Elbit Systems signs $55 million Israeli helicopter protection systems deal

Elbit Systems

19/05/2025 12:46

TEL AVIV, May 19 (Reuters) - Israel has signed a five-year $55 million contract with Elbit Systems ESLT.TA, ESLT.O for advanced protection systems for the Air Force's Black Hawk and Apache combat helicopters, the defence ministry said on Monday.

The project includes technology to ensure maximum protection in complex combat scenarios, including systems for identifying, disrupting and neutralising threats as well as systems to deflect guided missiles, the ministry said.

 (Reporting by Steven Scheer
Editing by David Goodman
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