According to media reports, Rafael’s Litening G4 had been selected following an Indian Air Force (IAF) call for tenders for 164 pods to equip its entire fleet of fighter-bombers. Deliveries are slated for end of 2014 and when completed, the IAF will have about 220 Litening pods. The Rafael stand also featured the Reccelite reconnaissance pod, which retains the outer casing of the Litening but replaces certain components (including the laser designator) with higher-performance sensor and optics.

The IAF plans to fit the new Litening G4 to its Jaguars, MiG-27s, Su-30MKIs and Mirage 2000s, the latter having been equipped several years ago with the earlier-generation Litening. Rafael also stated that it was in discussions with Dassault on the possible integration of Litening on the Rafale, which India is acquiring 126 aircraft for the IAF.

Rafael also indicates that integration of the Derby and Python 5 missiles on India’s LCA Tejas combat aircraft should be complete by the year-end. Rafael team at Defexpo explained that its Spike missiles and the Spike Team Trainer were being used by the NATO forces, indicating its combat capabilities.

Rafael specialises in current and future land systems. In addition to the traditional battlefield, Rafael’s combat-proven land systems are optimal for the ever-growing arena of urban warfare. These include Rafael’s Spike missiles, remote controlled weapon stations, trophy active protection system for armoured vehicles, air defence systems (Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Spyder) etc.