SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of February 2005
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.
(Translation of Registrant's Name into English)
Advanced Technology Center, P.O.B. 539, Haifa 31053, Israel
(Address of Principal Corporate Offices)
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12g3-2(b): 82-______________
Attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated by reference herein is the
Registrant's press release, dated February 16, 2005.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Ilan Pacholder
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Name: Ilan Pacholder
Title: Corporate Secretary
Dated: February 17, 2005
Exhibit No. Description
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1. Press release, dated February 16, 2005.
EXHIBIT A
ELBIT SYSTEMS TO SUPPLY COMMAND & CONTROL MISSION
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR AIRBORNE PLATFORMS TO
ISRAELI AIR FORCE - CONTRACT VALUED AT OVER $30
MILLION
The export version of the system, HeliC3om, is the latest in command and
control systems providing helicopter crews and ground forces with the
capability of sharing mission critical data based on data communication
Haifa, Israel, February 16, 2005 - Elbit Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq NM: ESLT), has
been awarded a contract, valued at over $30 million, to provide the Israeli Air
Force with a command and control mission management system for airborne
platforms. This advanced system provides the combat forces with a real-time
updated situational picture, which enables them to share mission critical data
based on data communication. The system will allow all mission participants to
benefit from an accurate tactical picture for enhanced situational awareness, as
well as effective synchronized operation on the battlefield. The system enables
support coordination, identification of friendly forces and prevention of
inadvertent gunfire.
Joseph Ackerman, President of Elbit Systems, commented: "We are proud of the Air
Force's decision to select our command and control system for helicopters, which
is the most advanced system of its kind". He stated that Elbit Systems is among
the world's leading companies in development of command, control, communication,
computers and intelligence for the digital battlefield, and is currently a
leader in providing integrated solutions for all levels of command in the
Israeli Defense Forces and in other armed forces worldwide.
The export version of the system, HeliC3om, is comprised of computer and display
systems that present necessary tactical information and enable enhanced
navigational capabilites, obstacle avoidance and pre-and in-flight mission
planning. The system's graphical capabilities allow for simplicity of operation
for the air crew by the use of touch screens. In addition, the system provides
the ability to perform in-flight mission calculations and to receive visual and
vocal warnings in order to avoid obstacles and prevent collisions in real time.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a
wide range of defense-related programs throughout the world, in the areas of
aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers,
intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), advanced electro-optic
and space technologies. The Company
focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms and developing new
technologies for defense and homeland security applications.
For more about Elbit Systems, please visit our website at www.elbitsystems.com
Contacts
Company contact IR Contacts
Ilan Pacholder, Corporate Secretary and Ehud Helft/Kenny Green
VP Finance & Capital Markets
Elbit Systems Ltd. GK International
Tel: 972-4 831-6632 Tel: 1-866-704-6710
Fax: 972-4 831- 6659 Fax: 972-3-607-4711
pacholder@elbit.co.il ehud@gk-biz.com
kenny@gk-biz.com
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