NEWARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 2007--Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULBI) has received a contract valued at approximately $2 million to supply BA-5590 lithium-sulfur dioxide batteries to the Australian Department of Defence. Ultralife will provide batteries manufactured by EaglePicher Technologies, LLC through a supply agreement. Deliveries are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter.

"This is the second time this year we have been able to offer BA-5590 batteries as an alternative to our industry-leading BA-5390 lithium-manganese dioxide batteries," said John D. Kavazanjian, Ultralife's president and chief executive officer. "In cooperation with EaglePicher we have been able to both provide customers with products they request and further strengthen our international presence."

About Ultralife Batteries, Inc.

Ultralife is a global provider of high-energy power solutions and communications accessories for diverse applications. The company develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries, charging systems and accessories for markets including defense, commercial and consumer portable electronics. Through its portfolio of standard products and engineered solutions, Ultralife is at the forefront of providing the next generation of power systems and accessories. Defense, commercial and retail customers include: General Dynamics, Philips Medical Systems, General Motors, Energizer, Kidde Safety, Lowe's, Radio Shack and the national defense agencies of the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and New Zealand, among others.

Ultralife's headquarters, principal manufacturing and research facilities are in Newark, New York, near Rochester. Ultralife's three other operating units are: Ultralife Batteries (UK) Ltd., in Abingdon, England; McDowell Research in Waco, Texas; and ABLE New Energy in Shenzhen, China. Detailed information on Ultralife is available at: www.ultralifebatteries.com.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include: Addressing the process of U.S. military procurement, worsening global economic conditions, increased competitive environment and pricing pressures, disruptions related to restructuring actions and delays. Further information on these factors and other factors that could affect Ultralife's financial results is included in Ultralife's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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SOURCE: Ultralife Batteries, Inc.