FORT WORTH, Texas, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems of America, LLC, is pleased to announce initial
deliveries of our latest F-16 avionics upgrades, the Center
Pedestal Display (CPD) and updated Common Data Entry Electronics
Unit (CDEEU) to Lockheed Martin. These systems were delivered in
support of avionics integration in Lockheed Martin's F-16 Systems
Integration Lab and represent just one of many F-16 avionics
upgrades that Elbit is supporting around the world.
"We are extremely pleased to have been selected by Lockheed
Martin to provide a completely new Center Pedestal Display (CPD)
and an upgraded Common Data Entry Electronics Unit. We have a long,
respected relationship with Lockheed Martin and look forward to
continuing that relationship for many years to come," commented
Raanan Horowitz, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Elbit Systems of America.
"Many of our engineers are current or recent F-16 operators and
maintainers, bringing unequaled passion to the solutions, helping
us provide F-16 avionics such as the Display Generator, Stores
Management System, Color Multi-Function Displays, Center Pedestal
Displays, Up Front Controls Processors, Mission Computers, Head Up
Displays, Electronic Warfare Solutions, and Interference Blanker
Units," continued Horowitz.
In anticipation of customer needs, Elbit Systems of America has
self-funded cost-effective F-16 avionics capabilities and
supportability enhancements with commonality goals across the F-16
configurations. It is through this on-going investment in F-16
avionics that Elbit was selected for and able to deliver the CPD
and CDEEU systems for Lockheed Martin.
The upgraded CDEEU is part of an F-16 redesign program. Offering
faster processing, additional memory, and provisions for growth
while addressing diminishing manufacturing source concerns, Elbit
Systems of America has delivered more than 2,000 production CDEEUs
to Lockheed Martin and the USAF Ogden OO-ALC at Hill Air Force Base
since 2001.
Also delivered was the CPD. In order to reduce pilot workload
and improve data presentation, Elbit Systems of America provided
Lockheed Martin with an innovative CPD that not only replaces the
old electro-mechanical flight instruments with a modern set of
digital instruments, but also provides a larger high resolution
display for sensor imagery and tactical situational awareness.
Additionally, the CPD provides emergency backup to flight
instruments in the event of an air data computer failure. Committed
to offering their customers cost-saving solutions, Elbit Systems of
America embedded the air data module into the CPD allowing it to
connect to the existing infrastructure of the F-16.
Elbit has built over 40,000 avionic displays world-wide,
providing quality man-machine interface on more than 20 military
platforms ranging from fighters to transports to helicopters. Elbit
Systems of America has also been a world leader in the development
and delivery of air data solutions for over 50 years.
"We will continue searching for innovative solutions to support
our customers, US military, and allies around the world by
designing solutions that protect and save lives. In support of this
effort, we also provide full depot repair and sustainment
capabilities for our displays and processors. Our mission is to
keep the pilots safely in the air." continued Horowitz.
Elbit remains committed to long term sustainment for the F-16
avionics. Through on-going reengineering at their facility in
Talladega, Alabama and depot
partnering with Ogden ALC, Elbit provides sustainment support and
obsolescence refresh for their own avionics as well as systems not
manufactured by Elbit such as elements of the F-16 Radar, EW and
HUD systems.
About Elbit Systems of America, LLC
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high
performance products, system solution, and support 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:
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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.
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