COLUMBIA CITY, IN - Ultra Electronics USSI and Moog, Inc. are pleased to announce strong 4^th quarter orders demand for one of the six new additions to the ever-growing product line of Ultra Electronics USSI acoustic security solutions, the HyperSpike® HS-18 RAHD™. Due to increased global demand for security products that provide a complete solution that require a system of systems approach, the product and integration partnership of Ultra Electronics and Moog, Inc. have experienced high orders demand for the HS-18 RAHD™ in the 4^th quarter of fiscal year 2010.

Combining Ultra Electronics USSI unique and proprietary HyperSpike® technology with the ruggedized pan & tilt positioning device from Moog, Inc., the HS-18 RAHD™ is the ideal sound reinforcement solution for maritime, perimeter and remote locations. The HS-18 RAHD™, with 153 dB of penetrating acoustics, communicating long distances and through high background noise environments is an effective means of communication, notification and deterrence. The acoustic emitter surface size and advanced acoustic performance of HyperSpike coupled with sensors integration and command and control strength of Moog, Inc. make this remote acoustic hailing device an attractive solution to the marketplace.

With an acoustic footprint up to 1500 m+, clear, intelligible commands and authoritative messages are broadcast to intended targets with exceptional STI ratings of 0.96 out of 1.0.

HS-18 RAHD can be operated remotely across an IP network allowing operators to respond to potential threats from a safe environment while maintaining positive command and control of the tactical situation.

To facilitate remote security operations, the HS-18 RAHD’s innovative and exclusive equipment bay can easily be configured with an optional video camera, search light, or laser/dazzler. The addition of IP-enabled sensors gives security personnel additional time and valuable situational awareness information to evaluate the potential threat.

Ultra Electronics USSI is an innovative global supplier of highly intelligible, ruggedized, long range acoustic communication devices and mass notification systems. Being deployed world-wide, these products are used in diverse applications such as crowd control, mass notification, border/port security, law enforcement, maritime security, perimeter protection, and more. To find out more or request a demonstration, please visit www.ultra-hyperspike.com

Using the same patented HyperSpike technology, the HS-14 is the smallest and most compact acoustic hailing device in its class. Weighing 20% less and having a 60% smaller surface area than the closest competing product on the market, the performance of the HS-14 is not compromised. Packing a peak acoustic output of 151 dB SPL, the HS-14 broadcasts clear verbal commands and alert tones to penetrate high noise environments and long distances of up to 1500 meters.

Powerful deterrent tones, which enhance military and security personnel’s response capabilities, are easily accessible with the built-in, high frequency alert tone push button. Accessories for the HS-14 include a water-proof MP3 player, the HS Audio Optimizer software and a Record/Play microphone; another first-to-market Ultra USSI innovation.

At only 35 lbs., the lightweight, carbon fiber housing is man-portable and easily mounts on vehicles or vessels. The HS-14’s high power, long range and exceptional clarity make it the system of choice for military security, force protection, perimeter protection, checkpoint control, maritime security, crowd control, wildlife preservation, Search & Rescue.

Ultra Electronics USSI is a global and innovative supplier of highly intelligible, ruggedized, long range acoustic hailing devices and mass notification systems. Being deployed world-wide, these products are used in diverse applications such as crowd control, mass notification, border/port security, law enforcement, maritime security, perimeter protection and more.

USSI, which designs, develops and manufactures advanced military sensor and sensor systems as well as audio products, will invest $7.25 million to expand and equip its facilities at Park 30 Business Center, a state-certified shovel-ready site, to accommodate the US manufacturing and refurbishment of the company's line of high-pressure air systems for use on military aircraft.

“Following our announcement earlier this year that USSI would become home to Ultra Electronics Precision Air Systems, it became clear that additional manufacturing and engineering space would be needed to accommodate our continued growth,” said Ultra Electronics-USSI president Roland Fritts, “Our team continues to evaluate and pursue additional opportunities to diversity our manufacturing and engineering capabilities.”

USSI is a supplier of sonobuoys and surveillance systems for domestic and international anti-submarine warfare. In 2009, the company expanded its business to include communications equipment for first responders and the manufacturing of mass notification and acoustic hailing products. The company has grown to employ nearly 400 salary and hourly employees in Whitley County and plans to begin hiring additional skilled technicians and quality associates once facility upgrades are complete in second half of 2011.

“USSI is one of the largest and fastest growing employers in Whitley County,” said County Commissioner president Michael Schrader. “We applaud the company’s announcement and look forward to working with their local team in the years ahead.”

Whitley County Council will today consider transferring amending current property tax abatements and providing additional property tax abatement at the request of the Whitley County Economic Development Corporation.

As part of the transaction, Autoliv ASP, Inc. will continue to lease a portion of the building to operate a crossdock distribution operation at its former manufacturing facility at 4868 E Park 30 Drive.

USSI is active in the Northeast Indiana Defense Industry Association (www.nidiaonline.org), an industry association established to develop and improve the local defense community’s ability to attract and retain the required talent to effectively execute business and improved interaction between the defense industry and suppliers in the region.

The company is also accessing funds available from the Talent Initiative to accelerate the development of Northeast Indiana’s workforce and talent resources. The Talent Initiative involves four critical initiatives: retraining at least 1,200 adult workers in Northeast Indiana; enhancement of the Advanced Manufacturing program at Ivy Tech-Northeast; expansion of the systems engineering and wireless technology programs at Indiana University-Purdue University- Fort Wayne (IPFW); and creation of New Tech High Schools within school corporations in northeast Indiana.

For more information about Ultra Electronics-USSI, visit www.ultra-ussi.com.

Columbia City, IN – Ultra Electronics USSI is pleased to announce recent contract awards for the HS-16, HS-18, HS-Micro, and other related HyperSpike products to the US Navy and US Army. These awards are in addition to the popular MA-1 mass notification systems that have been purchased and deployed by the US Army for the past year. The introduction of the HyperSpike family of AHD products into the US Defense market reinforces the need for more advanced technology that has traditionally been available in the marketplace.

Ultra Electronics USSI remains committed to focus on internally funded research and develop projects to ensure our HyperSpike technology is focused on solving our customer’s real-world problems. Through R&D innovation and exceptional customer relations, Ultra Electronics USSI is discovering that HyperSpike acoustic technology can be applied to an abundant number of new customer applications.

COLUMBIA CITY, IN – Building upon the successful HyperSpike™ platform and the long legacy of acoustic digital signal processing expertise, Ultra Electronics USSI is pleased to launch the first-to-market, HyperSpike™ Audio Optimizer software program. Leveraging the power of HyperSpike™ acoustic hailing products, the HS Audio Optimizer provides the user the capability to record or import custom-made messages, warnings and notifications in the field or shipboard and process these messages for maximum acoustic hailing capabilities. Now security personnel have the ability to adapt to the rapidly changing security environment without having to purchase expensive, custom sound tracks.

With step-by-step guidance, the HS Audio Optimizer program enhances the clarity, audio amplitude and broadcast qualities of custom-made messages, created by the user, for any HyperSpike™ Acoustic Hailing Device. With a typical microphone and laptop, the user records a custom message with the HS Audio Optimizer software and saves it as an .mp3 or .wav file. Alternatively, a pre-recorded file can be imported for use. The HS Audio Optimizer program analyzes the file content and optimizes the file for best HyperSpike™ acoustic hailing performance. Every message is now guaranteed to be loud and clear!

The HS Audio Optimizer program will be included, free of charge, with all HyperSpike™ acoustic hailing systems starting in October 2010.

Ultra Electronics USSI is an innovative global supplier of highly intelligible, ruggedized, long range acoustic communication devices and mass notification systems. Being deployed world-wide, these products are used in diverse applications such as crowd control, mass notification, border/port security, law enforcement, maritime security, perimeter protection, and more. To find out more or request a demonstration, please visit www.ultra-hyperspike.com

The HS-18’s Opti-Port equipment bay is easily configured with optional video cameras, search lights, thermal imagers, or lasers/dazzlers. The addition of mission-critical sensors in an environmentally protected enclosure gives security personnel additional time and valuable information to evaluate the potential threat. Located in the center of the acoustic hailing device, the Opti-Port is the optimal enclosure for sensor equipment placement. With the sensor equipment inherently centered with the audio beam, no additional centering maintenance is required.

The HS-18, with 153 dB of penetrating acoustics, communicating long distances and through high background noise environments is an effective means of deterrence. With an acoustic footprint up to 1500 m+, clear, intelligible commands and authoritative messages are broadcast to intended targets with exceptional STI ratings of 0.96 out of 1.0.

Ultra Electronics USSI is an innovative global supplier of highly intelligible, ruggedized, long range acoustic communication devices and mass notification systems. Being deployed world-wide, these products are used in diverse applications such as crowd control, mass notification, border/port security, law enforcement, maritime security, perimeter protection, and more. To find out more or request a demonstration, please visit www.ultra-hyperspike.com

Columbia City, IN - Driven by strong international growth, the 2010 HyperSpike sales totals increased  by 546% as compared to the same period in 2009.  Additionally, 2010 H1 sales were up 1039% over prior year performance. Orders have come from various international sources, including militaries, law enforcement, and civil customers. In addition, a large percentage has been shipped to the US military for duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“Ultra Electronics is committed to leading the acoustic hailing and mass notification marketplace with truly innovative and disruptive technologies.  The significant investments being made in market research, product development and test, and production launches have already resulted in a HyperSpike product line that is second to none.  Ultra will continue down the path of developing and delivering products that meet our customer’s needs and provide a best value solution.  The very quick market acceptance of our product line is evidence we will continue on a path of significant growth, and will only accelerate our rate of investment and market penetration ” -  Thomas Link, Vice President of Audio Products.

Columbia City - Ultra Electronics USSI and Moog, Inc. are pleased to announce a new addition to the ever-growing product line of acoustic security solutions, the new HyperSpike® HS-18 RAHD™.

Combining Ultra Electronics unique and proprietary HyperSpike® technology with the ruggedized pan & tilt positioning device from Moog, Inc., the HS-18 RAHD™ is the ideal sound reinforcement solution for maritime, perimeter and remote locations. The HS-18 RAHD™, with 153 dB of penetrating acoustics, communicating long distances and through high background noise environments is an effective means of communication, notification and deterrence.

With an acoustic footprint up to 1500 m+, clear, intelligible commands and authoritative messages are broadcast to intended targets with exceptional STI ratings of 0.96 out of 1.0.

HS-18 RAHD can be operated remotely across an IP network allowing operators to respond to potential threats from a safe environment while maintaining positive command and control of the tactical situation.

To facilitate remote security operations, the HS-18 RAHD’s innovative and exclusive equipment bay can easily be configured with an optional video camera, search light, or laser/dazzler. The addition of IP-enabled sensors gives security personnel additional time and valuable situational awareness information to evaluate the potential threat.

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Ultra Electronics USSI is an innovative global supplier of highly intelligible, ruggedized, long range acoustic communication devices and mass notification systems. Being deployed world-wide, these products are used in diverse applications such as crowd control, mass notification, border/port security, law enforcement, maritime security, perimeter protection, and more.

Columbia City, IN - Ultra Electronics USSI is pleased to announce our portable HS-Micro is production-ready and available for immediate order. The sleek, upgraded design of the HS-Micro is another recent addition to the ever-growing product line of acoustic hailing products. The improved HyperSpike® HS-Micro™ combines non-lethal acoustic performance in a portable, rugged, and lightweight package that weighs only 20 pounds.

Traditional bull horns and common hailers frustrate the user and listener with messages that are distorted and unclear. With an exceptional STI rating of 0.85 out of 1.0, the HS-Micro brings clear and intelligible commands and authoritative messages to the intended target.

The HS-Micro™ packs a peak acoustic output of 141 dB to penetrate high background noise and to reach an intended target at 550 yards (500 m). With a light-weight and rugged carbon fiber housing, the HS-Micro™ was designed to withstand harsh environments while providing up to eight hours of battery operation with quick battery change-outs.

Attractively priced and available now for order, the HS-Micro™ is an ideal portable sound reinforcement solution for crowd and riot control, law enforcement, SWAT teams, fire services, and maritime security.

Columbia City, IN - Ultra Electronics USSI is pleased to announce a new addition to the ever-growing product line of acoustic security products. Unlike any product on the market, the new HyperShield ^TM combines a non-lethal acoustic output with a rugged, lightweight personal riot shield, bringing acoustic deterrence to the front line.

With 140 dB of peak acoustic power, the HyperShield^TM easily penetrates high noise environments and helps create a 50 m safety perimeter with crystal-clear commands, authoritative messages and piercing alert tones. Smartly integrated, only one hand is required to activate the intense 2 kHz alert tone which quickly commands attention from the intended target, allowing the officer to take control of the situation. The quick release carrying system allows either forearm to maneuver the lightweight 16 lbs (7.3 kg) HyperShield^TM.

The HyperShield^TM is an ideal portable sound reinforcement solution for crowd and riot control environments, SWAT teams, Law Enforcement, and Special Operations.

Ultra Electronics USSI is a global and innovative supplier of highly intelligible, ruggedized, long range acoustic hailing devices and mass notification systems. Being deployed world-wide, these products are used in diverse applications such as crowd control, mass notification, border/port security, law enforcement, maritime security, perimeter protection and more.