Elbit Systems of America Awarded U.S. Navy Contract for Approximately $50 Million for the Helmet Display and Tracker System (HDTS) and Continuous Computing Impact Point (CCIP) Mission Processor

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems of America, LLC, was awarded an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract for approximately $50 million by the U.S. Navy to provide the Helmet Display and Tracker System (HDTS) with the Continuously Computed Impact Point (CCIP) algorithm for the MH-60S. The work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and completed by June 2021. An initial order of approximately $14.2 million was received.

This award represents the Navy's first production order for the line-of-sight helmet tracking system, and the integration of targeting symbology in the Armed Helicopter Weapon System (AHWS) for the MH-60S fleet.

"Elbit Systems of America is strategically focused on delivering capabilities that aircrews can trust to increase mission effectiveness," said Raanan Horowitz, president and chief executive officer of Elbit Systems of America. "The HDTS and CCIP are prime examples of our advanced display and targeting solutions that give aircrews a decisive edge during critical missions."

The advanced technology of the helmet and processor provides pilots and crews with line-of-sight tracking to improve interaction with the flight navigation system, enhance pilot and co-pilot situational awareness, and increase the accuracy of weapons delivery. The HDTS systems includes day/night helmet mounted displays that provide full color symbology. This allows pilots to keep "heads-up, eyes out" while also seeing key flight information. With the new systems, flight crews know exactly where the pilots are looking and where they are pointing the weapons. In addition, the advanced processor allows a weapon impact symbol to be continuously displayed on the pilot's and crew's visors for improved deployment accuracy.

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Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

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