RADA Reports $56 Million in New Orders in the First Half of 2021

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RADA Electronic Industries announced $32 million in new orders for Q2 2021, contributing to a total of $56 million for the first half of the year, reflecting a 37% year-over-year growth. Most orders (91%) were for software-defined tactical radars, with 64% from the U.S. market. CEO Dov Sella expressed confidence in upcoming growth, reiterating a revenue guidance of over $120 million for 2021, expecting stronger performance in the latter half of the year.

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• Year-over-year growth of 37% in new orders for H1 2021.
• $32 million in new orders received in Q2 2021.
• 91% of new orders were for tactical radars, indicating strong demand.

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Year-over-year growth of 37% compared to the first half of 2020;

NETANYA, Israel, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: RADA, TASE: RADA) announced today the receipt of $32 million of new orders in the second quarter of 2021. Including the previously reported $24 million in orders received during the first quarter of 2021, the total amount of new orders received in the first half of 2021 was $56 million. This represents a year-over-year growth of 37% in new orders during the first half of 2021. The majority of the new orders are expected to be delivered during the second half of 2021.

Of the new orders received in H1 2021, 91% were orders for RADA’s software-defined tactical radars for counter UAV, short-range air defense (SHORAD) and counter fires (C-RAM). Orders from the U.S. market accounted for 64% of the radar orders and 27% were from the rest of the world. The remaining orders were for RADA’s legacy avionics products.

Dov Sella, RADA’s CEO, commented, “We have good momentum going into the second half of 2021. Our second half of the year is typically stronger than the first, both in new orders and revenues. Accordingly, we are reiterating our revenue guidance of over $120 million for 2021 and expect our growth momentum to continue into 2022.”

About RADA

RADA is a global defense technology company focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems. The Company is a leader in mini-tactical radars, serving attractive, high-growth markets, including critical infrastructure protection, border surveillance, active military protection and counter-drone applications.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks and uncertainties associated with market conditions, as well as risks and uncertainties inherent in RADA’s business, including, but not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, risks in product and technology developments, market acceptance of new products and continuing product demand, level of competition and other factors described in RADA’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Company Contact: Avi Israel (CFO) Tel: +972-76-5386200         mrkt@rada.com www.rada.com

Investor Relations Contact: GK Investor Relations Ehud Helft Tel: 1 646 201 9246 rada@gkir.com

FAQ

What were RADA's new orders in Q2 2021?

RADA Electronic Industries received $32 million in new orders during Q2 2021.

How much has RADA grown year-over-year in new orders?

RADA experienced a 37% year-over-year growth in new orders for the first half of 2021.

What is RADA's revenue guidance for 2021?

RADA has reiterated its revenue guidance of over $120 million for 2021.

What percentage of RADA's new orders were for tactical radars?

91% of RADA's new orders in the first half of 2021 were for software-defined tactical radars.

What markets contributed to RADA's new orders?

The U.S. market accounted for 64% of RADA's radar orders, with the rest coming from international markets.