FORT WORTH, Texas, April 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a
subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., was awarded a contract from
Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) to
install, integrate, and support flight evaluations of the Elbit
Color Helmet Display and Tracking System (CHDTS) on MH-60S Seahawk
test aircraft for the US Navy. The contract value, which is in an
amount that is not material to Elbit Systems, will be performed
over a year.
The program is part of the US Navy's MH-60 Sierra's Improved
Targeting System for the Seahawks' Armed Helicopter Weapon Kits.
The CHDTS will provide the pilots with both night and day
capability to see color flight instrument symbols on their helmet
mounted display (HMD) modules. Additionally, the line of sight
tracking system enables the pilots to interact with the flight
navigation system, improves pilot and copilot situational
awareness, and can also be used to control pilot or copilot
slewable sensor systems. The system also presents a continuously
calculated weapon impact symbol for the pilot display, thus
increasing system accuracy in the employment of installed weapon
systems.
"We are pleased to provide US naval aviators the CHDTS for their
aircraft," commented Raanan
Horowitz, president and chief executive officer of Elbit
Systems of America. "The CHDTS will provide pilots with improved
situational awareness through enhanced optics and symbology
displayed directly on their HMDs, allowing them to keep their eyes
up and out."
Note to Editor:
With respect to the US Navy's helicopter fleet, this
installation and integration contract represents addition of new
capabilities for Navy rotorcraft mission applications. These new
capabilities include the first Navy helicopter platform with color
helmet display modules (both day and night), the inclusion of Elbit
Systems of America's line-of-sight (LOS) helmet tracking system,
and the integration of targeting symbology for the armed helicopter
weapon system.
About Elbit Systems of America, LLC
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high
performance products, system solutions, and support services
focusing on the commercial aviation, defense, homeland security,
and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities
throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is
dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety
and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America,
LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT),
a global electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs
for innovative defense and commercial applications. For
additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company
engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and
commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which
includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas
of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control,
communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and
reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced
electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal
intelligence systems, data links and communications systems and
radios. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing
platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland
security and commercial aviation applications and providing a range
of support services, including training and simulation systems.
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anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability
to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; and the outcome
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in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is
on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this
release. The Company does not undertake to update its
forward-looking statements.
Contact: Shari
Clarkson, +1-682-286-2363,
sharon.clarkson@elbitsystems-us.com
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