Elbit awarded new Israeli firefighting contract

Under the terms of the contract, Elbit Systems will continue to provide aerial firefighting services through a fleet of 14 Air Tractor craft as well as providing operational services, such as aircraft maintenance in support of the fleet.

The squadron will be operated under the orders of the Israeli police, in coordination with the Israeli Fire and Rescue Authority.

The new contract follows a previous one with a similar eight-year period awarded to Elbit in 2015.

“Elbit Systems has been a partner of the national aerial firefighting squadron since its establishment,” said Yoram Shmuely, General Manager of Elbit Systems Aerospace. “I welcome the choice of the Ministry of National Security to extend the contract until the end of 2031, a decision that expresses confidence in the company and satisfaction with its capabilities and services. The squadron is prepared and ready for its missions in Israel and to provide international assistance to neighboring countries as needed.”

Elbit was also recently awarded a contract by the Romanian military to supply mission equipment and payloads to its IAR 330 Puma helicopter fleets.