Thu, Jan 05, 2012
Elbit Systems Awarded Contract Valued At Approximately $50
Million
A contract valued at approximately $50 million has been awarded
to Elbit systems to supply Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(UAS) to a governmental office of a country in the Americas. The
UAS will be operated in a variety of perimeter security missions.
The project will be performed over approximately one year. The UAS
will also include systems such as the Universal Ground Control
Stations (UGCS), Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop's highly
advanced DCoMPASS payload systems, as well as satellite
communication systems.
The Hermes 900 UAS builds on the vast operational experience
accumulated by the Hermes 450, the backbone of the Israel Defense
Forces' UAS operations. Hermes 900 (pictured, file
photo) offers a range of enhanced capabilities, from higher
flight altitude (up to 30,000 ft) to longer endurance and larger
payload capacity. The system's unique structure enables it to carry
a variety of payloads in different shapes and sizes for quick
"conversion" between payload configurations.
"We are very proud that yet another customer has selected the
Hermes 900, following orders by the Israeli Defense Forces and
Chile," said Elad Aharonson, General Manager - Elbit Systems UAS
Division. "Hermes 900 is establishing its position as a
world-leading UAS for intelligence missions, as well as perimeter
and security missions. An added value is the unique advantage of
the common ground control station for both the Hermes 900 and the
Hermes 450 array, allowing enhanced operational flexibility and
cost effectiveness."
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