Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced that it signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to provide its adaptive defense antenna (ADA) system for light armed helicopter (LAH) second phase production during the Seoul ADEX 2023 exhibition. Under the contract, IAI will provide its ADA system, a GPS anti-jamming solution capable of suppressing interferences from multiple jammers from various directions, for serial installation on LAH platforms.

In 2017, IAI’s ADA system was selected by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to be installed on various platforms of the Republic of Korea Air Force, Navy and Army. The contract included system installation, testing and air worthiness certification for both fixed wing and rotary wing. As part of the LAH program, as KAI successfully conducted integration of ADA system on LAH prototypes.

The ADA system can be easily integrated with existing navigation solutions of airborne, surface and maritime platforms as well as guided munitions. It operates simultaneously in L1 and L2 bands, supports C/A and P(Y) signals and has provisions for M-code waveform.

IAI has over 20 years of proven experience in supplying top-tier GNSS anti-jamming solutions for the most challenging requirements. IAI’s ADA system is a mature, battle-proven and certified system, effective against all forms of jamming and allowing continuous operation under challenging environments. The system performance was intensively tested by various customers worldwide in operational scenarios with multiple jammers, demonstrating exceptional performance.

Boaz Levy, IAI president and CEO said, "The recent transactions by IAI serve as a testament to the company's impactful collaborations on the global stage, underscoring the trust that nations worldwide place in IAI's innovative solutions, positioned at the forefront of technology. We take pride in sustaining the company's economic growth trajectory while steadfastly standing beside the IDF and security forces, dedicated to serving our customers during both times of conflict and routine operations."

This contract signifies a significant milestone in our collaboration, as IAI is set to deliver its ADA system, a GPS Anti-Jamming solution, for the LAH Second Phase Production in the Republic of Korea. With the capability to suppress interferences from multiple jammers in various directions, the ADA system exemplifies our dedication to ensuring the utmost reliability and security in critical defense applications.”