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Elbit Systems to Supply the Israeli Defense Forces with Thermal Imaging and Target Acquisition Systems

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

July 28, 2008

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Observation and Target Acquisition, Light Weight and Low Power Consumption
Make MARS Especially Suited for Various Future Soldier Programs

HAIFA, Israel, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Elbit Systems Ltd.
(NASDAQ: ESLT) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Elbit
Systems Electro-Optics Elop Ltd. was selected by the Israeli Defense Forces
as the supplier of Mars – an innovative thermal imaging and target
acquisition system.

MARS is a hand-held next-generation thermal imager that operates using
un-cooled sensor technology. In addition, the system combines a laser
range-finder, GPS, compass, day channel and recording system. MARS is
especially suited for the individual soldier, infantry forces and special
units due to its advanced observation and target acquisition capabilities,
its light weight and low power consumption.

“The unique imager, which answers the needs of the individual soldier,
was developed according to the IDF’s requirements, based on the extensive
experience and knowledge accumulated at Elop, the leading electro-optics
supplier for the IDF and other modern armies,” said Haim Rousso, Elbit
Systems Electro-Optics Elop General Manager. “We take great pride in
supplying the IDF with our advanced systems. Elbit Systems was among the
first to identify the global preference of lightweight acquisition systems
designed for the individual soldier rather than the old large and heavy
systems. We consider the new system a significant milestone in this global
trend and an ideal solution for the individual soldier. We anticipate
growing interest among our global clients in acquiring similar systems.”

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.

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