WASHINGTON, October 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that it will provide the United States
Army an array of cutting edge technologies to support and enhance
its capabilities in the upcoming Army Expeditionary Warfighting
Experiment (AEWE) at Fort Benning,
Georgia from October 28, 2013
through February 15, 2014.
Ten of the Elbit technologies presented to the AEWE, were
selected for demonstration. Comprehensive information on these and
other innovative solutions can be found at the Association of the
United States Army, October 21-23,
2013, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, booth
#1139 (Hall A).
"We are pleased to be able to provide the AEWE with new
technologies to support the emerging needs of the US Army. All of
our cutting edge systems are designed with one purpose, to protect
and save lives." stated Raanan
Horowitz, President and CEO of Elbit Systems of America.
Horowitz added: "As our engineering team designs new systems, we
try to anticipate the Army's future objectives. Understanding their
requirements from the beginning allows us to develop innovative,
affordable solutions for our warfighters."
Elbit Systems of America plays a vital role in supporting the
soldiers of the United States Army with integrated systems that
enhance capability, improve situational awareness, and decrease
size and power demands. The selected technologies represent the
vast of capabilities within the Elbit Systems family. The products
being demonstrated include: Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Unmanned
Ground Sensors, Enhanced JTAC and the Military Internet Protocol
Radio.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The unmanned aircraft system is capable of providing day or
night operational situational awareness to the unit on the ground.
This capability greatly enhances the current systems being used by
the Army as a member of the small unmanned aerial system.
Unmanned Ground Sensors
The family of unmanned and unattended ground sensors round out a
complete portfolio of systems providing increased situational
awareness and force protection capability.
Enhanced JTAC
The Enhanced JTAC (EJTAC) is an innovative product combining
many different capabilities into one ergonomically designed system
providing unsurpassed targeting and designation capability at the
Soldier level.
Military Internet Protocol Radio
The MIPR is an SDR Data (Internet Protocol) Radio with a unique
WaveForm, capable of hosting hundreds of radio users and providing
them with audio, video and digital support through man portable
communications systems. The MIPR is hosting the Reconnaissance and
Surveillance network for AEWE.
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 military and commercial 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