ORBIT to Showcase Next Gen "Ka Ready" Maritime VSAT System at CommunicAsia 2012

OrSat(TM)300 Enables Smooth Migration to Future Ka Services


SINGAPORE, June 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CommunicAsia 2012 -- ORBIT Communication Systems, Ltd., a subsidiary of Orbit Technologies Ltd. (TASE:ORBI), a provider of mission-critical connectivity solutions in a variety of markets, including satellite communications, tracking and telemetry, and communications management systems, today announced that it will debut its newest VSAT offering - the OrSat™300 - before the Asian market at the CommunicAsia 2012 trade show. ORBIT's experts will be available to discuss and demonstrate the OrSat™300 throughout the show at Booth #1V4-01, Hall 1.

The latest innovation in ORBIT's expanding line of next-generation VSAT portfolio, OrSat™300 is an inherently flexible maritime stabilized VSAT system tailored for the ever increasing high-speed, two-way broadband communications needs of the maritime market. Designed as "Ka ready" and leveraging its unique stabilization control, OrSat™300 ensures smooth migration to future Ka services. The 1.15m (45") system is built to support a wide range of configurations with different RF packages (Ku or Ka or X) and BUC power levels, and complies with the most stringent environmental standards.

"The high growth potential of the Asian satellite communication market is a magnet for the industry's leading global players, which will convene again this year at CommunicAsia 2012. Accordingly, this important industry event is the perfect opportunity for ORBIT to introduce its unique OrSat™300 offering to the strategic Asian market," said Ofer Greenberger, CEO of ORBIT Communication Systems. "OrSat™300 leverages breakthrough technology to meet both current and future needs. As a Ka ready system, OrSat™300 allows our customers to significantly improve their return on investment and reduce overall cost of ownership for equipment spanning multiple technology generations."

ORBIT offers a diverse portfolio of advanced satellite communications solutions for maritime and land-based applications. ORBIT's systems are installed on over 3,500 marine platforms – from naval vessels to cargo ships, ocean liners and oil rigs - enabling TV reception and broadband IP connectivity for always-on applications such as Internet, video, telephony and other applications.

ORBIT will be available to discuss and demonstrate the company's latest VSAT offerings at Booth #1V4-01, Hall 1, starting on Tuesday, June 19.

For additional information about ORBIT's Satellite Communications solutions, visit http://www.orbit-cs.com/satellite-communications.

About ORBIT Communication Systems

ORBIT is a global provider of highly engineered mission-critical communications systems and solutions for maritime, aerospace, and earth observation applications in commercial, defense and homeland security markets. Our portfolio includes mobile Satellite Communications systems, Tracking & Telemetry solutions and Communications Management Systems which are deployed on thousands of marine, airborne and ground platforms worldwide. ORBIT's customers include over 20 Navies, major integrators such as Airbus Military, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Rockwell Collins, communications service providers such as SELEX Communications and Telespazio (Finmeccanica companies), Eutelsat, NewSat, Gilat, Harris Caprock Communications, MTN, Milano Teleport and earth observation organizations such as Imagesat and the European Space Agency.

ORBIT is a public company traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange. The company has an international sales and customer support network that includes the United States, Europe, Brazil and the Far East in addition to its international technical service centers located around the world.

For more information, please visit www.orbit-cs.com.

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