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Germany intends to expand defense cooperation with Israel with a procurement package for NATO forces worth up to EUR6B for up to 500 multiple-rocket launchers and thousands of missiles, Bloomberg's Michael Nienaber reported last week. The European country's Defense Ministry negotiating with Israeli contractor Elbit Systems, Franco-German manufacturer KNDS NV, and German's Diehl for the fixed purchase 250 MARS 3 launchers for its own military as well as an option for an extra 250 units for other European governments on the same terms, people familiar with the planning told Bloomberg.

Elbit Systems was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for the development, production and testing of the Binocular Night Observation Device. The amount of this action is $450.6M. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 27, 2033. Army Contracting Command is the contracting activity.

Elbit Systems was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for the development, production and testing of the Binocular Night Observation Device. The amount of this action is $450.6M. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 27, 2033. Army Contracting Command is the contracting activity.

Elbit Systems announced that it has been awarded contracts in an aggregate value of approximately $277M by an international customer for supply of 30 mm turrets and munitions. The contracts will be performed over a period of three years. The UT30MK2 is a configurable manned and unmanned turret that enhances the firepower of armored personnel carriers without compromising troop safety. Its modular design and open architecture allow for both unmanned and manned turret configurations, with conversion between the two and integration of various missiles and sights. Featuring a very low profile, the UT30MK2 integrates a wide array of weapon systems, including a 30mm main gun, a coaxial 7.62mm, and ATGMs.