HAIFA, Israel - Elbit Systems Ltd has been awarded new contracts worth a total of approximately $150 million to supply its advanced Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) systems.

Under the first contract, Elbit Systems will equip a European country's aircraft fleet with its DIRCM technology, providing an advanced layer of protection for high value airborne platforms. The additional orders include the supply of DIRCM systems for the transport aircraft fleet of European NATO member countries, enhancing operational safety and survivability for strategic airlift missions. These contracts add to the growing number of agreements the company has secured across Europe and globally for the protection of high value aircraft fleets.

Elbit Systems’ J-MUSIC DIRCM system is specifically designed to protect aircraft from manpads. The system integrates cutting-edge laser technology with state-of-the-art imaging capabilities.

Source: Elbit Systems
Associated URL: http://www.elbitsystems.com

SYDNEY, Australia - DroneShield, a provider of counter-drone technology, today announced it has secured an $8.2 million contract to supply counter-drone capabilities to a Western military end customer through an in-country reseller.

The contract, placed through an in-country reseller, includes handheld counter-drone systems, associated accessories and spare kits, and ongoing software updates. The reseller is a wholly owned subsidiary of a global, publicly listed defense and technology organization responsible for distribution to the military customer within the region.

Source: DroneShield
Associated URL: https://www.droneshield.com/

LONDON -- Thales has been awarded a contract by the U.K. Ministry of Defence's Defence Equipment and Support agency for the design, development and delivery of portable autonomous command centers.

The contract is in the service of the Royal Navy's Mine Counter Measures capability.

Awarded under the Autonomous Remote Command Centre contract, the initial £10 million award (approx. USD13.4M) has scope to grow to £100 million (approx. USD134.8M).

Thales will integrate artificial intelligence (AI) from the company's AI accelerator, cortAIx, with the Mi-Map and M-Cube applications.

Source: Thales
Associated URL: https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/news-centre/press-releases/thales-secures-major-contract-transform-royal-navy-mine-countermeasures