FORT WORTH, Texas, September 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) awarded Elbit Systems
of America, LLC, a contract to provide an in-fill radar system and
tower. The amount of the award is not material to Elbit
Systems Ltd, the parent company of Elbit Systems of America.
The work is being performed in Texas.
"U.S. Customs and Border Protection will soon have another
important capability helping secure our southwest border," said
Raanan Horowitz, CEO and President,
Elbit Systems of America. "This contract allows us to directly
support CBP Air and Marine Operations and extend our border
security solutions into the air domain."
Elbit Systems of America, LLC, has partnered with C Speed, LLC
to incorporate its LightWave Radar technology used for detecting
small and low-flying airborne threats in a high clutter
environment. C Speed's LightWave radar has also been deployed
worldwide to mitigate the effects of wind turbine clutter in
similar environments.
"C Speed continually incorporates its state-of-the-art
technology into its ground-based radar systems and subsystems."
explained David Lysack, President
and Chief Executive Officer of C Speed. "This opportunity allows us
to provide new capabilities and enhanced performance for our
customers while leveraging our field proven architecture and 25
years of operational experience."
This program is another example of Elbit Systems of America
delivering solutions supporting CBP's mission to protect U.S.
borders. Separately, the company is the prime contractor and system
integrator for the Integrated Fixed Tower (IFT) system, currently
deployed along the Arizona border.
Elbit Systems of America furnishes the sensor towers with radar,
day/night cameras, and command & control software that
correlates sensor information to provide a single operating
picture. Information from the towers is networked into Border
Patrol Station Command and Control Centers. This system increases
situational awareness for Border Patrol Agents. The IFT's high
reliability and proven contractor logistics support provides CBP
with 24/7 surveillance coverage.
For a quarter of a century, employees of Elbit Systems of
America have been entrusted with performing high-quality work
knowing that it protects and saves lives. In addition to providing
value-added Homeland Security solutions, the company also provides
advanced capabilities for our nation's military, commercial pilots,
sustainment and support solutions, as well as life-saving medical
instrumentation technologies.
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.
About C Speed, LLC
C Speed is a provider of innovative technology solutions addressing
Homeland Security, Defense, Air Traffic Control, Medical,
Industrial and Test and Measurement applications. For additional
information, visit: http://www.cspeed.com or for more information
on C Speed's LightWave Radar, visit: http://www.LightWaveRadar.com
.
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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.
Elbit Systems of America, LLC
4700 Marine Creek Parkway
Fort Worth, Texas 76087
www.elbitsystems-us.com
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