ELTA North America Wins $7.5M Contract to Support Trophy APS on M1 Abrams
The company will establish a more efficient US-based test and repair capability for the Israeli-made tank protection suite
ELTA North America (ELTA NA) announced it has received a $7.5 million contract from the U.S. Army to support and sustain the Trophy active protection system (APS) installed on the Army's M1 Abrams tanks.
According to the statement, ELTA NA will lead an effort to design a more efficient U.S.-based test and repair capability for the Active Protection System radars on the Abrams Main Battle Tank.
"This award demonstrates ELTA NA's commitment and investment in establishing a U.S.-based capability for full-spectrum production and support of both current and future systems for the U.S. Warfighter," said Joe Adams, President and CEO of ELTA North America. "We are honored to help maintain the readiness of armored fighting vehicles."