Elbit Systems wins US$82 Million deal for electro-optical sights to the Netherlands

Elbit Systems announced it was awarded an approximately US$82 million contract from BAE Systems Hägglunds to supply the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) with Active Protection Systems (APS) and electro-optical commander sights. The contract will be performed over a period of four and a half years. Under the contract and as part of the modernisation program led by BAE Systems Hägglunds, Elbit Systems will equip CV90 armoured combat vehicles of the RNLA with Iron Fist APS and Commander Open Architecture Panoramic Sights. Iron Fist is a lightweight system that uses optical sensors, tracking radars, launchers and countermeasure munitions to defeat threats at a safe distance, with negligible residual penetration. COAPS is a modular dual-axis stabilized sight that facilitates fire control computation and long-range target acquisition in day and night, in both stationary and mobile situations. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Director of Sales Graham Joss at [email protected]