GWRL and Israel’s Aero–T ink MOU

Garware-Wall Ropes Ltd (GWRL), a leading manufacturer of technical textiles for the Indian and global markets, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Israel’s Aero-T showing intention to combine their capability for manufacturing and supply of advanced aerostats for Indian Defence.

India’s vast borders comprising of 15,200 km of land and a coastline of 7,517 km present a challenging security scenario and there is an imperative need to monitor the same effectively. Aerostats are tethered balloons and have capabilities of operating at altitudes of up to 15,000 feet. Augmented with radars, aerostats are a force multiplier and have proved very effective for low level ground surveillance. They are highly versatile in their mobility given their portability and can be deployed in varied terrain providing an omnipresent eye to monitor threats.

Aero-T is a subsidiary of Israel-based RT LTA Systems, a designer, developer and manufacturer of world-class aerostats. Aero-T possesses complete know-how for developing and operating a variety of aerostats based on cutting edge technologies accumulated over 30 years of lighter than air (LTA) operations. The team of Aero-T consists of LTA experts with extensive experience in Israel and other countries globally.

The MOU between GWRL and Aero-T envisages intention of the parties to establish future co-operation between both companies to facilitate a fully indigenised development, production, delivery and maintenance support for advanced aerostats required for both military and civilian use. The intended co-operation will entail GWRL establishing an aerostat envelope production facility and Aero-T providing the technology, know-how, integration, acceptance and continuous support for the aerostats development and production. Simultaneously, there will be co-operation with Indian R&D establishments, such as DRDO/ADRDE and the end customers to understand their needs and co-develop customised solutions. 

Speaking on the occasion, Vayu Garware, CMD, Garware-Wall Ropes Ltd, said, “We have always been committed to be a centre of excellence serving the needs of our customers through innovative differentiated solutions. The MOU with Aero- T marks another step on our ‘Make in India’ approach wherein we along with Aero-T will be able to cater to the needs of the Indian Defence by providing completely indigenised aerostats backed by our reliable delivery and maintenance support. It is a great occasion this collaboration with an Israeli company, when our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is in Israel to enhance the bilateral ties between our two countries.”