Military Aircraft and Helicopter Systems

Introduction

Elbit Systems has earned international recognition in the aircraft upgrade market. Using our expertise as an integrator and developer of advanced electronics defense systems, we address the entire platform and perform upgrades that rejuvenate aircraft with enhanced performance, extended life and next-generation capabilities. In our large-scale programs we perform, multidisciplinary integration and lifecycle support.

Additionally, we team with local industries, utilizing regional capabilities and sharing know-how and expertise. Fighter aircraft of the past become fighters of the future through advanced full scale programs encompassing integration of multirole A/A and A/G capabilities, multimode radar, structural modifications, leading edge avionics systems, display and sight helmets, advanced weapons and pods. The full spectrum of systems and products, including helmet mounted displays, mission computers, cockpit management systems, helmet mounted sights and smart munitions kits, has been broadened to include advanced laser designators, range finders, optronic payloads and airborne reconnaissance systems.

In the helicopter upgrade field, our primary modernization activities include conversions of assault helicopters to multirole fighters, upgrading existing utility and attack platforms or supplying cutting-edge systems for latest-generation aircraft. Assuming various roles, we may serve as prime contractor, second-tier weapons and avionics integrator, or as component supplier.

One of the few companies with the resources to offer end-to-end solutions for helicopter upgrades Elbit Systems commands a broad range of core technologies, systems and products that include mission computers; multifunction displays, electro-optical pods and helmet mounted displays, as well as all necessary interfaces to meld them into working systems.

More than 4,000 helicopters world wide are equipped with Elbit Systems products.

Press Releases & News

14 December

Elbit Systems Awarded $27 Million Contract to Upgrade Romanian Air Force’s IAR-99 Aircraft

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07 October

Elbit Systems U.S. Subsidiary Awarded $50 Million ID/IQ Contract to Provide Helicopter Systems to the U.S. Army

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22 June

Elbit Systems Awarded $38 Contract to Operate, Maintain and Service the T-6 Trainer Fleet of the Israeli Air Force

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09 March

Elbit Systems U.S. Subsidiary Awarded a Contract by the U.S. Air Force to Supply Missile Warning Systems

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25 August

Portuguese MoD Selects Elbit Systems to Provide a Complete EW Suite for the Portuguese Air Forces’ New KC-390 Aircraft

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17 June

Airbus Conducted Integration Flight Tests of Elbit Systems’ DIRCM Onboard NATO MMF A330 MRTT

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27 July

Elbit Systems Schedules Second Quarter 2016 Results Release for August 16, 2016

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12 July

First Flight Test for Upgraded C-130 Transport Aircraft Successfully Completed

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