INTRACOM DEFENSE (IDE) signed a contract with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the development of an advanced Hybrid Energy & Climate Control System (HECCS) for the BARAK MX Integrated Air & Missile Defence (AMD) platform. 

According to a relevant announcement, the system will provide a fully integrated but modular architecture, as a common energy supply solution for various launcher configurations and other elements of the BARAK MX AMD.

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This contract is a recognition of IDE’s technology and continuous investment in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced hybrid power solutions for demanding defence applications that address the shortcomings of conventional power systems.

System development will take place at IDE’s R&D center, based in Athens, Greece, employing more than 200 highly-skilled engineers in various disciplines, with prototype delivery scheduled for Q4 2024.

At this point, it should be recalled that the Israeli Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), manufacturer of the BARAK MX, proceeded to acquire 90.1% of Intracom Defense (IDE) for 60 million euros in 2023.

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