FORT WORTH, Texas, June 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems of America, LLC,
announced that it was awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin
Aeronautics to develop a cockpit display replacement for the F-35
aircraft. The development contract is for the Technology Refresh 3,
Panoramic Cockpit Display Unit. The value of the award was not in a
material amount.
The award further expands Elbit Systems of America's work on the
F-35, which already includes power amplifiers, structures, and
sustainment work. In addition, Elbit Systems of America, together
with Rockwell Collins, also supplies the F-35 Helmet Mounted
Display System, through their joint venture Rockwell Collins ESA
Vision Systems (RCEVS). These efforts reinforce Elbit Systems of
America's position as a leading provider of advanced cockpit and
intelligent pilot interface solutions that help improve pilot
situational awareness and mission effectiveness.
"Elbit Systems of America continues to demonstrate that we are a
trusted and highly-capable partner for the F-35 program," stated
Raanan Horowitz, president and CEO,
Elbit Systems of America. "We are committed to ensuring the success
of our customer and the pilots who depend on our equipment to
accomplish their mission."
Elbit Systems of America and its parent company, Elbit Systems
Ltd., incorporate decades of experience in military and commercial
avionics design, development and production. The company offers an
array of displays to enhance the pilot's situation awareness and
mission effectiveness. The company's solutions include:
- Configurable slim design, lightweight displays in a variety of
sizes with intuitive user interface and high-definition touch
screens
- Smart displays that provide extensive processing and
interfacing capabilities, including embedded digital mapping
- High-definition head-up displays with a large field of view and
large eye motion box
- Full night vision goggle capabilities
- Virtual embedded training capabilities
About Elbit Systems of America, LLC
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high
performance products, system solutions, and support services
focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation,
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: ESLT and TASE:
ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of
programs for innovative defense and
commercial applications. For additional information, visit:
http://www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company
engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and
commercial 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, advanced
electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal
intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios
and cyber-based systems. The company also focuses on the
upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for
defense, homeland security and commercial applications and
providing a range of support services, including training and
simulation systems.
For additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems.com
or follow us on Twitter.
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logos are registered or unregistered marks of Elbit Systems of
America companies in the United
States and in foreign countries. Copyright © 2017 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.
Media Contacts:
Rod Gibbons
817-234-6834
rod.gibbons@elbitsystems-us.com
Shari
Clarkson
682-286-2363
sharon.clarkson@elbitsystems-us.com
SOURCE Elbit Systems of America, LLC