FORT WORTH, Texas, May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems of America, through its RCEVS joint venture
with Rockwell Collins, recently entered into a NAVSEA
Crane contract funded by USSOCOM to integrate the Joint Helmet
Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) II onboard the AC-130W. This is
the first JHMCS II integration effort in the US for military cargo
aircraft. Current versions of JHMCS are flying on most US fighter
aircraft.
This integration will occur over the course of the next two
years. While the value of the contract is immaterial to Elbit
Systems of America, the integration of the JHMCS II is pivotal to
the warfighter, since adding JHMCS II technology is part of
a much larger effort to add capabilities to the AC-130
platform.
Designed to improve situational awareness, the JHMCS II Helmet
Mounted Display System is based on operationally-proven technology
that incorporates color symbology in both day and night
modes. The JHMCS II provides visor projected video in a
well-balanced lightweight helmet and integrated system. Improving
the center of gravity reduces pilot fatigue, especially on the
long-duration missions common to the AC-130.
"The JHMCS II system features the most innovative head-tracking
technologies available, giving pilots increased situational
awareness no matter what direction he or she is looking," stated
Raanan Horowitz, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Elbit Systems of America. "The intelligent
vision in the cockpit, gives pilots immediate and accurate
recognition of friendly, threat, and unknown targets. With this
awareness, AC-130 pilots flying with the JHMCS II will have a
decided advantage."
The JHMCS system will be on display at SOFIC, May 19-21, in
the Elbit Systems of America Booth,
#1112, at the Tampa Convention
Center. You can also learn more by
visiting http://www.JHMCSII.com.
About Elbit Systems of America, LLC
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high
performance products, system solutions, and support services
focusing on the commercial aviation, defense, homeland security,
cyber 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:
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About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an Israeli-based, global high technology
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, signal intelligence ("SIGINT") systems, data
links and 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,
including training and simulation systems.
For additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems.com
or follow us on Twitter.
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actual program performance, including the ability to perform under
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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 I +1-682-286-2363 I
sharon.clarkson@elbitsystems-us.com
SOURCE Elbit Systems of America