The Brazilian Navy awarded Elbit Systems [ESLT] a $106-million subcontract for the upgrade of four Grumman C-1A aircraft, the company said on Tuesday.
The prime contract is held by Marsh Aviation Company with this subcontract to be performed over five years.
The upgrade order includes aircraft return to service, engine replacement, installation and integration of new avionics (Glass Cockpit), new communication systems and ECS systems, and air-to-air refueling capabilities.
Upon being upgraded, the Grumman C-1A aircraft will be designated as KC-2 COD/AAR (Carrier-On-Board/Air-to-Air Refueling) for the eventual use on Brazil’s aircraft carrier, the NAe São Paulo.
“We are pleased to upgrade the Brazilian Navy’s aircraft,” Raanan Horowitz, president and chief executive officer of Elbit Systems of America, said in a statement.
“We built a solid reputation of meeting commitments to our customers and with the successful execution of this overhaul and modernization program we will enhance the capabilities of the Brazilian Navy.”
The upgrade work is to be completed at the San Antonio, Texas, facilities of M7 Aerospace, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America.