Helicopter EW/DIRCM Self-Protection — Undisclosed APAC Country
75M contract for Elbit Systems to supply helicopter electronic-warfare/DIRCM self-protection systems to an undisclosed Asia-Pacific country.
Announced ~January 13, 2026: a contract for Elbit Systems to equip a helicopter platform of an undisclosed Asia-Pacific country with an advanced electronic-warfare and DIRCM (Directed Infrared Countermeasures) self-protection solution, against a backdrop of rising man-portable/shoulder-fired missile threats to rotary-wing aircraft. Every source found (Elbit's own release, PR Newswire, Army Recognition, The Defense Post, FlightGlobal, Globes) reports the value as $275M, which conflicts with the DB's stored $75M — see Needs Verification.
Award detail
- Agency
- Undisclosed Asia-Pacific Ministry of Defence
- Award ID
- Undisclosed
- Ceiling value
- $275M
- Vehicle
- Direct government-to-industry award
- Awarded
- 2026-01-12
- Period of performance ends
- Undisclosed
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Frequently asked
- What is the Helicopter EW/DIRCM Self-Protection — Undisclosed APAC Country contract?
- Announced ~January 13, 2026: a contract for Elbit Systems to equip a helicopter platform of an undisclosed Asia-Pacific country with an advanced electronic-warfare and DIRCM (Directed Infrared Countermeasures) self-protection solution, against a backdrop of rising man-portable/shoulder-fired missile threats to rotary-wing aircraft. Every source found (Elbit's own release, PR Newswire, Army Recognition, The Defense Post, FlightGlobal, Globes) reports the value as $275M, which conflicts with the DB's stored $75M — see Needs Verification.
- Which agency awarded the Helicopter EW/DIRCM Self-Protection — Undisclosed APAC Country contract?
- The Helicopter EW/DIRCM Self-Protection — Undisclosed APAC Country contract was awarded by Undisclosed Asia-Pacific Ministry of Defence under a Direct government-to-industry award vehicle.
- How much is the Helicopter EW/DIRCM Self-Protection — Undisclosed APAC Country contract worth?
- The Helicopter EW/DIRCM Self-Protection — Undisclosed APAC Country contract has a value of $275M, awarded on 2026-01-12.
Sources & citations2
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Elbit Systems awarded 75M contract for helicopter EW/DIRCM self-protection systems to an Asia-Pacific country
PR Newswire: Elbit Systems Awarded 75 Million Contract — Helicopter Self-ProtectionVerified2026-01-12 - 2
Elbit Systems Secures $275 Million Contracts to Equip an Asia-Pacific Country Helicopter Platform with Advanced EW and DIRCM Self-Protection Solution
Elbit Systems (official): Elbit Systems Secures $275 Million Contracts to Equip an Asia-Pacific Country Helicopter PlatformVerified2026-01-13