Elbit Systems Awarded Approximately $200 Million in Contracts for Airborne ISTAR and Training Solutions in Asia-Pacific
The contract scope includes helicopter targeting payloads, support and upgrades for installed training systems, and Head-Up Display systems.
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Elbit Systems (ESLT) was awarded approximately $200 million in contracts to supply airborne intelligence and training solutions to an Asia-Pacific country.
The contracts will be performed over up to 5 years. They cover airborne intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance, known as ISTAR, alongside training solutions. Elbit Systems will supply its SPECTRO 12 multispectral surveillance and targeting payload for integration on helicopters. The scope also includes follow-on support and upgrades for airborne live training systems already installed on aircraft. These systems are used in live, virtual and constructive training scenarios, with air-to-air and air-to-ground simulation, weapon scoring and mission debriefing capabilities. The contracts also include the supply of Head-Up Display systems.
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- Moderate pointApproximately $200 million in awarded contracts cover airborne intelligence and training solutions over up to 5 years.
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Key Figures
- Contract value
- Approximately $200 million
- Airborne ISTAR and training contracts for an Asia-Pacific country
- Performance period
- Up to 5 years
- Contract performance
Key Terms
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Under the contracts, Elbit Systems will supply the SPECTRO™ 12 multispectral Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance ("ISR") and targeting payload for integration on helicopters. The SPECTRO 12 is the latest addition to Elbit Systems' SPECTRO family of airborne ISR and targeting payloads, introducing a compact multispectral payload designed for platforms with strict size, weight and power constraints. The SPECTRO 12 combines high-resolution multispectral sensing, precision targeting technologies, including a Laser designator, and AI-powered image processing, enabling long-range target detection, identification, tracking and engagement performance in complex operational environments and adverse weather conditions.
The contracts further include follow-on support and upgrade services for airborne live training systems installed on aircraft and used in live virtual constructive and virtual combat training scenarios. The systems support realistic air-to-air and air-to-ground training, including real-time combat simulation, weapon scoring and mission debriefing capabilities, contributing to enhanced pilot readiness and training effectiveness.
In addition, under the contracts Elbit Systems will supply advanced Head-Up Display (HUD) systems. The HUD systems feature high-resolution display technologies, enhanced video capabilities and low power consumption, supporting day and night operations across a range of airborne platforms.
Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems: "Elbit Systems' airborne solutions combine advanced technologies with extensive operational experience across a wide range of mission environments. We are proud to provide our customers with innovative capabilities that enhance mission effectiveness, situational awareness and operational readiness across a broad spectrum of airborne missions."
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems is a leading global defense technology company, delivering advanced solutions for a secure and safer world. Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, integrates and sustains a range of next-generation solutions across multiple domains.
Driven by its agile, collaborative culture, and leveraging Israel's technology ecosystem, Elbit Systems enables customers to address rapidly evolving battlefield challenges and overcome threats.
Elbit Systems employs over 21,000 people in dozens of countries across five continents. The Company reported
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How much are Elbit Systems' Asia-Pacific airborne solutions contracts worth?
The contracts have an aggregate value of approximately $200 million. They were awarded by a country in Asia-Pacific for airborne intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance solutions, as well as training solutions.
How long will Elbit Systems take to perform the Asia-Pacific contracts?
The contracts will be performed over up to 5 years. Their scope includes helicopter surveillance and targeting payloads, follow-on support and upgrades for installed airborne training systems, and Head-Up Display systems.