Military

ELTA Systems wins a Contract for its 4th Generation of Tactical Air Defense Radars - the EL/M-2106NG

Jun 18, 2007

ELTA Systems Ltd, an IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd) wholly owned subsidiary, has recently received from an international customer a USD7.5 million contract for the supply of several EL/M-2106NG Tactical Air Defense Radars to be used for Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD) applications.

The 3-D radar has the unique capability to detect a wide range of airborne target types. These types include low level, high speed fighter aircraft, hovering helicopters, low velocity ultra-light aircraft and UAVs as well. The radar, through its accurate 3-D measurement capability can discriminate between helicopters and aircraft, while simultaneously classifying the helicopter type by its blade return.

The system is interoperable with surface-to-air weapon systems including MANPADS. The EL/M-2106NG has a variety of applications and can also be used as an air defense gap-filler and as a local air defense system for convoy protection. In the words of the customer: "This system, due to its variety of applications and interoperability characteristics provides us with many cost effective deployment options."

The EL/M-2106NG is the latest generation of a product family with a long and proud heritage including a variety of applications and sales to many of the leading defense establishments in the world.

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. is a recognized leader in the aerospace and defense industry and Israel’s largest industrial exporter. ELTA Systems Ltd., a group and wholly owned subsidiary of IAI, is one of Israel's leading defense electronics companies and a leader in Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR), Early Warning and Control, Home-Land Security (HLS), Self-Protection and Self-Defense and Fire Control application

For further information, please contact:

Doron Suslik
Deputy Corporate Vice President for Communications
Tel: 972 (3) 935-8509
Fax: 972 (3) 935-8512
Email: hpaz@iai.co.il