Elbit Systems said on Sunday that a $ 82 million contract had been awarded from BAE Systems Hägglunds to provide the Royal Dutch Army (RNLA) with Active Protection Systems (APS) and tourism commander. According to the company, the contract will be It added that under the contract and as part of the modernization program led by BAE, CV90 will equip CVN armored combat vehicles of the RNLA with Iron Fist APS and Commander Open Architecture Panoramic Sights (COAPS) Iron Fist is a lightweight system that uses optical sensors, radar detection, launchers and countermeasures to defeat threats at a safe distance, with insignificant residual penetration. COAPS is a modular dual-axis stabilized sight that facilitates the calculation of fire control and long-range target acquisition during day and night, both in stationary and mobile situations. Yehuda (Udi) Vered, general manager of Elbit Systems, responded to the announcement that the company “is pleased with the opportunity to work with BAE Systems Hägglunds and support this important modernization program of the RNLA.” Elbit also said on Sunday that it was awarded a contract worth about $ 46 million to supply VBTP 6X6 Armored. Staff carriers (APCs) to the army of a country in the Asia-Pacific. It added that the contract will be executed over a period of three years. According to a press release, Elbit will supply the VBTP 6X6 wheel APCs developed by Iveco Defense Vehicles in collaboration with the Brazilian military. The VBTP 6X6 APCs will be equipped with Elbit’s towers and a range of the company’s subsystems, including electric drive and stabilization systems, fire resistance trolling systems, TORCH-XTM combat management systems, E-LynXTM software-defined radio systems, shooters and shooters. life support systems, Elbit said. In response to the signing of this contract, Vered said that his company is cooperating continuously with Iveco, “especially with the ability to contribute to the export efforts of the Brazilian defense industry.” “We believe that our strong portfolio of subsystems can put us at an advantage in guiding armored vehicle purchase programs, especially as the missions are tasked with becoming more diverse and increasingly networked,” he said.
