FORT WORTH, TEXAS (August 31, 2017) – Elbit Systems of America, LLC, will highlight its portfolio of advanced capabilities and solutions for National Guard Soldiers and Airmen at the 2017 National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) General Conference & Exhibition. This year’s event will take place Sept. 7-10 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Ky. Elbit Systems of America’s exhibit will be located in booth 1025.
“The National Guard performs many unique missions critical to our communities and our country,” said Raanan Horowitz, president and CEO of Elbit Systems of America. “Our company is committed to helping the National Guard perform their missions to keep America safe by providing them the very best in advanced technologies, capabilities and solutions.”
Examples of the company’s advanced technologies, capabilities and solutions for improving mission effectiveness and readiness include:
- Enhanced pilot and aircrew situational awareness for flight missions during day, night and degraded visual environment. Through the advanced technology of the Digital Eye Piece, National Guard pilots flying the F-15 and F-16 aircraft are able to transition easily from day to night operations while in flight, providing the advantage of a 24/7 helmet mounted display capability. In addition, BrightNite offers a multi-spectral panoramic solution that assists pilots in flying and landing in degraded weather conditions by delivering crystal-clear visuals of the landscape, flight data, and mission data to both eyes of the pilot. SKYLENS displays high-resolution flight information, images, and video on a high transparency visor.
- Cost-effective capabilities to engage moving or static targets in various conditions. Elbit Systems of America’s small, lightweight precision munition seekers are highly accurate against stationary and high-speed moving targets. Laser seekers and sensors provide increased accuracy and flexibility and minimize potential for collateral damage.
- Increased aircraft mission availability and reduced operating cost. The company offers contractor logistic support services and cockpit upgrades for several military aircraft platforms. These include site and depot level maintenance, material management, engineering services, aircraft modifications, and cockpit upgrades that sustain aircraft mission readiness. Additionally, Elbit Systems of America’s subsidiary, M-7 Aerospace LLC, through type certificate ownership, is the original equipment manufacturer of the RC-26/Metro aircraft.
- Early missile warning threat detection and improved aircraft survivability. The combat-proven IR Missile Warning System for the F-16 aircraft offers Air National Guard pilots earlier and improved situational awareness of threats.