Elbit Systems Wins $170 Million IDF Artillery Training Contract

Elbit Systems Ltd. won a contract valued at approximately $170 million from the Israel Ministry of Defense to establish and operate an advanced training and simulation center for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Artillery Corps.

The 15-year agreement focuses on the operational integration of the ROEM self-propelled artillery system and the LAHAV precision rocket launcher system. Elbit Systems will develop a comprehensive training infrastructure that includes AI-based functionalities, dedicated classrooms, and both mission and driving simulators.

The project is designed to increase the operational readiness of artillery personnel while shortening qualification timelines. By utilizing immersive simulation technologies, the center aims to reduce physical wear on operational platforms. Boaz Cohen, General Manager of Elbit Systems Land & Armaments, stated that the company is proud to support the IDF Artillery Corps with these solutions, which he described as key components of the next-generation land firepower array.