Elbit Systems Awarded a $200 Million Contract to Supply Helicopter Self-Protection Suits to a Country in Asia-Pacific
Elbit Systems Ltd (NASDAQ: ESLT) announced a significant contract worth approximately $200 million to supply Electronic Warfare and airborne laser technologies for military helicopters in the Asia-Pacific region. This four-year contract includes self-protection suites featuring Infra-Red Passive Airborne Warning Systems (PAWS IR) and Mini-MUSIC Direct Infra-Red Counter Measure (DIRCM) Systems, enhancing helicopter survivability against shoulder-fired missiles. The increasing global demand for airborne protection solutions positions Elbit Systems favorably in the defense market.
- Awarded a contract valued at approximately $200 million.
- Contract duration of four years, indicating long-term revenue stability.
- Enhancement of military helicopter survivability with advanced self-protection systems.
- None.
HAIFA, Israel, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems") announced today that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately
Under the contract, Elbit Systems will supply self-protection suites comprised of the Infra-Red Passive Airborne Warning Systems (PAWS IR) and the Mini-MUSIC Direct Infra-Red Counter Measure (DIRCM) Systems. These protection suites are designed to increase survivability and mission effectiveness of helicopters in arenas threatened by shoulder-fired heat seeking anti-aircraft missiles. The protection suites to be supplied will be installed aboard both attack and utility helicopters.
MUSIC DIRCM systems have been selected to-date by numerous customers across the globe.
Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems, commented: "There is an increasing demand across the globe for airborne protection solutions as aircraft, particularly helicopters, face a growing threat from anti-aircraft missiles. Our portfolio of sophisticated yet mature capabilities position us well to address this growing need."
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios, cyber-based systems and munitions. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.
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Company Contacts:
Joseph Gaspar, Senior EVP – Business Management
Tel: +972-77-2948661
j.gaspar@elbitsystems.com
Yaacov (Kobi) Kagan, EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +972-77-2946663
kobi.kagan@elbitsystems.com
Rami Myerson, Director, Investor Relations
Tel: +972-77-2948984
rami.myerson@elbitsystems.com
David Vaaknin, VP, Head of Corporate Communications
Tel: +972-77-2946691
david.vaaknin@elbitsystems.com
IR Contact:
Ehud Helft
Kenny Green
EK Global IR
Tel: 1-212-378-8040
elbitsystems@ekgir.com
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