Elbit Systems announced today that its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary,
Elbit Systems of America, LLC Elbit Systems of America, received a directed
subcontract from the Brazilian Navy for the upgrade of four Grumman
C-1A aircraft. The prime contract is held by Marsh Aviation Company
of Mesa, Arizona. The subcontract, valued at $106 million, will be performed
by Elbit Systems of America over a five-year period.
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upgrade work will be performed in San Antonio, Texas, at the facilities
of M7 Aerospace, an Elbit Systems of America subsidiary, under the supervision
of Brazilian Navy officers who are currently deployed to San Antonio.
When upgraded, the Grumman C-1A aircraft will be designated as KC-2
COD/AAR (Carrier-On-Board/ Air-to-Air Refueling) aircraft for the ultimate
use on the Brazilian Navy's aircraft carrier, the NAe São Paulo.
"We are pleased to upgrade the Brazilian Navy's aircraft,"
commented Elbit Systems of America's President and Chief Executive Officer,
Raanan Horowitz. "We built a solid reputation of meeting commitments
to our customers and with the successful execution of this overhaul
and modernization program we will enhance the capabilities of the Brazilian
Navy."
The Grumman C-1A upgrade will include aircraft return to service, engine
replacement, installation and integration of new avionics (Glass Cockpit),
new communication systems and ECS systems, and air to air refueling
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