Tulpar firing trials expand Hitfact Mk II platform options
Firing trials of the Tulpar and Leonardo Hitfact Mk II combination follow an integration programme covering mechanical, electrical, electronic and software interfaces.
Australia orders new thermal sights
Elbit Systems of Australia has received a $30 million contract from the Australian Department of Defence for the supply of its XACTth65 thermal weapon sights, the company announced on 19 April.
The two year contract has been awarded under Australia’s Land 125 phase 3C project. The XACTth65 sights weigh 450g and are capable of full tactical performance in day and night conditions.
Bezhalel Machlis, president and chief executive officer, Elbit Systems, said: ‘Australia is a very important market for Elbit Systems, and we are very proud to be awarded this contract, bringing this new capability and introducing technologically advanced, battle proven and networked solutions to the Australian Defence Force.
‘As the prime systems integrator for the Battle Management System, we hope to integrate the new thermal weapon sight into the C4I system and we hope we can supply even more ISTAR capabilities that will be implemented in the system.’
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