Israeli company to upgrade Azerbaijan's tanks

Earlier, Elbit tested upgrade in several tanks in Azerbaijan. The fire control systems and armors of these tanks were upgraded. ASELSAN company of Turkey simultaneously tested fire control systems of several tanks in Nakhchivan. Elbit’s proposals were chosen.

Elbit Systems announced that it had won a $56 million tank upgrade contract from a customer in Asia. According to the company’s website, the two-year contract covers improvement of the tanks, establishment of advanced battle management and observation systems. President of Elbit Joseph Ackerman said the company had implemented projects in that state earlier. The project will be implemented with the participation of Elbit Systems Land & C41 – Tadiran and Elbit Systems Electro-optics Elop companies.

The biggest defense company of Israel Elbit Systems opened its representation in Azerbaijan in September, 2009, it was registered as Elbit Systems of Azerbaijan.


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