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tem, which took place in September 2023 at the HAI facilities, was deemed a complete success.
Finally, the HAI has also invested significantly in the development of its own UAVs and drones:
iperion
this is a new anti-drone system for detecting, iden- tifying, and suppressing class 1 and 2 drone swarms. Initial tests have already been carried out and the program is currently underway. It features a passive 3D detection and identification system and mod- ern anti-drone suppression technology, either sep- arately or in combined use, with no moving parts. the system can be either fixed or mobile.
ArcHytAs
Medium-sized (UAV Class II), with VtOL (Vertical take-Off/Landing) capabilities. It is at an advanced stage of flight parameter and autopilot configura- tion. A prototype model of the system was presented by the HAI at the Defence Exhibition Athens 2023.
neuron
In 2003, it was decided to create a consortium led by Dassault Aviation and the companies Ale- nia, EADS, SAB, RUAG, and the HAI, with the aim of building a prototype stealth Unmanned Com- bat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV). the project began in 2005, and the aircraft was completed in 2012. Since then, it has undergone a series of tests in the countries involved in the program.
training programs
In recent years, the company has focused its attention on creating a modern training hub that will offer comprehensive training solutions. the HAI training centre offers a wide range of training programs in specific subject areas. the training centre is EASA Part 147 certified and offers courses for obtaining the EASA Part 66 license.
the HAI training centre has been certified by the Ministry of Education and the HAE Mili- tary Qualification Center to provide specialized training services to the country’s armed forces personnel. In 2021, a major contract was signed with the HAI to provide engineering training to 2,850 students by 2030. Another contract with Bahrain involves training 150 students, with com- pletion scheduled for 2028. In addition, the HAI has attracted the interest of other countries, such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt, with which it is in discussions for future collaborations in obtaining internationally recognized certifications for their technical personnel. In 2023, the HAI inaugu- rated a new 9,500 square metres educational building that can accommodate over 1,000 stu- dents. the building, worth €20 million, was com- pleted with funding from the HAI itself and is a particularly important contribution to the effort to improve the quality of education provided.