Israel's Elbit Wins $200M Asia-Pacific SPECTRO 12 Payload Deal, Giving Helicopters Laser Targeting
Elbit Systems has won approximately $200 million in contracts from an undisclosed Asia-Pacific country for airborne surveillance, targeting, cockpit displays and training solutions, with work lasting up to five years. The package includes SPECTRO 12 multispectral payloads for helicopter integration, combining imaging, laser designation and artificial intelligence-assisted image processing in a compact installation. It also covers support and upgrades for airborne live training systems used in virtual and live-virtual-constructive combat scenarios, including simulation, weapon scoring and debriefing. Additional head-up displays will provide enhanced video and high-resolution information for day and night airborne operations.