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Elbit Systems has secured three major international contracts for the supply of ranged weapon systems in a significant vote of confidence for the company.
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The Israel-based international defence electronics company has been awarded a $120 million follow-on contract by General Dynamics European Land Systems to supply unmanned turrets, weapon stations, and mortar systems to the Romanian Armed Forces.
Work will be performed for the Romanian Armed Forces over the next three years to supply 30mm UT30 MK2 unmanned turrets, 12.7mm remote-controlled weapon stations, and SPEAR 120mm computerised autonomous vehicular mortar systems for the Piranha V armoured personnel carrier.
Elbit Systems president and chief executive officer Bezhalel Machlis said the company is grateful for the international support to the related equipment.
“This follow-on contract award is yet another vote of confidence in Elbit Systems’ portfolio of solutions for armoured platforms,” he said.
“I believe that the expansion of our integration and production capacity in Europe strengthens our ability to address the growing demand for advanced and proven capabilities for armoured platforms.”
The company has also been awarded two contracts worth $252 million to supply 155mm autonomous truck-mounted howitzer systems over two years, and two batteries of PULS artillery rocket-launcher systems over three years to an undisclosed NATO member country.
“We are witnessing a trajectory of an increased demand for advanced artillery solutions from militaries around the world, including European countries and NATO members as part of their efforts to increase the effectiveness of their armed forces,” Machlis said.
“Our operationally proven systems provide an advanced cost-effective solution to meet that demand.”
