The United States and Israel's Elbit Systems have signed a $49,000,000 contract for 120mm mortar systems

The United States has signed a contract with Elbit Systems to supply mortar systems.

Here's What We Know

The information was shared by the press service of Elbit Systems. It is a supply of 120-mm mortar systems worth $49,000,000. The systems will be produced in Fort Worth, Texas. The contract is for five years.

Number of mortar systems is not announced. Only it is known, that during the first two years of deliveries the US Army is to receive mortars worth $10,000,000. By the way, this is the second contract between the U.S. and Elbit Systems. The first was signed in 2016.

Flashback

Elbit Systems is an Israeli company that develops and upgrades different types of weapons. For example, UAVs, avionics, radars, artillery guidance and missile technology. It is the largest private defense concern in Israel. The company has achieved notable success in modernizing obsolete Soviet military equipment, competing in this market with Russian manufacturers.

Elbit Systems was founded in 1967. It cooperates with many European defense companies and is involved in the creation of a new generation European fighter aircraft.

Source: Elbit Systems