US Marine Corps orders laser rangefinders from Elbit

Israel’s defense electronic firm Elbit Systems reports that the US Marine Corps has awarded its subsidiary Elbit Systems of America a $73.4 million contract for laser range finder systems. These systems are designed to enable marine forces to find targets without breaking cover from concealed fighting positions.

The period of the indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract extends through March 2020. To date, Elbit Systems of America has received an initial order of $7.5 million under the contract.