31 March 2025 – BIRD Aerosystems, a global leader in defense and airborne protection technology, announces that it has successfully obtained Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the installation of its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS)incorporating the SPREOS DIRCM on Head-of-Stateaircraft. This certification enables Airbus A319 aircraft, already equipped with BIRD’s system, to operate worldwide with full regulatory compliance.
The Israeli Civil Aviation Authority (CAAI) oversaw and validated the entire installation process, including system integration, flight testing, and a successful demonstration proving the system’s safety. BIRD Aerosystems demonstrated exceptional expertise in manufacturing, system design, and installation, meeting all regulatory requirements and passing rigorous evaluations with success.
With this certification, Airbus A319 aircraft equipped with BIRD’s advanced SPREOS DIRCM system are now authorized for unrestricted operation worldwide. This milestone reinforces BIRD Aerosystems’ position as a trusted provider of airborne self-protection solutions for both military and narrow & wide-body commercial aircraft.
Ronen Factor, Co-Chief Executive Officer of BIRD Aerosystems, stated:
“This STC is a significant achievement for BIRD Aerosystems, further validating the safety and effectiveness of our advanced airborne missile protection solutions. The successful integration and approval process highlights our technical expertise and commitment to delivering innovative defense technologies that protect aircraft in high-threat environments. With this certification, our AMPS system, including SPREOS DIRCM, is now available for civil aviation, ensuring maximum security for VVIP and high-value commercial aircraft worldwide.”
About Bird Aerosystems’ AMPS & SPREOS DIRCM
SPREOS is a patented DIRCM system designed for missile approach protection. It detects, tracks, confirms and protects against missile threats with practically zero false alarms. SPREOS ensures precise protection against MANPADS threats and seamlessly integrates with diverse missile warning systems.
BIRD’s versatile AMPS solution provides complete protection against ground-to-air threats, including simultaneous defense against multiple MANPADS attacks, for helicopters, transport aircraft and VVIP aircraft used by heads of state.
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