Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that it was awarded a $40 million order by the Israel Ministry of Defence for the follow-on Digital Army Programme (DAP). The Hermes and Skylark UAS form an integral part of the programme, integrated into a comprehensive net-centric solution.
The total value of this phase of the programme is approximately $300 million and the additional orders are due to be received subsequently. The programme will be performed over several years.
The DAP enables force coordination at all levels, access to updated situational pictures, improved overall operational capabilities, including survivability and accuracy and more efficient utilization of personnel and other resources. The contract calls for the supply and support of all hardware and software, including command and control stations, data processing and distribution systems. The DAP currently is in the advanced implementation process of Phase One Of the programme.
Elbit System’s Digital Army Program (DAP) concept, systems and technologies serve as the central C4ISR solution in both high and low intensity conflicts. These systems link every echelon, down to the single fighting vehicle, to real-time mission-critical information, shortening the sensor-to-shooter cycle and allowing the commanders to optimally utilize all their combat means and resources. DAP is the realization of an end-to-end Network Centric Warfare system.
Source: Press Release