Elbit Systems Wins $15.6 Million Deal with US Marines for Tactical Video Data Link

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Elbit Systems, a leading defense electronics developer, has secured a significant contract with the US Marines to integrate its tactical video data link (TVDL) into the AH-1W attack helicopter. The deal, worth $15.6 million, is part of the NAVAIR contract and will cover the development, production, and installation of retrofit kits for the AH-1W platform. This contract comes on the heels of another recent win for Elbit Systems, which was awarded an $8.2 million contract to supply Head-Over Display systems for the same helicopter model.

The TVDL system, which will be developed by Elbit Systems of America, in collaboration with subcontractors Tadiran Spectralink and Service Support Associates Inc. (SSAI), will provide US Marine Corps helicopter pilots with real-time video and targeting information. The system will also enable the transmission of video and sensor data to other aircraft or ground forces. This advanced capability will significantly enhance the tactical capabilities of the AH-1W helicopter and contribute to the success of future operations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Elbit Systems has secured a $15.6 million contract with the US Marines to develop and install TVDL in the AH-1W attack helicopter.
  • The deal is part of the NAVAIR contract and will cover the development, production, and installation of retrofit kits for the AH-1W platform.
  • The TVDL system will provide real-time video and targeting information to US Marine Corps helicopter pilots.
  • The system will also enable the transmission of video and sensor data to other aircraft or ground forces.
  • Elbit Systems of America will collaborate with subcontractors Tadiran Spectralink and Service Support Associates Inc. (SSAI) on the development of the TVDL system.
  • The contract was awarded to Elbit Systems of America on the basis of a previous successful flight demonstration of the TVDL system.

Statistics:

  • Contract value: $15.6 million
  • Contract duration: 2010
  • Previous contract value: $8.2 million
  • TVDL system capabilities:

+ Real-time video transmission

+ Targeting information

+ Video and sensor data transmission to other aircraft or ground forces

Sources:

  • "Elbit Systems of America Wins Contract Worth $15.6 Million from US Marines"

Globe (January 20, 2010)

  • "Elbit Systems Ltd."

Elbit Systems Ltd. (Tel Aviv, Israel)

  • "NAVAIR"

NAVAIR (Marine Corps and Naval Air Systems Command)