HAIFA, Israel, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd.
(NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems") announced
today that it was awarded an approximately
$50 million follow-on contract from the Dutch
Ministry of Defence ("Dutch MOD") to supply the Royal Netherlands
Army ("RNLA") with additional digital soldier and vehicular
systems, expanding the soldier modernization program of the RNLA.
The contract will be performed over a three-year period.
Under the contract, Elbit Systems will supply digital soldier
systems and vehicular integration of improved combat network
capabilities including TORCH-XTM Dismounted Command and
Control systems and E-LynXTM Software Defines Radio
systems. The solutions to be provided were designed to address
unique requirements that were presented by the Netherlands' Defence Material Organization
and field-tested by RNLA troops.
Haim Delmar, General Manager
of Elbit Systems C4I & Cyber, said: "We are pleased to have
been given the opportunity to continue to provide the
RNLA with advanced combat network capabilities,
supporting them throughout their soldier modernization program. We
are looking forward to continuing our partnership with the Dutch
MOD on programs that contribute to the survivability and
effectiveness of the Dutch soldiers".
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, cyber-based systems and munitions. 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: https://elbitsystems.com/,
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Company
Contact:
Joseph Gaspar,
Executive VP & CFO
Tel:
+972-4-8316663
j.gaspar@elbitsystems.com
Rami Myerson,
Director, Investor
Relations
Tel:
+972-77-2948984
rami.myerson@elbitsystems.com
David Vaaknin,
VP, Brand & Corporate Communications
Tel:
+972-77-2946691
david.vaaknin@elbitsystems.com
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IR
Contact:
Ehud
Helft
Kenny
Green
GK Investor
Relations
Tel:
1-646-201-9246
elbitsystems@gkir.com
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amended and the Israeli Securities Law, 1968) regarding Elbit
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without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts;
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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; changes in
global health and macro-economic conditions; differences in
anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability
to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; changes in the
competitive environment; 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. Although the Company
believes the expectations reflected in
the forward-looking statements contained herein are
reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity,
performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any
other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and
completeness of any of these forward-looking statements.
The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking
statements.
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trademark or other intellectual property right of Elbit Systems
Ltd. or any third party, except as expressly granted herein.
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