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 WHAT'S NEWTALLA-COM AND TALLA-TECH IN THE NEWS - Factory of the Week UPCOMING TRADE SHOWS
COMPANY SCHEDULE PRESS RELEASE - 29 March 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Elbit Systems of America Enhances the RPDA-57 with Windows Mobile 6 With Recent Validation, the New RPDA-57 is Ready for Next-Generation Battlefield Command and Control Applications TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, March 29, 2008 – Elbit Systems of America C4I Solutions Business Unit has successfully completed extensive validation testing of Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 6.0 on their enhanced Rugged Personal Digital Assistant (RPDA-57). The new version is C4I Solutions’ fifth-generation tactical handheld computer. The new configuration includes 128mb RAM, 128mb ROM and the Intel PXA 270 Processor, sporting a 524 MHz processor. “Microsoft’s validation of Windows Mobile® 6 on the RPDA-57 was a rigorous process, but has resulted in a computer that will give our customers freedom to use extended memory, unique file safety measures and advanced applications. Our nation’s war fighters continue to push the envelope of tactical computer uses,” says Raanan Horowitz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Elbit Systems of America. “Our customers have anxiously awaited this release, on the heels of Microsoft’s final release of the Operating System. We are honored to give them the tools they need.” What makes the RPDA-57 unique is its modular design. Customers can select various configurations for use in their applications by simply changing the expansion back on the units. From basic functionality to the US Military’s SAASM GPS to Iridium satellite phone modules, the RPDA-57 continues to deliver mission-specific value. Elbit Systems of America C4I Solutions Business Unit supports over fifteen thousand RPDAs deployed for use by the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps, in addition to several international military forces. The RPDA is used in a variety of applications from inventory management, vehicle maintenance, target designation, medical triage and Blue Force Tracking. The RPDA is considered an “Ultra Rugged” PDA solution and according to recent industry studies, is a market leader in Military sales. About Elbit Systems of America, LLC Elbit Systems of America is a leading global provider of high performance products and sub-system solutions focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities in Texas, New Hampshire, Kansas, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, Florida and California, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the defense and safety of the United States. The Elbit Systems of America is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT), a global electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense, commercial aviation and homeland security applications. Additional information about the company is available at www.elbitsystemsofamerica.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 © 2008 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 companies in the Elbit Systems Group, 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 Elbit Systems Group 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. Elbit Systems does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements. ### Contact: Kim Cushman (603) 886-2273 kcushman@kollsman.com |
