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HAIFA, Israel, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) announced that the Board of Directors of Elbit Systems of America, LLC ("ESA") has appointed Robert Elrod as ESA's Interim President and CEO, effective April 9, 2007, replacing Tim Taylor. Mr. Elrod, who recently was appointed to ESA's Board of Directors, is a former senior executive of Lockheed Martin, with extensive experience in the U.S. aerospace and defense industry. About Elbit Systems Ltd. Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a wide range of defense-related programs throughout the world. The Elbit Systems Group, which includes the company and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), advanced electro-optic and space technologies, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and military communications systems and equipment. The Group also focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms and developing new technologies for defense and homeland security applications. About Elbit Systems of America, LLC Elbit Systems of America, LLC and its subsidiaries ("ESA") are leading providers of high performance products and sub-system solutions focusing on the defense, homeland security and commercial aviation markets. With facilities in New Hampshire, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia and California, ESA is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the protection and safety of the United States. ESA is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. Additional news and information about ESA is available at http://www.elbitsystemsofamerica.com/ Company Contact: IR Contact: Joseph Gaspar, Corporate VP & CFO Ehud Helft / Kenny Green Dalia Rosen, Director of Corporate Communications Elbit Systems Ltd G.K. Investor Relations Tel: +972-4-8316663 Tel: 1-866-704-6710 Fax: +972-4-8316944 Fax: + 972-3-607-4711 E-mail: E-mail: DATASOURCE: Elbit Systems Ltd CONTACT: Company Contact: Joseph Gaspar, Corporate VP & CFO, Joseph Gaspar, Corporate VP & CFO, Dalia Rosen, Director of Corporate Communications, Elbit Systems Ltd, Tel: +972-4-8316663, Fax: +972-4-8316944, E-mail: . IR Contact: Ehud Helft / Kenny Green, G.K. Investor Relations, Tel: 1-866-704-6710, Fax: + 972-3-607-4711, E-mail:

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