Elbit Systems has secured a $55 million contract from the Israeli government to provide new self-protection systems for the nation’s Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopters and Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk transport helicopters.
The contract will run over the next five years and see the installation of directional infrared counter measures (DIRCM) systems for the air force helicopters, according to Israel’s defence ministry.
The upgrade will help the fleet deal with both current and emerging threats, according to the ministry, by helping the helicopters identify, disrupt, and neutralise guided missiles.
The ministry did not state the number of helicopters the upgrade will cover.
According to FlightGlobal’s 2025 World Air Forces directory, Israel’s air force operates 48 AH-64A/Ds and 50 S-70/UH-60As.
