# IAI Unveils Air Defense Systems

At AUSA 2026, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) introduced three defense capabilities: a relocatable aerostat radar, a net-equipped counter-drone interceptor, and the Fire Storm 250 armed tactical UAV developed with Sig Sauer. IAI is also working with TCOM to configure its Point@Air system for aerostat platforms. The signals identify no new solicitation, contract award, value, or procurement deadline; the U.S. market relevance is potential alignment with Army aerostat platforms and military-base protection needs.

- TCOM is identified as the prime contractor for U.S. Army aerostat platforms, creating a potential route for IAI’s Point@Air configuration; no specific Army procurement or award is announced.
- Contractors evaluating counter-UAS or base-protection capabilities can assess HawkGuard’s potential fit, while recognizing that the source describes market interest rather than an active requirement.
- Sig Sauer’s role in developing Fire Storm 250 may be relevant to companies assessing teaming or integration opportunities for armed tactical UAV capabilities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)

### Vendors
- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) (Developer and manufacturer of Point@Air and HawkGuard; co-developer of Fire Storm 250)
- TCOM (Prime contractor for U.S. Army aerostat platforms; working with IAI on Point@Air platform configuration)
- Sig Sauer (Co-developer of Fire Storm 250 and supplier of its M250 machine gun and remote-controlled weapon station)

### Key Quotes
> It is a belt-fed platform with greater range than legacy systems and weight savings that not only provide squad-level benefits but also make drone capabilities possible.
> — Sali Okanin, Sig Sauer Israel General Manager

### Sources
- [Israel’s IAI unveils 3 new air defense systems at AUSA - Breaking Defense](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/10/israels-iai-unveils-3-new-air-defense-systems-at-ausa) - Breaking Defense