Elbit Systems to supply laser systems to Israeli and North American customers
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded various contracts to supply a number of types of laser systems to Israeli and North American customers. The laser systems will be implemented in several airborne applications, including helicopters and UAS. The orders were received by Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop Ltd. (Elop) and are to be delivered over the next two years.
Elop is a world leader in advanced laser technology, developing solutions based on a wide family of diode-pumped lasers and fiber lasers, for applications such as laser designators, laser radars and laser-based airborne defense systems. These technologies enable the implementation of high-quality, compact and lightweight laser systems for a wide range of applications.
Adi Dar, General Manager of Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop, commented: "The increasing demand for advanced laser systems, specifically miniaturized designators, is due to their ability to perform with high precision and prevent collateral damage." Dar further noted: "Our advanced laser solutions, including our miniaturized Rattler designator for small airborne and ground applications, have enabled bringing precision targeting to use on a wider scale."
Source: Elbit Systems
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