Elbit Systems was awarded a contract by Airbus Defense and Space to supply the Direct Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) and Infrared (IR) Missile Warning Systems for installation on the MRTT A330 refueling aircraft of the Royal Canadiéan Air Force. The contract will be performed over a period of five years.

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The Royal Canadian air Force's Airbus MRTTs will benefit from Elebit Systems' DIRCM sel-protection suite (Picture source: Airbus/Elbit Systems)

Elbit Systems DIRCM laser protection systems have accumulated hundreds of thousands of flight hours on dozens of platforms and provide advanced defensive technology solutions for aircraft operating in modern battlefields.

Oren Sabag, General Manager, Elbit Systems ISTAR and EW: "The decision by Airbus Defense and Space to continue equipping the MRTT A330 aircraft with our advanced defense solutions validate the quality and market-leading technology of our solutions. Our DIRCM Self Protection Suite will provide the customer with advanced defensive solutions to bolster the security and operational advantage of the platforms and crew."