Elbit Systems Awarded a $300 Million Contract to Supply Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft Systems to a Country in Asia

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Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) has secured a contract worth approximately $300 million from an Asian country to supply its Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The contract spans five years and includes the provision of UAS, sub-systems, and maintenance services. The Hermes 900 has been adopted by 12 nations, demonstrating its technological advantages. CEO Bezhalel Machlis highlighted the growing demand for unmanned systems, affirming the company's competitive positioning in addressing diverse operational needs.

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• Awarded a $300 million contract for Hermes 900 UAS.
• Contract duration of five years ensures stable revenue.
• Hermes 900 UAS adopted by 12 countries, indicating strong market presence.

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HAIFA, Israel, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or "the Company") announced today that it was awarded an approximately $300 million contract by a country in Asia to provide Hermes^TM 900 Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("UAS"). The contract will be performed over a period of five years.

Under the contract, the Company will provide its Hermes 900 UAS and associated sub-systems, as well as maintenance and support services. The Hermes 900 UAS has been selected to date, by 12 countries, attesting to its competitive edge that combines technological sophistication, reliability, open architecture and a solid growth path.

Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, Elbit Systems President & CEO, commented: "There is a continuous demand for integrating unmanned systems to cope with a growing variety of operational needs. Our operational portfolio of autonomous capabilities, in all domains of operation, positions us competitively to address these needs."

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, cyber-based systems and munitions. 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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Company Contact:        Joseph Gaspar, Executive VP & CFO Tel:  +972-4-8316663 j.gaspar@elbitsystems.com Rami Myerson, Director, Investor Relations Tel: +972-77-2948984 rami.myerson@elbitsystems.com David Vaaknin, VP, Head of Corporate Communications Tel: +972-77-2946691 david.vaaknin@elbitsystems.com

IR Contact:  Ehud Helft Kenny Green GK Investor Relations Tel: 1-646-201-9246 elbitsystems@gkir.com

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FAQ

What is the value of the contract awarded to Elbit Systems on March 2, 2021?

Elbit Systems was awarded a contract worth approximately $300 million.

What product is Elbit Systems supplying under the new contract?

Elbit Systems is supplying the Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

How long will the contract for the Hermes 900 UAS last?

The contract will be performed over a period of five years.

How many countries have selected the Hermes 900 UAS?

The Hermes 900 UAS has been selected by 12 countries to date.