Army Stryker Brigade Combat Team Purchases AuraGen(R) VIPERs
AuraGen VIPER to Provide Integral Combat Service Support to Initial Combat Unit in Army Transformation
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 22 -- Aura Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AURA) today announced that it has received an initial purchase order from the first U.S. Army Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) for thirty-two (32) AuraGen(R) VIPERs. The VIPERs will provide mobile electric power as part of the Brigade's initial operational combat deployment, which will be as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The G6000D VIPER, the Vehicle Integrated Primary Electrical Resource, will provide thousands of watts of both high quality AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) power whether the vehicle is parked or mobile. The VIPERs are to be installed on unit HMMWV Light Tactical Vehicles (LTVs) and on the Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV). VIPER applications include vehicles with communications and logistics support functions. Further orders for the VIPER from the SBCT are anticipated later in the year.
"The Stryker Force is a transition force that fills the near-term capabilities gap between The Army heavy and light forces," said Major Roscoe, SBCT. "It also combines the best characteristics of the current Army forces -- heavy, light, and Special Operations Forces -- and leverages today's state of the art technologies to bridge the capabilities gap between the Current Force and the arrival of the Objective Force." As stated by the Army, the first phase of Transformation began with the designation of Interim Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs), with the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division ("Arrowhead Brigade") at Ft. Lewis, WA, the first to transform into an operational IBCT. There are six IBCTs currently planned.
"Aura is very proud to support our armed forces with the best in mobile electrical power," said Neal Meehan, Aura chairman and CEO. "The AuraGen VIPER furthers the imperatives established by the Army for the Transformation: more responsive, agile, versatile, deployable, lethal, survivable and sustainable. The selection of the VIPER by the 3/2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team is an affirmation of the increasing recognition of its capabilities. The Stryker Brigade deployment illustrates the increasing support of our Military Forces by the VIPER."
The VIPER is with Special Operations, Airborne, Corps Support and Joint commands, among others, in the United States and overseas. The VIPER has been supporting our troops in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan since shortly after 9/11. And the VIPER is supporting combat and combat support units that have been operating throughout Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This has included the first combat airdrops of the VIPER.
The superior combination of performance quality, responsiveness and continuity, together with compactness, lightweight, versatility, no scheduled maintenance and cost-effectiveness, makes the AuraGen unique in comparison with gensets; and, in addition, the AuraGen systems can augment the vehicle alternator.
The AuraGen/VIPER is also supporting Homeland Security, and is in use with the FBI, BATF, DHHS, State and local first responders in law enforcement, emergency response and fire departments. The AuraGen also is serving telecommunications, cable companies and municipalities, among others, across the nation.
About Aura Systems
Aura Systems Inc., an ISO 9001 certified company, is a technology leader in mobile power. The company develops and sells AuraGen(R) mobile induction power systems to the industrial, commercial and defense mobile power generation markets. The Company's unique and patented energy solution is the only proven, commercially available pure sine wave power system that can continuously provide thousands of watts of power at low engine speed, and is fully integrated under the vehicle hood. The AuraGen(R) is capable of generating full power up to 8500 watts at all engine speeds including enhanced engine idle speed for gasoline engines and at idle speed for bigger diesel engines. Engine-off Silent Watch configurations are available. The AuraGen(R) combines sophisticated mechanical and electronics design, advanced engineering and break-through electromagnetic technology to produce a highly reliable and flexible mobile power generating system that creates alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electricity, both with and without the engine on. For more information about the Company's AuraGen(R) product visit the company's website at http://www.aurasystems.com/ .
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