Elbit Systems of America Leverages the Future Airborne Capability Environment Standards in Research and Development Efforts

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Elbit Systems of America Leverages the Future Airborne Capability Environment Standards in Research and Development Efforts

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    Elbit Systems of America, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., has a rich history of
supporting our aviators through the integration of mission processors and cockpit
upgrades. Continuing this commitment of providing innovative solutions for the safety of
our military men and women, Elbit is extending its support by adopting the Future Airborne
Capability Environment (FACE(TM)) Consortium's standards into its research and development
efforts as well as new software development programs.

    Established in 2010, the FACE(TM) Consortium was created to enhance interoperability
and software portability for avionics software being used across DoD platforms. The
standardization of the software hosting environment promotes integration of new software
and rapid portable capabilities. Through the combined efforts of the US military, industry
leaders, and educational institutions, the FACE Consortium sets a new standard for
software development.

    As a founding member of FACE, Elbit recognized the need for the quicker development of
capabilities and a faster delivery of final products to our warfighters.

    "We know the threats our aviators face are ever-changing," comments Raanan Horowitz,
president and CEO of Elbit Systems of America. "We are pleased to support the FACE
Consortium's groundbreaking efforts to develop a hosting environment that will allow for
much faster integration of new capabilities. Elbit Systems of America is committed to
implementing the FACE standards into our avionics research and developmental."

    Elbit Systems of America is currently using FACE standards in research and development
as well as incorporating the FACE standards across several of its existing DoD programs.

    "The new FACE blueprint simplifies software development," commented Dr. Andrew Hull,
Senior Engineer at Elbit Systems of America. "With the ability to easily use our software
on multiple platforms, we are can offer affordable solutions to our customers.
Furthermore, the standardization of the hosting environment sets the foundation for a
system that is more robust, portable, and secure."

    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 or follow us on
Twitter [https://twitter.com/ElbitSystemsLtd ].

    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 (c) 2014 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 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

Elbit Systems of America

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