MAY 7, 2024 JLM 64°F 06:41 PM 11:41 AM EST
Elbit Systems of America Secures $500M Contract for Night Vision Goggles for U.S. Marines

Elbit Systems of America, the Israeli subsidiary employs 3,000 American workers at its plant in Virginia

Work under this ID/IQ contract will be performed in Roanoke, Virginia, and is expected to be completed in 2028

Elbit Systems of America was awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contract with a maximum ceiling of $500 million, for the supply of Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle (SBNVG) systems; spare and repair parts; contractor logistics supports and test article refurbishment.

Work under the ID/IQ will be performed in Roanoke, Virginia, and is expected to be completed in 2028. Elbit Systems of America received an initial delivery order award under the ID/IQ worth approximately $127 million immediately following the contract award.

The SBNVG is a lightweight helmet-mounted system that provides superior nighttime viewing in various environments and conditions, improving warfighter situational awareness and performance. The system includes enhanced battery life and high-performing white phosphor image intensification tubes for improved clarity and depth perception.

 “This ID/IQ contract for Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles follows previous orders and cements Elbit Systems of America as a leading partner of choice by the U.S. Marine Corps,” said Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems. “We are honored to provide proven and cutting-edge equipment to the men and women of the U.S Marine Corps that will facilitate superior battlefield awareness.”

Raanan Horowitz, President and CEO of Elbit Systems America: “Elbit Systems America is proud of our long history supplying Marines with night vision and electro-optic innovations. We continue to refine our portfolio, offering solutions that enable the networked Warfighter of the future with sophisticated decision aids and display systems.”

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[Anonymous] 12:27 05.12.2023
Thank you
Heather Redden 11:13 05.12.2023
The democrats have dismissed and let our military slide… I hope this is a true turn in the right direction!
Dove Bramy 11:10 05.12.2023
Israel should not sell night vision goggles to the United States until the United States agrees to sell spare parts for Israel’s F-35s. Israel has been refused spare parts this week.
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