Israeli defense electronics developer Elbit Systems announced Sunday that it has won a $100 million deal with the Brazilian military. Under the deal, Elbit's Brazilian subsidiary, Ares, will supply the Brazilian military with REMAX remote-controlled weapon stations. A press release posted on the company's website said Ares had been "awarded a framework contract, in a total value of approximately $100 million, to supply 12.7/7.62 mm Remote-Controlled Weapon Stations to the Brazilian army. The contract includes associated equipment and services. The RCWS, named REMAX, will be supplied over a five-year period. An initial production order, valued at approximately $7.5 million, has been received." The statement added that Ares' REMAX systems were designed specifically to meet the Brazilian military's requirements, and were successfully tested and fielded in Brazilian army Guarani 6x6 vehicles. "REMAX is a stabilized weapon station for 12.7/7.62 mm machine guns and will be used in armored vehicles and logistics vehicles utilized in combat for troop transport, border patrol, and peacekeeping missions," the statement said. Elbit CEO Bezhalel Machlis said there has been growing demand worldwide for the remote-controlled weapon stations. "Brazil is a very important market for Elbit Systems, and we are pleased to be awarded a contract for the supply of REMAX to the Brazilian army. We have witnessed a growing demand for RCWS all over the world and we trust that further customers will follow and acquire our advanced and mature weapon stations," Machlis said.
Israeli defense firm Elbit wins $100M Brazilian military contract
REMAX remote-controlled weapon stations to be supplied to Brazil's army over five-year period by Ares, Brazilian subsidiary of defense electronics developer Elbit Systems • "Brazil is a very important market for Elbit Systems," company's CEO says.
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