06/08/2007

Spacecom Partners with DRS Technologies to Provision Satellite Bandwidth Services for U.S. Department of Defense

Partner Selects FSS Provider Based on Satellite Capacity Performance
and Strategic Location

6 August 2007 — Ramat Gan, Israel — Space-Communication Ltd. (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: SCC), operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, announced today that it will provide DRS Technologies’ Technical Services Business Segment with Ku-band satellite transponder capacity so that in turn, it can provide the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) with satellite communications capabilities via the Defense Information Systems Network’s (DISN) Satellite Transmission Services—Global (DSTS-G) government contract vehicle.

“This deal validates Spacecom’s strategy to provide enhanced satellite services to U.S. customers not only between the U.S., Europe and the Middle East but also within the greater Europe region,” said David Pollack, President and CEO, Spacecom. “This partnership marks an important milestone in Spacecom’s efforts to provide capacity to the DoD through prominent system integrators like DRS Technologies.” 

The DoD uses the AMOS satellite services, to ensure reliable communications in exercises with, as well as between military personnel deployed throughout Europe.

“The custom solution offered by DRS and Spacecom will help the DoD establish and maintain communications for military operations while adhering to the DSTS-G Program’s intent for cost-effective and adaptable commercial satellite bandwidth provisioning,” said Dr. Mitchell B. Rambler, President, DRS Technologies, Technical Services Business Segment, one of a limited number of companies selected as DSTS-G prime vendors. “Together, DRS Technologies and Spacecom offer strategic coverage and high-end cost-effective performance in regions where DoD users have a pressing need for satellite bandwidth.”

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) established the indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity DSTS-G contract as a vehicle to accommodate comprehensive and flexible solutions for Government customers/users who have requirements for global fixed satellite service (FSS) bandwidth, as well as related business and enterprise satellite-based services and applications.  The DSTS-G contract supports fixed, transportable and mobile user terminals.

Under the agreement, Spacecom will provide transponder use over Europe for one base year, with an option for three, one-year extensions through its relationship with DRS. 

ABOUT SPACECOM
Space-Communication Ltd. (Spacecom) is the operator of the AMOS satellites, which provide high-quality broadcast and communication services to Europe, the Middle East, and the Atlantic bridge to the United States. The AMOS satellite constellation, consisting of AMOS-1 and AMOS-2 co-located at the prime orbital position of 4°W, serves Direct-To-Home and other television platforms in Europe and the Middle East, as well as provides a secure and stable transmission to government agencies. The extensive signal strength and prime location makes the AMOS platform particularly suitable for DBS and DTH operators, as well as a wide range of broadcasters, ISPs, telecommunications operators, and network integrators with Internet, voice, data and digital TV services.

Spacecom's AMOS-3 satellite is scheduled to be launched in early 2008 to the 4°W orbital position, where it will offer extended coverage, as well as new capabilities such as Ka-band and steerable beams with global coverage.

Based in Israel, Spacecom is traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) as SCC. Its major shareholders are Eurocom, Israel Aerospace Industries, General Satellite Services Co. (GSSC) and Mer Services Group.

For more information please see http://www.amos-spacecom.com

ABOUT DRS Technologies
DRS Technologies, headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. The company employs approximately 10,000 people. For more information about DRS Technologies, please visit the company’s web site at www.drs.com.

Corporate Contact

Ms. Donna Tal, Spacecom
+972.3.755.1000
donnat@amos-spacecom.com

Rich Goldberg, DRS Technologies, Inc.
+1.973.451.3584
goldberg@drs.com

World Media Contact

Josh Shuman, Shuman & Associates (for Spacecom)
+972.54-.98.5833
joshs@shumanpr.com

US Media Contact

Duyen “Jen” Truong, Sage Communications (for Spacecom)
+1.703.584.5645
duyent@aboutsage.com