Elbit Systems Secures $275 Million Contracts to Equip an Asia-Pacific Country Helicopter Platform with Advanced EW and DIRCM Self-Protection Solution

Rhea-AI Summary

Elbit Systems (NASDAQ: ESLT) announced contracts worth approximately $275 million to supply an advanced airborne self-protection electronic warfare (EW) suite, including the Mini-MUSIC™ DIRCM, for a helicopter platform in an Asia-Pacific country. The contracts will be performed over five years and include integrated sensing, signal processing, threat identification, early warning, and automated countermeasure capabilities tailored to the customer’s helicopter and operational needs. The systems are described as combat-proven and built on extensive flight hours to enhance aircraft survivability and mission effectiveness in complex environments.

Positive

• Contracts totaling approximately $275 million awarded
• Contract performance period of five years
• Mini-MUSIC DIRCM supplied for small and medium aircraft protection
• EW suite provides early warning, threat ID, and automated countermeasures

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction

+4.93%

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+4.93% News Effect

On the day this news was published, ESLT gained 4.93%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Contract value: $275 million Contract duration: 5 years Q3 2025 revenue: $1,921.6 million +5 more

8 metrics

Contract value $275 million Asia-Pacific EW and DIRCM helicopter contracts

Contract duration 5 years Performance period for new EW and DIRCM contracts

Q3 2025 revenue $1,921.6 million Quarter ended September 30, 2025

Q3 2025 net income $133.4 million GAAP net income attributable to shareholders

GAAP diluted EPS $2.80 Q3 2025 results

Non-GAAP diluted EPS $3.35 Q3 2025 results

Order backlog $25.2 billion As reported with Q3 2025 results

International contract $2.3 billion Multiyear contract announced Nov 17, 2025

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Technical Price at 683.36 is above the 200-day MA of 463.27 and 0.74% below the 52-week high of 688.43.

Peers on Argus

ESLT gained 1.29% with several Aerospace & Defense peers also positive (e.g., CW...

ESLT gained 1.29% with several Aerospace & Defense peers also positive (e.g., CW +2.64%, BWXT +2.59%, LHX +2.53%), but the momentum scanner did not flag a coordinated sector move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 16 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 16	Artillery system selection	Positive	+1.9%	PULS rocket artillery selected by Hellenic Armed Forces, material contract expected.
Nov 19	Tank upgrade awards	Positive	-4.5%	$210M in Merkava tank upgrade contracts from Israel Ministry of Defense.
Nov 18	Q3 2025 earnings	Positive	+0.2%	Strong Q3 results with $1.9B revenue, $25.2B backlog, and dividend declaration.
Nov 17	Major international contract	Positive	+6.4%	Signing of approximately $2.3B international contract over eight years.
Oct 30	Annual meeting results	Neutral	-1.2%	Shareholder approvals for board re‑elections and auditor appointment.

Pattern Detected

Large international contract wins have often coincided with positive price reactions, while some defense awards and routine corporate items have seen more mixed or negative responses.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Elbit Systems has reported several sizeable wins and corporate updates. In November 2025, it signed an international contract worth $2.3 billion over eight years, followed by Q3 2025 results showing revenues of $1,921.6 million, GAAP net income of $133.4 million, and an order backlog of $25.2 billion. Additional awards included approximately $210 million for Merkava tank upgrades and progress on PULS rocket artillery for Greece. Today’s Asia-Pacific EW and DIRCM contracts extend this trend of multi‑year defense awards.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement adds approximately $275 million in Asia-Pacific contracts over 5 years for Elbit S...

Analysis

This announcement adds approximately $275 million in Asia-Pacific contracts over 5 years for Elbit Systems’ EW and Mini-MUSIC DIRCM solutions, reinforcing its position in airborne self‑protection. In recent months the company has reported Q3 revenues of $1,921.6 million, a backlog of $25.2 billion, and a separate $2.3 billion international contract. Investors may track follow-on orders, execution on these multi‑year programs, and how they contribute to future backlog and revenue mix.

Key Terms

electronic warfare (ew), dircm, electro-optical, gaap, +1 more

5 terms

electronic warfare (ew) technical

"advanced airborne self-protection electronic warfare (EW) suite, including its"

Electronic warfare is the use of the electromagnetic spectrum—radio waves, radar, GPS signals and similar emissions—to detect, confuse, block or protect electronic systems such as communications, navigation and sensors. Think of it as deliberately creating static, fake signals or protective filters for a radio or GPS device to hide movements or deny an opponent’s view. Investors watch it because governments and companies buy these capabilities as part of defense, security and critical-infrastructure spending, which can drive revenue, contracts and technology risk for suppliers and customers.

dircm technical

"including its Direct Infra-Red Counter-Measure (DIRCM) system, to a country"

Directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) are defensive systems that point a focused infrared beam at incoming heat-seeking missiles or sensors to confuse or blind their guidance, causing them to miss their target. For investors, DIRCM matters because sales, certifications, or export approvals for these high-tech systems can drive revenue, signal technological leadership, and affect risk in defense-related companies — think of it like a laser pointer that makes a tracking camera lose its lock.

electro-optical technical

"AI-enhanced, lightweight electro-optical sights offering panoramic day/night"

Electro-optical describes devices and technologies that convert between electrical signals and light or that use light controlled by electricity—think of them as translators between electricity and beams of light. Investors care because these technologies power items like high-speed communications, imaging systems, sensors and targeting equipment; improvements can open new markets, raise product value and affect revenue and competitive position much like a faster engine can change a car maker’s sales.

gaap financial

"GAAP net income attributable to shareholders of $133.4 million (GAAP diluted EPS"

GAAP, or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, are a set of standardized rules and guidelines that companies follow when preparing their financial statements. They ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability across different companies, making it easier for investors to understand and compare financial information accurately. This helps investors make informed decisions based on trustworthy and uniform financial reports.

non-gaap financial

"GAAP diluted EPS $2.80; non-GAAP diluted EPS $3.35). The Company closed"

Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

HAIFA, Israel, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") announced today that it has been awarded contracts totaling approximately $275 million, for the supply of advanced airborne self-protection electronic warfare (EW) suite, including its Direct Infra-Red Counter-Measure (DIRCM) system, to a country in the Asia-Pacific region. The contracts will be performed over a period of 5 years.

Under these contracts, Elbit Systems will provide a comprehensive EW suite designed to protect the helicopter platform from missile threats, enhance aircraft survivability, and increase mission effectiveness. The solution integrates state-of-the-art electronic sensing, signal processing, and countermeasure capabilities, providing early warning, threat identification, and automated response to a broad range of threats. In addition, the company will supply its Mini-MUSIC™ DIRCM system, designed to protect small and medium-sized rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, including helicopters, against threats, using advanced laser and tracking technologies. Built on years of proven experience and hundreds of thousands of flight hours in military environments, the Mini-MUSIC detects and disrupts incoming missiles, keeping the safety of the aircraft and its occupants.

The systems will be tailored to the customer's specific helicopter platform and operational needs, providing robust protection across complex combat environments. These contracts add to the numerous agreements the Company has secured in recent years in the field of airborne self-protection solutions, spanning various countries, including NATO and European nations.

Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems: "These contracts reflect the growing trust of our Asia-Pacific customers in Elbit Systems' advanced, combat-proven self-protection solutions for helicopters. Our integrated EW and DIRCM systems provide highly advanced threat detection and countermeasure capabilities, enhancing aircraft survivability and operational effectiveness in complex mission environments. We are proud to continue strengthening our partnerships and supporting our customers' evolving needs in this important region."

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 approximately 20,000 people in dozens of countries across five continents. The Company reported $1,922 million in revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and an order backlog of $25.2 billion as of such date.

For additional information, visit: https://elbitsystems.com, follow us on X or visit our official Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn Channels.

Company Contact:

Dr. Yaacov (Kobi) Kagan, Executive VP - CFO
Tel: +972-77-2946663
kobi.kagan@elbitsystems.com 

Daniella Finn, VP, Investor Relations
Tel: +972-77-2948984
daniella.finn@elbitsystems.com

Dalia Bodinger, VP, Communications & Brand
Tel: 972-77-2947602+
dalia.bodinger@elbitsystems.com

This press release may contain forward–looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Israeli Securities Law, 1968) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions about future events. Forward–looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, which are difficult to predict, including projections of the Company's future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward–looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; including the duration and scope of the war in Israel, and the potential impact on our operations; changes in global health and macro-economic conditions; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; changes in the competitive environment; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward–looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

What value of contracts did Elbit Systems (ESLT) announce on January 12, 2026?

Elbit Systems announced contracts totaling approximately $275 million.

Over what period will ESLT perform the $275 million helicopter self-protection contracts?

The contracts are stated to be performed over a five-year period.

What systems will Elbit Systems deliver under the ESLT Asia-Pacific helicopter contract?

Elbit will supply an advanced airborne self-protection EW suite plus the Mini-MUSIC DIRCM system.

How does the Mini-MUSIC DIRCM benefit helicopters in the ESLT contract?

The Mini-MUSIC is designed to detect and disrupt incoming missiles using laser and tracking technologies to enhance survivability.

Which region is the customer for Elbit Systems' $275 million ESLT contracts located in?

The contracts are for a country in the Asia-Pacific region.

Will the EW systems from ESLT be customized for the customer's aircraft?

Yes; the announcement says the systems will be tailored to the customer's specific helicopter platform and operational needs.