SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of February 2006
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ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.
(Translation of Registrant's Name into English)
Advanced Technology Center, P.O.B. 539, Haifa 31053, Israel
(Address of Principal Corporate Offices)
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Attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein by reference is
the Registrant's press release dated February 2, 2006.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Ilan Pacholder
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Name: Ilan Pacholder
Title: Corporate Secretary
Dated: February 2, 2006
EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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1. Press release dated February 2, 2006.
EXHIBIT 1
ELBIT SYSTEMS SELECTED TO SUPPLY 30 MM
UNMANNED TURRETS AND OPTO-ELECTRONIC
SYSTEMS FOR THE BELGIAN ARMORED INFANTRY
VEHICLE PROGRAM
Haifa, Israel, February 2, 2006 - Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) reported
today that it was selected to supply various systems for the Belgian Armored
Infantry Vehicle Program.
The anticipated contract value for Elbit Systems' portion of the Program is
expected to be in an amount material to Elbit Systems, with deliveries to take
place between 2007 - 2012.
This Program is related to a co-operation between Elbit Systems and the Swiss
company Mowag, a part of the General Dynamics European Land Combat Systems
Group. Mowag was selected by the Belgian Government to be the prime contractor
for the supply of the Piranha III vehicles for the Program. The Program
currently covers 138 vehicles out of a potential total of 242 vehicles.
Elbit Systems' portion of the Program includes the delivery of 30 mm unmanned
turrets and various opto-electronic and electronic sub-systems. Finalization of
the contract to Elbit Systems is expected within the coming weeks.
Joseph Ackerman, President and CEO of Elbit Systems said: "We are proud to be
selected to take part in this important project for the Belgian Army. The
co-operation between Mowag and Elbit Systems reflects the level of recognition
we have achieved with our customers, end users and business partners worldwide.
The selection of our unmanned turrets constitutes a breakthrough in an emerging
international market emanating from a shift in the modern battlefield.
These systems implement the Elbit Systems Group's integrative and comprehensive
abilities as well as our understanding of the modern combat arena."
Mr. Ackerman added, "We hope that Mowag's selection of our solution for a major
NATO member such as Belgium will serve as a case in point for other potential
customers in Europe and across the globe."
ABOUT ELBIT SYSTEMS
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Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a
wide range of defense-related programs throughout the world, in the areas of
aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers,
intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), advanced electro-optic
and space technologies. The company focuses on the upgrading of existing
military platforms and developing new technologies for defense and homeland
security applications.
CONTACTS
Company contact IR Contacts
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Ilan Pacholder, Corporate Secretary and Ehud Helft/Kenny Green
VP Finance & Capital Markets
ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. GK INTERNATIONAL
Tel: 972-4 831-6632 Tel: 1-866-704-6710
Fax: 972-4 831- 6659 Fax: 972-3-607-4711
pacholder@elbit.co.il ehud@gk-biz.com
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kenny@gk-biz.com
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