Elbit Systems Equips Israeli F-16s With Advanced Self-Defence Equipment

F-16 performs manoeuvres in Japan. Image: Senior Airman Collette Brooks, U.S. Department of Defense

The Israel Ministry of Defence (IMOD) has awarded Elbit Systems Ltd. a contract worth approximately $80 million for the development and initial installation of an advanced Airborne Self-Protection Suite on the F-16I fleet.

Under the contract, the company will equip the Israeli Air Force with cutting-edge self-protection suites designed to further enhance the survivability of the F-16I aircraft, enabling it to operate safely in hostile environments. The suite will include a state-of-the-art Electronic Warfare (EW) solution integrated with an advanced Electro-Optical (EO) Passive Missile Warning and Launch Detection System (PAWS), enabling enhanced protection from a wide range of threats and bolstering the safety of both aircrews and platforms.

Elbit Systems offers a range of advanced, operationally proven defense systems designed for various types of aircraft and helicopters. As global threats increase, the company’s self-protection suites are drawing significant global interest, with Elbit securing numerous contracts in recent years.

“We are honored to be once again selected by the Israel Ministry of Defence and the Israeli Air Force to equip the F-16I fleet with our most cutting-edge self-protection suite,” said Oren Sabag, General Manager of Elbit Systems ISTAR & EW. “In today’s global landscape, safeguarding aerial platforms is crucial. Elbit Systems has cemented its position as a global leader in airborne platform protection, delivering an extensive portfolio of advanced solutions installed onboard various aerial platforms.”

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