Arotech Receives Military Order

Arotech Corp.'s Battery and Power Systems Division has received new orders totaling over $600,000 for various military applications. The batteries and chargers will be used to power portable communication equipment and tactical computers. “Arotech's backlog stands at $41 million versus $22 million for the same time last year; the majority of the current backlog will be delivered within fiscal 07,” says Robert S. Ehrlich, chairman and CEO of Arotech Corp. The Battery and Power Systems Division is a leading provider of primary and rechargeable batteries and chargers for defense and other military applications. It consists of Electric Fuel Battery Corp., Electric Fuel Ltd., and Epsilor Electronic Industries Ltd.