URS Awarded U.S. Army Environmental Remediation Services Contract

Defense News ~ SAN FRANCISCO- January 13, 2010,- (BUSINESS WIRE)--URS Corporation (NYSE:URS - News) today announced that the Company is one of seven firms that has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract by the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center to provide worldwide environmental remediation services. The contract, which has a two-year base period, followed by three one-year options, has a maximum aggregate value to all seven awardees of approximately $945 million over the full five-year term.
Under the terms of the contract, URS can compete for, or be assigned, task orders to provide a variety of services for projects at Department of Defense installations worldwide. Potential services include the elimination of conventional munitions and chemical warfare material; environmental compliance and remediation services; and other munitions-related services.
Commenting on the contract award, Gary V. Jandegian, President of Infrastructure & Environment for URS, said: “We are pleased by this award, which demonstrates URS’ expertise in providing a variety of munitions-related services. We look forward to expanding our work with the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center and helping them meet their important objectives.”
URS Corporation (NYSE: URS - News) is a leading provider of engineering, construction and technical services for public agencies and private sector companies around the world. The Company offers a full range of program management; planning, design and engineering; systems engineering and technical assistance; construction and construction management; operations and maintenance; and decommissioning and closure services. URS provides services for power, infrastructure, industrial and commercial, and federal projects and programs. Headquartered in San Francisco, URS Corporation has approximately 45,000 employees in a network of offices in more than 30 countries (www.urscorp.com).

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Harris Corporation Successfully Completes Preliminary Implementation Review of U.S. Army's MET Program

Contract's Anticipated Value is $600 Million Over 10 Years

Defense News ~ MELBOURNE, Fla., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), has successfully completed the Preliminary Implementation Review for the U.S. Army's Modernization of Enterprise Terminals (MET) program -- next-generation military satellite communications terminals that will provide the worldwide backbone for high-priority military communications and missile defense systems. Completion of the review enables the project to move into the important design phase.
In partnership with the Project Manager, Defense Communications and Army Transmission Systems (PM DCATS or "Team DCATS"), Harris conducted an intensive review of all aspects of the preliminary design and life cycle support. DCATS is an organization under the Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems, which is focused on enterprise-wide network solutions that help to ensure information dominance for the Army.
"This is an important milestone for the MET program, as it establishes a common understanding of the system architecture and ensures that all technical, program and supportability requirements have been properly allocated and accounted for," said Wes Covell, president of Harris Defense Programs. "Completion of the review successfully concludes the preliminary design phase of the MET program and enables Harris and Team DCATS to move forward jointly into the critical design phase."
As prime contractor for the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, Harris will develop, test and certify four unique terminal configurations during a 30-month, First Article Test phase. In addition, Harris will provide production hardware under the five-year base contract, with five additional option years, and will support field activities such as site preparation, installation, test, operations, and maintenance.
Harris Defense Programs develops, supplies, and integrates communications and information processing products, systems, and networks for a diverse base of aerospace, terrestrial and maritime applications supporting U.S. Department of Defense missions. Harris is committed to delivering leading-edge technologies that support the military's ongoing transformation to network-centric communications.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees — including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.
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ViaSat Wins MIDS-LVT Data Link Terminal FMS Award

Defense News ~ CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) has been awarded an order valued at approximately $4.8 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) terminals. This award resulted from a competitive procurement for 30 LVT(6) configuration terminals under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program through the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR). The order will be for MIDS-LVTs for the F-16 aircraft. The F-16 is the world's most widely flown jet fighter and ViaSat is the leading supplier of MIDS terminals to F-16 fleets worldwide.
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MIDS-LVT is part of a tactical radio system that collects data from many sources and displays an electronic overview of the battlefield using secure, high capacity, jam resistant, digital data and voice. The system is used on US Navy, US Air Force, US Army platforms and military platforms of other nations. ViaSat is one of two U.S. Government-qualified manufacturers of Link-16 MIDS-LVT airborne terminals and is the leading supplier of the LVT(2) ground-based terminal.
About ViaSat (www.viasat.com)
ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other digital communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to virtually any location. The company provides networking products and managed network services for enterprise IP applications; is a key supplier of network-centric military communications and encryption technologies and products to the U.S. government; is the primary technology partner for gateway and customer-premises equipment for consumer and mobile satellite broadband services; and owns WildBlue, the premier Ka-band satellite broadband service provider. ViaSat also offers design capabilities and a number of complementary products including monolithic microwave integrated circuits and modules, DVB-S2 satellite communication components, video data link systems, data acceleration and compression, and mobile satellite antenna systems. ViaSat is based in Carlsbad, CA, has major locations in Duluth, GA, Germantown, MD (Comsat Laboratories), and Greenwood Village, CO (WildBlue), along with additional field offices and service centers worldwide.
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Panasonic and Tracewell Systems Form Strategic Alliance for Efficient Military Vehicle Maintenance

Toughbook computers and E-Tool Mobile Managers enable digital Technical Orders for Military maintainers; maximizing reliability and mobility

Defense News ~ SECAUCUS, N.J. & COLUMBUS, Ohio--January 13, 2010, (BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook® computers, and Tracewell Systems, a world-class electronic packaging manufacturer, have formed a strategic alliance to co-market integrated aircraft maintenance solutions for the U.S. Military.
Together, Panasonic and Tracewell Systems offer a complete solution for reliable and efficient management of digital Technical Orders (TOs). Maintenance crews using Toughbook computers and Tracewell E-Tool Mobile Managers have the ability to view and manage all TOs digitally at the point of use, eliminating the need for burdensome paper copies. Because the E-Tool Mobile Manager wheels easily to any location, and provides network and power connectivity, maintainers receive instant access to real-time data no matter where their work takes them.
Panasonic Toughbook mobile computers are designed for durability from the inside out, with the lowest failure rates in the industry. Every Toughbook computer features magnesium alloy protection and shock insulation for hard disk drives to protect mission-critical data, exceeding MIL-STD-810G testing requirements.
Equipment maintainers across all Military branches can select from a range of Toughbook computers to match their specific needs. For the flight deck, the Toughbook 19 convertible tablet features sunlight-viewable display and all-weather protection from the rough seas. For highly mobile maintainers, the Toughbook U1 ultra-mobile PC packs a backlit QWERTY keyboard and full-function Windows® operating system into a rugged handheld device. For hangar environments, the Toughbook H1 tablet includes a 10.4” dual-touch LCD screen with hot-swappable batteries and an integrated handle for easy portability.
“This Panasonic and Tracewell alignment brings together two companies dedicated to manufacturing solutions designed specifically to meet customer needs, and together we are able to offer the highest-caliber solution for aircraft and vehicle maintenance,” said Fed de Gastyne, federal business development manager for Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. “Now military personnel can have total access to their TO library even in challenging environments where water, dust, vibration and extreme temperatures would destroy an ordinary device.”
The Tracewell Systems Rugged Deployed E-Tool Mobile Manager is designed for worldwide use and operation in harsh environments. The cabinets are manufactured with a patented lightweight construction—finished in a water, chemical and abrasion-resistant coating. Even in locations like hangars, where limited LAN connections and dirty power make information availability and security a challenge, Tracewell’s Mobile Managers connect and protect E-Tool platforms with features including power surge protection, an AC/DC/AC conversion system and a variety of passive or active Ethernet switches. Administrators can remotely monitor the power consumption, temperature and overall health of each docked E-Tool. Additionally, each cabinet provides a single-point LAN connection, enabling real-time access to the most up-to-date tech orders, schematics, service data and other vital information, whenever and wherever it’s needed. Tracewell’s latest release is a fully managed CAC enabled and highly secured cabinet. The enterprise management software is Air Force-approved allowing a user, with rights, the ability to administer and run reports from any workstation on the network.
“Tracewell Systems has been designing and manufacturing rugged deployed E-Tool Mobile Cabinets since 2002. Since 1973 Tracewell has been designing and manufacturing electromechanical packaging that enables standard commercial off-the-shelf electronics to be deployed in the most harsh environmentally challenging conditions in the world,” said Rob Harris, director of sales and marketing for Tracewell Systems. “Utilizing this vast expertise, our E-Tool Mobile Manager product family has less than 0.5 percent failure rate over the past six years. The combination of Panasonic’s rugged product family and Tracewell’s proven technologies is the perfect solution for our military customers.”
For more information on Panasonic Toughbook mobile computing solutions and the Tracewell family of E-Tool Mobile Managers, please visit www.toughbook.com and www.tracewell.com.
About Panasonic Computer Solutions Company
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company empowers the mobile workforce. The company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, which is the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC - News). Panasonic has delivered reliable, durable mobile solutions through its Toughbook® line of notebook computers for seventeen years and has expanded the boundaries of wireless communications technology through a broad portfolio of products, ranging from fully-rugged, industrial strength notebook computers and tablet PCs to business-rugged thin-and-light and ultraportable notebooks. A core manufacturer, Panasonic controls the entire process of design, manufacture, quality assurance, service and support. As a result, Panasonic Toughbook computers are known for having the lowest failure rates in the industry. Government, industrial, and commercial users—from Fortune 1,000 companies to small businesses—rely on solutions from Panasonic, wherever their work takes them.
All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic’s full line of notebook PCs for the mobile professional can be obtained by calling 800-662-3537 or at http://www.toughbook.com.
About Tracewell:
Since 1973, Tracewell Systems has been offering system engineering services, technical solutions and products for both commercial and government applications that are typically deployed in rugged and harsh environmental conditions. Tracewell's enabling solutions are based on a long history of innovation and patents covering system design, power architecture, thermal management, backplanes and unique manufacturing techniques backed by superior customer service. Tracewell adds value through innovative design, development and modification of new or legacy systems. The company's unique manufacturing approach leads to simplicity in design, overall cost reduction and lightweight products that have increased reliability. Tracewell Systems is an ISO 9001:2008 facility. For more on Tracewell Systems please visit www.tracewell.com.

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New Broadband for Soldiers in Afghanistan on Eutelsat EB4 & W6 Satellites

Defense News ~ WARSAW, Poland, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- TS2 Satellite Technologies company is introducing new broadband services on Eutelsat EB4 & W6 satellites to the Afghan market.
These types of telecommunication products are mainly used by the companies that execute contracts in Asia, as well as by the soldiers that are stationed in Afghanistan. Purchased bands give TS2 unlimited possibilities of configuration and setting any telecommunication connections from the Near East region and Southwestern Asia. The broadband service offers two-way high-speed Internet access with no phone lines, no cable and no dial-up modem. It's always online, available virtually anywhere and affordable. The offered satellite system is ideally suited for broadband requirements such as Internet and VPN access to enterprise networks, as well as real-time VoIP and video conferencing.
The Internet connection can be shared with other users via wireless or wired network. Most soldiers deploy with a laptop in hand and a hookup to the Internet in their barracks. This is especially important for the many who are married and have young children. The Internet access has resulted in major morale improvements. Troops no longer feel cut off from home.
Not all the Internet connectivity is just for staying in touch with the folks back home. The troops in Afghanistan use the Internet a lot for professional tasks, and not all of them are official business. Some troops blog, and many others stay in touch with military friends and associates in other parts of the world. The Internet has made possible many online communities composed of military professionals.
Without the new satellite system, large numbers of soldiers will be without regular communications for much or most of their time in Afghanistan. The infrastructure is Spartan to non-existent.

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TS2 Satellite Technologies
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mPhase Launches Website Featuring Online Store for mPower Emergency Illuminator

mPowertech.com Now Live

Defense News ~ LITTLE FALLS, NJ--(Marketwire - 01/13/10) - mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC.BB:XDSL - News), the global leader in the development of Power On Command(TM) reserve battery technology, today announced the launch of mPowertech.com, a website that features an online store through which the company's mPower Emergency Illuminator will be made available for sale worldwide.
Designed by Porsche Design Studio of Zell am See, Austria, and manufactured by MKE of Heidenreichstein, Austria, the mPower Emergency Illuminator is a precision instrument with a powerful 180 Lumens LED and two separate battery tubes. One tube is for everyday use and holds two CR123 batteries, while the other tube holds mPhase's Power On Command(TM) reserve battery. If the regular CR123 batteries run down, the Reserve Battery takes over -- even after laying idle for 20 years. The Emergency Illuminator also features a USB port that can be used for charging portable devices such as a cell phone.
The online store will be accepting preorders for the Illuminator starting February 1, 2010, for delivery in March 2010, when the product officially becomes available to ship. In addition to processing customer orders, the mPowertech.com website will detail the mPower Emergency Illuminator's specific abilities through a promotional video that brings the Illuminator to life. mPower will utilize Amazon Fulfillment Services and Logistics to facilitate its orders in the US and Canada. The company has also teamed with Bongo US to process its international orders.
"We anticipate a high amount of web traffic for mPowertech.com as potential customers of the mPower Emergency Illuminator seek detailed information about the product prior to making a purchase," said Ron Durando, CEO of mPhase Technologies. "The website offers an extremely attractive interface via which users can learn all about the revolutionary Power On Command(TM) technology that makes the Illuminator so distinctive, while the online store provides a convenient worldwide, one-stop resource for having it delivered to one's doorstep."
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About mPhase Technologies, Inc.
mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC.BB:XDSL - News) is focused on developing and commercializing a new battery technology featuring Power On Command(TM) which provides a unique way to store energy and manage power that will revolutionize the battery industry. mPhase, through its 100% owned consumer products division mPower Technologies, is marketing its first Power On Command product, The mPower Emergency Illuminator For more information, please visit www.mPhaseTech.com and www.mpowertech.com.
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City of Gastonia (NC) Deploys Avenda Systems Policy Management Solution for Department-Wide Network Security

Avenda Chosen for Its Extensive and Flexible Deployment Features

Defense News ~ SANTA CLARA, CA--(Marketwire - 01/13/10) - Avenda Systems, the innovator in identity-aware network security, today announced that the City of Gastonia, one of North Carolina's 15 largest cities, has deployed its eTIPS solution to satisfy requirements for user-based network accountability and compliance, across multiple agencies and departments.
"We wanted to consolidate our city and county identity management efforts for network access to one centrally managed domain," said Robert Loveland, network engineer at the City of Gastonia. "The Avenda solution allows us to easily create granular access rules based on a user's role. This is critical in a government organization where jobs and network access requirements differ greatly across departments."
The City of Gastonia can now centrally manage and differentiate network access for a number of city and county (Gaston County Public Safety) organizations, including two police departments, a sheriff's office, a 911 Center, ambulance service, and all city administration. Based on unique features within Avenda's eTIPS platform, attributes of multiple Active Directory resources are used in a policy so that users and their endpoint devices are authenticated and authorized before gaining 802.1X access to the wireless and VPN networks. For example, the system is flexible enough to create a common wireless policy that enforces differentiated access privileges depending on whether the user is a police officer with a laptop in a patrol car or a fireman.
"We are seeing a growing demand for an identity platform that works with existing infrastructure regardless of vendor," commented Ron DiBiase, VP of Sales at Avenda Systems. "In Gastonia's case, our solution supports a wide variety of network devices, computer operating systems, and use cases associated with today's high-tech government workforce."
Serving as Gastonia's primary policy server, the eTIPS platform integrates with Gastonia's Trapeze wireless LAN and Cisco's VPN devices, as well as with their RSA SecureID authentication system.
About Gastonia
Gastonia is located in the heart of the Piedmont section of the State of North Carolina and is the county seat of Gaston County. An All American City, it is the second largest city in the Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill Metropolitan Area.
About Avenda Systems
Avenda Systems introduced the industry's first multi-function platform for network access security that breaks through past deployment barriers -- complexity, compatibility, compliance and cost. Avenda's flagship eTIPS solution is a scalable AAA platform that utilizes identity-based policies for access control, endpoint health and device authorization for wired, wireless and VPN networks in multi-vendor environments. Further information: www.avendasys.com

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Elbit Systems of America Awarded $8.2M Contract for Helmet Display and Tracker System (HDTS) for U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W

Defense News ~ FORT WORTH, Texas, January 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) announced receipt of contracts from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) for Elbit Systems of America Helmet Display and Tracker System (HDTS) for the USMC AH-1W Attack Helicopter. The contract effort covers the development of retrofit kits to incorporate HDTS into the AH-1W helicopter. Elbit Systems of America will be assisted in this program by subcontractors Elbit Systems Ltd. Aerospace Division as well as Service Support Associates Inc. Elbit Systems of America was chosen based upon the previously successful 1st flight of HDTS on the USMC AH-1W in November 2007 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland.
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The program is valued at $8.2 million and is to be performed through 2010. Award of a contract for HDTS production kits and installation is expected in September 2010.
The HDTS system provides significant increases in situational awareness and safety by allowing pilots to fly "head out of the cockpit" during day and night operations and combines it with Other Pilot Line of Sight (OPLOS) information. This information further increases crew situational awareness and effectiveness, while reducing workload. The system is based on the proven Elbit Systems ANVIS/HUD(R) which has been in use by U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines and U.S. Air Force rotary wing pilots since the mid- 1990's. The system is installed on most of the U.S. utility and cargo helicopter fleet platforms, including the UH-60L, CH-53E, CH-47D, CH-46E, UH-1N, V-22 and others, and has seen extensive operational use in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Commenting on the contract milestone, Raanan Horowitz, President and CEO of Elbit Systems of America said, "Elbit Systems of America is pleased and honored to support the USMC AH-1W team. The previous demonstration efforts were completed months ahead of schedule and we will press ahead for similar results in this program phase. Production deliveries of the HDTS will provide greatly enhanced situational awareness and reduce cockpit workload for the USMC war-fighter in the AH-1W cockpit."
In combination with OPLOS and weapons aiming and targeting information, the HDTS will provide US Marine Corps helicopter pilots with flight data symbology 24 hours a day, utilizing new, light-weight flat panel displays superimposed over helmet mounted night vision goggles for the night, and the Day HUD for day display of relevant flight symbology.
About Elbit Systems of America, LLC
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products and system solutions focusing on the commercial aviation, defense, homeland security, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT), a global electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a wide range of defense-related programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS"), advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and military communications systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms and developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current fact. Forward Looking Statements are based on management's expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

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Firehole Releases Version 3.0 of Helius:MCT

Advanced Composite Simulation Now Supports Analysis of Woven Composite Materials. Aerospace Industry Feedback.

Defense News ~ LARAMIE, Wyo.--January 12, 2010, (BUSINESS WIRE)--Firehole Technologies, Inc. (http://www.fireholetech.com/), a leader in the development of analysis software for advanced composite structures, announces the immediate availability of Helius:MCT Version 3.0, the most advanced composite analysis solution commercially available. With the release of version 3.0, users now have access to multi-scale and progressive failure technologies for analyzing advanced woven composite materials in addition to unidirectional composites.
Nicholas Alley, Chief Technical Officer of Aerotonomy Inc. an aerospace research and manufacturing company, stated the following specific to version 3.0, “Firehole’s Helius:MCT was able to rapidly and accurately predict the structural performance of our complex composite airframe – manufactured from both unidirectional and woven composites.” For both Abaqus/Standard and ANSYS, Helius:MCT is available as a seamlessly integrated product. The Helius:MCT product includes a plug-in application that allows for simple inclusion of composite materials into a finite element analysis (FEA) model, as well as an add-on module that enables the FEA solver to perform multi-scale analysis. Also part of the package is Helius:MaterialManager, an application used to easily define composite materials and store them in a database.
Alley continued, “The superior analysis allowed us to quickly integrate solutions into our design process, which literally saved hundreds of design man hours by giving us the confidence to utilize a less complex and lighter design.” Using Helius:MCT™, engineers can reliably predict the performance of prototype or concept structures with composite materials prior to actual fabrication and testing, thus reducing the total cost and time of the development cycle while simultaneously increasing structural reliability.
Find out more about the advanced methods developed specifically for composite materials via Firehole’s upcoming webinar series – “Improving the Accuracy of Composites FE Analysis” and “FE Analysis of Structures with Woven Composites.” Register for Free access - http://www.fireholetech.com/webinar.

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Firehole Technologies, Inc.

Jason Gies, 307-460-4763

giesj@fireholetech.com

Lockheed says second LCS ship on budget, on schedule

* 30 pct cut in production hours for 2nd ship
* Lockheed aims for more cuts in production time
* Navy to issue final terms as early as Jan. 22

By Andrea Shalal-Esa

Defense News ~ WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) said on Tuesday that work on its second littoral combat ship for the U.S. Navy was on budget and on schedule and that it would take 30 percent less time to build than the first ship.
Lockheed is in a fierce competition with General Dynamics Corp (GD.N) that will determine whether the Navy proceeds with Lockheed's steel single hull design or GD's aluminum three-hull design for the new class of ships.
The Navy plans to buy 55 of the shallow-water ships.
Lockheed is aiming to cut production hours and costs more if it wins the contract, Paul Lemmo, vice president of business development for Lockheed's mission systems and sensors unit, told reporters at a Surface Navy Association meeting.
He said the 30 percent cut in production hours for the USS Fort Worth was being realized as work on the ship progressed.
Lockheed, building the second LCS ship on a fixed price contract, is responsible for any missed deadlines or cost overruns.
Because both the Lockheed and General Dynamics ships meet the Navy's requirements, the decision will largely be determined by price.
The Navy is expected to issue a final request for proposals for 10 LCS ships, possibly as early as Jan. 22, industry executives and Navy officials said.
Lemmo said Lockheed's second LCS ship would be 85 percent complete when launched in December 2010. The USS Freedom was 60 percent complete when it was launched in 2006.
The Freedom will be deployed for the first time later this year, two years ahead of schedule.
The USS Independence, the first LCS ship built by General Dynamics, is due to be commissioned on Saturday in Mobile, Alabama, where the U.S. unit of Austal (ASB.AX) built it.
STEEL VERSUS ALUMINUM
Lockheed's steel hull construction makes it affordable and easy to build or to repair anywhere in the world, Lemmo said.
One industry executive familiar with the General Dynamics ship said that company's aluminum trimarin hull could also be serviced or repaired anywhere, but hull damage was far less likely to be needed than work on its engines or other systems.
Industry executives are anxiously awaiting details on how the Navy will structure the competition, particularly its plans to open the competition to a second source in the future.
General Dynamics is considering ending its teaming agreement with Austal to allow its own shipyards to bid for the work in the future, but will not make any decisions until it has seen the request for proposals, industry executives said.
Asked if Lockheed could also end its relationship with Bollinger (BOLL.PK), Lemmo said the company remained part of the team at this point and any discussion of their role on the program was "competition sensitive at this point."
Lockheed's second ship will cost $549 million. The first one cost $637 million.
The Navy will spend a total of $548 million on the second General Dynamics ship, down from $704 million for its first.

(Reporting by Andrea Shalal-Esa)

Flow International Receives Multiple Orders for Aerospace Projects

Defense News ~ KENT, Wash., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Flow International Corporation (Nasdaq: FLOW), the world's leading developer and manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines for cutting and cleaning applications, today announced that it has received approximately $11 million of orders for several new projects in its Advanced segment. These orders are for Composite Machining Center abrasive waterjet and routing machine tool systems to be completed over the next 12 to 18 months. The majority of the purchase orders are from Airbus supplier partners working on multiple Airbus programs.
"As waterjets continue to become integral to the aerospace industry's adoption of composite materials, we are proud to again be selected as the only provider of composite machining technology," said Charley Brown, President and CEO, Flow International. "Flow has a long history and clear leadership position in developing and supporting abrasive waterjet cutting systems for major composites programs."
These new orders are in addition to the previously reported backlog of approximately $20 million, as of the second quarter ended October 31, 2009, for Flow's Advanced segment.
About Flow International
Flow International Corporation is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet cutting technology to industries including automotive, aerospace, job shop, surface preparation, and more. For more information, visit www.flowcorp.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to future events or future financial performance that involve risks and uncertainties. The words "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," variations of such words, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. These statements are only predictions and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these statements based on a number of risk factors, including those set forth in the April 30, 2009 Flow International Corporation Form 10-K Report, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the company's leadership position in abrasive waterjet cutting systems. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this announcement.

Contact:
Flow Investor Relations
Geoffrey Buscher
253-813-3286
investors@flowcorp.com

SAIC Awarded $49 Million Contract to Continue Supporting U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Systems Program

Company to Provide Support for Marine Mammals Trained to Provide Security, and Identify and Mark Objects at Sea

Defense News ~ MCLEAN, Va. and SAN DIEGO, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) today announced it has been awarded a prime contract by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Pacific to provide training and care for marine mammals that are part of the Navy's Marine Mammal Systems (MMS) based at Naval Submarine Bases in Kings Bay, Ga., and Point Loma and San Diego, Calif. The follow-on contract has a one year base period of performance, four one-year options, and a total value of more than $49 million if all options are exercised.
The Navy's Marine Mammal Systems (MMS) use dolphins and sea lions to find and mark the location of underwater objects. Dolphins use their technologically-unmatched sonar, and sea lions use their sensitive underwater directional hearing and low-light vision, to detect objects in the water and on the sea floor. The animals are trained to provide security by patrolling areas, and to identify and mark objects for retrieval, including those presenting a danger to personnel. Under the contract, SAIC will provide care and training of the MMS's marine mammals, and will also provide personnel, and develop training and curriculum as required in support of the MMS program. The daily management of the program is conducted by SSC Pacific's Biosciences Division, Code 71500.
"SAIC has supported the Navy's Marine Mammal Program since 1986, providing talented and committed staff who deliver the critical training needed to fulfill the MMS's critical mission needs," said Tom Baybrook, SAIC senior vice president and business unit manager. "We look forward to continuing our support of this important customer, and doing our part to help keep those at sea safe from harm."
About SAIC
SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. The company's approximately 45,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. Headquartered in McLean, Va., SAIC had annual revenues of $10.1 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2009. For more information, visit www.saic.com. SAIC: From Science to Solutions®
Statements in this announcement, other than historical data and information, constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be very different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in SAIC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended January 31, 2009, and other such filings that SAIC makes with the SEC from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

Contact:

Melissa Koskovich

(703) 676-6762
melissa.l.koskovich@saic.com
Laura Luke

(703) 676-6533

laura.luke@saic.com

GateKeeper USA, Inc. Unaffected By Shortage of Helium 3

Defense News ~ ROCKVILLE, Md.--January 12, 2010, (BUSINESS WIRE)--GateKeeper USA, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GTKP), announced today that it is unaffected by the recent shortage of Helium 3. It appears that GateKeeper USA’s competitors are facing other new hurdles. It was recently reported by the New York Times that a program to detect plutonium and uranium in US ports has stalled because the US has run out of Helium 3. Helium 3 is a light non-radioactive isotope of helium that is formed when tritium decays. Helium 3 is a crucial raw material for the screening machines that were to be utilized in shipping ports for the detection of nuclear weapons.
“The shortage of Helium 3 does not have any effect on GateKeeper USA’s CAMS devices ability to detect radiation, as GateKeeper USA is not reliant on this antiquated method of detection.” Stated John Leontakianakos, Senior Vice President of GateKeeper USA.
About GateKeeper USA, Inc.
GateKeeper USA, located in Rockville, Maryland, is engaged in the maritime container industry as it relates to container security and protection from potential terrorist attacks. The initial focus of the company is the deployment of a proprietary shipping container security device known as the GateKeeper USA Container Automated Monitoring System (CAMS). The Company has employed proprietary detection and identification technologies. The technologies being utilized by the Company provide rapid, automatic and specific real-time analysis, identification and quantification of chemical, biological and radio active compounds whether in liquid, solid or gaseous states. For more information, visit our website at www.GateKeeperUSAInc.com
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and as such, may involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, expectations of the business environment in which the Company operates, projections of future performance, potential future performance, perceived opportunities in the market, and statements regarding the Company's mission and vision. The Company's actual results, performance, and achievements may differ materially from the results, performance, and achievements expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements due to a wide range of factors.

Contact:
GateKeeper USA, Inc.
John Leontakianakos, 631-499-3684
JohnL@GateKeeperUSAInc.com

Boeing: EADS A400 problems bring opportunities for C-17

Defense News ~ WASHINGTON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Problems with Europe's A400
military transport could result in some additional sales opportunities for Boeing's C-17 cargo plane, a senior Boeing (BA.N) executive said on Monday. Dennis Muilenburg, president and chief executive of Boeing's recently reorganized Defense, Space and Security unit, cited demand for the C-17 from India and the United Arab Emirates.
Muilenburg, who spoke at a meeting of the National Aeronautic Association, said he expected international demand to continue to grow.
Boeing was investing to ensure it can keep unit costs for the C-17 steady even if production rates decline, he said.
(Reporting by Andrea Shalal-Esa; Editing by Phil Berlowitz)

Northrop Grumman Makes Early Delivery of Mine Detection System

Defense News ~ BETHPAGE, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC - News) delivered the first Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Phase 2 Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to the U.S. Navy more than six weeks ahead of schedule.
Mounted on a helicopter, ALMDS rapidly detects and locates surface and near-surface moored mines so they can be neutralized before they can damage U.S. and allied military and commercial ships.
Northrop Grumman is delivering three ALMDS systems under the LRIP Phase 2 contract awarded in March 2008. The first system, accepted by the Navy on Dec. 16, 2009, had been scheduled for delivery on Jan. 31, 2010. The Navy already has two ALMDS systems produced under LRIP Phase 1.
"Mines are an inexpensive threat, deployable by terrorists and rogue states, to international shipping and access assurance by our military vessels. Both our customer and industry team saw the need to counter that threat as rapidly as possible," said Bob Klein, vice president, Northrop Grumman Maritime and Tactical Systems. "Mines are also a threat to the sailors who must neutralize them. Northrop Grumman's ALMDS, particularly when coupled with our mine clearance system, will not only address the threat but keep the sailor out of the minefield."
ALMDS, mounted on the port side of an MH-60 helicopter, uses pulsed laser light and streak tube receivers housed in an external equipment pod to image the entire near-surface volume area of the sea in 3-D. The ALMDS is capable of day or night operations.
Eventually, ALMDS will be coupled with Northrop Grumman's Rapid Airborne Mine Clearance System (RAMICS), which is in development. RAMICS will take the mine location information from ALMDS, relocate and then neutralize the mine with its 30 mm gun. It also operates from a helicopter.
Northrop Grumman, which developed and produces the ALMDS at its Melbourne, Fla., facility, was able to make the early deliveries with the teamwork of the government PEO Littoral & Mine Warfare (PMS 495 Mine Warfare Program Office); the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City, Fla.; the Defense Contracting Management Activity, Melbourne, Fla.; and, its subcontractor teammates, including: Arete Associates, Tucson, Ariz. which manufactures the Receiver Sensor Assembly; Cutting Edge Optronics (CEO), a Northrop Grumman subsidiary in St. Charles, Mo., which manufactures the high-powered laser transmitter; CPI Aero, Edgewood, N.Y., manufacturer of the pod housing; Curtiss Wright/DY4, San Diego, manufacturer of the central electronics chassis; Meggitt Defense Systems, Irvine, Calif., which produces the environmental control system.
Northrop Grumman's Melbourne facility is the company's Center of Excellence for Airborne Mine Countermeasures and is currently under contract for the development or manufacture of the Department of Defense's four Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM) sensor programs.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Contact:
John A. Vosilla
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
(516) 575-5119
John.Vosilla@ngc.com

Lockheed Martin to Integrate Legacy Waveforms Into the Airborne, Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radio System

Five Existing Radio Waveforms to be Added to Tactical Communications Network

Defense News ~ SAN DIEGO, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- True tactical communications interoperability for joint forces is becoming a reality, as more radio waveforms are slated to be integrated into the revolutionary Airborne, Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radio System (AMF JTRS). The Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) team recently received a modification to their existing contract for the porting, integration and test of five additional waveforms. This exercised contract option is valued at $29 million.

"Linking these legacy radio waveforms into AMF JTRS is significant for the future of interoperable communication and further demonstrates the flexibility of our system design," said John Mengucci, president of Lockheed Martin's Information Systems & Global Services-Defense. "Not only will we extend the reach of the network, but we will take a quantum leap toward getting tactical communications to those in harm's way."

Once completely fielded, AMF JTRS will link more than 100 platforms, providing connectivity to areas where no communications infrastructure previously existed. The assets of joint military forces will be able to seamlessly synchronize with the soldier in the foxhole, providing near instantaneous awareness of the combat environment. Interoperable communications are enabled without the need for multiple radios or hardware upgrades as new capabilities are fielded.

AMF JTRS is designed to interface with legacy radios, waveforms and systems, as its capability is digitally defined in software and all signal processing is handled by a programmable computer. Under the newly exercised contract option, Lockheed Martin's team will integrate five legacy VHF/UHF line-of-sight waveforms into the system - as well as the associated cryptographic algorithms. These waveforms are: Single Channel Ground-Air Radio System (SINCGARS), HAVEQUICK I/II, VHF FM, UHF line-of-sight AM, and UHF FM/PSK/CPM. These join the waveforms previously under contract to be incorporated into the network: Wideband

Networking Waveform (WNW), Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW), Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), UHF SATCOM and Link-16. All waveforms will operate on both the Small Airborne and the Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radios.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.

For additional information, visit our website: http://www.lockheedmartin.com

Alion Awarded $4.7M Task Order to Assess Operational Readiness of IT Products Throughout the Product Lifecycle

Technology Solutions Company to Support Department of Veteran Affairs Throughout Software Development Lifecycle Process

Defense News ~ MCLEAN, Va.--January 11, 2010, (BUSINESS WIRE)--Alion Science and Technology, an employee-owned technology solutions company, was awarded a $4.7 million task order from the Department of Veteran Affairs to support information technology (IT) product development and implementation.
Alion will assist the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Health Administration by establishing collaborative checkpoints for early identification and validation of critical business requirements and traceability throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Alion will also assess the ongoing effectiveness of IT products once they are deployed. The task order was awarded off of the General Services Administration MOBIS contract.

“Alion’s role is to provide independent insight into VHA’s IT projects,” said Damon Griggs, Alion Senior Vice President and Manager of the Business Solutions Group. “We will perform a functional review on products that will focus on issues and risks that may impede full product adoption and readiness. We will also define strategies to resolve or mitigate any issues before a system is deployed to end users.”

VHA is a division within the Department of Veteran Affairs responsible for implementing the VA medical assistance program through VA clinics, hospitals, medical centers and long-term healthcare facilities. VHA’s Product Effectiveness mission is to ensure end users and veterans receive IT products and services that fully meet their needs and are ready to deploy.

About Alion Science and Technology
Alion Science and Technology (pronounced: ah-LYE-un) is an employee-owned technology solutions company delivering technical expertise and operational support to the Department of Defense, civilian government agencies and commercial customers. Building on 70 years of R&D and engineering experience, Alion brings innovation and insight to multiple business areas: defense operations; modeling & simulation; wireless communication; industrial technology; chemical, biological, nuclear & environmental sciences; information technology; and naval architecture and marine engineering. Based in McLean, Va., Alion has employee-owners at major offices, customer sites and laboratories worldwide. For more information, call 877.771.6252 or visit Alion online at www.alionscience.com.

This press release contains information about management’s view of Alion’s future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of risk factors and uncertainties discussed in documents periodically filed by Alion with the SEC. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

Contact:
Alion Science and Technology

Peter J. Jacobs, 703-269-3473

pjacobs@alionscience.com

United States Coast Guard Deploys AtHoc IWSAlerts for Its Enterprise-Wide Emergency Mass Notification Solution

Defense News ~ AtHoc 3rd Generation Network-Centric Mass Notification System to Alert USCG Personnel, Maritime Industry Partners and Other Government Agencies During Emergency
Defense News ~ SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - 01/11/10) - AtHoc, Inc., the pioneer and leader in network-centric mass notification systems, today announced the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has deployed AtHoc IWSAlerts(TM) for its nationwide emergency notification solution. More than 100 USCG facilities, ranging from headquarters, to districts, down to every sector and local station, will use the system which has the capability to reach 50,000 USCG personnel and maritime industry members.
The USCG's Alert and Warning System (AWS) was initially developed to transmit maritime security notifications and receive confirmations from maritime security partners and stakeholders as required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. AWS is undergoing significant changes to provide greater usability and functionality and to support additional USCG missions -- hurricane preparedness, natural disasters, personnel recalls, search and rescue operations, and waterway closure. The AtHoc solution will support the next generation of AWS for all Coast Guard missions and provide additional capabilities and services to the USCG and maritime partners to enhance maritime safety and security.
AtHoc's enterprise-wide architecture allows deployment in a centralized data center to support the 100 different USCG locations. Each location can have its own local account and maintain information securely on an internal network. The unified approach of the AtHoc system provides centralized alert activation, control and management from a Web-based console.
AtHoc IWSAlerts will deliver emergency alerts over multiple channels, such as voice (via public switched telephone network), landlines, cellular and satellite phone, e-mail, SMS and fax to recipients in dispersed geographical areas or individual units throughout the USCG. Personnel accountability will be accomplished by tracking and managing user responses to alert notifications in real time.
The AtHoc solution is integrated with "Homeport," the Coast Guard's Internet portal. Homeport supports the secure information-sharing requirements established by the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. Complete, seamless and continuous integration will occur between the AtHoc solution and the USCG's user directories through the application of open standards such as the Local Directory Access Protocol and Active Directory.
"The U.S. Coast Guard's deployment of AtHoc's network-centric mass notification solution as its enterprise standard reaffirms the power and flexibility of the AtHoc IWSAlerts platform, as was proven by AtHoc's extensive DoD deployment," said Guy Miasnik, president and CEO of AtHoc. "The Coast Guard sought a reliable, enterprise-wide solution that could disseminate sensitive but unclassified alerts to its personnel, maritime industry partners and other government agencies, rapidly and with high confidence. Given the USCG's leading role in national security and homeland defense, AtHoc is honored to be selected as the mass notification solution partner to provide these critical capabilities that are needed to carry out USCG's important mission."
About AtHoc
AtHoc is the pioneer and recognized leader in providing enterprise-class, network-centric emergency notification systems to military, government and commercial organizations. AtHoc's products are used for physical security, force protection, personnel accountability, recall and regulatory compliance. Millions of end users worldwide, in organizations such as the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, NASA, Microsoft, Boeing and PricewaterhouseCoopers rely on AtHoc's unified management systems for their emergency alerting and critical communication needs. AtHoc has partnered with market leaders including Microsoft, Cisco, Dell, Harris, Siemens, MIR3, Avaya, Lockheed Martin and others to bring these notification solutions to the public and commercial markets.
For more information on AtHoc, please visit http://www.athoc.com.

Contact:
Contact:
Jane Bryant
Spire Communications
(703) 406-8626
Email Contact

U.S. Army Uses Messaging System by Qwest and TechRadium to Keep Soldiers and Families Connected

Defense News ~ ARLINGTON, Va.--January 11, 2010, (BUSINESS WIRE)--Qwest Government Services, a division of Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q - News), has completed the implementation of the eArmy Family Messaging System, a new program by the U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Command, which provides information to soldiers’ families during all stages of their deployment.
Qwest teamed with TechRadium of Sugar Land, Texas, developers of the Immediate Response Information System (IRIS), for the program. IRIS is a patented, high-speed electronic notification and response system for priority and routine messages. The Army is using IRIS to contact family members instantly through almost any communications device, including wireless phones, pagers, computers and faxes.
KEY FACTS
*The eArmy Family Messaging System is part of the virtual Family Readiness Group (vFRG) System, which provides Army commanders with a secure portal to send credible, timely and relevant information to soldiers and family members.
*The vFRG system is used for active duty, guard and reserve troops around the world.
*The eArmy Family Messaging System is supported by the Army OneSource initiative, which links community services and assistance to all soldiers and their families, no matter where they are located.
*Upon deployment, the messaging system provides information to soldiers’ families about important support services, such as training, education, health care, dependent care, identification cards and “welcome home” parties.
SUPPORTING QUOTES
Diana Gowen, senior vice president and general manager of Qwest Government Services:
“Communication is a vital ingredient for keeping any family close. Qwest is honored to serve our men and women in uniform by connecting their families to the support services they deserve through this advanced messaging system.”
Lt. Col. Terrence Murrill, commander of the Army recruiting battalion in Indianapolis, which covers several Midwestern states and is one of the largest in the nation:
“The messaging system tremendously increases my ability to easily and quickly inform soldiers and family members with significant information. This is a big deal for those of us who are not in close proximity to the soldiers’ companies and installations.”
Ryan Rodkey, chief executive officer of TechRadium:
"It's a tremendous honor to work with the men and women of the U.S. Army and their families because they deserve the very best. IRIS is a proven system for any communication or security need. It’s widely used by schools, utilities, banks and other businesses, and at every level of government."
SUPPORTING RESOURCES
*Web Page: Qwest Government Services
*Web Page: eArmy Family Messaging System
*Web Page: Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Command (FMWRC)
*Web Page: What is IRIS?
About Qwest Government Services
Qwest Government Services is headquartered in Arlington, Va., and offers a comprehensive suite of products and services for all federal government agencies. The Qwest network backbone covers the entire continental United States and has one of the largest fiber footprints in the U.S., capable of supporting 40 Gbps data transmission rates now and 100 Gbps soon. Qwest participates in Networx, the largest government communications services contract in the world, and is #51 on the “Top 100 Government IT Contractors” by Washington Technology. Go to http://www.qwest.com/business/federal-gov/ to see why the federal government relies on Qwest for first-class communications solutions and to learn more about Qwest’s commitment to perfecting the customer experience.
About TechRadium
TechRadium is a leading provider of high-speed communication services to educational institutions, corporations, non-profits and government entities worldwide. TechRadium gives organizations the ability to broadcast information via voice and text to thousands of people simultaneously with its easy-to-use mass notification service, IRIS – Immediate Response Information System. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, TechRadium is the owner of seven United States patents and has multiple patents pending. For more information, go to Techradium.com.
The marks that comprise the Qwest logo are registered trademarks of Qwest Communications International Inc. in the U.S. and certain other countries.

Contact:
Qwest Media Contact
Tom McMahon, 202-429-3106
tom.mcmahon@qwest.com
or
TechRadium Media Contact
John Rodkey, 281-263-6301
jrodkey@techradium.com