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Monday, January 26, 2009

IDF Contracts For Elbit UAVs

Elbit Systems said it was awarded a $40 million contract by the Israeli Ministry of Defense to supply its Skylark I LE mini UAV for Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Ground Forces battalions, including training and logistics support.

The contract followed an announcement in December of Elbit’s selection to answer a tender for “wide procurement” of miniature UAVs.

During the recent “Operation Cast Lead,” Israel’s response to rocket attacks by Gaza militants, the IDF used its operational Skylarks to gather intelligence and improve connectivity between the different operating forces, Elbit said.