Elbit Systems of America to Provide In-Fill Radar and Tower System to U.S Customs and Border Protection
FORT WORTH, Texas, September 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) awarded Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a
contract to provide an in-fill radar system and tower. The amount of the award is not
material to Elbit Systems Ltd, the parent company of Elbit Systems of America. The
work
is being performed in Texas.
"U.S. Customs and Border Protection will soon have another important capability
helping secure our southwest border," said Raanan Horowitz, CEO and President, Elbit
Systems of America. "This contract allows us to directly support CBP Air and Marine
Operations and extend our border security solutions into the air domain."
Elbit Systems of America, LLC, has partnered with C Speed, LLC to incorporate its
LightWave Radar technology used for detecting small and low-flying airborne threats in
a
high clutter environment. C Speed's LightWave radar has also been deployed worldwide to
mitigate the effects of wind turbine clutter in similar environments.
"C Speed continually incorporates its state-of-the-art technology into its
ground-based radar systems and subsystems." explained David Lysack, President and Chief
Executive Officer of C Speed. "This opportunity allows us to provide new capabilities
and
enhanced performance for our customers while leveraging our field proven architecture
and
25 years of operational experience."
This program is another example of Elbit Systems of America delivering solutions
supporting CBP's mission to protect U.S. borders. Separately, the company is the prime
contractor and system integrator for the Integrated Fixed Tower (IFT) system, currently
deployed along the Arizona border. Elbit Systems of America furnishes the sensor towers
with radar, day/night cameras, and command & control software that correlates sensor
information to provide a single operating picture. Information from the towers is
networked into Border Patrol Station Command and Control Centers. This system increases
situational awareness for Border Patrol Agents. The IFT's high reliability and proven
contractor logistics support provides CBP with 24/7 surveillance coverage.
For a quarter of a century, employees of Elbit Systems of America have been
entrusted
with performing high-quality work knowing that it protects and saves lives. In addition
to
providing value-added Homeland Security solutions, the company also provides advanced
capabilities for our nation's military, commercial pilots, sustainment and support
solutions, as well as life-saving medical instrumentation technologies.
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:
http://www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter
[https://twitter.com/ElbitSystemsUS ] .
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: http://www.elbitsystems.com or follow us on
Twitter [https://twitter.com/ElbitSystemsLtd ].
About C Speed, LLC
C Speed is a provider of innovative technology solutions addressing Homeland Security,
Defense, Air Traffic Control, Medical, Industrial and Test and Measurement
applications.
For additional information, visit: http://www.cspeed.com or for more information on
C
Speed's LightWave Radar, visit: http://www.LightWaveRadar.com .
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