PUBLIC MARKS from msgbeepa with tags world & startups

Silentium, a leading Israeli innovator in Spatial Active Noise Control (ANC) technology, recently announced it has received $1.8 million in funding from Naor Group, and certain current investors. This initial funding marks the first step towards a $5 million round, the company plans to complete over the coming months.

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Cyclone Aviation Products Ltd. (Cyclone), was awarded a contract to supply the US Navy 330 gallon Fuel tanks to be installed on its F-18’s.

Robert Wint, Marketing Director of Verint Systems, was recently on hand to receive an award from Frost & Sullivan recognizing his organization success as the 2007 Mass Transit Security Company of the Year for the European Market. Verint was selected as this year’s winner based on the strength of its Nextiva Transit portfolio, its regional market success and its sharp focus on customer needs and requirements.

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that Skylark® II, was selected by the Korean military as a preferred solution in a tender involving extensive technical tests and including UAV manufacturers from all over the world. The first phase of the contract includes a comprehensive Skylark® II system while additional systems are expected in the future.