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Elbit Systems Awarded $27 Million Contract to Upgrade Romanian Air Force's IAR-99 Standard Trainer Aircraft

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Elbit Systems, a leading international high technology company, has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $27 million from Avioane Craiova S.A. to upgrade the Romanian Air Force's (RoAF) IAR-99 Standard trainer aircraft. The contract, which will be performed over a four-year period, includes integrated logistic support and the installation of advanced avionics systems, live training Embedded Virtual Avionics system, Close Air Support, and Air to Air capabilities. This upgrade will facilitate an effective transition of RoAF pilots to the operation of advanced fighter aircraft such as the F-16.

The upgrade program follows a range of technologies delivered by Elbit Systems to the RoAF in collaboration with Romanian companies, including large-scale upgrades for various fixed-wing aircraft as well as the supply of advanced capabilities for rotary-wing aircraft. Elbit Systems has also provided continued support for the RoAF, having previously delivered technologies to the organization. Yoram Shmuely, General Manager of Elbit Systems Aerospace, commented on the contract award, stating, "We are honored to provide continued support for the RoAF."

Key Takeaways:

  • Elbit Systems has been awarded a $27 million contract to upgrade the Romanian Air Force's (RoAF) IAR-99 Standard trainer aircraft.
  • The contract will be performed over a four-year period and includes integrated logistic support, advanced avionics systems, live training Embedded Virtual Avionics system, Close Air Support, and Air to Air capabilities.
  • The upgrade will facilitate an effective transition of RoAF pilots to the operation of advanced fighter aircraft such as the F-16.
  • Elbit Systems has previously delivered technologies to the RoAF in collaboration with Romanian companies, including large-scale upgrades for various fixed-wing aircraft and advanced capabilities for rotary-wing aircraft.
  • Yoram Shmuely, General Manager of Elbit Systems Aerospace, has commented on the contract award, stating, "We are honored to provide continued support for the RoAF."

Statistics:

  • The contract is valued at approximately $27 million.
  • The upgrade program will be performed over a four-year period.
  • The number of IAR-99 Standard trainer aircraft to be upgraded is not specified.
  • Elbit Systems has previously delivered technologies to the RoAF in collaboration with Romanian companies.

Sources:

  • Press release by Elbit Systems Ltd. titled "Elbit Systems Awarded $27 Million Contract to Upgrade Romanian Air Force's IAR-99 Standard Trainer Aircraft" published on PRNewswire on December 14, 2020.

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