# IMCO Group will provide additional electrical and electro-optic sub-systems for the IDF’s Eitan AFV

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2023/12/imco-group-will-provide-additional-electrical-and-electro-optic-sub-systems-for-the-idfs-eitan-afv/
- Published: 2023-12-20T08:37:15+01:00
- Author: Military Africa

IMCO Group has received in Q3 an additional 28.5 million NIS (more than 7 million
$) order from the Israel Ministry of Defense Directorate of Production and Procurement(
DOPP), for additional electrical and electro-optic sub-systems for the IDF’s newest
Eitan (8X8) Armored fighting vehicles (AFVs).

Eitan is a new multi-purpose 8×8 wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC) developed
by Israel’s Defense Ministry’s Merkava and Armored Vehicles Directorate. It is an
advanced, protected combat vehicle with high mobility and firepower capabilities.
Combat proven, the Eitan APV is deployed by the IDF in the current war.
IMCO Group’s
subsidiaries, IMCO Projects, Nir-Or, ADTI, and EMT, will produce the platform electrical&
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. It also includes Nir-Or’s various computer units
and Video Management System, which provides a full 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, IMCO’s sub-systems ensure optimal performance and survivability of the
APV, and enhanced 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, Mr. 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 armored fighting vehicle. We remain committed to contributing
to the nation’s defense capabilities, these days during the war as well as in the
latest decades.”

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This new business is coming few weeks after IMCO Group was selected again by the
Israeli Ministry of Defense to provide dozens of platform [electrical sub-systems for the “Namer 1500](https://www.military.africa/2023/11/idf-selects-imco-to-provide-namer-sub-system/)”
Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

[IMCO Group’s solutions](https://www.military.africa/2021/05/imco-industries-demonstrates-unique-solutions-and-capabilities/)
are already installed and operational on various IDF armored vehicles, such as the
Namer and Eitan (8X8) Armored fighting vehicles (AFVs) and the Merkava tank.[](https://www.military.africa/2023/11/idf-selects-imco-to-provide-namer-sub-system/www.Imco-ind.com)

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Likewise, this September, IMCO Group’s subsidiary, Nir-Or, renowned for its innovation
in electro-optic and power management systems for military applications, has [secured a contract](https://www.military.africa/2023/09/imco-groups-nir-or-to-equip-idf-armored-bulldozers-with-advanced-situational-awareness-system/)
to provide an advanced situational awareness system to the Israel Defense Forces(
IDF) for their armored bulldozers. This cutting-edge system encompasses a video 
matrix, operator display, and hatch controller, promising to elevate the operational
capabilities of these vital vehicles.

At the heart of Nir-Or’s system is a state-of-the-art video management system that
acts as a video aggregator, seamlessly integrating various video feeds from the 
bulldozer’s systems. This integration offers operators a consolidated and clear 
view of their surroundings, significantly enhancing their situational awareness 
while inside the armored vehicle. Utilizing touch-screen technology, [Nir-Or’s Video Management System](https://www.military.africa/2021/05/imco-industries-demonstrates-unique-solutions-and-capabilities/)
places complete control over the vehicle’s actions within the operator’s grasp, 
optimizing operational efficiency and reinforcing operational safety.

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