CN ROMARM S.A and Elbit Systems to Cooperate on Establishment of Artillery Center of Excellence in Romania
The cooperation agreement includes the production of Elbit Systems’ 155mm ATMOS Advanced Mobile Howitzers
By Israel Defense, 30/11/2023
https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/60461
The ATMOS Advanced Mobile Howitzer. Photo: Elbit Systems website
Elbit Systems Ltd. and CN ROMARM S.A, through its subsidiary S Uzina Automecanica Moreni S.A. (UAM), have announced a cooperation agreement between the two companies in the field of artillery production.
As part of the agreement, the parties will establish a Romanian Artillery Center, with the participation of additional local companies to enhance the domestic industrial base, generate additional employment opportunities, and establish a strong foundation for sovereign artillery production in Romania.
The cooperation agreement includes the production of Elbit Systems’ 155mm ATMOS Advanced Mobile Howitzers including the transfer of know-how for the manufacturing, production, assembly, and integration of the ATMOS howitzers. ROMARM and UAM will operate as the system integrator, with more than 50% of the total workshare. Moreni will also serve as a long-term local support and maintenance provider for the ATMOS Howitzers.
The partners are considering additional potential Romanian companies for participation in the center of excellence including ELMET International SRL, Bacau, a manufacturer of Electronic Cables and Mechanical subsystems; IOR Optics Company Bucharest, a producer of military and civilian-grade optics; Simultec SRL, a supplier of operational and tactical trainers and simulators for defense; Systematic, to supply and support the Tactical Communications Network, Fire Support software and C4I applications.
The success of this partnership should generate new employment opportunities in Romania, supported by the growing demand for 155mm Howitzers from the Romanian military and other NATO and EU countries.
“Elbit Systems, a global leader in artillery gun systems and heavy turrets, has proven its business model through its 25-year commitment to the Romanian market,” said Udi Vered, General Manager, Elbit Systems Land. “Our battle-proven solution can be further developed with ROMARM through UAM production capabilities and transform Romania into our artillery hub for the region. By working together with ROMARM, we aim to position ourselves as a strategic supplier not only to the Romanian Land Forces but also to the entire European market.”
Corneliu Vişoianu, General Manager, Uzina Automecanica Moreni S.A.(UAM): “UAM is a specialized company for designing, fabrication and maintenance of armored vehicles since 1958, with over 15000 vehicles delivered to Romanian Ministery of Defence, North of Africa or South East. As National Centre for Maintenance, UAM is looking at extending its list of products and new technologies in order to answer for the new challenges that the region is facing. In this respect, production of ATMOS Advanced Mobile Howitzers with ELBIT Systems is a great opportunity”.
Elbit Systems specializes in land and weapons systems house including the design, development, manufacture, and integration of Artillery Howitzer Gun Systems, Mortar Systems, Remote-Controlled Weapon Systems (RCWS), manned and unmanned turrets, tanks, and combat vehicles upgrades and modernization as well as a comprehensive, high-performance array of precision ammunition, rocket solutions, and combat mobility, survivability and protection systems.
Elbit Systems has been working in Romania for decades, owning two local companies – ELMET, the largest defense exporter in Romania, and Simultec, Training and Simulators Company.
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