Elbit Systems awarded $410M framework contract to supply UAS

Elbit Systems announced that it was awarded a framework contract with a maximum value of approximately $410M to supply up to seven "Watchkeeper X" tactical unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, for the Romanian Ministry of National Defense, with a validity of five years. No specific purchase order under the contract was awarded yet. The Watchkeeper X UAS is the UK export variant of the British army made by UAV Tactical Systems Limited, Elbit Systems’ UK subsidiary, and is a derivative of the Hermes UAS family. The Watchkeeper X’ compatibility with NATO standards enables essential interoperability with NATO and other allied forces.