ROANOKE, Va. – Elbit America’s expansion in Roanoke will create nearly 300 new jobs and bring a $30 million investment, local leaders say. They are calling it a major win for both the local economy and national defense.
Erik Fox, general manager of Elbit America in Roanoke, said the expansion is focused on increasing production capabilities. “Most of it is gonna be operationally focused so production, I mean that’s really what this is all about is expanding production capability,” Fox said.
The expansion also means new technology. Fox highlighted the company’s latest night vision monocular, describing it as more advanced than traditional night vision goggles. “One of the pieces that we’re most excited about is the night vision monocular. We’re bringing even more capable solutions that look like video games than they do of maybe your stereotypical night vision goggles in years past,” he said…