Elbit Systems has secured a $100 million contract to deliver UT30 Mk 2 unmanned turret systems for ASCOD armored vehicles in an undisclosed European country. The turrets will feature advanced gunner and commander sights, anti-tank guided missiles, and STANAG 4569 level 4 protection. General Dynamics European Land Systems placed the order, to be fulfilled by the end of 2027. Speculation points to Latvia as the recipient, though neither Elbit nor GDELS confirmed this. The deal marks another boost for European armored vehicle modernization efforts.
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