The order is valued at some €7,1 million

The Israel Ministry of Defense Directorate of Production and Procurement (DOPP) has awarded IMCO Group a €7,1 (NIS 28.5) million order for additional electrical and electro-optic sub-systems for the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) ‘s newest Eitan (8X8) Armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) in the third quarter of 2023.

Eitan is a new multi-purpose 8×8 wheeled armoured personnel carrier (APC) developed by Israel’s Defence Ministry’s ‘Merkava and Armored Vehicles Directorate. It is an advanced, combat-proven, protected combat vehicle with high mobility and firepower capabilities, which the IDF is deploying in the current war.

IMCO Group’s subsidiaries, IMCO Projects, Nir-Or, ADTI, and EMT, will produce the platform’s electrical and electro-optics sub-systems. The sub-systems include IMCO Projects’ electric power and control units, operational control panels, platform interconnection cabling, platform main computing cradle unit, and illumination solutions. They also include Nir-Or’s various computer units and Video Management System, which provides a complete video management suite for the vehicle, including a display with an intuitive control interface.

Integrating real-time AI analytics, Nir-Or’s solution presents all the needed information for the commander, driver, and gunner, allowing them to manage the mission smartly and effectively while sharing a joint situational awareness picture.

Altogether, the company said IMCO’s sub-systems ensure optimal performance and survivability of the APV and enhance situational awareness for the operating crew.

 “IMCO Group is honored to be a trusted supplier of Israel’s Defense Ministry’s Merkava and Armored Vehicles Directorate and to have an exclusive contribution to the production of the Eitan APV. This additional order underscores the trust that the Israeli MOD has in our capabilities,” said IMCO Group CEO Ariel Kandel. He added: “Our advanced electrical and electro-optic sub-systems play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance and survivability of the IDF’s newest armoured fighting vehicle. We remain committed to contributing to the nation’s defence capabilities, these days during the war as well as in the latest decades.”

The order follows a €6 million contract received by IMCO Group to provide dozens of platform electrical sub-systems for the “Namer 1500” Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).