Elbit Systems secures €1.5 billion order from European nation

A European nation has awarded Elbit Systems a €1.524 billion (£1.3 bn/$1.6 bn) contract to deliver a wide range of advanced military solutions, according to an August 13 press release . The five-year deal will provide the unnamed country with a comprehensive suite of battlefield technologies, from long-range rocket artillery to unmanned systems and digital command networks, the press release states.

The contract is divided into two broad categories of solutions, both of which are rooted in Elbit’s advanced technologies, including embedded artificial intelligence, the press release explains. The first group includes long-range precision strike artillery-rocket systems and a spectrum of unmanned aerial platforms for reconnaissance and loitering, spanning from tactical to operational ranges. Elbit has previously achieved some success with its Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) rocket launcher, which has been ordered or is in service with several European nations, including Denmark, the Netherlands, and more recently, Germany. It was also sold to Serbia in November 2024. 

The second category focuses on intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities. This will include electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and communications intelligence systems, as well as advanced electro-optical and night-vision equipment, the press release adds. Elbit offers a range of UAVs that are designed for ISTAR in challenging environments, but no details have been provided on the specific platforms in question. 

Crucially, the deal also includes a comprehensive digital command-and-control network, linking strategic headquarters with individual combat vehicles. The upgrades will also cover protective systems and enhancements for combat vehicles. This likely includes the Torch-X command and control system from Elbit, which is designed for tactical headquarters – battlegroups and task forces, according to the Elbit website. 

“The cross-platform, comprehensive solution provides real-time data, advanced voice services and live video streaming with automatic, secure, location and COI-based dissemination of near real-time relevant information,” it states. This is quite an interesting and ambitious development as it indicates that the country in question has opted for a complete overhaul of its communications and command infrastructure. This can be quite challenging and is rarely achieved with ease. The French SCORPION modernisation, for instance, has been ongoing for many years, and the UK’s efforts to modernise or replace its BOWMAN radios and communications systems have met several dead ends. Success will depend to quite a significant extent on the user’s willingness to accept off-the-shelf solutions without extensive modifications. 

While the specific customer for this deal remains undisclosed, the company’s presence has been felt across the continent. For example, Latvia is modernizing its infantry fighting vehicles with Elbit’s UT30 Mk 2 remote turrets, a system that is also being supplied to Romania for its Piranha 5 8x8s. 

Elbit Systems has also established a significant footprint in the United Kingdom, where its subsidiary is a key partner in several critical projects. It provides the British Army’s Dismounted Joint Fires Integrator, a system that enhances coordination between infantry and fire support assets, as well as the new Man-portable Surveillance and Target Acquisition Radar. 

Bezhalel Machlis, the President and CEO of Elbit Systems, said the contract “reflects the strong demand for Elbit Systems’ cutting-edge technologies in Europe.” He also highlighted that the agreement includes industrial cooperation, aimed at strengthening the buyer’s national industrial capabilities, a common feature in modern defence deals as nations seek to bolster their own production.

Calibre comment

This announcement is interesting because it appears that a European nation has bought a complete set of equipment from Elbit. It encompasses all of the elements needed to establish an effective long-range artillery capability and integrate it with the other vehicles in the country’s arsenal. The company is essentially a one-stop-shop in this procurement, which is unusual as countries would typically procure their command and control systems from one company, ISTAR from another, and strike from yet another. Procuring everything from a single supplier may speed up delivery and integration. 

By Sam Cranny-Evans, published on August 15, 2025. Credit for the lead image is Elbit Systems.