Elbit Systems to supply tank ammo to unnamed NATO country

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Army Staff Sgts. Ross Wilcoxson, left, and Marcus Kearse, both M1 armor crewmen assigned to Apache Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, load ammunition onto a M1A2 Abrams tank during a live-fire exercise at Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Feb. 16, 2023. Photo: Army Sgt. John Schoebel

Israel-based international defence electronics company Elbit Systems will supply $115 million worth of tank ammunition to an unnamed European country.

Israel-based international defence electronics company Elbit Systems will supply $115 million worth of tank ammunition to an unnamed European country.

Elbit Systems will provide tank ammunition to a NATO country over the period of three years with options for further extensions, according to a public statement made by the company on 27 September.

“We are honoured by the decision of an additional NATO member to arm their tanks with Elbit Systems’ innovative 120mm tank ammunition,” according to Elbit Systems Land general manager Yehuda “Udi” Vered.

“The contract provides a strong vote of confidence in our portfolio of advanced munitions.”

Robert Dougherty

Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via LinkedIn.

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