Israel Aerospace Industries has opened HELA, its latest cutting-edge facility in Hyderabad. HELA systems, founded in 2004 is a provider of comprehensive support for high-end systems like the ‘radar systems.’ Over the last 20 years, HELA has had top-tier field services and advanced D-level repair capabilities for various radar units.

HELA is a subsidiary of IAI, in July 2023, IAI acquired HELA Systems Private Limited, the then subsidiary of ELTA Systems Ltd. Today’s facility inauguration is a significant milestone in IAI’s commitment to reinforcing India’s defense infrastructure under its Make in India initiative. 

The Hyderabad facility, staffed by over 45 highly trained professionals and supported by more than 80 field engineers, specializes in maintaining and repairing radar modules and sub-systems, such as power systems, cooling systems, IT integration, radar testing, and calibration. IAI has stressed upon recruiting local talent for the facility demonstrates IAI’s dedication to fostering local capabilities and advancing self-reliance within the critical domain of radar technologies.

The facility will serve over 100 local talents in the radio frequency and microelectronics areas, supporting India’s TRI services most advanced radar system on land, in the air and at sea.

“As HELA Systems continues to expand its footprint in India, this new Hyderabad facility exemplifies our commitment to providing exceptional in-country support for advanced radar systems across India’s defense sectors,” says Dror Bar, chief executive, ELTA Systems, Vice President of IAI

HELA systems enable full product support, maintenance, and repair services locally by ensuring efficiency in turnaround time, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Speaking during the facility inauguration, Yaniv Mizrahi, chief executive, HELA Systems said: “With this launch, we demonstrate our dedication to supporting India’s strategic needs through world-class radar solutions, empowering local professionals and fostering innovation.”