Elbit Systems Ltd. reported that it has signed a contract to supply unmanned turrets and electro-optic systems for the Belgian Armored Infantry Vehicle Program.

 

The contract, valued at EUR44.8 million (approximately $58 million), is pursuant to a co-operation between Elbit Systems and the Swiss company Mowag of the General Dynamics European Land Combat Systems Group. Mowag was selected by the Belgian Government to be the prime contractor for the supply of the Piranha III vehicles for the Program. The Program currently consists of 138 vehicles out of a potential total of 242 vehicles. Elbit Systems' portion of the Program includes the delivery of 30 mm unmanned turrets and various electro-optic and electronic sub-systems, with deliveries scheduled to take place between 2007 - 2012.

 

Joseph Ackerman, President and CEO of Elbit Systems, said: "We are proud to be selected to take part in this important project for the Belgian Armed Forces. We are pleased to co-operate with Mowag, and this co-operation reflects the level of recognition we have achieved with our customers, end users and business partners worldwide. The selection of our systems constitutes a breakthrough in an emerging international market emanating from a shift in the modern battlefield. These systems implement the Elbit Systems Group's integrative and comprehensive abilities as well as our understanding of the modern combat arena."