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Israeli defence manufacturer Elbit Systems has announced it will supply advanced airborne self-protection electronic warfare technology to an international customer in the Asia-Pacific region.
The US$275 million contracts, which include Elbit’s Direct Infra-Red Counter-Measure (DIRCM) system, will be delivered to the unnamed country over a period of five years.
Under the contracts, the company will provide a comprehensive electronic warfare (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.
“These contracts reflect the growing trust of our Asia-Pacific customers in Elbit Systems’ advanced, combat proven self-protection solutions for helicopters,” Elbit Systems president and chief executive Bezhalel “Butzi” Machlis said.
“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.”
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.
