UNITED STATES
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
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of February 2007
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Commission File Number: 000-28998
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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Attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein by reference is the Registrant’s press release dated February 27, 2007.
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: Ilan Pacholder Name: Ilan Pacholder Title: Corporate Secretary |
Dated: February 27, 2007
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Press Release dated February 27, 2007. |
Elbit Systems' U.S.
Subsidiary, Kollsman, Awarded Two Follow-On Orders for Laser Target Designators by the
U.S. Marine Corps
Follow-on orders
valued at approximately $51 million
Haifa, Israel, February 27, 2007 – Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT), announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Kollsman, Inc., an Elbit Systems of America company, received two follow-on orders from the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) for its high-performance Laser Target Designator (LTD) systems that have proven successful in field test evaluations. The additional orders, under an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, consisting of approximately $16.9 million and $34 million respectively, represent an increase over the initial order of July 2006. Part of the work will be performed by Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop Ltd.
Carried and operated by Forward Air Controllers and Reconnaissance Marines, the system provides a “bull’s eye” for other units to target enemy troops and equipment with munitions specifically designed for laser guidance and high accuracy. During rigorous testing by the USMC, the LTD met the performance requirements for having the required marking range, operational suitability and life cycle support.
Commenting on the award, Elbit Systems of America President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Taylor stated, “One of the characteristics of 21st century conflicts is a heightened sensitivity for avoiding unnecessary damage and loss of life. Tools like the LTD provide the extra measure of precision that ensures accurate targeting and safety for surrounding objects and personnel.”
About Kollsman, Inc.
Kollsman, Inc. is a global
development, manufacturing and support organization providing advanced electro-optical and
avionics systems to the commercial aerospace, defense, and homeland security markets. The
company’s expertise includes enhanced vision systems, flight displays, head-up
displays, thermal imaging systems, fire control systems, and advanced security and
surveillance solutions.
About Elbit Systems of
America
Elbit Systems of America companies
are leading providers of high performance products and sub-system solutions focusing on
the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities in Texas,
New Hampshire, Kansas, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, and California, Elbit Systems of
America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the defense and safety of
the United States. The Elbit Systems of America group is wholly owned by Elbit Systems
Ltd. (Nasdaq: ESLT), a global electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs for
innovative defense and homeland security applications.
Additional news and information is available at www.kollsman.com and www.elbitsystemsofamerica.com.
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 Elbit Systems Group, which includes the company and its
subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command,
control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
(“C4ISR”), advanced electro-optic and space technologies, EW suites, airborne
warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and military communications systems and
equipment. The Group also focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms and
developing new technologies for defense and homeland security applications.
Contacts
| Company contact Ilan Pacholder, Corporate Secretary and VP Finance & Capital Markets Elbit Systems Ltd. Tel: 972-4 831-6632 Fax: 972-4 831- 6659 pacholder@elbit.co.il |
IR Contacts Ehud Helft/Kenny Green GK International Tel: 1-866-704-6710 Fax: 972-3-607-4711 ehud@gk-biz.com kenny@gk-biz.com |
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