“Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT) announced today that its Romanian subsidiary, Elmet International SRL, was awarded a follow-on $120 million contract from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) for the supply of remote-controlled turrets, remote-controlled weapon systems (RCWS) and mortar systems for the Romanian Armed Forces’ Piranha 5 armored carrier,” Elbit representatives said, adding the work would be done in Romania over a period of three years.
Under the contract, Elbit Systems will supply UT30 MK2 turrets, RCWS and SPEAR mortar systems, all fully integrated on board the GDELS’ Piranha V APC. Elbit Systems’ UT30 MK2 is a 30 mm unmanned light turret that integrates weapon systems, fire control systems, sensors and display systems for enhanced combat effectiveness, situational awareness and target acquisition capabilities.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)