aerospace Industries Launches Indian Subsidiary ASI for Defense Advancements

Defense News ,Israel :-  Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has set up its Indian branch, AeroSpace Services India (ASI), in New Delhi, marking a significant step towards India's self-reliance vision.

"IAI is thrilled to introduce ASI, marking a crucial milestone in India's journey towards self-reliance. The partnership between India and Israel has seen remarkable achievements. This collaboration will go down in history as we blend IAI's technology with India's talent in the Defense sector, paving the way for Atmanirbhar Bharat," stated Boaz Levy, President, and CEO of IAI.

ASI, headquartered in New Delhi, employs a workforce predominantly composed of Indian nationals, striving to enhance efficiency and reduce costs by operating locally.

ASI conducts transactions in Indian Rupees and holds the exclusive authorization as the Technical Representative for the entire Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) system, extensively utilized by the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. The system encompasses sophisticated radar technology, command and control infrastructure, mobile launchers, and advanced interceptors. Developed jointly by IAI and India's Defence Research & Development Organisation, MRSAM fortifies India's defense capabilities.

The establishment of ASI follows IAI's strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, aimed at promoting collaborative research projects, training initiatives, and research consultancy, underscoring the commitment to technological advancements in early March.