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US Marine Corps Awards Arotech
Over $725,000 in Orders for Training Systems and New Simulated Armor
Kit Solution
March
29, 2006 - Arotech Corporation (NasdaqNM: ARTX) announced today
that its Simulation and Training Division, through its FAAC subsidiary,
has recently received orders valued at over $725,000 from the U.S.
Marine Corps Systems Command, Program Manager for Training Systems,
located in Orlando, FL. FAAC will provide the Marine Corps Air Ground
Combat Center at Twentynine Palms, CA, with a mobile, trailer-mounted
Marine Corps Operator Driving Simulator. In addition, the Marine
Corps has also procured Simulated MTVR Armor System (MAS) kits to
upgrade all Marine Corps Operator Driving Simulators. The upgrades
will enable all Marine Corps simulators to replicate the challenges
of MTVR operations when outfitted with full armor.
“This procurement, with
accelerated delivery schedule, is a direct response to the urgent
need for training Marine Motor Transport Operators as they prepare
for deployment,” said Kurt Flosky, Executive Vice President
of Arotech’s FAAC subsidiary. “The Simulated MAS Upgrade
Kit includes both physical modifications to the cab and vehicle
dynamics modeling in software. The Upgrade Kit will be developed
and produced for installation on the new simulator as well as the
42 Marine Corps simulators currently in the field at five different
locations.”
During a recent visit to FAAC’s
headquarters, Lieutenant General John Bergman, Commander, Marine
Forces Reserve, noted: “The Marine Corps needs this type of
simulation training as part of combat training to prepare for today’s
challenges.”
“The new MAS Armor Kit reflects
the inherent flexibility of our driving simulators to evolve and
provide the most appropriate training for today’s Marines,”
said Steven Esses, Arotech President and Chief Operating Officer.
“We value this opportunity to maintain our long relationship
with the Marine Corps and appreciate their continuing confidence
in FAAC’s driving simulator product line and our corporate
capabilities.”
FAAC is a leading provider of
driving training simulation solutions to the U.S. Armed Forces.
Over 50 FAAC MTVR driving training systems are currently in use
by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
About Arotech’s Simulation and
Training Division
Arotech’s Simulation and Training Division
develops, manufactures, and markets advanced high-tech multimedia
and interactive digital solutions for use-of-force and driver training
of military, law enforcement, security, municipal and private industry
personnel. The division’s fully interactive driver-training
systems feature state-of-the-art vehicle simulator technology enabling
training in situation awareness, risk analysis and decision making,
emergency reaction and avoidance procedures, and conscientious equipment
operation. In addition, the division’s use-of-force training
products and services allow organizations to train their personnel
in safe, productive, and realistic environments. The division also
provides pilot decision-making support software for the F-15, F-18,
and JSF aircraft, as well as simulation models for the ACMI/TACTS
air combat training ranges.
Arotech’s Simulation and Training Division
consists of FAAC Incorporated and IES Interactive Training Inc.
About Arotech Corporation
Arotech Corporation is a leading provider of
quality defense and security products for the military, law enforcement,
and homeland security markets, including multimedia interactive
simulators/trainers, lightweight armoring, and advanced zinc-air
and lithium batteries and chargers. Arotech operates through three
major business divisions: Armor, Simulation and Security, and Battery
and Power Systems.
Arotech is incorporated in Delaware,
with corporate offices in Auburn, Ala., and research, development
and production subsidiaries in Alabama, Colorado, Michigan, California,
and Israel.
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in whole or in part, of contracts or of purchase orders; Arotech’s
ability to remain listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in accordance
with the Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price and other continued
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common stock upon conversion or payment of its outstanding convertible
debt, which would be increasingly dilutive if and to the extent
that the market price of Arotech’s stock decreases; and other
risk factors detailed in Arotech’s most recent Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as amended,
and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Arotech
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