Elbit Systems announced today it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $170 million by the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) to establish and operate an advanced training and simulation center for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Artillery Corps. The contract will be performed over a period of 15 years. The new center is intended to support the operational integration of the “ROEM” (SIGMA) self-propelled artillery system and the “LAHAV” (PULS™) precision rocket launcher system into the IDF Artillery Corps.
Under the contract, Elbit Systems will develop and deliver an advanced training infrastructure, including mission and driving simulators, training classrooms and dedicated facilities. The solution will feature simulation technologies, automation capabilities, AI-based functionalities and innovative driver training solutions. Elbit Systems will also provide training, maintenance and support services throughout the contract period.The project is intended to enhance the operational readiness and proficiency of IDF artillery personnel, shorten qualification and training timelines, and improve training efficiency while reducing resource consumption and wear on operational platforms.
Boaz Cohen, General Manager of Elbit Systems Land & Armaments: “We are proud to support the IDF Artillery Corps with advanced training and simulation solutions for the ROEM and LAHAV systems, key components of the IDF’s next-generation land firepower array. This project further demonstrates Elbit Systems’ ability to deliver integrated and networked training solutions that combine advanced infrastructure, immersive simulation technologies and long-term partnership, enabling forces to maximize the operational potential of these advanced platforms.”
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an Israel-based international military technology company and defense contractor. Founded in 1966 by Elron, Elbit Systems is the primary provider of the Israeli military’s land-based equipment and unmanned aerial vehicles. It is an important company within the defense industry of Israel. Elbit Systems also has subsidiary factories around the world, and sells its products to various countries’ militaries. Elbit Systems reported having 20,000 employees, with 3,200 of them based in the United States. Elbit Systems’ shares are traded on the Tel Aviv and Nasdaq stock exchanges.
