Israel Air Force Has Placed an Initial Order for Lizard Laser-guided Bombs

Released on Sunday, September 30, 2007

 

Haifa, Israel, September 30, 2007 -Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) reported today that it

had been selected to equip the Israel Air Force (IAF) with its Lizard laser-guided bombs.

Contract value is several million dollars and the initial supply of the systems to the IAF has

already begun.

Lizard, a sophisticated new generation laser-guided bomb incorporates decades of Elbit

Systems in-house technological expertise. The system which will be used for air-to-surface

attack of diverse targets inflicts pinpoint damage while substantially reducing collateral

damage. The current laser designator is designed for warheads of various sizes.

Elbit Systems has already supplied the Lizard lase r-guided bomb kit to several international

customers including NATO-member countries. The performance-proven LIZARD has already

generated repeat orders from existing customers.

According to Yoram Shmueli, Joint General Manager of Elbit Systems’ Airborne division, the

decision to equip the IAF with Lizard represents an important breakthrough for Elbit Systems

as a major supplier of laser-guided systems. Mr. Shmueli added, “The use of lasers for

pinpoint accuracy and reduced collateral damage is in increased demand amongst the world’s

advanced air forces, and the fact that the IAF has chosen Elbit Systems’ Lizard will lead to

increased orders for the system worldwide.”

 

Source: ISRAEL AIR FORCE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH ELBIT SYSTEMS’ LIZARD LASER- GUIDED BOMBS