Cubic Awarded $6.8 M for Virtual Small Arms Training Systems to Enhance U.S. Military Proficiency in Iraq and Afghanistan

(San Diego, CA., October 3, 2007) -- The defense segment of Cubic Corporation (AMEX: CUB) has received in excess of $6.8 million to deliver its Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 (EST 2000) small arms training system and other defense-related products to U.S. Army installations in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as to the Army National Guard.

EST 2000, validated by the U.S. Army Infantry School and the United States Air Force, teaches marksmanship skills, squad-level collective defense, and judgmental "shoot-don't shoot" tactics. The system trains Soldiers in the use of small arms, the 50-caliber M-2 machine gun and the 40mm Mark-19 grenade launcher. Cubic's Simulation Systems Division, based in Orlando, produces and manufactures EST 2000, including its realistic and robust simulated weapons.


"Cubic and our customers work closely to ensure that relevant, timely training is provided to our armed forces," said Terry Kohl, vice president and general manager of the division. "This award will allow Soldiers who have trained on EST 2000 in the United States to maintain their proficiency in Afghanistan and Iraq."

Source : Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB)