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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or

unregistered marks of Elbit Systems of America companies in the United States and in

foreign countries. Copyright (c) 2017 Elbit Systems of America. All rights reserved.

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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

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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.

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