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Elbit Systems to provide Apache Aviator Integrated Helmets to US Army's pilots.
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| Elbit Systems to provide Apache Aviator Integrated Helmets to US Army's pilots | |||
Elbit
Systems Ltd. announced today, October 12, that its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary,
Elbit Systems of America, was awarded an approximately $12.7 million contract
to provide Apache
Aviator Integrated Helmets (AAIH) to the United States Army. Work will
be performed over a two-year period at Elbit Systems of America's facility
in Fort Worth, Texas. |
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"We
have specifically designed the helmet modifications of the AAIH and Apache
Integrated Helmet and Display and Sight System to improve safety features
and add greater comfort for the Army Aviator," stated Raanan
Horowitz, president and chief executive officer, Elbit Systems of America.
"This integrated helmet is a key component of the IHADSS-21 system
for the AH-64E helicopter, providing exceptional situational awareness
and targeting information." The AAIH will be on display at the Association of United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington DC, October 13-15 in Elbit Systems of America's booth,. |
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