FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- At Elbit Systems of
America, we imagine the future of avionics and what it takes to fly
smarter. The company will showcase a number of advanced
capabilities at the 2019 Air Force Association's Air Warfare
Symposium and Technology Exposition. The symposium and exposition
runs Feb. 27 – March 1, 2019 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in
Orlando, Florida.
"AFA Air Warfare allows Elbit Systems of America to demonstrate
what it does best for the U.S. Air Force," said Raanan Horowitz, president and CEO of Elbit
Systems of America. "We're driven to deliver the solutions that
keep our military pilots informed and safe for any mission. We help
pilots fly smarter."
Examples of the company's solutions that will be highlighted at
the exhibit (booth 301) include capabilities for fighter, tanker,
trainer and transport aircraft for the U.S. Air Force and the Air
National Guard and include the following:
Advanced next generation cockpits
The foundation for the future cockpit is our Advanced Cockpit
Station, which optimizes tactical situational displays, processes
advanced applications and provides high-definition formats for
complex sensor video presentations.
Enhanced situational awareness during day, night and degraded
visual environments
Elbit Systems of America is a trusted provider of superior
Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) systems. The company brings
generationally advanced capabilities to the fight by boosting
situational awareness and decision support solutions that focus on
all aspects of sensing, processing and displaying to provide pilots
critical information faster.
Early missile warning threat detection and improved aircraft
survivability
The combat-proven infrared missile warning system for the F-16
aircraft provides pilots earlier and improved awareness of threats.
Elbit Systems of America integrates its missile warning and threat
detection systems with our leading HMD capabilities.
Laser seekers for PGMs enable precise engagement of
targets
Elbit Systems of America's small lightweight Precision Guided
Munitions (PGMs) are highly accurate against stationary and
high-speed moving targets. Laser seekers and sensors provide
increased accuracy and flexibility, while minimizing collateral
damage. The company is poised to meet the needs of increased PGM
production to satisfy the needs of the U.S. Air Force.
Health monitoring capabilities for pilots
The Canary Pilot Health Monitoring system provides real-time
monitoring of pilot vital signs, providing early warning and
training for hypoxia and high G-force conditions.
Increased aircraft mission availability and reduced operating
cost
The company offers contractor logistic support services and
cockpit upgrades for military aircraft platforms. M7 Aerospace LLC,
a subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America, is the type certificate
owner and original equipment manufacturer for the RC-26B
aircraft.
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:
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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America companies in the United
States and in foreign countries. Copyright ©2019 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:
Greg Caires, +1-682-286-2299,
greg.caires@elbitsystems-us.com
Amy Hartley, +1-682-286-2411,
amy.hartley@elbitsystems-us.com
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