HAIFA, Israel, Oct. 12,
2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE:
ESLT) ("Elbit Systems") announced today that its wholly-owned U.S.
subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, LLC, ("Elbit Systems of
America"), was awarded an approximately $12.7 million contract to provide Apache Aviator
Integrated Helmets (AAIH) to the United States Army. Work will be
performed over a two-year period at Elbit Systems of America's
facility in Fort Worth, Texas.
"We have specifically designed the helmet modifications of the
AAIH and Apache Integrated Helmet and Display and Sight System to
improve safety features and add greater comfort for the Army
Aviator," stated Raanan Horowitz,
president and chief executive officer, Elbit Systems of America.
"This integrated helmet is a key component of the IHADSS-21 system
for the AH-64E helicopter, providing exceptional situational
awareness and targeting information."
The AAIH will be on display at the Association of United States
Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington DC, October
13-15 in Elbit Systems of America's booth, #1139, Hall
A.
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: www.elbitsystems.com or
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Company
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IR Contact:
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Joseph Gaspar, Executive VP &
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Ehud Helft
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Tel: +972-4-8316663
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Kenny Green
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j.gaspar@elbitsystems.com
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GK Investor Relations
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Dalia Rosen, VP, Head of Corporate
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Tel: 1-646-201-9246
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Tel: +972-4-8316784
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elbitsystems@gkir.com
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dalia.rosen@elbitsystems.com
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Elbit Systems Ltd.
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