Elbit Systems US Subsidiary to Modify Navy Test Pilot School’s C-26 Aircraft

An Elbit Systems of America subsidiary has been awarded a $7.5 million contract to update C-26 aircraft used by the United States Naval Test Pilot School.

M7 Aerospace LLC will install an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance tool and a Finmeccanica-developed Vixen 500E AESA radar on the U.S. Navy aircraft, Elbit Systems of America said Monday.

M7 aims to complete the C-26 aircraft modification work by September in San Antonio, Texas.

The United States Naval Test Pilot School provides training to pilots, naval flight officers and engineers.