Elbit Systems wins $ 128 million in Dutch and Asian deals

The Israeli defense electronics company, Elbit Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ESLT; TASE: ESLT) today it has awarded two new deals with a combined value of US $ 128 million. The first deal is a $ 82 million contract from BAE Systems Hägglunds AB to supply the Royal Netherlands. Army with active protection systems and photoelectric commander sights. The contract will be executed over a period of four and a half years. Related articles Elbit Systems wins $ 172 million tank deal in Asia Pacific, Elbit Systems wins UK precision target deal worth $ 137 million Elbit Systems wins Asian naval unmanned ship deal Elbit Systems wins Dutch deal for tactical computers under The contract and as part of the modernization program led by BAE Systems Hägglunds, Elbit Systems will equip the CV90 armored fighting vehicles from RNLA with Iron Fist APS and Commander Open Architecture Panoramic Sights (COAPS). Iron Fist is a lightweight system that uses optical sensors, tracking radars, launchers, and counter-threat munitions at a safe distance, with little residue penetration. COAPS is a standard 2-axis stabilized sight that facilitates calculation of fire control and long-range target acquisition both day and night, in both stationary and moving situations. The second contract, valued at $ 46 million, is to supply VBTP 6X6 Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) to the army of a country in Asia and the Pacific. The contract will be executed over a period of three years. As the prime contractor, Elbit Systems will supply a VBTP 6X6 wheeled APC that has been developed by Iveco Defense Vehicles in cooperation with the Brazilian Army. VBTP 6X6 APCs will be equipped with Elbit Systems towers and a range of subsystems for the company including electrical drive and stabilization systems, fire control systems, TORCH-X battle management systems, E-LynX-specific radio systems, artillery and commander systems like as well as life support systems. “We are delighted with the opportunity to collaborate with BAE Systems Hägglunds and support the important modernization program of the RNLA,” said Yehuda Vered, General Manager of Elbit Systems Land. On the Asia Pacific deal, he added, “We believe our robust suite of subsystems is putting us better at driving the armored vehicle procurement program, especially as the tasks assigned to them are becoming increasingly more diverse and interconnected.” Posted by Globes, Israel business news – en.globes .co.il – February 7, 2021 © Copyright Globes Publisher Itonut (1983) Ltd. 2021