IMI Systems Showcased Advanced Artillery Developments to the Philippines

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IMI Systems (formerly Israel Military Industries) last week demonstrated a full spectrum of its advanced solutions for the next generation of artillery systems to a gathering of senior officials from the Philippines and other 16 countries including a number of NATO members. The event took place at an undisclosed IDF firing range located in southern Israel.

According to aseanmildef.com, the presentation showcased live firing of the Accular, a high precision guided rocket for ranges of up to 40 km, the highly accurate 155 mm shell developed by IMI Systems in cooperation with BAE Systems Rokar, and an activation of EXTRA missile 120kg warhead. The EXTRA missile is designed to attack qualitative targets from 30 km up to a range of 150 km.

IMI Systems also presented advanced artillery radars manufactured by Elta, a UAV from Elbit, and a regional meteorology system made by the Mer Group.

“The success of this demonstration further enhances IMI Systems’ already established position as a world leading systems house for unique artillery systems,” said Mr. Yitzhak Aharonovitch, IMI Systems’ newly appointed Chairman.

The Philippine military officials present during the demonstration were National Defense Undersecretary for Finance and Material, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief-of-Staff, and other commanding officers of the various forces.