4 February, 2019:Elbit Systems of America, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems has received an initial contract of $5 million from Support Systems Associates, Inc. (“SSAI”) to provide avionics refresh for the US Air National Guard’s fixed-wing aircraft used for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance operations the RC-26B.
Through type certificate ownership, Elbit Systems of America is the original equipment manufacturer of the RC-26B aircraft.
“The US Air National Guard can trust Elbit Systems of America to keep their aircraft mission ready,” said Raanan Horowitz, President and CEO of Elbit Systems of America. “We are committed to delivering advanced avionics that modernise the RC-26B aircraft and enhances its relevance and sustainability.”
Elbit Systems of America will provide avionics engineering, design, integration, modification, test and maintenance for the technically advanced aircraft.
The total contract would be valued at $22 million if all options are exercised. The programme will be performed at San Antonio, Texas by 2021.