Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Elbit Systems Electro-optics – Elop Ltd. (Elop), was awarded a follow-on contract to supply its advanced Digital CoMPASS^® electro-optical (EP) payload systems to an Asia-Pacific Air Force to be installed onboard Helicopters. The contract will be performed over a three-year period.

Adi Dar, General Manager of Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop, commented: “This important follow on program reflects the customer’s satisfaction from the systems acquired a number of years ago. Supplying our customers innovative and cutting edge systems, supported by our vast operational experience in electro-optic payload systems, positions us as one of the world’s leading EO payloads providers

DCoMPASS^® (Digital Compact Multi Purpose Advanced Stabilized System) is a highly stabilized, low weight, multi-sensor electro-optical (EO) payload system , providing solutions for  airborne applications (both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft) as well as for land and naval platforms. Offering cutting edge optical technology for 24/7 observation with cutting edge day and night “ISTAR” capabilities (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance), DCoMPASS^®   allows optimal use even in the harshest of weather conditions.

About Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a wide range of 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.

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