M7 Aerospace, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America, LLC (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT), was awarded a contract from DynCorp International to provide Life Cycle Contractor Support (LCCS) for the U.S. Army's C-26 and UC-35 aircraft fleet. The award is for a one year base period of up to $25 million, and five single year option periods. If all options are exercised, the total contract is valued at up to $176 million. Services will be managed in San Antonio, Texas.
This contract reinforces the company's market position as a leading provider of life-cycle support for aircraft and ground platforms. The company offers a full range of reliable sustainment and support solutions. These include contractor logistics support (CLS), and engineering, maintenance, repair and overhaul services. Elbit Systems of America has a 25-year history of providing support to U.S. military customers. M7 Aerospace consistently earns exceptionally high mission capable ratings on its CLS programs and provides reporting and analysis for the Failure, Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System for the U.S Army C-12, C-26 and UC-35 aircraft fleet.
"Our company is a trusted, proven supplier of sustainment and support solutions for many of our nation's aircraft and land vehicles," said Raanan Horowitz, president and CEO Elbit Systems of America. "We bring a commitment to listen and work closely with our customers, and then deliver exceptional turn-key logistics solutions to support their missions."
M7 Aerospace and Elbit Systems of America will work closely with their partner, DynCorp International, to provide LCCS services for the C-26 and UC-35 aircraft. These include aircraft modifications and upgrades, site and depot-level maintenance and material management.
For a quarter of a century, employees of Elbit Systems of America have been entrusted with performing high-quality work knowing that it protects and saves lives. In addition to providing value-added sustainment and support solutions, the company also provides advanced capabilities for our nation's military, border patrol agents and commercial pilots, as well as life-saving medical instrumentation technologies.
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) (TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.