Elbit Systems U.S. Subsidiary Awarded Contract from Boeing
to Develop New Head Up Displays for the U.S. Air Force's C-17
Press Release
Haifa, Israel, March 9, 2011 – Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT)
announced today that its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America,
LLC, was awarded a contract from The Boeing Company for the development
of the C-17 Replacement Head Up Display ("RHUD") for the United States Air Force.
The contract, which is not in an amount that is material to Elbit Systems,
also contains options for Recurring Production and Repairs.
The C-17 provides rapid strategic delivery of troops and cargo to main
operating bases as well as tactical airlift and airdrop operations within
a theatre of operations. The collective efforts of Boeing and
Elbit Systems of America will provide the United States Air Force with a new C-17 RHUD
that will enhance the ability
of the aircraft to fulfill the United States’ worldwide air mobility requirements.
Elbit Systems of America, President and CEO,
Raanan Horowitz added: "We are proud to have been selected to perform this project,
incorporating leading HUD technology into the world’s most advanced airlift aircraft.
The selection by Boeing is a testimony to our proven leading technology
and to the dedication of Elbit Systems of America to
supporting those who contribute daily to the safety
and security of the United States.”
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