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 Defense (AMD) platform. 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.
This contract is a recognition of IDE’s leading technology and continuous investment in the design, development and manufacturing of advanced hybrid power solutions for demanding defense 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.
About IDE Hybrid Electrical Power Systems (HEPS®)
HEPS® is a comprehensive product family of advanced hybrid power solutions, including Hybrid Generators, Hybridization Systems, Energy Storage Units, Vehicle Hybrid Auxiliary Power Systems (VHAPS) and customized integrated solutions for Tactical Power, C4ISR platforms, Air-Defense Systems, Weapon & EW systems, Radars, Deployable Infrastructure and Armored Vehicle platforms. It provides tactical superiority, resilient power supply, signature management, lifecycle cost reduction and environmental sustainability without compromising mission effectiveness, as cornerstone capabilities in the expanding network-centric and electrified battlespace.