Israel announces defence deals with US, Sweden

TEL AVIV: Israeli defence electronics company Elbit Systems has announced two deals with the Swedish and US armies, totaling $52 million.

The first deal, worth $23 million, includes the supply of Elbit's E-LynX software defined radios (SDRs) for the Swedish Armed Forces, Xinhua news agency reported citing the company as saying on Thursday. The contract will be performed over a period of 30 months.

This system was previously selected by several armed forces across Europe including Switzerland and Spain.

Haim Delmar, General Manager of Elbit Systems C4I and Cyber, said: "We appreciate the trust placed in our digital communication capabilities by the Swedish Armed Forces, attesting to the technological quality and credibility of our solution.

"Sweden is an important market for Elbit Systems, and we hope to continue in growing our activities." Under the second deal, worth $29 million, Elbit will upgrade the US Aarmy helicopter units' night vision imaging systems.

Elbit will replace the existing green image intensification system on the helicopters, with high performance white phosphor image intensifier tubes. White phosphor will enhance the imaging system as it presents visuals in black and white detail, which may appear more natural to the eyes. (IANS)

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