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Arotech’s FAAC Incorporated
subsidiary supplies
deploying Marines with Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle
Operator Training … Ahead of Schedule
April
16, 2008 - FAAC Incorporated, a subsidiary of Arotech Corporation’s
(NasdaqGM: ARTX) Training and Simulation Division, has completed
fielding MRAP training capability to the USMC Operator Driving Simulators
(ODS) for use by the Marine Corps’ stateside active components
ahead of schedule. In December 2007, the U.S. Marine Corps Systems
Command, Program Manager for Training Systems (PM TRASYS) modified
FAAC’s USMC ODS contract to add MRAP vehicle operator training
capability. The MRAP capability was delivered to 29 Palms CA on
25FEB2008, Camp Pendleton CA on 04FEB2008, and Camp Lejeune NC on
13MAR2008. Each location has single and dual simulator trailers
capable of training MRAP Cougar Cat I, MK-23 (with and without Armor
kit), and up-armored HMMWV operations.
FAAC began work on MRAP training capabilities
prior to December 2007 in anticipation of this urgent training need.
FAAC was able – both with pre-award internal research &
development and extraordinary post-award effort – to work
diligently to field the MRAP training capability as soon as possible.
In partnership with PMTRASYS, FAAC’s effort included delivery
of a dual simulator trailer to 29 Palms seven weeks ahead of schedule.
Delivery of simulators and MRAP capabilities is continuing to the
Marine Force Reserve and other active elements as part of FAAC’s
ongoing contract with PMTRASYS.
“In light of the pressing need to maximize
the number of vehicles in theater, these simulators provide the
Marine Corps with an effective solution to train MRAP vehicle operators”
stated Kurt Flosky, FAAC Executive Vice-President. “FAAC will
continue to invest our research and development funds in support
of programs critical to training our service men and women,”
concluded Flosky.
About Arotech’s Training and Simulation
Division
Arotech’s Training and Simulation Division (ATSD) provides
world class simulation based training solutions. ATSD develops,
manufactures, and markets advanced high-tech multimedia and interactive
digital solutions for engineering, use-of-force, and driver training
simulations for 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. The division’s use-of-force
training products and services allow organizations to train their
personnel in safe, productive, and realistic environments. The division
provides consulting and developmental support for engineering simulation
solutions. The division also supplies 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 Training and Simulation Division
consists of FAAC Incorporated (www.faac.com), IES Interactive Training
Inc. (www.ies-usa.com), and Realtime Technologies, Inc. (www.simcreator.com).
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:
Training and Simulation, Armor, 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. For more information
on Arotech, please visit Arotech’s website at www.arotech.com.
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of purchase orders; and other risk factors detailed in Arotech’s
most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2007, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Arotech assumes no obligation to update the information
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