Israeli airborne missile protection systems (AMPS) and special mission aircraft solutions developer BIRD Aerosystems has introduced the AeroShield(M), a compact version of its combat-proven all-in-one AeroShield pod that protects narrow and wide-body aircraft. The pod offers the most comprehensive anti-missile protection by uniquely using both Bird's Spreos DIRCM and flares and enabling customers to fly fully protected in the most challenging theatres.

AeroShield(M) is tailored to support the installation of Bird's AMPS on medium size VIP jets such as the Falcon and Gulfstream. Easily installed, it integrates missile launch detection sensors and flare dispensers, and can incorporate either the MACS sensor or Spreos DIRCM, according to the specific needs of each customer. It ensures the highest aircraft survivability while reducing the aircraft signature and drag.

The compact pod is already fully certified, and will be installed and operational in the coming months.

Co-chief executive officer and founder Ronen Factor comments: “Bird's AeroShield pod is already installed on numerous aircraft around the world, protecting them against the growing threat of man-portable air defence systems. Smaller and lightweight, AeroShield(M) ensures maximum aircraft protection with reduced drag and minimal interference. Easily installed and able to be simply transferred between different platforms, it is an ideal pod solution for medium-size VIP jets.”