Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT) saw its stock price soar 5.14% during intraday trading on Thursday, following the announcement of a significant new contract.
The defense technology company announced it obtained a contract valued at approximately $350 million from an international customer to upgrade main battle tanks. The four-year project involves installing updated fire control mechanisms, electrical turret drives, and positional awareness equipment to prolong the operating lifespan and boost the combat capabilities of the vehicles.
The modernization program incorporates lightweight digital optical sights equipped with artificial intelligence features to assist with night operations and target tracking, enhancing the technological sophistication of the upgrade package.
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