SIBAT –the International Defense Cooperation Directorate of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) –will present 18 companies with operationally-proven technologies for asymmetric warfare at the Israel Pavilion. The large number of participating companies reflects the importance accorded by Israel defense industries to the Latin American market.
According to the Director of SIBAT, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Mishel Ben Baruch, "We are pleased to once again take part in this important exhibition – LAAD 2015 in Rio de Janeiro – a major event that brings together developers and exhibitors from around the world who are all focused on security and defense. We look forward to fruitful cooperation with Latin American countries in general, and Brazil, in particular, regarding the wide range of solutions being presented at the Israel Pavilion. SIBAT sees in this cooperation an important strategic opportunity that will contribute to strengthen the two nations, both economically and defense-wise."
He continued, "In an era when defense budgets around the world are becoming more focused on economics, affecting defense development as well as production, this technological cooperation can be seen as a professional, high quality, fast and powerful response to critical security needs, for today and for the future. Many of the products being offered by Israeli companies at LAAD are combat-proven, and provide an excellent option for cooperation and rapid integration that will bring a strong and appropriate response to this region. "
Among the technologies to be presented for the first time, are – ImageSat’s portable mini-terminal for real-time, ultra-fast data downloading from earth observation satellites; IWI’s revolutionary solution for digitizing the performance of small arms; Merkavim’s armored bus – the most protected in the world; VisionMap’s Airborne imaging system with 3D capabilities; Mistral’s advanced divers sonar systems; Controp’s comprehensive airborne surveillance mission system for helicopters and more.
About SIBAT
Situated at the crossroads of Israel's defense sector, SIBAT is an essential directorate within the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), while at the same time, enjoying a close relationship with Israel’s defense industry. SIBAT participates in the formulation of Israel's defense export policy – and coordinates all export-related activities.
Among its most valued services are the initiation of collaborative ventures and long-term partnerships, the matching of needs with technologies, and the creation and support of Government-to-Government agreements. Responsible for the facilitation of international cooperative initiatives, SIBAT organizes and coordinates visits to Israel by foreign delegations and representatives from around the world, as well as the visits of Israeli defense delegations abroad. It identifies, initiates, develops, and supports business opportunities for Israel's hundreds of defense sector companies.
SIBAT assists in the creation of joint ventures between Israeli defense industry manufacturers and foreign partners. SIBAT also locates the appropriate technological solutions required by potential clients – and establishes connections between these customers and the relevant Israeli defense companies. It also manages the marketing and sale of Israel's defense inventory, which is released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the IMOD.
Contact Details:
Mr. Jacob Rubinovich
Director South America Div. – SIBAT
Tel: +972-3-6977925
E-mail: jacovr@mod.gov.il
For more information on the Israel Pavilion at LAAD 2015, please visit:
http://www.sibat.mod.gov.il/sibatmain/exhibitions/Laad
