Harris Corp. to provide UAE with battle management system

Harris Corp. has won a $189 million contract to provide an integrated battle management system to the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates.

"The Harris system will provide the UAE with initial operational capabilities as the country implements enhanced battlefield management solutions," according to a Harris news release. "The contract was issued under the Emirates Command & Control System Land Tactical System (ECCS ELTS) program, a major C4ISR program that will integrate, coordinate and maximize the combined efficiency of UAE Armed Forces assets."

"This Land Tactical System project represents a major milestone in the advancement of battlefield management and staff function capabilities for the UAE Armed Forces," Harris Electronic Systems President Ed Zoiss said.

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