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Australian SMEs were given the opportunity to enhance their understanding of international defence technology transfers and sovereign manufacturing as part of a recent visit to Elbit Systems in Israel.
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Representing a range of sectors, Elbit Systems hosted the program’s participants in Israel to demonstrate the company’s emerging capabilities and systems first-hand.
During the tour, participants visited the company’s facilities to gain insight into Elbit’s manufacturing, integration and testing processes for advanced weapons systems, military electronics, and other security capabilities.
They were also taught about Elbit Systems’ research and development projects, and learned direct from Elbit engineers and executives.
It is hoped that the tour will establish future opportunities for Australian SMEs, creating a pathway for future collaboration between the company and small to medium-sized businesses.
In early December, Elbit Systems of Australia (ELSA) was tapped to deliver uncrewed capability to the Australian Army.
It was confirmed that Defence had awarded a contract to ELSA for the supply of small uncrewed aerial systems (SUAS) and maintenance services to the Australian Army.
Specifically, ELSA was tasked with delivering its Skylark I-LEX SUAS+ — a bespoke system designed for Australian Defence Force and civilian support in disaster and humanitarian relief operations.
The Skylark I-LEX is designed to provide tactical day and night ISR via a payload to operators on the ground at a range of up to 40 kilometres.
The contract, awarded by Army Reserve Unit 9 Regiment, also includes delivery and support of mission systems, with sustainment support options until 2030.
The work would be supported by ELSA’s security and IT transformation, with the company recently becoming an Australian sovereign subsidiary of global defence prime Elbit Systems Ltd.
[Related: Elbit Systems wins SUAS contract]
