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Elbit Systems To Upgrade Tanks For Asia-Pacific Customer

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, March 21st, 2014

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Israel’s Elbit Systems March 20 said it was awarded a three-year, potential $290 million contract by a customer in the Asia-Pacific region to upgrade its tanks. The customer was not identified. The upgrade program will provide the tanks with night operation capabilities by supplying a variety of advanced systems, such as gunner sights and fire control systems. Elbit Systems President and CEO Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis said: “We are very pleased to be awarded this significant contract, demonstrating our unique capabilities and experience…

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