Elbit Systems of America Selected for Award to Provide the U.S.
Army with Skylark® I LE, Block 2
FORT WORTH, Texas, January 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Elbit Systems Ltd., has been selected for award by the U.S. Army
ACC-APG, Natick Contracting Division on behalf of the Small
Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Product Office. Elbit Systems of
America was selected with four other companies to provide the full
spectrum of SUAS products. The scope of the award includes
providing support and capability upgrades to current systems
fielded by the U.S. Army including the RQ-11B Raven and the RQ-20A
Puma. In addition, the customer has the option to procure the Elbit
Systems of America Skylark® I-LE Block II as an alternative Medium
and Long-Range SUAS to meet anticipated future requirements.
Although this is a selection for award, the customer has no
definitive purchasing obligation. The total aggregate potential
value of all delivery orders to be awarded to all five companies
under this award is $248M.
As part of this requirement, Elbit System of America will
provide the U.S. Army with the Skylark® I-LE Block II, a long-range
SUAS with the capabilities normally associated with a larger class
unmanned system. Skylark® I-LE Block II features include an
increased thrust-to-weight ratio for hand launch and aerodynamic
performance in severe environments, the incorporation of an open
system data link making the Skylark Ground Control Station
agnostic, and the integration of the next generation EO/IR payload
for both day and night operation.
"The innovative solutions found in the Skylark® I-LE
Block II, offer more mission flexibility, enabling the Skylark to
fly higher without degradation of imagery. These discriminating
capabilities are designed to meet the military challenges of today
and in the future," stated Elbit Systems of America President and CEO, Raanan Horowitz. "Our mission is to provide
solutions that protect and save lives. The Skylark® I-LE
Block II is designed to meet the needs of our warfighters so they
may successfully complete their missions."
About Elbit Systems of America,
LLC
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high
performance products and system solutions 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 defense electronics
company engaged in a wide range of 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 ("UAS"), 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, developing new technologies for defense, homeland
security and commercial aviation applications and providing a range
of support services. For additional information, visit:
http://www.elbitsystems.com.
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America companies in the United
States and in foreign countries. Copyright © 2013 Elbit
Systems of America. All rights reserved.
Forward Looking Statement
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.
Contact: Shari
Clarkson | +1-682-286-2363 | sharon.clarkson@elbitsystems-us.com
SOURCE Elbit Systems of America