FORT WORTH, Texas, December 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Group selected Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., to provide a technology demonstrator for a secure broadband services solution for first responders. The solution, based on capabilities developed in Elbit Systems Land and C⁴I division incorporates also the proven BlackBerry® 10 secure workspace within an Android smartphone and will demonstrate an advanced interoperable communication solution for many Federal agencies as well as state and local public safety authorities nationwide.

Elbit's solution will enable any-to-any secure, interoperable, multimedia services with seamless connectivity between various commercial broadband cellular networks, FirstNet LTE Band 14 and the existing P25 LMR infrastructure.

Services supported by Elbit's solution include Push to Talk (PTT), Push to Video (PTV), voice and video conferencing, video streaming, situation awareness data (command & control), LMR and telephone connectivity, as well as Ad-Hoc mesh network capabilities.

DHS will use this solution to test the new LTE broadband network with various mission critical secure multimedia services for public safety users. Following the integration and proof of concept phase, DHS will proceed with field tests within selected homeland security components.

Raanan Horowitz, Elbit Systems of America President and CEO, stated, "Recent events in the U.S. and the evolving FirstNet's LTE network infrastructure with other broadband initiatives for first responders and tactical forces globally provide new opportunities for Elbit Systems secure mobile HLS solutions."

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 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, 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.

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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 | sharon.clarkson@elbitsystems-us.com

SOURCE Elbit Systems of America