# Elbit wins 15-year contract to build and run Israeli artillery training center The approximately $170 million Israel Ministry of Defense award combines simulators and training facilities with training, maintenance and support services throughout the contract period. Published 2026-11-02 by TGOs. Canonical: https://tgos.io/news/2026/11/02/elbit-wins-15-year-contract-to-build-and-run/ Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $170 million to establish and operate a training and simulation center for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Artillery Corps.[1] The Israel Ministry of Defense contract, announced Nov. 2, 2026, will be performed over 15 years.[1] Elbit's responsibilities span the training infrastructure and continuing services: it will develop and deliver mission and driving simulators, classrooms and dedicated facilities.[1] It will also provide training, maintenance and support throughout the contract period.[1] ## Why it matters The center is intended to support the corps' operational integration of the ROEM (SIGMA) self-propelled artillery system and LAHAV (PULS) precision rocket launcher system.[1] Elbit says the project is intended to shorten qualification and training timelines and reduce wear on operational platforms.[1] ## Sources 1. Elbit Systems release, PR Newswire, Nov. 2, 2026