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 November 2005
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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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report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has
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material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other
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registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-______________
Attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein by reference is
the Registrant's press release dated November 5, 2005.
Attached hereto as Exhibit 2 and incorporated herein by reference is
the Registrant's press release dated November 6, 2005.
SIGNATURE
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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: November 7, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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1. Press release dated November 5, 2005.
2. Press release dated November 6, 2005.
EXHIBIT 1
ELBIT SYSTEMS TO DELIVER SKYLARK
MINI-UAVS TO THE AUSTRALIAN GROUND
FORCES COMMAND
SHORT DELIVERY TIME WILL ENABLE RAPID DEPLOYMENT BY THE AUSTRALIAN FORCES
Elbit Systems, Haifa, 5 November 2005 - Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT)
reported today that its Skylark mini-UAV has been selected for rapid deployment
by the Australian Army. Elbit Systems will deliver 6 systems to the Australian
Ground Forces.
The Skylark system includes 3 Air Vehicles, a Ground Control Station and the day
and night payloads. The system is carried in two back packs and operated in
mission by two soldiers. The 4.5 Kg Air vehicle is exceptionally quiet due to
its unique electric propulsion and provides 1.5 hour of autonomous flight, with
advanced modes .The Skylark has gimbaled and stabilized payloads for day and
night observation. It enables continuous data collection "over the next hill" up
to distances of 10 km. .The miniaturized Ground Control Station features
enhanced capabilities which draw from the Hermes family heritage.
Last year Elbit Systems was selected by the Israeli Ministry of Defense to
supply Skylark mini-UAV systems for the IDF Ground Forces Command. The Skylark
systems are delivered to the IDF and are currently in operation . Elbit has
already sold the Skylark system to several countries worldwide.
Elbit's ability to offer a short delivery time will enable the Australian forces
to rapidly deploy the Skylark UAV systems.
CEO of Elbit Systems UAVs Division, HAIM KELLERMAN, said: "We are proud that the
Australian defense forces have chosen Elbit's Skylark UAVs.
Elbit systems various UAVs have already been chosen by the world's leading armed
forces, and the current deployment further positions Elbit Systems as a
worldwide leader in the UAV market."
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
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COMPANY CONTACT IR CONTACTS
Ilan Pacholder, Corporate Secretary and VP Ehud Helft/Kenny Green
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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EXHIBIT 2
ELBIT SYSTEMS' US SUBSIDIARY EFW,
AWARDED MARINE CORPS CONTRACT
VALUED AT $70 MILLION
Haifa, 6 November 2005 - Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) reported today that
EFW Inc, an Elbit Systems of America company, was awarded a contract from the US
Marine Corps Systems Command in response to a compelling and urgent need for an
operational capability. The program requires EFW's team to develop, design,
integrate, test, produce and install equipment into a variety of USMC vehicles.
The value of this order is approximately $70M and will be completed in FY06.
Tim Taylor, President & CEO of Elbit Systems of America stated that "We are
honored and pleased to be able to assist in any way possible in order to protect
our troops as they continue to prosecute the war on terrorism."
About EFW:
Based in Fort Worth, Texas, EFW Inc., an Elbit Systems of America company, is an
established defense electronics supplier specializing in sophisticated hardware
and software solutions for upgrade, integration and sustainment programs. EFW
provides superior operational solutions for various land and airborne weapon
platforms used by the US and allied military forces.
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
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COMPANY CONTACT IR CONTACTS
Ilan Pacholder, Corporate Secretary and VP Ehud Helft/Kenny Green
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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