Elbit Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ESLT; TASE: ESLT) unit Elbit Systems Electro-optics Elop Ltd. (Elop) has been awarded a $33 million follow-on contract to supply its advanced Digital CoMPASS electro-optical (EP) payload systems to an Asia-Pacific air force to be installed onboard helicopters. The contract will be performed over a three-year period.
Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop general manager Adi Dar said, "This important follow on program reflects the customer’s satisfaction from the systems acquired a number of years ago. Supplying our customers innovative and cutting edge systems, supported by our vast operational experience in electro-optic payload systems, positions us as one of the world's leading EO payloads providers
DCoMPASS (Digital Compact Multi Purpose Advanced Stabilized System) is a highly stabilized, low weight, multi-sensor electro-optical (EO) payload system , providing solutions for airborne applications (both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft) as well as for land and naval platforms. It has optical technology for 24/7 observation with day and night "ISTAR" capabilities (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance) in even the harshest of weather conditions.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on October 6, 2013
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