Hellenic Ministry of Defense and INTRACOM DEFENSE signed the contracts for the Drone LOTUS and the SMOTANET System

Koropi-Greece, July 6, 2021 - On July 5th, 2021, the Ministry of National Defense and Intracom Defense - IDE, coordinator of the projects for the Drone LOTUS - Low Observable Tactical Unmanned Air System and the SMOTANET System - Software Defined Mobile Ad-Hoc Tactical Network, signed the contracts for the respective development programs.

The Ministry of National Defense was represented by the General Director of the General Directorate for Defense Investments and Armaments (GDDIA), Mr. Aristeidis Alexopoulos, and IDE by Mr. George Troullinos, CEO of the company.

Upon the finalisation of the agreements, Mr. Troullinos stated that "On the occasion of the signing of the contracts for the LOTUS and SMOTANET projects with the Ministry of National Defense, I would like to thank the staff of the Directorate of Defense Investments and Technological Research of GDDIA, for their contribution to the definition of the operational requirements of the projects, in the context of the Hellenic MoD’s role as Project Manager, and for their strong support. These two programs, which are an example of European innovation, are expected to offer a force multiplier to the Greek Armed Forces, which are called to operate in a complex geographical environment with special requirements for their mission effectiveness”.

About IDE

INTRACOM DEFENSE (IDE) is a highly acclaimed Defense Systems Company in Greece, with an outstanding record of participation in domestic programs and exports to quality-driven international customers.

IDE utilizes high-end technologies in the design and development of advanced products in the areas of Missile Electronics, Tactical IP Communications, C4I Systems, Surveillance, Hybrid Electric Power Systems, and Unmanned Systems. The Company retains its international recognition through the long standing participation in European and NATO new technology development programs. Utilizing advanced production capabilities and large-scale project management know-how, IDE is a key player in the high technology sector of the Hellenic Defense Industry.

For more information please visit: www.intracomdefense.com