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Elbit Systems to supply the Republic of Korea with airborne EW suites valued over $25 million

17/03/2009

Press releaseIssued by Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd.

Elbit Systems (NASDAQ: ESLT) announced today that its subsidiary, Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd. (Elisra), was awarded a contract valued over $25 million to supply the Korean Government with Airborne Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites for its ROKAF C-130 transporters. The advanced and integrative EW suite includes protection systems against various radar-guided and heat-guided missile types.

Elisra CEO, Itzhak Gat, said that the selection of Elisra's systems by the Republic of Korea, for the second time recently attests to the high level of customer satisfaction and confidence in the company's products. Gat added that the contracts are additional evidence of Elisra's recognition for its technological leadership in the EW field.

Smart Airborne EW Solutions for Mission Superiority

Elisra is a world leader in advanced integrated EW Solutions, has been keeping aircraft at the cutting edge of technology and constantly fit for new changing and challenging needs. Elisra's systems serve the Israeli Air Force as a sole supplier, and support reliably and successfully other air forces around the world.

Elisra's systems and solutions include a family of tailored Self Protection Suites – from Warning Systems – RWR, LWS or MWS through Active Systems, ensuring mission completion and safe return.

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