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Israel’s Elbit Secures $260M Contract to Protect German Military Aircraft
Israeli defense company Elbit Systems wins $260M contract to protect German military aircraft with advanced DIRCM system.
Jerusalem, 28 July, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Elbit Systems announced Monday it was awarded a $260 million contract by Airbus Defence and Space to supply its J-MUSI Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) systems for Germany’s A400M military transport aircraft. Designed to protect aircraft from infrared-guided missile threats, Elbit’s DIRCM uses lasers and imaging to autonomously detect and disrupt incoming missiles.
The six-year deal was approved by Germany’s Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Operations.
