Northrop Grumman to Continue Development of GPS-Free Inertial Navigation System

Northrop Grumman Corp. ~ October 5, 2009,

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Oct. 5, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC - News) has received a contract modification from the U.S. Department of Defense to further demonstrate a revolutionary advance in inertial navigation. The demonstration project makes use of traditional electro-optic (EO) cameras, atomic clocks, and advanced vision processing technologies to provide inertial navigation system (INS) updates to aircraft, ground vehicles and ground troops without the need for continuous Global Positioning System (GPS) input to maintain precise position and time.
Called LEGAND, for LADAR EO GPS/INS atomic clock navigation demonstration, the project aims to provide ground troops, aircraft, and ground vehicles the capability to maintain precision navigation in places not currently possible due to challenged or denied access to GPS, thus sustaining their operations. The LEGAND system processes visual motion observations to provide INS updates while the atomic clock maintains time synchronization, providing users precision navigation while rapidly re-acquiring partial or complete GPS input.
"When GPS access is denied our warfighters in urban or indoor environments, they are often unable to maintain mission engagement. This inability to update the inertial navigation system with GPS causes a gradual loss of its precision navigation capability resulting in mission degradation or cancellation," said Gorik Hossepian, vice president of Navigation and Positioning Systems for Northrop Grumman's Navigation Systems Division. "This translates into less time focused on potential hostile targets of interest."
Hossepian noted that LEGAND's small size, weight and power requirements make it highly adaptable to current unmanned aircraft and will provide ground commanders critical battlespace awareness. "The innovative inertial navigation system can also benefit individual soldiers operating in remote areas on the ground," he added.
Two successful studies of the core LEGAND technologies were completed by Northrop Grumman in September 2008 and February 2009 and the current demonstration hardware development phase funded by this contract modification is expected to continue through September 2010.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Contact:
Gina Piellusch

Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems

(818) 715-2285

gina.piellusch@ngc.com

EADS North America and U.S. Army Validates Global Mobility of the UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter

EADS North America ~ October 5, 2009,
ARLINGTON, VA--(Marketwire - 10/05/09) - EADS North America and the U.S. Army successfully loaded four U.S. Army UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) and one additional company-owned EC145 helicopter onto a U.S. Air Force C-17, validating the transportability of the LUH.
Marketwire - The fifth helicopter is loaded onto a C-17 aircraft, validating the ability to transport five UH-72A Lakota Light ...
The demonstration was performed at Gulfport, Miss., in preparation for a future delivery of four U.S. Army UH-72A Lakotas to the Pacific theater for basing on the Kwajalein Atoll. The loading test confirmed that five UH-72A helicopters can be accommodated in the C-17's cargo bay with minimal disassembly, and that the aircraft can rapidly be made mission-ready upon arrival with no maintenance test flights required.
"Rapid global mobility is an operational necessity for all key military systems," said David Oliver, EADS North America's chief operating officer. "Demonstrating that five UH-72As can be quickly loaded onto a C-17 is an important validation of the Lakota's mission flexibility and offers significant operational value to the warfighter."
The UH-72A's compact airframe allows the five-helicopter load to be accommodated in the C-17 without removal of the four main rotor blades, which are designed to be folded.
To date, more than 85 Lakotas have been delivered on or ahead of schedule and on budget -- making the UH-72A one of the U.S. Army's most successful aircraft acquisition programs. Current Army plans call for up to 345 of these twin-engine helicopters to be acquired through 2016.
In addition, five H-72A helicopters have been ordered for the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School at Patuxent River, Md.
EADS North America also is offering its Armed Scout 645 variant in response to U.S. Army requirements for a next-generation combat helicopter capable of operating in hot, high altitude environments.
The Armed Scout 645 is based on the same airframe as the highly successful UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter it is delivering to the U.S. Army.
The world-class industry team assembled by EADS North America for the Armed Scout 645 includes Lockheed Martin as the Mission Equipment Package integrator, and American Eurocopter -- which will build the aircraft at its Columbus, Miss., facility where Lakotas are currently manufactured.
About EADS North America (www.eadsnorthamerica.com)
EADS North America is the North American operation of EADS, a global leader in aerospace, defense and related services. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $11 billion to the U.S. economy annually and support more than 200,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and services. Operating in 17 states, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense markets.
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U.S. Air Force Awards Alenia North America Approximately $7 Million Logistics Support Contract for Afghan C-27/G.222

Alenia North America ~ October 5, 2009,

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alenia North America, a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica and part of the Finmeccanica Group has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to provide logistic support and maintenance in Afghanistan for the C-27/G.222 aircraft currently being delivered for the Afghanistan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC). The $7 million contract provides for additional logistic support and maintenance for the program. The logistical support in Afghanistan is being conducted by Alenia’s partner L-3 Vertex Aerospace.
The first refurbished and modernized C-27/G.222 aircraft was delivered to the USAF on September 25. Deliveries will continue through 2011. The first training class for U.S. Air Force Instructors is anticipated to begin shortly.
About the C-27/G.222 ANAAC Program
In 2008, Finmeccanica’s subsidiary Alenia North America was awarded a contract by the United States Air Force to supply 18 refurbished C-27/G.222 aircraft for the ANAAC. The 18 refurbished aircraft will be used by the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan. They will be transferred by the Combined Air Power Transition Force in Kabul to the reconstructed ANAAC. The C-27/G.222 will serve as the back bone of the ANAAC and aid significantly in expanding the capability of the ANAAC to provide humanitarian aid and security to the Afghan population throughout the country.
Alenia North America, as prime contractor, is responsible for program management. Logistical support in Afghanistan will be carried out by L-3 Vertex Aerospace. The aircraft are being refurbished and modernized by Alenia Aeronautica in its Capodichino facility near Naples, Italy.
Alenia North America is a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica and part of the Finmeccanica Group. Its mission is to further expand the industrial and commercial presence of the Alenia Group in North America. Alenia North America Inc. is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices in Seattle, Washington; Long Beach, California; Fort Worth, Texas; and Smyrna, Georgia. Alenia North America - Canada, a subsidiary wholly owned by Alenia North America, has offices in Ottawa, Canada. Alenia North America is also a shareholder in several joint venture companies located in the United States. Global Aeronautica, a joint venture with The Boeing Company, located in North Charleston, South Carolina, performs significant integration and sub-assembly work for the Boeing 787 program. Global Military Aircraft Systems (GMAS), a joint venture with L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, is a center of excellence to support the C-27J in North America. GMAS is headquartered in Madison, Mississippi. Alenia North America has recently announced its intent to establish a new final assembly and production facility for the C-27J in Jacksonville, Florida. The C-27J is the world leader in the twin engine military tactical aircraft market with 121 units sold worldwide.
Contact:
Alenia North America

Brittany Toscano,

202-292-2620

btoscano@aleniainc.com

BAE Systems Awarded $63.9 Million Contract for Prototype Paladin Integrated Management Vehicles

BAE Systems ~ October 5, 2009,
YORK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army Tank Automotive & Armaments Command for the procurement and fabrication of five prototype M109A6 Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) self-propelled howitzer vehicles and two prototype M992A2 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicles (FAASV). The total contract value is $63.9 million.
"The Paladin provides critical fire support for soldiers in the Heavy Brigade Combat Team," said Joe McCarthy, vice president and general manager, Heavy Brigade Combat Team (HBCT) Systems for BAE Systems. "The PIM program will ensure that this essential fire support system remains sustainable through its projected life beyond the year 2050."
The Paladin PIM uses the existing M109A6 main armament and cab structure while replacing outmoded chassis components with up-to-date components from the Bradley Combat Systems to increase sustainability and commonality across the HBCTs. Paladin PIM incorporates a state-of-the-art “digital backbone” and robust power generation capability. PIM also integrates electric elevation and traverse drives, electric rammer and a digital fire control system. The M992A2 FAASV provides armor protected ammunition delivery for the M109A6 Paladin.
Design and engineering analysis work for the vehicle structure, automotive systems and electric and vehicle electronics will be performed at BAE Systems facilities in Pennsylvania, California, New York, Minnesota and Michigan as well as U.S. government facilities at the Army Research and Development Center in Picatinny, New Jersey. The remanufacture program for the Paladin fleet will be performed in partnership with the Anniston Army Depot and at BAE Systems facilities in York, Pennsylvania and Elgin, Oklahoma.
The M109A6 PIM is supported by the Army as a vital technology enhancement program to sustain the M109 Family of Vehicles well into the future, and maintain the combat capability of the HBCT.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded $34.4 billion in 2008.
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Mobile: +1 717-818-7400
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Shannon Smith,
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shannon.n.smith@baesystems.com
www.baesystems.com

Northrop Grumman Selected to Supply U.S. Army With Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinders

Northrop Grumman Corp. ~ October 5, 2009,

APOPKA, Fla., Oct. 5, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC - News) has been selected by the U.S. Army to provide Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinders (LLDR) under a five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract with an estimated value of up to $599 million.
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"This contract award extends our opportunity to provide our military warfighters with the equipment they need and are asking for," said Gordon Stewart, Northrop Grumman's Laser Systems vice president and general manager. "We take great pride in our ability to support the warfighter with our LLDR system, and we look forward to continuing that commitment by our work under this contract."
Northrop Grumman's LLDR accurately targets enemy positions during the day, at night and in nearly all battlefield conditions including haze, smoke, fog and rain. It provides a unique capability to forward observers. The system can recognize targets, find the range to a target with an eye-safe laser rangefinder, and calculate target location for smart munitions. The system then provides this information to other digital battlefield systems. The LLDR can also be used with laser-guided munitions.
Northrop Grumman's Laser Systems business unit has delivered over eight hundred LLDR systems since the first Army contract award in 2002. The first delivery order award under this latest ID/IQ contract is valued at $72.7 million.
Northrop Grumman is one of the world's leading manufacturers of military Electro-Optical (EO) targeting systems. These include ground-based (man portable, handheld, and vehicle mounted) EO imaging/ranging systems for target location, laser designators/markers for precise guidance of smart munitions, and airborne laser rangefinders and designators fielded onboard many of the world's most sophisticated manned and unmanned aircraft.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Contact:
Mark Blackington

Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems

(321) 354-3790

mark.blackington@ngc.com

Navistar Defense and Tatra Form Strategic Alliance

Tatra’s Proven Chassis and Suspension Systems to Complement Navistar Capabilities
Navistar ~ October 5, 2009,

WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navistar Defense, LLC and Tatra, a.s., a heavy-duty truck manufacturer located in Koprivnice, Czech Republic, have signed an agreement to jointly develop, produce and market new military tactical off-road trucks. The new vehicle will utilize Navistar engines and other components in addition to Tatra’s proven backbone-tube chassis design and independent suspension system. Tatra’s chassis concept was originally developed in 1923 and today uses swinging half-axles for exceptional off-road mobility and added resistance against chassis wear and tear.
“We believe the Tatra chassis is the most capable off-road suspension system available anywhere in the world,” said Archie Massicotte, president, Navistar Defense. “By joining with Tatra, the team is positioned well to compete for new vehicle programs with U.S. and Allied Forces. Upcoming opportunities include the Israel Medium Tactical Truck (MTT) and Canada 10 x 10 wrecker programs.”
Under the agreement, a Navistar and Tatra branded truck will be marketed under Navistar Defense in all North American markets including the United States military and Foreign Military Sales financed by the United States government. Tatra will also source parts and components through Navistar’s global parts and support network for Tatra trucks delivered in markets outside of North America.
“We are tremendously excited about this strategic alliance with Navistar Defense,” said Ronald Adams, board of directors’ chairman and CEO, Tatra. “Navistar is a great company with a proven track record of success and a very fine team of professionals covering all disciplines of the truck business.”
Tatra and Navistar Defense have also agreed to market and sell new Navistar-Tatra trucks in their respective existing markets around the world. Navistar will manufacture vehicles developed under the alliance.
Tatra, a.s.
Tatra, a.s., located in Koprivnice, Czech Republic, is a long-time manufacturer of heavy-duty, all-wheel-drive, off-road trucks and chassis-cabs. The company’s integrated line of commercial and special vehicles can perform in off-road environments as well as on both paved and unpaved roads.
About Navistar
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV - News) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce® brand diesel engines, IC Bus™ brand school and commercial buses, Monaco RV brands of recreational vehicles, and Workhorse® brand chassis for motor homes and step vans. It also is a private-label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. The company also provides truck and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com/newsroom.
Contact:
Navistar

Media contact:

Elissa Koc,

630-753-2669

Investor contact:

Heather Kos,

630-753-2406

Web site: www.Navistar.com/newsroom

AAR to Provide KC-10 Supply Chain Support as Member of Northrop Grumman Team

AAR ~ October 5, 2009,

WOOD DALE, Ill., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AAR (NYSE: AIR - News) announced today that it has been selected to provide supply chain services and logistics support as a member of the Northrop Grumman team on the KC-10 Extender Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) program. AAR's portion of the indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract is valued at approximately $600 million over nine years. As a Northrop Grumman team member, AAR will provide an integrated supply chain program to support the ongoing maintenance and operations of the KC-10 program from facilities and air bases in the U.S. and overseas. The announcement was made following U.S. Air Force's selection of Northrop Grumman as the prime contractor for comprehensive depot maintenance and logistics for the U.S. Air Force's fleet of 59 KC-10 air refueling aircraft.
"This award builds upon the excellent relationship and reputation we've established with Northrop Grumman in providing supply chain solutions in support of the U.S. Air Force JSTARS and U.K. MoD E-3D Sentry programs," said David P. Storch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AAR CORP. "We look forward to extending our strategic partnership with Northrop Grumman while providing outstanding support, contributing to the efficient operations, readiness and sustainment of the KC-10 program."
AAR's role on the Northrop Grumman team is to provide supply chain services that include strategic planning, parts procurement, distribution and repair to ensure aircraft availability and efficient operations while shortening maintenance lead times and minimizing downtime.
AAR is a leading provider of products and value-added services to the worldwide aerospace and defense industry. With facilities and sales locations around the world, AAR uses its close-to-the-customer business model to serve aviation and government/defense customers through three operating segments: Aviation Supply Chain; Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul; and Structures and Systems. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.
This press release contains certain statements relating to future results, which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on beliefs of Company management, as well as assumptions and estimates based on information currently available to the Company, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated, including those factors discussed under Item 1A, entitled "Risk Factors", included in the Company's May 31, 2009 Form 10-K. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize adversely, or should underlying assumptions or estimates prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described. These events and uncertainties are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many are beyond the Company's control. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. For additional information, see the comments included in AAR's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Oshkosh Defense Exhibits Latest Vehicles, Technologies and Donation Effort at AUSA

Oshkosh Corporation ~ October 5, 2009,

OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK - News), is displaying the latest in tactical wheeled vehicles and technologies in Washington D.C. today through Wednesday at the annual Association of United States Army (AUSA) meeting and exposition, including the new MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV), the Oshkosh HEMTTA3, Pro-Pulse™ and TAK-4® independent suspension .
Oshkosh is also a supporter of the Armed Forces Foundation sweepstakes, “Rumble With a Cause”. Attendees at the show will be automatically entered in the sweepstakes when making a $10 donation to AFF through the sweepstakes website. Up to twenty entries per person are permitted. Entrants are asked to select entry into either the sweepstakes for the Marine Corps-themed “Semper Fidelis Salute” or the sweepstakes for the Army-themed “American Soldier Salute” motorcycle. No donation is necessary to enter the sweepstakes and winners must meet eligibility requirements. Proceeds will support the Armed Forces Foundation’s mission of supporting active and retired members of the U.S. military and their families.
“Oshkosh Corporation is proud to be at AUSA and show our support and commitment to the Army,” said Andy Hove, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Defense. “We’ve built our reputation on being able to serve the Army’s needs with our vehicles and technologies, and AUSA is a perfect venue to demonstrate once again our commitment to protecting and supporting our men and women in uniform.”
On Wednesday of the three-day expo, AUSA will present the prestigious John W. Dixon award to Oshkosh Corporation Chairman and CEO Robert G. Bohn, for his contributions to national defense and his support of the U.S. Army.
Among the vehicles being displayed, the M-ATV offers durable, best-in-class mobility and superior crew protection for operations on the harsh mountainous terrain and unimproved road networks found in Afghanistan. To date, Oshkosh has received four awards valued at $2.3 billion for 4,296 M-ATVs. Oshkosh will utilize its available capacity and robust manufacturing capabilities to ramp up M-ATV production to 1,000 vehicles per month by December and continue at that rate as needed to meet the U.S. Armed Forces’ urgent need for the vehicle.
In addition to the M-ATV, the company is featuring the following vehicles and technologies at AUSA:
The Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) A3, a hybrid diesel-electric drive vehicle designed to help transform the Army’s tactical wheeled vehicle fleet and support modularization. It is equipped with the Oshkosh proprietary ProPulse® technology, which allows this HEMTT to export 100kW of military-grade A/C power and improves the vehicle’s fuel efficiency by at least 20 percent compared to other HEMTT models. It will be displayed along with a Load Handling System (LHS) Mobile-Folding Blade Turbine System (M-FBTS) and solar panel mission module concept that produces energy from natural resources to further reduce liquid fuel consumption.
A demonstration vehicle equipped with multiple advanced Oshkosh technologies, including a ProPulse™ hybrid-electric drivetrain, Command Zone™ computer diagnostics system and a sensor suite from the TerraMax™ autonomous vehicle system.
An Oshkosh TAK-4® independent suspension system, which is used on all three display vehicles. The TAK-4 system, which Oshkosh is retrofitting on more than 2,400 legacy MRAPs for operations in Afghanistan, has undergone more than 400,000 miles of government testing and results in vehicle off-road mission profile capabilities of 70 percent and higher.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is an industry-leading global designer and manufacturer of tactical military trucks and armored wheeled vehicles, delivering a full product line of conventional and hybrid vehicles, advanced armor options, proprietary suspensions and vehicles with payloads that can exceed 70 tons. Oshkosh Defense provides a global service and supply network including full life-cycle support and remanufacturing, and its vehicles are recognized the world over for superior performance, reliability and protection. For more information, visit www.oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corp. manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, BAI™, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline™, SMIT™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, log on to www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that the Company believes to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s future financial position, business strategy, targets, projected sales, costs, earnings, capital expenditures, debt levels and cash flows, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “should,” “project” or “plan” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include the consequences of financial leverage associated with the JLG acquisition, including the level of the Company’s borrowing costs, the increased interest rates the Company would face if it experienced a deterioration or downgrade in credit agency ratings and the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with its financial covenants under its credit agreement; the cyclical nature of the Company’s access equipment, commercial and fire & emergency markets, especially during a global recession and credit crisis; the duration of the global recession, which could lead to additional impairment charges related to many of the Company’s intangible assets; risks related to the required increase in the rate of production for the M-ATV and FMTV contracts, and the amount, if any, of additional orders for M-ATVs and/or FMTVs that the Company may receive; the outcome of the formal protests of the FMTV award to the Company: the expected level and timing of U.S. Department of Defense procurement of products and services and funding thereof; risks related to reductions in government expenditures and the uncertainty of government contracts; risks related to production delays as a result of the economy’s impact on the Company’s suppliers; the potential for commodity costs to rise sharply in a future economic recovery; risks associated with international operations and sales, including foreign currency fluctuations; risks related to the collectibility of receivables during a recession, particularly for those businesses with exposure to construction markets; and the potential for increased costs relating to compliance with changes in laws and regulations. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company assumes no obligation, and disclaims any duty, to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Oshkosh Corporation

Financial:

Patrick Davidson

Vice President, Investor Relations

920.966.5939or

Media:

Ann Stawski

Vice President, Marketing Communications

920.966.5959

First Oshkosh M-ATVs on the Ground in Afghanistan Protecting Warfighters

Oshkosh Corporation ~ October 5, 2009,

OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK - News) announced today that the first MRAP All Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV) are on the ground and in theater in Afghanistan. The vehicle’s fielding comes just three months after Oshkosh was awarded the M-ATV contract.
Business Wire - The Oshkosh M-ATV represents a new level of mobility and protection for the Warfighters in Afghanistan (Photo: Business ...
Oshkosh designed the combat vehicle based on a battle-proven platform, incorporating superior survivability and suspension technology to provide the protection and mobility needed for missions in the mountainous terrain in Afghanistan. Having so far received awards valued at $2.3 billion for 4,296 M-ATVs, spare parts and support services, Oshkosh has delivered vehicles ahead of the government’s schedule every month and is on its way to ramping up production to 1,000 vehicles per month by this December.
“Protecting our Warfighters is the number one priority at Oshkosh, and the delivery of the M-ATVs earlier than initial estimates is a testament to our employees’ dedication to meeting our customer’s needs,” said Robert G. Bohn, Oshkosh Corporation chairman and chief executive officer. “The rapid rate at which we are producing these vehicles is the result of a companywide commitment to answer the urgent need of our men and women in Afghanistan.”
The Oshkosh® M-ATV is based on the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) platform and uses the advanced Oshkosh TAK-4® independent suspension system to give the vehicle a 70 percent off-road profile capability for exceptional operation on Afghanistan’s rugged cross-country terrain and unimproved roads. The TAK-4 system also is being retrofitted on more than 2,400 legacy MRAPs for improved mobility in Afghanistan and is featured on more than 10,000 MTVRs. The system is also used on the Army’s next-generation Palletized Load System (PLS) and the Marine Corps’ Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR).
Oshkosh Defense teamed with Plasan North America to provide an advanced armor solution for the M-ATV. Plasan also developed the armor system used on more than 5,000 legacy MRAPs and thousands of Oshkosh MTVR Armored Cabs already in theater.
Oshkosh Defense is the leading manufacturer of both medium and heavy tactical wheeled vehicles in the U.S. defense industry. More than 67,000 military-class vehicles have been produced in the company’s manufacturing facilities.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is an industry-leading global designer and manufacturer of tactical military trucks and armored wheeled vehicles, delivering a full product line of conventional and hybrid vehicles, advanced armor options, proprietary suspensions and vehicles with payloads that can exceed 70 tons. Oshkosh Defense provides a global service and supply network including full life-cycle support and remanufacturing, and its vehicles are recognized the world over for superior performance, reliability and protection. For more information, visit www.oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corp. manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, BAI™, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline™, SMIT™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, log on to www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that the Company believes to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s future financial position, business strategy, targets, projected sales, costs, earnings, capital expenditures, debt levels and cash flows, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “should,” “project” or “plan” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include the consequences of financial leverage associated with the JLG acquisition, including the level of the Company’s borrowing costs, the increased interest rates the Company would face if it experienced a deterioration or downgrade in credit agency ratings and the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with its financial covenants under its credit agreement; the cyclical nature of the Company’s access equipment, commercial and fire & emergency markets, especially during a global recession and credit crisis; the duration of the global recession, which could lead to additional impairment charges related to many of the Company’s intangible assets; risks related to the required increase in the rate of production for the M-ATV and FMTV contracts, and the amount, if any, of additional orders for M-ATVs and/or FMTVs that the Company may receive; the outcome of the formal protests of the FMTV award to the Company: the expected level and timing of U.S. Department of Defense procurement of products and services and funding thereof; risks related to reductions in government expenditures and the uncertainty of government contracts; risks related to production delays as a result of the economy’s impact on the Company’s suppliers; the potential for commodity costs to rise sharply in a future economic recovery; risks associated with international operations and sales, including foreign currency fluctuations; risks related to the collectibility of receivables during a recession, particularly for those businesses with exposure to construction markets; and the potential for increased costs relating to compliance with changes in laws and regulations. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company assumes no obligation, and disclaims any duty, to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Elbit Systems U.S. unit gets U.S. Navy deal

Oct 5 - Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) announced award of an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-priced contract, to provide 100W power amplifiers (PA) for the Digital Modular Radio (DMR) program.
The contract has a potential value of up to $11.4 million over a five-year period.
The DMR is a compact, multichannel standard software-defined radio that provides several radio communications waveforms and multilevel information security for voice and data communications.
Digital modular radios operate aboard the Navy's surface and subsurface vessels, fixed sites and other DoD communication platforms using frequencies ranging from 2MHz to 2GHz SPAWAR is awarding the 100W DMR PA contract on behalf of its organizational partner, the Navy's Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communication, Computers and Intelligence Systems.
Elbit Systems of America will perform the work on this program at its facilities in Tallahassee, Florida and the contract is expected to be completed in September of 2014.
"This order reflects our continued and growing relationship with the US Navy and we are grateful for the trust they continue to place in our Power Amplifier product family" said Elbit Systems of America President and CEO Raanan Horowitz.
"Our product development team works hard to anticipate and accommodate the state of the art radio systems our partners are introducing. With our new developments in miniaturization and customized communications solutions, we stand ready to meet our warfighter's future communication needs."

Manufacturers to Gather to Discuss U.S. - Mexico Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement

Aerospace manufacturers to gather this month in Mexico to discuss critical industry issues.
The Offshore Group ~ October 5, 2009,
TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerospace manufacturers currently in production in Mexico, as well as those considering options for low-cost country investment and sourcing, will gather in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico from October 20 -22, 2009 at The Offshore Group's Aerospace Manufacturing in Mexico Conference.
Ricardo Dominguez Quijano will be one of the event's featured speakers. Mr. Dominguez, of the Mexican Professional Aeronautical Engineers Association, will discuss the provisions and ramifications of a 2007 agreement that enables aerospace companies in Mexico to certify aerospace designs and components in accordance with U.S. Standards, and in compliance with FAA Regulatory issues. The Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement, or BASA, aims to streamline production and to avoid costly recertifications or secondary reviews.
Mexico is home to approximately 120 aerospace companies, and employs a work force that is rapidly approaching 20,000 workers. The Offshore Group's Guaymas and Empalme, Sonora, Mexico industrial parks are home to one of the nation's fastest developing aerospace clusters.
Complete information about this unique industry event can be accessed by visiting:
www.offshoregroup.com/guaymasaerospace.asp
About The Offshore Group
The Tucson, Arizona - based Offshore Group is Mexico's leading provider of a turnkey outsourced manufacturing support or, "shelter," solution that has enabled manufacturers to initiate and maintain low-cost, low-risk operations in Mexico since 1986. The Offshore Group's 50+ manufacturing company clients are located in three gated and modern industrial parks with strategic locations in Mexico's North Central and Western regions.
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LightCounting Forecasts Global Sales of Optical Transceivers to Exceed $2 Billion in 2009

Increased Sales Projection Spells Good News for Industry
LightCounting, LLC ~ October 5, 2009,
EUGENE, OR--(Marketwire - 10/05/09) - Global sales of optical transceivers are expected to reach $2.1 billion in 2009, according to the latest Market Forecast by LightCounting LLC, the premier opto-electronic transceiver market research company. While this is a minor improvement in the market outlook, it is a major shift upward from the sharp declines in transceiver sales reported in late 2008 - early 2009. LightCounting maintains a conservative 5% growth projection for 2010, considering the uncertainty of timing a sustainable economic recovery. Double-digit growth will likely follow in 2011-2013, as the optical networking industry rushes to meet steadily growing bandwidth demand.
Key indicators of the improving market include:
-- Higher than expected transceiver sales by vendors focused on the Asian market, which are likely to post 5-15% increases in annual sales.
-- Majority of optical transceiver suppliers reported increasing orders in Q2 2009 and projected 5-10% revenue growth for the last two quarters of 2009.
-- FTTx deployments continue strong despite the downturn, as carriers race to provide new voice, video, and data service bundles to bandwidth-hungry consumers.
-- Bandwidth utilization in optical networking infrastructure remains high.
-- Datacenter upgrades are gaining momentum again, as competition among content providers intensifies ahead of the imminent economic recovery.
"Despite reported market improvements, service providers are likely to stay prudent and favor incumbent technologies," commented Dr. Vladimir Kozlov, founder and CEO of LightCounting. "This trend will sustain the SONET/SDH market through 2011-2013, while delays in the adoption of 100-GigE interfaces will open the door for 40-GigE to become the higher-speed Ethernet of choice for most applications."
This report presents historical data from 2006-2008 and a detailed market forecast through 2013 for SONET/SDH, Ethernet, Fibre Channel, CWDM, DWDM, FTTx transceivers, Optical Interconnects, and Active Optical Cables, sorted into over 100 product categories. The report includes detailed forecasts for XFP and XFP-E 10 Gbps tunable transceivers as well as QSFP, CFP and CXP, 40-Gbps and 100-Gbps modules. The 2006-2008 sales data accounts for 30 transceiver vendors, with more than 25 sharing confidential sales data with LightCounting.
About LightCounting
LightCounting LLC is the premier opto-electronic transceiver market research company, offering quarterly transceiver market survey results and forecasts based on confidential data provided by more than 25 leading transceiver vendors. LightCounting is the opto-electronic transceiver market's source for accurate, detailed and relevant information necessary for doing business in today's challenging economic climate. Privately held, LightCounting is headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, with offices in Silicon Valley. For more information: www.LightCounting.com or 408.962.4851.
To purchase LightCounting Reports, please contact Megan Andreosky, megan@lightcounting.com.

National Technical Systems Selects Allen & Caron for Investor Relations, Corporate Communications

National Technical Systems, Inc. ~ October 5, 2009,
CALABASAS, Calif., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- National Technical Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTSC - News), (NTS), a leading provider of engineering and testing services to the defense, aerospace, telecommunications, automotive and high technology markets, announced today that it has selected Allen & Caron Inc as its agency for investor relations and corporate communications. With offices in Irvine, CA, New York City and London, Allen & Caron will help National Technical Systems develop an effective outreach program to increase visibility in the investment community and business/financial media.
National Technical Systems Chief Executive Officer William C. McGinnis commented: "This is an important time in our Company history, as we evolve from a testing company to an integrated engineering and testing service organization. We selected Allen & Caron because of their experience and well-established reputation for helping companies develop and implement meaningful communications with investment community professionals and the media. As we execute on our strategy to expand and transform the Company, Allen & Caron will lead our efforts to effectively communicate our progress to all our constituencies, which will be key to increasing the trading of our shares and our valuation."
Allen & Caron President and Chief Operating Officer Rene Caron said: "NTS has an impressive customer list and over the years it has built a world class reputation for providing its customers with innovative and high quality services. Today, led by a new generation of executive management, NTS is aggressively expanding its business and focused on delivering a broad range of process and product compliance services, technical resources, design engineering services and program management support. We look forward to working closely with NTS management and helping them communicate with an increasing audience of influential investors and the media as the Company implements its new strategy for growth and expansion."
About National Technical Systems
National Technical Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering and testing services to the defense, aerospace, telecommunications, automotive and high technology markets. Through a world-wide network of resources, NTS provides full life-cycle product integrity support, offering world class design engineering, compliance, testing, certification, quality registration and program management. For additional information about NTS, visit our website at www.ntscorp.com or call 800-270-2516.
About Allen & Caron
Allen & Caron is a full-service corporate, investor and marketing communications agency serving the needs of public companies. The Allen & Caron international client base includes emerging growth companies in a range of industry segments. The firm has offices in Irvine, California; New York City and London; maintains representation in Paris; and has an affiliate relationship with a leading investor relations firm in Italy, with offices in Milan and Rome.
Contact: Allen & Caron National Technical Systems, Inc.
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SPAWAR Awards Elbit Systems of America an IDIQ Contract for DMR 100W Power Amplifiers

Elbit Systems of America ~ October 5, 2009,

FORT WORTH, Texas, October 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT - News) announced award of an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-priced contract, to provide 100W power amplifiers (PA) for the Digital Modular Radio (DMR) program. The contract has a potential value of up to $11.4M over a five-year period.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080408/300488 )
The DMR is a compact, multichannel standard software-defined radio that provides several radio communications waveforms and multilevel information security for voice and data communications. Digital modular radios operate aboard the Navy's surface and subsurface vessels, fixed sites and other DoD communication platforms using frequencies ranging from 2MHz to 2GHz
SPAWAR is awarding the 100W DMR PA contract on behalf of its organizational partner, the Navy's Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communication, Computers and Intelligence Systems. Elbit Systems of America will perform the work on this program at its facilities in Tallahassee, Florida and the contract is expected to be completed in September of 2014.
"This order reflects our continued and growing relationship with the US Navy and we are grateful for the trust they continue to place in our Power Amplifier product family" said Elbit Systems of America President and CEO Raanan Horowitz. "Our product development team works hard to anticipate and accommodate the state of the art radio systems our partners are introducing. With our new developments in miniaturization and customized communications solutions, we stand ready to meet our warfighter's future communication needs."
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: ESLT - News), a global electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.
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 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 air vehicle (UAV) systems, 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 and developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications. For additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems.com.
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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: Lynn Peugh, +1-817-234-6696, lynn.peugh@elbitsystems-us.com

Sensometrix Revolutionizes Biometric Security

Sensometrix ~ October 5, 2009,

GENEVA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Swiss company Sensometrix SA, a new player in the world of biometrics, introduces two unique products at the cutting edge of the authentication domain. A new era is opening in the field of security and access control thanks to the SensoBrain technology, an algorithm which guarantees fast response time and optimum security standards despite large, or even very large, databases.
"After many years of research and development, our technology delivers impressive identification performance for large-scale applications such as airports, border control and governmental programs", declares Marc R. Bohren, chairman of Sensometrix SA.
The SensoBrain technology pushes back the limits of the identification used in security systems and access control with no impact on the false rejection and false acceptance rates. It opens up new perspectives for all sensor manufacturers.
Sensometrix now commercialises the SensoBrain technology under licence throughout the world. The SensoBox is the only biometric vein reader in the world using the SensoBrain technology. The SensoBox will also be unveiled at the Geneva ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009. Combined with the SensoBrain, vein recognition offers significant advantages compared to other biometric technologies (fingerprints, iris, facial recognition): convenience, speed and security.
Obviously, the SensoBox is built around the SensoBrain technology. A technology which complies with European laws in terms of data protection and privacy. The original image of the palm veins is encrypted and is accessible neither to Sensometrix nor to the company managing the accesses of its employees and partners.
Sensometrix will present the SensoBrain technology and the SensoBox as a worldwide first at
ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009, to be held at the Geneva Palexpo,
on Tuesday October 6, 2009 at 11 a.m.,
on the forum of the Lake Geneva Region booth (booth 5031, hall 5).
The SensoBrain technology will then be commercialised throughout the world, under licence and the SensoBox, will be commercialised in Europe through a network of partners.
Sensometrix SA is based in Geneva. It provides biometric identification solutions that bring a high added value for convenience and security.
Web: www.sensometrix.ch
The original source-language text of this announcement is the official, authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation only, and should be cross-referenced with the source-language text, which is the only version of the text intended to have legal effect.
Contact:
Nicolas Rebetez

Sensometrix SA
Tel +41(0)22 510 22 30
info@sensometrix.ch

KKR leading in bidding for Northrop unit: FT

Northrop Grumman Corporation
SAIC, Inc.
NEW YORK October 4, 2009 (Reuters) - A Kohlberg Kravis Roberts-led consortium leads the bidding for Northrop Grumman Corp's (NYSE:NOC - News) TASC unit, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people close to the matter.
Last month, Reuters reported that KKR (KKR.UL) partnered with General Atlantic to bid for the Northrop unit, which advises government military agencies, according to two sources familiar with the matter. TPG also teamed up with New Mountain Capital and Providence partnered with Welsh, Carson Anderson & Stowe on competing bids, the sources said.
The Financial Times said on Sunday that KKR appears to have the lead for the business as other bidders have pulled out, but that it was unclear whether Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE:SAI - News) was interested in bidding.
KKR and Northrop were not immediately available for comment.
Northrop's TASC business sells systems engineering and mission analysis services to the U.S. military, the intelligence community, federal and state governments and commercial industry.
(Reporting by Michael Erman)

BAE snubs bribe probe deal; to review file: reports

LONDON October 4, 2009(Reuters) - BAE Systems (LSE:BAES.L - News) turned down the chance to pay 300 million pounds ($477 million) to settle a bribery investigation and is seeking to review evidence against it before trying to agree a deal, newspapers reported on Sunday.
(Reuters - A BAE systems sign is seen outside the company's Warton site near Preston, northern England, October 1, 2009. ...)
The Serious Fraud Office said this week it was prepared to prosecute Europe's biggest defense contractor over allegations the firm used bribery and corruption in arms deals in South Africa, Tanzania, Romania and the Czech Republic dating back to the 1990s.
The Sunday Times reported BAE had turned down the 300 million pound settlement after receiving advice the sum was too great for the evidence uncovered and the company could leave itself open to civil lawsuits from shareholders.
The Sunday Telegraph, which also cited the 300 million pound figure, said BAE wanted to restart talks with the SFO to get a clearer understanding of the evidence against it.
Legal experts estimated last week that BAE could face penalties of hundreds of millions of pounds if found guilty but that securing a conviction would be very difficult, and that both sides would probably seek to settle out of court.
A spokeswoman for BAE declined to comment on Sunday's reports, and reiterated comments made on Thursday that the company was "seeking to resolve (the issues) at the earliest opportunity."
The Independent on Sunday said the U.S. Department of Justice was looking to see if the deals under investigation by the SFO breached its own corruption rules and that there had been an informal exchange of information between the two agencies.
No-one at the SFO could immediately be reached for comment.
(Reporting by Victoria Bryan; editing by John Stonestreet)

Elbit Systems of America Presents IRCS -- Integrated auto-routing Radio Communication System

Elbit Systems of America ~ October 4, 2009,

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ESLT - News) introduces at the 2009 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition, IRCS which breaks down the barriers between your existing radio systems to let your teams talk.
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IRCS is an advanced military communication system that enables direct voice and data communications among command posts and front-line echelons via radios and communications devices of various kinds -- VHF, HF, Multi-Channel Radios, LAN, WAN, PABX, Satellite and Cellular networks. The system allows soldiers at all levels, from top command to the individual soldier in the field, to directly communicate with anyone else in the military network. IRCS delivers today on the promise of radio interoperability without having to purchase new radios. It offers improved operational coordination and command and control, providing commanders and decision makers the power of communicating directly with others across normal technology barriers.
"IRCS represents the first of several of a new class of C4I System Solutions," said Jim English, Vice President C4I Solutions, Elbit Systems of America. "When talking with our military customers about some of the biggest tactical challenges confronting them today, interoperability is the first thing we hear. IRCS removes that barrier and provides the war fighter with the ability to contact any other user on their radio, even using a cell phone to do it. It is not a development item. It is already deployed in several places around the world and has proven its capabilities. We are very excited about introducing this to U.S. forces here at AUSA and hearing about the new freedoms this solution will provide to our battlefield commanders immediately."
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: ESLT - News), a global electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.
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 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 air vehicle (UAV) systems, 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 and developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications. For additional information, visit: 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 © 2009 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 forwardlooking statements speak only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.
Contact: Lynn Peugh, (817) 234-6696, lynn.peugh@elbitsystems-us.com