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06.06.2018

Elbit Systems Launches MAY, a Wide-area Acoustic-based Situational Awareness Solution

Accurately defining and geo-locating events, the system offers a powerful tool for security and law enforcement agencies

 

Haifa, Israel, June 6, 2018 – Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT and TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems”) introduces MAY, an innovative sensing and analysis system that provides real-time, autonomous, wide-area acoustic based intelligence that significantly enhances situational awareness and response time of security forces operating in urban and border areas.

Developed by Elbit Systems EW and SIGINT Elisra, MAY is based on high-end acoustic sensors which operate interactively within an area of interest. Compact and durable, these fixed-installation sensors sustain long-term, outdoor 24/7 operation using either wired or wireless communications.

MAY continuously senses its surroundings, detects acoustic abnormalities and provides a real-time analysis of emanating sounds based on advanced algorithms and deep-learning. Once it detects an acoustic anomaly such as gun-fire, the system identifies the event, classifies the sound type, pinpoints the geo-location of the signals and automatically provides actionable information to operating forces. MAY can also detect and process a variety of other public safety related sound signals including screaming, alarms and vandalism sounds.

Deploying MAY dramatically reduces response-time of first responders, increases efficiency by avoiding irrelevant event interactions and introduces a strong deterrence factor to urban environments. These make it an effective solution for Homeland security and law enforcement agencies tasked with maintaining order and providing public safety.

 

MAY detects gun shot

 

MAY locates emergency units near gun shot incident

 

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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Contact:

David Vaaknin
VP, Head of Corporate Communications
Tel: 972-77-2946691
Cell: 972-52-8000403
david.vaaknin@elbitsystems.com

Dana Tal-Noyman
Manager Corporate Communications & Digital
Tel: 972-77-2948809
Cell: 972-54-9998809
dana.tal@elbitsystems.com

Noga Hatkevitz
Corporate Communications
Tel: 972-77-2947541
Cell: 972-54-9990424
noga.hatkevitz@elbitsystems.com

 

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