FORT WORTH, Texas,
October 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elbit Systems of
America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT)
unveils, at the 2009 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition, its newest tactical
computer, the ETC Mark IV, designed to deliver powerful computer capabilities
within cramped vehicle conditions.
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The ETC Mark IV features a brilliant daylight-readable 10.4" touch-screen
display, built-In keyboard, Windows XP or Linux operating system capability,
ergonomic design, Intel(R) Dual Core 1.66MHz processor, 2GB DDR2 memory,
flash memory for rugged use, two radio modems, 1GBps LAN interface and many
enabling interfaces that allow the unit to replace multiple legacy systems
with one computer. The computer is designed for comfortable use as well as
ease of operation, and twelve programmable function keys make it an ideal
platform for custom applications. The ETC Mark IV is the newest in a series
of tactical vehicle computer systems produced by Elbit Systems, more than
13,000 of which are in use by various military and coalition forces around
the world.
The ETC Mark IV will be available with embedded military SAASM or
commercial GPS as well as two radio interfaces and options for other
interfaces such as FBCB2, CAN Bus, 1553 Bus or other customized user
interface requirements.
"We are very excited to introduce this new vehicle computer solution at
AUSA," said Jim English, vice president C4I Solutions, Elbit Systems of
America. "We believe the new ETC Mark IV is a refreshingly versatile and
space-saving computer solution that makes sense for both new vehicle
platforms and retrofit programs. It is our third entry into the tactical
vehicle computer market, following the Tacter(R) MVP with its remote 10.4"
display and the Tacter-31D, our dismountable Core 2 Duo tablet computer."
The ETC Mark IV continues the long line of Tacter(R) battlefield
computers produced by Elbit Systems of America and will join it's
predecessors on the front lines in service to the war fighter. Elbit Systems
of America offers a complete line of soldier data systems, including handheld
solutions, wearable computers, vehicle computers and command station systems.
About Elbit Systems of America, LLC
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance
products and system solutions focusing on the commercial aviation, defense,
homeland security, 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), a global electronics company engaged in a wide range of
programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company
engaged in a wide range of defense-related 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
air vehicle (UAV) systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space
systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and
military communications systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the
upgrading of existing military platforms and developing new technologies for
defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications. For
additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems.com.
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the United States and in foreign countries. Copyright (c) 2009 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.
Contact: Lynn Peugh, +1-817-234-6696, lynn.peugh@elbitsystems-us.com