Elbit Systems has been awarded a roughly $200 million Swiss military contract for Hermes unmanned aircraft systemsUAVs.
The four-year contract with the Swiss Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport calls for Elbit to provide Hermes 900 HFE (Heavy Fuel Engine) systemsUAS as well as an advanced ground segment for C3 for the Swiss Air Force, according to an Elbit announcement. Elbit was also selected last year as a preferred supplier for the UAS 15 reconnaissance UAV program.
“Switzerland is a very important market for Elbit Systems, and we are very proud of the DDPS’s decision to choose us as the supplier of the Hermes 900 HFE, a high-end and market leading platform,” said Elbit CEO Bezhalel Machlis.
