Elbit Systems has signed a $114-million contract to provide two long-range patrol aircraft with an advanced mission suite for an undisclosed country in the Asia-Pacific region.
The systems will be based on ATR Aircraft’s 72-600 regional turboprop airliner model.
Each aircraft will incorporate Elbit’s proprietary mission management system, electro-optics, radar and communications, signals intelligence, and additional mission equipment.
Work for the contract will be conducted over five years.
“Elbit Systems has been supplying Special Mission Aircraft to various countries worldwide for over a decade for defense or governmental operational requirements,” Elbit Systems Aerospace General Manager Yoram Shmuely stated.
“This contract extends the range of platforms and solutions we offer our customers, leveraging vast operational experience and in-house technologies and capabilities. We are proud to provide advanced solutions to our customers.”
Elbit’s Latest Contracts
In March, Elbit received a contract to supply a European NATO member with electronic warfare self-protection suites.
The capabilities will be integrated into a fighter aircraft being procured for the country.
The company was also awarded multiple contracts the same month to modernize the Romanian Armed Forces’ aerial capabilities.
In January, Elbit received an order to supply Magni-X micro-unmanned aerial systems for the British Army.
