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Elbit Systems Received $35 Million Contract to Equip Montenegro's 4X4 Vehicles With Remote Control Weapon Stations

Elbit Systems Received $35 Million Contract to Equip Montenegro's 4X4 Vehicles With Remote Control Weapon Stations

Specifications:

Name:

Elbit Systems Received $35 Million Contract to Equip Montenegro's 4X4 Vehicles With Remote Control Weapon Stations

Location:

Haifa, Israel

Company:

Elbit Systems

Estimated Cost:

$35 Million

Source:

http://ir.elbitsystems.com/

Introduction:

Elbit Systems Ltd. received contract of approximately $35 million from Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Defense of Montenegro, to supply the Montenegrin Armed Forces with Remote Controlled Weapon Stations ("RCWS") for the new Oshkosh Defense ("Oshkosh") 4X4 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles ("JLTV").

Features:

In this contract Elbit Systems will perform full integration of the RCWS onboard the JLTV over a three-year period and will provide logistic support for a seven-year period.

Elbit Systems' 12.7mm RCWS is lightweight, low silhouette, dual axis and stabilized, and is mounted externally onboard armored vehicles. The RCWS offers accurate firing on-the-move and is operated via handles and Smart Displays by the gunner from within the vehicle, providing protection for the vehicle's crew who are safely located inside.