Aura to deliver VIPER systems to Israeli defence contractors and IDF

Aura Systems has received orders from two Israeli defence contractors to deliver an undisclosed number of Vehicle-Integrated Primary Electrical Resource (VIPER) systems.

Valued at roughly $500,000, the systems are scheduled to be handed over to the contractors in the next few months. Of the numerous VIPER systems on order, some of the units are designated for the Israeli Defense Force (IDF).

Commenting on the contract, Aura CEO Melvin Gagerman said: "We have been shipping small quantities to Israel over the last several years and we are beginning to see increase demand from Israeli companies.

"We are in discussions with the IDF directly and other contractors for additional programs."

The VIPER is an axially symmetric mobile power generator and vehicles power management system that uses rotating energy from an engine to deliver both AC and DC power, on location, for military applications.

A ruggedised version of the AuraGen axial flux induction generator, the Viper is designed to operate under extreme conditions ranging from -40°F to 125°F featuring 30-minute submersible capacity.

The air-drop certified Viper systems provide 16KW of three-phase 220VAC power and are designed to be integrated into a mobile radar system.

The VIPER has been used for battle-field operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Balkan regions by the US Army and Special Forces units.

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