The Italian Ministry of Defence has selected Elettronica S.p.A.’s ELT/800 system for the protection of its ATR-72 platforms. For an overall value of 12 million Euro, the contract was signed with Alenia Aeronautica and consists of equipping four ATR-72 platforms; delivery of the first system is scheduled between the end of 2012 and starts of 2013.

“The ELT/800 features an innovative design concept for the ELINT systems equipping both fixed and rotary wing platforms. This high performance equipment is based on an advanced architecture that combines a wide open receiver with the unique capabilities of a superhet digital receiver, implementing specific system design solutions and advanced technologies. The system consents tactical surveillance (ESM function) and fine detail data processing for signal analysis (ELINT function). The ELT/800 represents a compact and light weight solution with a high level of installation flexibility.

“Elettronica is particularly proud to announce this signature of this contract in the year of its 60th anniversary. Once again this success confirms ELT’s excellence and support to the Italian defence administration,” said Giovanni Zoccali, Vice President, Domestic Sales of Elettronica.

With the celebration of its 60th anniversary, Elettronica continues to maintain its leadership in this high-tech sector. Committed to its core business, the company is increasingly pursuing research and development of new technologies and solutions to apply to its electronic defence systems.