Elbit Systems in a unique presentation at the AUSA exhibition in Washington

No longer exposed in the turret, the company will unveil new communication systems, military robots, remotely controlled weapons, autonomous vehicles and ships, and more

Elbit Systems and its subsidiary in the USA, Elbit Systems of America, present at the AUSA exhibition of the US Army in Washington this week (October 5 to 7, 2009, booth 4025) a wide variety of systems, which bring to light its achievements in many fields of activity.

Elbit's display this year includes a unique multimedia display, of an advanced concept that Elbit is leading: fighting in closed shelves no longer exposed in the tower. The goal: to protect human life without harming the effectiveness of combat. Drones are built on this concept, as are all the autonomous tools produced by Elbit Systems, starting with the Viper, moving to the remotely controlled weapon positions, through the autonomous vehicle, the autonomous ship, and so on. Through a live performance, it will be shown how this concept is expressed in solutions produced by Elbit Systems, including closing fire circuits and radio solutions.

Among the systems that Elbit Systems will present at the exhibition:

Robots:

• A small robot - Viper - intended for urban combat missions. The robot is lightweight, compact, portable, can be carried by a single fighter and is able to climb over stairs and various obstacles in order to perform a wide variety of tasks. The robot is designed to assist ground troops in performing combat missions efficiently and to assist in saving human lives.
• Beagle - an extremely economical robot, with autonomous navigation capabilities that knows how to avoid obstacles, climb stairs and is able to lift about 2 kg using an integrated arm

Unmanned aircraft systems:

• The new unmanned aircraft produced by Elbit Systems - the Hermes 90. The smallest UAV in the Hermes UAV series, which is based on the main features and the rich operational experience of the two families of unmanned aircraft by Elbit Systems, Skylark and Hermes, which serve the IDF as well as Many armies in the world
• Skylark II - a mini-UAV system designed to carry out missions of intelligence gathering, observation and target marking for a range of more than 60 km. The electrically powered pilot is able to operate silently, day and night, stay in the air for a long time and operate optimally even in difficult weather conditions. The system is simple to operate and is operated by a team of only two operators

Communication systems:

Elbit Systems unveils during the exhibition two new communication systems produced by it:

• E2 - an extremely small radio system designed for both military and paramilitary use, as part of small unmanned systems, robots and ground sensors
• IRCS - a military communication system that allows direct real-time sharing of voice and information on diverse communication platforms, including satellite and cellular telephony - along the chain of command, in order to increase the level of coordination between the various forces.

Elbit Systems reveals during the AUSA exhibition: IRCS - a military communication system that allows direct real-time sharing of voice and information on diverse communication platforms, including satellite and cellular telephony - along the chain of command, in order to increase the level of coordination between the various forces

Jim English, Vice President of C4I Solutions at Elbit Systems USA: "The first tactical challenge that our customers point to is interoperability - and our IRCS communication system meets this need, by allowing the combat soldier in the field to communicate with any network user, And even call on a cell phone."

Other unique systems:

• The manual imaging system LRTI - (Long Range Thermal Imager) used by the US Army
• Laser-Lord/SWORD radar system developed for Israeli Air Force helicopters, and identifies and alerts in real time against obstacles in the helicopter flight path. The new system addresses the special safety needs of helicopter pilots, both civilian and military, when flying at low altitude and in bad weather conditions

Elbit Systems successfully completed a joint test with the US Army of the Laser-Lord/SWORD radar system. The company performed the test through Elbit Systems USA and Elbit Systems Electro-Optics - ALUP, in collaboration with the US Army Aviation Technology Administration.

The system, which was developed for Israeli Air Force helicopters, identifies and warns in real time of obstacles in the helicopter flight path. The system responds to the special safety needs of helicopter pilots, both civilian and military, when flying at low altitude and in bad weather conditions

Raanan Horowitz, President and CEO of Elbit Systems USA: "The SWORD system has the ability to improve flight safety. We will continue to cooperate with the US Army in order to continue to improve the system."

Adi Dar, CEO of Elbit Electro-Optics Systems - ALUP: "The SWORD system is adapted to a variety of helicopter configurations, and it includes effective helicopter warning systems and also helps in landing under particularly difficult weather conditions."