HAIFA, Israel, October 24, 2012
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE:ESLT) ("Elbit
Systems") announced today that Ares Aeroespacial e Defensa Ltda.
("Ares"), its Brazilian subsidiary, was awarded an initial production
order valued at approximately $25 million to supply 12.7/7.62mm Remote Controlled
Weapon Stations (RCWS) to the Brazilian Army. The RCWS, named REMAX, a unique
development of Ares, will be supplied within two years.
Specifically designed to meet Brazilian Army requirements as
part of the VBTP program, Ares' REMAX have already been successfully tested.
REMAX, is a stabilized weapon station for 12.7/7.62mm machine guns and will be
used in armored vehicles for troop transport and in armored platforms that
include logistics vehicles utilized in combat, border patrol and peace keeping missions.
This award marks the second contract award in approximately
a month of Elbit Systems in Brazil, following the September 13, 2012 Elbit
Systems announcement regarding a $15 million initial production order awarded
to AEL Sistemas S.A, another Elbit Systems subsidiary in Brazil, to supply
Unmanned Turrets to the Brazilian Army.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics
company engaged in a wide range of 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 ("UAS"), 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, developing new technologies for defense,
homeland security and commercial aviation applications and providing a range of
support services.
Source: Elbit's press release
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