On September 22, Elbit System The UK reports that it was chosen by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) to supply Laser Warning Systems (ELAWS) as part of the UK Challenger 3 (CR3) Program. Let us remember that this program is part of an agreement signed by the British Army, which will receive a total of 148 new Challenger 3 tanks over the course of this decade.
As advertised, British Elbit System will supply 150 ELAWS which will alert UK military personnel to support the response to laser-guided threats. ELAWS is a widely operational and proven system, currently found in other UK armored vehicle programs and other international customers.. Offering 360° coverage, ELAWS is capable of accurately detecting, classifying, and locating laser sources such as rangefinders, anti-tank guided missiles, target pointers and infrared illuminators.
“We have a proven track record of supporting advanced capabilities for our Armed Forces and experience in supplying high-tech protection systems for armored vehicles. We are committed to ensuring that UK Armed Forces personnel are adequately equipped and protected against a growing range of threats, and we will continue to support all phases of this program from our sites across the UK.”, explains Martin Fausset, Managing Director of Elbit Systems UK.
About Challenger 3
This is MBT (Main Battle Tank), the latest version of the British Challenger family of tanks. Initially, the program was aimed at maintaining operational capability, and the goal was changed in mid-2015. Since then, efforts have been directed to extending life by replacing obsolete components to keep the Challenger up to date throughout the decade, with a view to 2035 inclusive.
The Challenger 3 designation comes as a new designation introduced in the latest review of UK Defense Policy. The new appointment comes days after Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger’s statement, in which he confirmed that the German company was selected to carry out the Challenger modernization.
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