Elbit Systems to Supply the Israeli Defense Forces with Thermal Imaging and Target Acquisition Systems
July 28 2008 - 5:22AM
PR Newswire (US)
Observation and Target Acquisition, Light Weight and Low Power
Consumption Make MARS Especially Suited for Various Future Soldier
Programs HAIFA, Israel, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elbit
Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) announced today that its wholly-owned
subsidiary, Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop Ltd. was selected by
the Israeli Defense Forces as the supplier of Mars - an innovative
thermal imaging and target acquisition system. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080408/300441 ) MARS is a
hand-held next-generation thermal imager that operates using
un-cooled sensor technology. In addition, the system combines a
laser range-finder, GPS, compass, day channel and recording system.
MARS is especially suited for the individual soldier, infantry
forces and special units due to its advanced observation and target
acquisition capabilities, its light weight and low power
consumption. "The unique imager, which answers the needs of the
individual soldier, was developed according to the IDF's
requirements, based on the extensive experience and knowledge
accumulated at Elop, the leading electro-optics supplier for the
IDF and other modern armies," said Haim Rousso, Elbit Systems
Electro-Optics Elop General Manager. "We take great pride in
supplying the IDF with our advanced systems. Elbit Systems was
among the first to identify the global preference of lightweight
acquisition systems designed for the individual soldier rather than
the old large and heavy systems. We consider the new system a
significant milestone in this global trend and an ideal solution
for the individual soldier. We anticipate growing interest among
our global clients in acquiring similar systems." About Elbit
Systems Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics
company engaged in a wide range of defense-related 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
air vehicle (UAV) systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic
space systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems,
data links and military communications systems and radios. The
Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing military
platforms and developing new technologies for defense, homeland
security and commercial aviation applications. This press release
contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as 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 Statements are based on management's
expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions.
Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,
as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are
difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results, performance
and trends may differ materially from these forward-looking
statements due to a variety of factors, including, without
limitation:scope and length of customer contracts; governmental
regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting
priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in
the countries in which the 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. Contacts: Company Contact: Joseph
Gaspar, Executive VP & CFO Dalia Rosen, Head 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: +1-646-201-9246 E-mail:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080408/300441DATASOURCE:
Elbit Systems Ltd CONTACT: Contacts: Company Contact: Joseph
Gaspar, Executive VP & CFO, Dalia Rosen, Head 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: +1-646-201-9246, E-mail:
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