Israeli defense electronics company Elbit Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ESLT; TASE: ESLT) announced today that its subsidiary Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd. has been awarded a $150 million contract by the Australian Department of Defence's Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group. Elbit will provide Through Life Support (TLS) services to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for the Battle Management System Command and Control (BMS C2). RELATED ARTICLES Elbit to lease 6 floors in Rehovot Science Park Elbit Systems wins $46m NATO aircraft protection contract Elbit wins $74m IAF Hercules simulator deal The contract is for a five-year base period. Optional extensions of up to seven years may be exercised in the future. Elbit Systems Land and C4I general manager Yehuda Vered said, "We are proud to be selected by the Australian Department of Defence for the supply of TLS services for the BMS C2 system. The ADF is a strategic partner of Elbit Systems and this contract represents the long-term commitment of Elbit Systems to support the ADF digitization effort. This is a major contract for Elbit Systems of Australia that will significantly enhance and strengthen its local engineering and support capabilities." Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on January 25, 2018 © Copyright of Globes Publisher Itonut (1983) Ltd. 2018
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