FORT WORTH, Texas, October 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Army Aviators will discover that they
can get clearer communications at greater ranges when Elbit Systems
of America, LLC, showcases its new family of lightweight modular
radio communications power amplifiers, FIREFLY, at the Association
of the United States Army (AUSA) in Washington, D.C., October 12-14.
Elbit Systems of America's FIREFLY product line is a modular,
lightweight, high power communications amplifier product with
swappable, stackable modules that will enable the Army to operate
the next generation of software-defined networking radios over
greater distances. Providing a clearer signal while
lightening the load onboard weight constrained rotary wing and UAS
platforms, the FIREFLY power amplifiers enable simultaneous
operation of the legacy SINCGARS waveform with modern Soldier Radio
Waveform and Wideband Networking Waveform, extending tactical
communications from 30MHz up to 2GHz. Elbit Systems of
America FIREFLY communications amplifiers, which are available in a
single channel, dual channel, and four channel models, are
interchangeable and weigh less than 6 lbs. per channel. With the
modular design, aviators can now mix and match the modules to meet
the requirements of their unique missions, while saving space and
weight and creating a low cost approach for future incorporation of
new capabilities via simple module replacements in the field.
"We have over twenty years of experience integrating advanced
radio communication amplifiers on U.S. Military platforms such as
the MH-60 Blackhawk, MH-47 Chinook, and MH-6 Little Bird," stated
Raanan Horowitz, President and CEO,
Elbit Systems of America. "Our cutting-edge modular design, in
addition to its small weight and size, provides customer
flexibility and accelerates the fielding of next generation
tactical communications while simplifying maintenance. Furthermore,
while supporting both new and legacy waveforms, the FIREFLY
communications amplifiers include advanced Receive/Transmit cosite
filtering that is proven to improve the overall radio system
performance giving aviators clearer communications over greater
ranges."
The new modular communications power amplifiers are built on a
rich heritage that includes the TC-150M Broadband PA, Dual SINCGARS
PA, TC-100L SATCOM PA, and the JSF UHF/VHF PA. The Dual SINCGARS PA
and TC-100L SATCOM PA are currently available on Army Ground
Vehicles and Rotary Wing aircraft.
To learn more, visit Elbit Systems of America at AUSA, booth #
1139 (Hall A) or visit them online at
http://www.elbitsystems-us.com .
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,
cyber 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 or follow us on Twitter.
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, radios
and cyber-based systems. The Company also focuses on the
upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for
defense, homeland security and commercial applications and
providing a range of support services, including training and
simulation systems.
For additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems.com
or follow us on Twitter.
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amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries
(collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not
relate to historical or current fact. Forward-looking
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Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may
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variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length
of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals;
changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market,
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Company operates or sells, including Israel and the
United States among others; differences in anticipated and
actual program performance, including the ability to perform under
long-term fixed-price contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or
regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not
all-inclusive, and further information is contained 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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