Military

ELTA Systems Will Supply 150 Multi-Mode Airborne Radars from Contracts Worth over USD350 million

Jun 18, 2007

ELTA Systems Ltd, an IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd) wholly owned subsidiary, is in process of manufacture and delivery of 150 airborne radar systems during 2007 from Contracts worth over USD350 million in order to meet multiple orders from customers worldwide.

ELTA manufactures multi-mode airborne radars for various applications such as:

* Fire Control Radars for fighter aircraft
* Maritime Surveillance Radars for maritime patrol aircraft, UAV’s and helicopters
* Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) targeting pods
* Synthetic Aperture Radars for all-weather image intelligence systems

Modular hardware and software, and flexible avionic interfaces ensure that these radars can easily be installed and integrated into various airborne platforms. All have multi-mode capabilities, including air-to-air, air-to-ground, air-to-sea and imaging modes (SAR/ISAR/GMTI).

ELTA’s multi-mode airborne radar family has achieved international recognition by repeatedly delivering quality product in a timely manner. The radars are in service with many customers worldwide including the Israeli Air Force.

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. is a recognized leader in the aerospace and defense industry and Israel’s largest industrial exporter. ELTA Systems Ltd., a group and wholly owned subsidiary of IAI, is one of Israel's leading defense electronics companies and a leader in Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR), Early Warning and Control, Home-Land Security (HLS), Self-Protection and Self-Defense and Fire Control application.

For further information, please contact:

Doron Suslik
Deputy Corporate Vice President for Communications
Tel: 972 (3) 935-8509
Fax: 972 (3) 935-8512
Email: hpaz@iai.co.il