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Elbit Systems Of America Repurposes Surplus Military Vehicles For Peacekeeping

Gally Articola

Friday, October 18th, 2013

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Elbit Systems of America on Oct. 15 said it is bringing new life to surplus Army vehicles by refurbishing them for a role in peacekeeping at its Land Vehicle Center (LVC) in San Antonio, Texas. "The highly-skilled personnel at the San Antonio Land Vehicle Center are putting vehicles that were collecting dust into peacekeeping roles around the world," said Raanan Horowitz, Elbit Systems of America's president and CEO. "When you see the before-and-after transformation of their workmanship, it's simply remarkable." The LVC…

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