LRAD® Corporation Receives $4.75 Million Indian Navy AHD Systems Maintenance Agreement

SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  LRAD Corporation LRAD, a global leader in long range voice broadcast systems and advanced mass notification solutions, today announced a $4.75 million five-year maintenance agreement for acoustic hailing devices ("AHDs") deployed by the Indian Navy. The agreement is effective immediately.

"Under the agreement, established in-country maintenance centers will continue to service the LRAD systems deployed by India's naval fleet in 2012," remarked Richard S. Danforth, Chief Executive Officer of LRAD Corporation. "This agreement succeeds our $5.5 million seven-year maintenance contract that expired earlier this year."

LRAD systems deliver essential communication and scalable escalation of force capabilities for 25 naval forces around the world by providing more time and distance for naval vessels to determine intent and distinguish between intruders, terrorist threats, refugees and fishing boats, and respond appropriately and effectively. Through the use of ship-to-ship voice broadcasts and warning tones, LRAD systems establish large standoff zones, enable peaceful conflict resolution and save lives.

About LRAD Corporation

The Company's proprietary Long Range Acoustic Devices^® and advanced Genasys™ mass notification systems and mobile alert solutions are designed to enable users to safely hail and warn, notify and direct, prevent misunderstandings, determine intent, establish large safety zones, resolve uncertain situations, and save lives.

LRAD systems are in service in 72 countries around the world in diverse applications, including public safety, mass notification, defense, law enforcement, homeland and border security, critical infrastructure protection, fire rescue, incident management, maritime and port security, and wildlife control and preservation. For more information, visit LRAD.com.

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