Elbit Systems of America Promotes Proven Border Security Solutions at Border Management and Technology Expo Conference

FORT WORTH, Texas, October 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., is featuring several capabilities at the 2012 Border Management and Technology Expo conference at booth # 402 in El Paso, Texas on October 16 and 17, 2012.

With Elbit Systems' technologies currently deployed along some of the most challenging borders around the world, Elbit Systems of America provides a wide range of proven and fielded technologies ready to protect the United States border. These technologies can be deployed for fixed sites or mobile applications and as part of maritime, ground and airborne solutions. The family of technologies includes unattended ground sensors TALOS^TM, SAND, and Pearls of Wisdom; the SkEye^TM wide area airborne surveillance system, Skylark^® LE small unmanned aircraft system, Silver Marlin unmanned surface system and the Peregrine^TM integrated fixed tower surveillance system.  These systems have been proven in many operational environments and are ready for immediate deployment.

Based on systems deployed around the world, Peregrine provides a fixed tower-based persistent 24/7 surveillance C4ISR capability incorporating a Common Operating Picture (COP) for situational awareness and sensor control, a range of sensors, and a communication network. The Peregrine solution is easy to use and can assist in gathering information that helps shorten response times.

"Our mission at Elbit Systems of America is to provide innovative solutions that protect and save lives," commented Raanan Horowitz, President and CEO. "Providing border security solutions keeps America safe while protecting the lives of our border agents, neighbors, and families."

About Elbit Systems of America, LLC

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products and system solutions focusing on the commercial aviation, defense, homeland security, 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 electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com.

About Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international electronics company engaged in a wide range of defense 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. For additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems.com.

Trademarks

Elbit Systems of America and other trademarks, service marks and logos are registered or unregistered marks of Elbit Systems of America companies in the United States and in foreign countries.  Copyright © 2012 Elbit Systems of America.  All rights reserved.

Forward Looking Statement

This press release contains forward looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current fact.  Forward Looking Statements are based on management's expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions.  Forward looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended.  These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict.  Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings.  The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

Contact: Shari Clarkson +1-682-286-2363, [email protected].

SOURCE Elbit Systems of America

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