BEL, Elbit Sign MoU To Jointly Produce CoMPASS

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Israel’s Elbit Systems Electro-optics-Elop Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint production of Compact Multi Purpose Advance Stabilisation System (CoMPASS) for Naval helicopter applications at Aero India, the 9^th International Exhibition on Aerospace, Defence & Civil Aviation being held at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru.

The CoMPASS is a day-and-night surveillance system that includes a colour TV daylight camera, 3^rd Generation 3-5 µm FLIR sensor, Laser Target Designator and Rangefinder (LTDRF) and automatic tracking capabilities, as well as command and control capabilities. It is distinguished by a wide variety of interfaces, enabling integration with various aircraft/helicopter systems, such as Mission Computer, fire control, radar, GPS, data downlink and helmet-mounted tracking systems.

Its small dimensions, low weight, high level of stabilisation and coverage angles make it an optimal choice for long-range, day-and-night surveillance, target tracking, fire control applications and search and rescue.

CoMPASS is the most advanced payload version of its family, featuring reduced weight, high degree of modularity and flexibility, space-saving packaging and advanced operational and video processing features. CoMPASS has been nominated for 56 Naval Utility Helicopter programme of the Indian Navy.