Elbit signs another contract for ATMOS artillery system

By Arie Egozi

Israeli company Elbit Systems was awarded a contract worth approximately USD 102 million to supply artillery systems to an international customer. The contract will be performed over a period of eight years.

Under the contract, Elbit Systems will supply a battalion’s worth of ATMOS (Autonomous Truck Mounted Howitzer) 155mm/52 caliber truck-mounted howitzers systems.




 

The ATMOS modular artillery system is a combat proven wheeled Howitzer solution, capable of firing all NATO-certified 155mm projectiles that has an effective range of over 40km with standard projectiles and offers extended range with Rocket-Assisted Projectiles (RAP). The ATMOS is designed for rapid deployment and operation enabling provision of fire support for a broad range of missions.

Yehuda (Udi) Vered, General Manager of Elbit Systems Land: said that the company’s comprehensive integrated artillery solutions provide a valuable competitive edge to the ground forces of the company’s customers around the world.

 

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