FORT WORTH, Texas,
July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- EFW Inc. (EFW), an Elbit
Systems of America company, has been chosen by
Bell Helicopter to supply the
Data Transfer System (DTS) for the U.S. Army's new Armed Reconnaissance
Helicopter (ARH). EFW's DTS will interface with the ARH communications,
navigation, aircraft survivability equipment and mission equipment subsystems
to automate the mission data input process and record a variety of mission
and aircraft information during flight. EFW's DTS is a cutting edge data
server, capable of synchronized recording of video and audio, using standard
solid-state memory cartridges.
The DTS significantly decreases the pilot's workload by automating many
of the tasks that normally require input by hand. For example, using a ground
mission planning station, communication, navigation and mission equipment
parameters are stored on a removable memory card, and downloaded to the
avionics system via the DTS. Aircraft audio and video are recorded and stored
as standard audio/video files on the DTS for easy playback and debrief after
flight.
Commenting on the award, Raanan Horowitz, executive vice president and
general manager of EFW said, "EFW is pleased and honored to be part of the
ARH team providing yet another net-centric enabling element for the aircraft.
This Data Transfer System solution allows the ARH aircrew to execute their
mission safely and effectively with decreased workload. It will also assist
the post-flight debrief and battle damage assessment process, while
facilitating the maintenance tasks using aircraft subsystem data collected
and stored by the DTS."
EFW also supplies the Helmet Display and Tracking System (HDTS) for the
ARH, used to provide U.S. Army ARH helicopter pilots with helmet mounted
night vision, flight data, and weapons targeting information.
About EFW Inc.
EFW Inc. specializes in the design, development, production and
life-cycle support of complex military hardware and software solutions for
upgrade and integration projects. As a fully accredited U.S. Department of
Defense supplier, the company also provides systems support for fixed and
rotary wing aircraft, ground vehicles, naval vessels, trainers, simulators,
and weapons sensors for military services and leading defense contractors.
About Elbit Systems of America. LLC
Elbit Systems of America, LLC is a leading provider of high performance
products and sub-system solutions focusing on the defense, homeland security,
and commercial aviation markets. With facilities in Texas, New Hampshire,
Kansas, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, and California, Elbit Systems of America
is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the defense and
safety of the United States. Elbit Systems of America is wholly owned by
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT), a global electronics company engaged in a
wide range of programs for innovative defense and homeland security
applications.
Additional news and information is available at www.efw.com and
www.elbitsystemsofamerica.com.
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Contact:
Jeff Tonnemacher
+1-817-234-6736
jtonnemacher@efw.com
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