FORT WORTH, Texas, November 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
Three Elbit Systems of America programs
were recognized at the Program Excellence Awards Banquet
Oct. 24, 2018, held in conjunction
with the DefenseChain Conference in McLean, Virginia. Program Managers along with
their customers were on hand to receive these awards.
"Elbit Systems of America is able to push the limits of
technology and innovation through close collaboration with our
customers," said Raanan Horowitz,
president and CEO of the company. "These industry awards represent
what is uniquely important to our company - excellence in design
and delivery performance, customer focus and respect for our
customers, partners and employees."
The following programs were recognized during the
Program Excellence Awards Banquet:
The Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition
(LJDAM) - Winner Supplier Production
Category
The LJDAM program creates semi-active laser seekers to convert
existing munitions into precision guided weapons that can engage
with both stationary and fast-moving targets. The LJDAM is
operational on nearly all United
States air combat platforms, along with many international
fighter aircraft. This innovative solution grew from a partnership
with Boeing in 2007. The program has experienced on-time delivery
for more than a decade and has doubled production rates to support
warfighter demand.
Rockwell Collins Elbit Systems of America Vision Systems
(RCEVS) - Winner Special Projects
Category
RCEVS' F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) program
highlights an ability to collaborate with the customer to advance
systems quickly. Through careful research and design, improved HMDS
capabilities came with no added weight, enabling greater safety and
comfort to F-35 pilots. RCEVS is a joint venture with Rockwell
Collins.
Airborne Systems Training and Research Support Aircraft
(ASTARS) - Finalist Prime Sustainment
Category
ASTARS III is the newest generation of flying classrooms for the
U.S. Naval Test Pilot School at Patuxent
River, Maryland. This flying classroom is hosted in a C-26
aircraft, and is a product of innovation, engineering and
unparalleled team work between the Navy and M7 Aerospace, a
subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America.
The DefenseChain Conference is an annual gathering that draws
representatives from across the Aerospace and Defense industry to
examine business strategies and supplier opportunities, while
setting standards across the industry for performance
excellence.
Elbit Systems of America is based in Fort Worth, Texas and has more than 25 years
of experience helping its customers keep America safe.
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) (TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged
in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and
commercial applications. For additional information, visit:
www.ElbitAmerica.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: www.elbitsystems.com or
follow us on Twitter.
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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
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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 Contact:
Amy Hartley, +1-682-286-2411,
amy.hartley@elbitsystems-us.com
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