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Arotech Announces $2.1 Million in New Battery and Charger Orders

Arotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ARTX), a provider of quality defense and security products for the military, law enforcement and security markets, announced today that its Battery and Power Systems Division has received new and follow on orders in excess of $2.1 million for batteries and rechargeables from a number of international militaries. The batteries and rechargeables will be used for communications equipment, thermal imaging devices and aviation safety product.

"We continue to see global demand for our battery products and technology increase to additional international customers and are pleased with the growing number of applications being enabled by our products," said Robert Ehrlich, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "As the Battery and Power Systems Division continues to expand its product offerings, we anticipate that to translate to steady world-wide demand for our battery technologies," added Ehrlich.

Arotech’s Battery and Power Systems Division is a leading provider of primary and rechargeable batteries and chargers for defense and other military applications. Arotech develops and produces high power zinc-air batteries and is believed to be the sole supplier of this technology to the US military. In addition, Arotech develops high-end primary and secondary batteries and associated chargers and has vast experience in working with government agencies, the military and large corporations.

The Battery and Power Systems Division consists of Electric Fuel Battery Corporation, Electric Fuel Ltd., and Epsilor Electronic Industries Ltd.

Arotech Corporation is a leading provider of quality defense and security products for the military, law enforcement and homeland security markets. Arotech provides multimedia interactive simulators/trainers, lightweight armoring and advanced zinc-air and lithium batteries and chargers. Arotech operates through three major business divisions: Armor, Training and Simulation, and Batteries 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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