Israel to Build $160 Million Artillery Training Facility for New Systems
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israel's Ministry of Defense and IDF will spend 600 million shekels on a new 15-year training facility for the Artillery Corps with Elbit Systems. The center will train soldiers on the new "Ro'em" cannon and "Lahav" rocket launchers. Officials stated the facility will enhance IDF readiness and operational capabilities through advanced simulators and instruction.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's Ministry of Defense and IDF signed a 15-year, 600 million shekel deal with Elbit Systems for a new artillery training facility.
- The facility will train soldiers and commanders on the upcoming "Ro'em" cannon and "Lahav" rocket launchers.
- Advanced simulators and modern infrastructure will be used to enhance operational readiness and proficiency.
- The project aims to reduce the need for operational equipment during training, saving costs and resources.
- Officials highlighted the agreement's role in strengthening IDF capabilities and supporting Israeli defense industry.
Israel's Ministry of Defense and the IDF have signed a 15-year agreement with Elbit Systems to establish a new advanced training and instruction facility for the Artillery Corps. The facility, costing approximately 600 million shekels (about $160 million), will feature simulators and modern training infrastructure.
The new center is designed to train soldiers and commanders for the upcoming integration of the "Ro'em" (SIGMA) future cannon and the "Lahav" (PULS) rocket launchers. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Ministry of Defense and the IDF to prepare forces for the operational deployment of these new artillery systems.
The agreement, led by the Land Procurement Unit of the Defense Procurement Administration, includes the development and supply of training systems, along with ongoing support services for the facility's 15-year operational period. The project aims to enhance the operational readiness and proficiency of artillery personnel.
Ze'ev Landau, Director General and Head of the Defense Procurement Administration, stated that the agreement significantly strengthens the IDF's capabilities and readiness, aligning with the ministry's strategy to boost operational competence, support Israeli industry, and ensure long-term technological and logistical support for ground forces. He added that integrating advanced simulation technologies with continuous support will help the Artillery Corps maximize the potential of the new systems while using resources more efficiently.
Boaz Cohen, Executive Vice President and Head of the Ground Division and TAAS at Elbit Systems, described the new training system as one of the most advanced globally, developed in partnership with the defense establishment. He noted that the facility will enable the Artillery School and the training array for the corps' combat soldiers to provide high-quality, efficient training, maintaining the artillery array at its highest level of readiness.
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