FORT WORTH, Texas, December 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science &
Technology Group selected Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly
owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., to provide a technology
demonstrator for a secure broadband services solution for first
responders. The solution, based on capabilities developed in Elbit
Systems Land and C4I division incorporates also the
proven BlackBerry® 10 secure workspace within an Android smartphone
and will demonstrate an advanced interoperable communication
solution for many Federal agencies as well as state and local
public safety authorities nationwide.
Elbit's solution will enable any-to-any secure, interoperable,
multimedia services with seamless connectivity between various
commercial broadband cellular networks, FirstNet LTE Band 14 and
the existing P25 LMR infrastructure.
Services supported by Elbit's solution include Push to Talk
(PTT), Push to Video (PTV), voice and video conferencing, video
streaming, situation awareness data (command & control), LMR
and telephone connectivity, as well as Ad-Hoc mesh network
capabilities.
DHS will use this solution to test the new LTE broadband network
with various mission critical secure multimedia services for public
safety users. Following the integration and proof of concept phase,
DHS will proceed with field tests within selected homeland security
components.
Raanan Horowitz, Elbit Systems of
America President and CEO, stated,
"Recent events in the U.S. and the evolving FirstNet's LTE network
infrastructure with other broadband initiatives for first
responders and tactical forces globally provide new opportunities
for Elbit Systems secure mobile HLS solutions."
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, signal intelligence ("SIGINT") systems, data
links and 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,
including training and simulation systems.
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