Elbit Systems of America Awarded Lockheed Martin F-35 Contract

Defense systems developer Elbit Systems of America LLC has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics to develop a cockpit display replacement for the F-35 aircraft.

The development contract is for the Technology Refresh 3 Panoramic Cockpit Display, further expanding Elbit’s work on the F-35, which already includes power amplifiers, structures and sustainment work. In addition, Elbit Systems of America, together with Rockwell Collins, also supplies the F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System through their joint venture Rockwell Collins ESA Vision Systems.

The advanced cockpit and intelligent pilot interface solutions help improve pilot situational awareness and mission effectiveness.

"Elbit Systems of America continues to demonstrate that we are a trusted and highly-capable partner for the F-35 program," said Raanan Horowitz, president and CEO of Elbit Systems of America. "We are committed to ensuring the success of our customer and the pilots who depend on our equipment to accomplish their mission."

Elbit Systems of America is a provider of high-performance products, system solutions and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation and medical instrumentation markets.