Directed by Minister Bennett, the aerospace industry began manufacturing machinery while cooperating with Invitech. • Dozens of machines have already been delivered. • Bennett: "Must not depend on others"

The defense establishment has begun serial production of respirators, and 30 of them have already been delivered to the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday.

Defense system produces respirators // Photo: Ministry of Defense spokesmen

The complex process began with the instruction of Minister Bennett, and is carried out in a special production line prepared at record speed by the aerospace industry. Invitac, the MAPA and the Ministry of Defense Purchasing Administration are also taking a major part in the process, which should release Israel from dependence on the purchase of ventilators abroad.

"The State of Israel must develop independent capacity in dealing with the Corona virus," Bennett said. "We must not remain dependent on procurement from other countries. We must develop independent power. "

According to the Ministry of Health, thousands of respiratory machines may soon be needed, and the goal is to avoid a situation where patients will need to receive life-saving treatment to those who do not - as is the case in countries such as Italy and Spain.

The Ventway Sparrow ventilation machines are manufactured at the aerospace missile plant, where a special production line was inaugurated this morning. The Ventway Sparrow type respirator is considered advanced. It is powered by a lightweight, easy-to-use turbine that allows for invasive and non-invasive, high-quality breaths for children and adults.

The respirator is tested for compliance with the most stringent medical standards, is currently used in hospitals and emergency medical services in Israel and around the world, and provides life-sustaining respiratory care for patients of various medical degrees, including the Corona crisis.