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US Marine Corps awards $9M to
Arotech Training and Simulation Division’s FAAC Subsidiary
for Operator Driving Simulators
Company Backlog reaches $49.1
million
May
21, 2007 - Arotech Corporation (NasdaqGM: ARTX)announced today
that its Simulation and Training Division, through its FAAC subsidiary,
has recently received an order valued at $9,068,863 from the U.S.
Marine Corps Systems Command, Program Manager for Training Systems
(PMTRASYS), located in Orlando, FL. The order calls for FAAC to
deliver 15 mobile operator driving systems. Configured as single
and double simulator trailers, the systems will provide simulation
based training on MK-23 and Up-Armored HMMWV (M1114) operations
using reconfigurable driver compartments. This procurement leverages
the USMC investment in FAAC simulators currently in use at Fort
Leonard Wood for new operator training and continues their proactive
delivery of training systems to the field with recent deliveries
to Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms, CA
and Marine Force Reserve units in Red Bank, NJ and Las Vegas, NV.
“The successes from the
installed operator driving systems, both in terms of reduced accidents
and the incalculable benefit of better preparing Marine motor transport
operators facing the demands of deployed combat conditions, have
confirmed the utility of simulation based driver training and have
ultimately saved lives” said Colonel Walter Augustin, Commander
PMTRASYS.
“The USMC’s Program
Manager for Training Systems, with support from the USMC Training
and Education Command, has continued to lead the US Armed Forces
in adopting our simulation solutions to prepare active and reserve
Marines for tactical deployment conditions, as well as to provide
home station refresher training,” said Kurt Flosky, Executive
Vice President of Arotech’s FAAC subsidiary.
FAAC is a leading provider of simulation
solutions to the U.S. Armed Forces. Over 140 FAAC driver training
systems have been acquired by the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine
Corps, and U.S. Air Force.
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-16,
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 Training and Battery and Power Systems.
Arotech is incorporated in Delaware, with corporate
offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and research, development and production
subsidiaries in Alabama, Michigan and Israel.
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resulting from issuances of Arotech’s 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, 2006, as amended, and other filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. Arotech assumes no obligation to update
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