Elbit Systems secures $275 Million contracts to equip an Asia-Pacific country helicopter platform with advanced EW and DIRCM self-protection solution

Haifa, Israel, January 12, 2026 – Elbit Systems Ltd announced today that it has been awarded contracts totaling approximately $275 million, for  the supply of advanced airborne self-protection electronic warfare (EW) suite, including its Direct Infra-Red Counter-Measure (DIRCM) system, to a country in the Asia-Pacific region. The contracts will be performed over a period of 5 years.

Under these contracts, Elbit Systems will provide a comprehensive EW suite designed to protect the helicopter platform from missile threats, enhance aircraft survivability, and increase mission effectiveness. The solution integrates state-of-the-art electronic sensing, signal processing, and countermeasure capabilities, providing early warning, threat identification, and automated response to a broad range of threats. In addition, the company will supply its Mini-MUSIC™ DIRCM system, designed to protect small and medium-sized rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, including helicopters, against threats, using advanced laser and tracking technologies. Built on years of proven experience and hundreds of thousands of flight hours in military environments, the Mini-MUSIC detects and disrupts incoming missiles, keeping the safety of the aircraft and its occupants.

The systems will be tailored to the customer’s specific helicopter platform and operational needs, providing robust protection across complex combat environments. These contracts add to the numerous agreements the Company has secured in recent years in the field of airborne self‑protection solutions, spanning various countries, including NATO and European nations.

Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems: “These contracts reflect the growing trust of our Asia‑Pacific customers in Elbit Systems’ advanced, combat‑proven self‑protection solutions for helicopters. Our integrated EW and DIRCM systems provide highly advanced threat detection and countermeasure capabilities, enhancing aircraft survivability and operational effectiveness in complex mission environments. We are proud to continue strengthening our partnerships and supporting our customers’ evolving needs in this important region.”

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