Elbit Systems of America Names Brian Sinkiewicz as Senior Vice President of Airborne Solutions

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems of America, LLC  (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), announced today that Mr. Brian Sinkiewicz has joined the company as Senior Vice President of its Airborne Solutions business unit.

Sinkiewicz comes to Elbit Systems of America from Textron Systems Corporation, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for the Weapon and Sensor Systems business.

In his new role, Sinkiewicz will be responsible for the overall performance, growth and customer engagement for the company's extensive portfolio of airborne solutions for U.S. and allied military customers. These solutions include intelligent pilot interface solutions, such as advanced cockpit and helmet mounted display systems; laser and dual-mode seekers for precision guided munitions; advanced aviation threat detection systems; and embedded avionics for aircraft communications, mission processing, and training and simulation.

"Brian's reputation and extensive experience in our industry exemplify a customer-first approach that aligns with our mission to provide innovative solutions for protecting and saving lives," commented Raanan Horowitz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Elbit Systems of America. "We look forward to Brian's leadership and contributions in helping Elbit America deliver advanced solutions that provide our military pilots the decisive edge in mission effectiveness."

Sinkiewicz earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Bryant University, and a Master of Business Administration from Northeastern University.

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About Elbit Systems of America, LLC
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios and cyber-based systems. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.

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