Shilat Optronics Overview
Shilat Optronics specializes in developing and manufacturing electro-optical solutions for homeland security, including tactical aerostats, observation balloons, and low light-level night-vision monocular and other advanced CMOS cameras and lasers. Shilat Optronics' current partners include the Israeli Defense Forces, global governmental agencies, and major defense and homeland security players worldwide. The company is 50% owned by RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems.
Latest News
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Unique Drone Payload Offers Long-Range Recognition and Low Signature - iHLS
Israeli HiTech company Shilat Optronics has developed an advanced observation system mounted on a compact commercial drone. The system is based on an existing observation balloon developed by the company and enables long-range observation without the need to get close to the target. The new payload, weighing only 1.400 kg, can be mounted on any commercial drone capable of carrying this weight. It offers a detailed night vision system and is designed for military and homeland security applications. The development is globally unprecedented and has a high performance/weight ratio.
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Observation Aerostats - Efficient Long Endurance, Wide Coverage Surveillance Tech - iHLS
The article discusses the capabilities and applications of the Hawk Eye observation aerostat, a product of SHILAT Optronics. The aerostat is designed for remote-controlled surveillance and provides high-quality aerial optronics capability. SHILAT Optronics is an Israeli electro-optics company that works with defense and homeland security agencies. The companys partners include the Israeli Defense Forces and major defense players. The article also mentions SHILAT Optronics special cameras, which are designed for night vision and surveillance applications. The cameras offer night vision capabilities similar to conventional NVGs at a lower cost. The company is partially owned by RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
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Hawk Eye balloons boost IDF search for kidnapped boys
The article discusses the use of the Hawk Eye aerostat tactical observation unit by the IDF in their search operations after the kidnapping of three teenagers. The article highlights how the unit provides visuals from the air to forces on the ground, aiding in identifying targets and suspicious movements. The IDF has reinforced their GOC Central Command with additional observation balloons from other sectors. The Hawk Eye unit allows soldiers to identify targets from up to 5 km away and provides high-resolution feeds. The article mentions the involvement of the Combat Intelligence Collection Corps and local civilian experts in the search operations. The date of the event described in the article is not mentioned.
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| Sector | Aerospace, Defense & HLS |
Funding
| Total funding | Undisclosed |
| Last funding | Undisclosed |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 0 |
| Investors | 0 |
Team Members
5
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.shilatop.com/ |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
Prof. Hillel ve-Khanan Oppenheimer St 4, Rehovot, Israel
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