Elbit Systems to Upgrade European Country’s Artillery Battalions with C4I Suite
Elbit Systems, a leading defense technology company, has secured a significant contract with an undisclosed European nation to upgrade its artillery capabilities. The agreement involves the integration of Elbit's Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) suite into the country's 155mm artillery battalions.
What Is C4I Suite ?
The C4I suite, which includes the Torch-X Fires application, is designed to enhance the digital fire capabilities of the artillery units. Torch-X Fires enables effective coordination across different military forces, facilitating quick and precise planning and execution of operations. The suite's open system architecture allows for the integration of third-party applications and accommodates future growth.
In addition to Torch-X Fires, the suite features the E-LynX Software Defined Radio, ensuring fast, resilient, and secure communications with simultaneous voice, data, and video capabilities in various terrains.
Haim Delmar, General Manager of Elbit Systems C4I & Cyber division, emphasized the importance of this contract in empowering the customer to command their artillery battalions more effectively. The integration of Elbit's C4I solution is expected to enhance operational efficiency and maximize the performance of artillery platforms through a fully digitized process.
Furthermore, the agreement facilitates the integration of the customer's artillery forces with Elbit Systems' Networked Warfare Systems, ensuring seamless interoperability with other assets within the nation's army.
This contract marks the second order for Elbit's C4I suite from a European country within a year, underscoring the company's expertise and the value of its solutions in modernizing military capabilities.