Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract for the supply of DIRCM self-protection suites to Airbus Defense and Space for installation on the new MRTT A330 aircraft for Canada. The order will be executed over a period of five years.

Under the contract, Elbit Systems will supply Direct Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) and Infrared (IR) missile warning systems for installation on the MRTT A330 tanker aircraft ordered from Airbus by Canada just a few months ago. delivered. Elbit Systems’ DIRCM laser protection systems have completed hundreds of thousands of flight hours on dozens of platforms and provide advanced defense solutions for aircraft. https://militaeraktuell.at/neue-investitionen-in-die-ab212-helis-geplant/ Oren Sabag, General Manager, Elbit Systems ISTAR and EW commented on the contract award: “Airbus Defense and Space’s decision to continue to equip the MRTT A330 aircraft with our advanced defense solutions confirms the quality and market-leading technology of our solutions. Our DIRCM Self Protection Suite will provide the customer with advanced defense solutions to strengthen the safety and operational advantage of the platforms and crew.

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