Elbit Systems (Israel) Protects Germany’s Governmental Aircraft

Elbit Systems Deutschland has received an order from Lufthansa Technik to equip the German government’s Airbus A350 aircraft with Elbit’s advanced J-MUSIC™ Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) self-protection systems.

This order follows the decision made by the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Operations of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw).

The contract, which will be executed over a five-year period, marks the first installation of Elbit’s DIRCM system on an A350 aircraft and adds to the growing list of contracts and aircraft models the company has secured in recent years for its cutting-edge DIRCM technology.

Elbit Systems’ J-MUSIC™ DIRCM system is specifically designed to protect aircraft from advanced surface-to-air missiles.

The system integrates advanced laser technology with state-of-the-art imaging technology. It is deployed on various military and commercial platforms worldwide, providing proven, high-quality protection and solidifying its position as the preferred solution for protecting these platforms.  

“The Special Mission Air Wing is responsible for Germany’s political-parliamentary flight operations. In view of increasing global instability and regional conflicts, the use of MANPADS by non-state actors, among others, poses a concrete threat,” said Michael von Puttkamer, Vice President Special Aircraft Services at Lufthansa Technik. “The security situation demands that Germany ensures the protection of its own leadership. We are therefore proud of this lighthouse project with Elbit Systems and Airbus and look forward to contributing our expertise.”

Good. My 5 cents: But in the future, Israel should only help Germany to defend its members of Parliament if Germany lifts the arms embargo against Israel. No free lunch anymore.

Based on the press release of ELBIT (23.12.2024). Selected as relevant/shortened/regrouped by VonNaftali. Pic Ai-generated. Non-realistic.