Elbit Systems Wins $350 Million Contract for Tank Upgrades

May 28, 2026
Elbit Systems has been awarded a $350 million contract from an international customer to upgrade main battle tanks with advanced systems, including AI-enabled electro-optical sights and communication suites. The program will be completed over four years.

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced in a press release that it has been awarded a contract worth approximately 350 million dollars from an international customer to upgrade main battle tanks. The project will be executed over four years.

Under the agreement, Elbit Systems will deliver a range of improvements including advanced fire control systems, electric gun and turret drive systems, communication and situational awareness solutions, and a mid life upgrade package. The upgrades are designed to extend the tanks' service life and improve combat readiness.

The modernization will include new lightweight electro optical sights with AI capabilities for day and night observation, as well as enhanced target detection and tracking. The contract also covers spare parts, maintenance, and technical support to ensure long term operational availability, along with the integration of a secure high capacity voice communication suite.

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