Virgin confirms order for 10 Airbus A330 aircraft

Defense News ~ PARIS, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Virgin Atlantic Airways [VA.Ul] confirmed an order for ten Airbus A330 aircraft, European planemaker Airbus (EAD.PA) said on Monday.
Virgin Atlantic has bought six A330-300 long-range aircraft from Airbus, and is leasing a further four from AerCap.
The contract was completed on Dec. 30, 2009, following an initial announcement in June.
Industry analysts say Airbus could surpass its 2009 target of 300 orders after a scramble to firm up provisional orders or book new ones in time for the year's closing amid signs some airlines are starting to look beyond the downturn. [ID:nLDE60A0MD]

British based Virgin Atlantic Airways, has bought six A330-300 long-range aircraft from Airbus, and is leasing a further four from AerCap. The contract was formally completed on December 30th, 2009, following an initial announcement earlier in June. The aircraft are Virgin Atlantic's first A330s, and underscores a commitment by the carrier to invest in today's most eco efficient aircraft.

The aircraft will strengthen services between the United Kingdom, North America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia, for both business and leisure markets. Virgin's A330-300s will seat up to 270 in Upper Class, Premium Economy and Economy, and will be the launch aircraft for revolutionary onboard cabin innovations in every class.

"The A330s are adding immense operational flexibility to Virgin's modern fleet and at the sametime fit in with our commitment to invest in today's most environmentally efficient aircraft," said Steve Ridgway, Chief Executive, Virgin Atlantic Airways.

"Coming from one of Airbus' most valued customers, this significant order is a thumbs up for our A330," said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer Customers. "The A330 is a leader in aircraft reliability, comfort, and low fuel burn making it the most eco-efficient aircraft in its class." Virgin Atlantic Airways became an Airbus operator in November 1993.

To date, Virgin operates six A340-300s and 19 A340-600 aircraft. Virgin is also a customer for six A380s. The twin engine A330 is one of the most widely used wide body aircraft in service today.

To date, Airbus has won more than 1,000 orders for the various versions of the aircraft. More than 600 A330s have already been delivered and the aircraft is currently flying with over 80 airlines worldwide.

DASSAULT AVIATION: Press release Dassault Aviation

Defense News ~ SAINT-CLOUD, FRANCE--(Marketwire - 01/11/10) - Following the Central Works Council meeting of 7 January 2010, Dassault Aviation's net earnings forecast for 2009 was disclosed by staff representatives although the information was confidential.
Dassault Aviation states that the figure was an estimation made in July and related only to the Parent Company's earnings.
The market is informed that the consolidated and Parent Company's financial statements for 2009 will be published on 18 March 2010 after the Board of Directors' meeting held on 17 March 2010 to approve the accounts for the year.
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Electronic Control Security & Balinor International Announce an Exclusive Distribution and Marketing Agreement With UK-Based Operational Security Ltd

Defense News ~ CLIFTON, NJ--(Marketwire - 01/11/10) - Electronic Control Security, Inc. (OTC.BB:EKCS - News) (ECSI) and Balinor International, LLC announced today that they have entered into marketing and sales agreements with Operational Security Ltd. to market ECSI's advanced perimeter security technology and leading-edge maritime Anti-Piracy Technology, APT, in India, Africa and the Middle East. ECSI's perimeter security technologies include state-of-the-art surveillance, monitoring and access control systems. The APT System Solution provides automated, seamless integration of the most advanced small-target radar, ECSI-exclusive long range day/night cameras and optional thermal imaging systems, and American Technology Corporation's Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD), with new water jet and "dazzle" laser deterrent options now available.
"I believe these represent some of the most exciting security-related technologies available today," said Peter Earnshaw, Managing Director of Operational Security Ltd. "ECSI's perimeter security systems have been proven time and again to offer the most effective intrusion detection and perimeter control available in a range of applications. With respect to the anti-piracy realm, we believe APT is the only really comprehensive and effective anti-piracy solution available to the maritime community, offering 24/7 protection with automated and integrated long-range detection, identification, tracking, recording, communication and non-lethal deterrence. We feel privileged to have this opportunity to participate in bringing these technologies to market."
Norman Barta, CEO of Balinor International, said, "It is with great pleasure that we engage with Operational Security Ltd. to support Balinor's marketing and sales efforts in India, Africa and the Middle East. Combining ECSI's technologies with our new leading-edge deterrent options, I believe we have an unbeatable product in the maritime security and anti-piracy realm, given APT's suitability to both ports and vessels. With their knowledge and experience in the maritime domain, Operational Security is the right partner to support bringing this powerhouse to market in the coming year."
Arthur Barchenko, President and CEO, stated, "We're pleased to be joining forces with Operational Security for our perimeter security technologies, as well as having them partner with Balinor International in offering APT to the maritime marketplace. Operational Security offers a strong presence in their marketing space that I believe will be extremely valuable to us in 2010 and beyond."
About ECSI
ECSI is recognized as a global leader in perimeter security and an effective quality provider for both the Department of Defense and Homeland Security programs. The Company designs, manufactures and markets physical electronic security systems for high profile, high threat environments. The employment of risk assessment and analysis allows ECSI to determine and address the security needs of government and commercial-industrial installations. The Company has teaming agreements with major system integrators in both the United States and overseas to support installation and aftermarket. ECSI is located at 790 Bloomfield Avenue, Bldg. C-1, Clifton, NJ 07012. Tel: 973-574-8555; Fax: 973-574-8562. For more information on ECSI and its customers, please visit http://www.ecsiinternational.com.
About Balinor International
Balinor International is a global technology company with offices in the United States and Greece, and affiliates throughout the United States, Europe and Africa. Balinor's focus is on leading-edge solutions that represent new frontiers in their respective areas and offer substantial added-value. Balinor International's current endeavors include ECSI's state-of-the-art anti-piracy and anti-terrorist technologies, and high-performance, life-changing water filtration systems for Third World and disaster environments. For more information about Balinor International, please visit www.balinorintl.com.
About Operational Security Ltd.
Operational Security Ltd. (trading as OPSEC) is a UK-based company with proven success in developing and managing security assessments, systems integration, risk management and global systems sourcing. The company offers extensive knowledge of maritime and aviation security, having advised on projects including ports in Nigeria, Valencia, Morocco, Tallinn and elsewhere in Europe, and managed infrastructure projects including ports and airports in the UK, Middle East and West Africa. OPSEC has also consulted extensively on enterprise risk, security systems and procedures at power and petrochemical plants as well as research and government facilities worldwide. For additional information, please call +44 7876 385683.
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Kuwait Air Defense Forces Conduct Successful Patriot Test Firings

Defense News ~ TEWKSBURY, Mass., Jan. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kuwait Air Defense Forces successfully test fired Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) Patriot Air and Missile Defense System against tactical ballistic missiles. The test firings were held last month at the Udairi Range in Kuwait in conjunction with other Kuwait Air Defense and Land Forces elements during a joint exercise.
The test firings used a Kuwait Patriot Configuration-2 Plus fire unit with Guidance Enhanced Missiles as the interceptors, which are operated and maintained by Kuwait Air Defense brigade troops. The Patriot system successfully engaged and destroyed two Patriot-as-a-Target missiles, as well as three foreign Multiple Launch Rocket System-type targets, both configurations emulating tactical ballistic missiles.
The exercise was observed by senior officials from the Kuwaiti and U.S. governments, including Kuwait Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Sheikh Ahmad Al-Khaled Al-Sabah.
"This test firing showcased the lethal capabilities of the combat-proven Patriot Air and Missile Defense System against tactical ballistic missiles, as well as the strong alliance among the Kuwait Air Defense Forces, the U.S. government and Raytheon in maintaining the readiness and effectiveness of Patriot in Kuwait," said Skip Garrett, vice president and deputy for Patriot Programs, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS).
"To support our 12 partner nations globally, Patriot continues to add capabilities to counter emerging threats, while providing increased system reliability and reduced life-cycle cost," Garrett said.
Raytheon IDS is the prime contractor for both domestic and international Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems and system integrator for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles.
Integrated Defense Systems is Raytheon's leader in Global Capabilities Integration providing affordable, integrated solutions to a broad international and domestic customer base, including the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, the U.S. Armed Forces and the Department of Homeland Security.
Raytheon Company, with 2008 sales of $23.2 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 87 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.

IDO Security Wins Tender to Install MagShoe(TM) Units in Chinese Airports

Defense News ~ TEL AVIV, ISRAEL--(Marketwire - 01/11/10) - IDO Security, Inc. (OTC.BB:IDOI - News) (www.idosecurityinc.com), developer of the innovative MagShoe(TM) "shoes-on" weapons metal detection system, announced today that the company has won a tender in China for installation of new MagShoe(TM) units.
Mr. Dani Werber, International Marketing Manager of IDO Security Ltd., stated, "We have won a tender in China to install MagShoe(TM) units in all of Xinjiang province's international and regional airports. There are 12 Airports in Xinjiang province, including Urumqi, Kashi, Yining, Korla, Aksu, Hetian, Altay, Kuche, Tacheng, Narati and Qiemo, all are to be equipped with the MagShoe system."
Mr. Werber further stated, "Out of the 12 airports, the largest installation of MagShoe(TM) units is in Urumqi International Airport -- the Central Airport of Xinjiang province and one of China's six major airports. This airport alone has connections with more than 60 large and medium cities nationwide and many cities in Central Asia, the Middle East, Russia and other countries."
"This tender was won together with our local Distributor, Hwan Technology and Trade Co. with whom we have a long and fruitful cooperation. Hwan Co. alone has already installed dozens of MagShoe(TM) units in 16 airports across the North and West of China. Taking into account more than 130 major airports, 1200 routes and more than 130 million passengers per year, the potential in China's Aviation market is enormous. There is still a lot to do in China but not only in the Aviation market. Among others, we are focusing our efforts on some of China's upcoming international events over the next two years, like the World Expo in Shanghai and the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou."
Mr. Werber concluded, "This last major tender we were awarded in the Xinjiang province, together with the recent installations in Honk Kong airport and Macau's major sport facilities, will definitely help and serve as a point of reference in all other segments as well, it is another step forward in our efforts to broaden our presence in this very large and important market."
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Headquartered in New York with a subsidiary in Israel, IDO Security designs, develops and markets the patented, UL-certified MagShoe(TM) weapons metal detection system. MagShoe(TM) fills a critical void in today's metal detectors by extending screening to the lower body and feet. MagShoe's unique "shoes-on" design maximizes security, thoroughness and accuracy while eliminating the need to remove shoes for increased convenience and safety. Ideal for security and loss prevention at virtually any facility, MagShoe(TM) is currently in use at international airports, cruise lines, government agencies, prisons and more. www.idosecurityinc.com
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Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems Selects DDC-I's DO-178B RTOS and Tools for Airbus A350 Program

DDC-I’s Deos Real-Time Operating System to Power A350’s External Cameras and Cockpit Video System

Defense News ~ PHOENIX--January 11, 2010, (BUSINESS WIRE)--DDC-I, a leading supplier of software and professional services for safety-critical applications, today announced that Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems has selected DDC-I’s time and space partitioned Deos™ real-time operating system (RTOS), OpenArbor™ development tools and DO-178B certification artifacts for use in the Concentrator and Multiplexor for Video (CMV), which is part of the Airbus A350’s External Cameras and Cockpit Video (ECCV) System. Goodrich made the selection after an extensive evaluation of COTS DO-178B RTOSes.
“We are extremely pleased that Goodrich has selected our certifiable RTOS and tools for this important program,” said Greg Rose, vice president of marketing at DDC-I. “Deos represents the culmination of hundreds of person-years of engineering investment, and provides the lowest risk, lowest cost and fastest path to avionics certification of any COTS RTOS. Deos has already been certified to DO-178B Level A in dozens of programs and flies on more commercial and military airframes than any other certifiable COTS RTOS.”
Deos is the industry’s most robust, highest performance RTOS for the safety-critical market. Featuring deterministic real-time response, the memory-protected RTOS employs patented “slack scheduling” to deliver higher CPU utilization than any other safety-critical COTS RTOS. Deos is the only certifiable time and space (T&S) partitioned COTS RTOS built from the ground up for safety-critical applications. Deos also provides the easiest, lowest cost path of any COTS RTOS to DO-178B Level A certification, the highest level of safety criticality.
Development support for Deos includes DDC-I’s Eclipse-based, mixed language OpenArbor IDE, which features C and C++ optimizing compilers, a color-coded source editor, project management support, automated build utilities, and a mixed-language, multi-window, symbolic debugger. OpenArbor also provides broad run-time target options, from the robust Deos RTOS through minimal bare-board run-time systems.
About DDC-I, Inc.
DDC-I, Inc. is a global supplier of real-time operating systems, software development tools, custom software development services, and legacy software system modernization solutions, with a primary focus on safety-critical applications. DDC-I's customer base is an impressive "who's who" in the commercial, military, aerospace, and safety-critical industries. DDC-I offers safety-critical real-time operating systems, compilers, integrated development environments and run-time systems for C, C++, Ada, Fortran and JOVIAL application development. For more information regarding DDC-I products, contact DDC-I at 1825 E. Northern Ave., Suite #125, Phoenix, Arizona 85020; phone (602) 275-7172; fax (602) 252-6054; e-mail sales@ddci.com or visit http://www.ddci.com/mktg.php?mc=pr1001.

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VSE Leads Key Industry Team in Naval Ship Transfer and Repair (N*STAR)

Global Maritime Partnership Team Expands Capabilities

Defense News ~ ALEXANDRIA, Va.--January 11, 2010, (BUSINESS WIRE)--VSE Corporation’s (Nasdaq GS: VSEC) GLOBAL Division announces additional industry leaders who have joined its Naval Ship Transfer and Repair (N*STAR) team. New team members include HEBCO Incorporated, Valkyrie Enterprises, LLC; Atlantic Ordnance International; Delex Systems, Inc; and DRS Technologies, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica S.p.A.
The new teammates join some of the top industry leaders, such as Raytheon, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Thales Naval, Inc., General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), BAE SYSTEMS and American Systems Corporation.
The team is structured to provide full life cycle support not only to ex-US Navy ships and systems transferred to foreign clients, but also to the foreign clients’ indigenously acquired ships and systems. In addition to extensive industrial capability in Hull, Mechanical and Electrical systems, the N*STAR Team brings to its clients the industry leaders in Complex Systems Integration, Combat Systems repair and modernization, and overseas logistics support.
International Group President Mike Hamerly said, “Our goal is to build a team that has the capacity, capability and flexibility to satisfy the full range of FMS requirements over the period of the new contract. This team has those attributes as well as the established domestic and foreign networks and relationships necessary to ensure the success of projects with any FMS customer.”
VSE Corporation President/CEO/COO Maurice “Mo” Gauthier commented, “Over the 14 years VSE has been the prime contractor for this effort, we have perfected the processes necessary to ensure optimal customer support whether it is rebuilding a transferred ship, conducting complex depot-level availabilities in overseas locations or installing a coastal surveillance system in Eastern Europe.”
VSE has been the lead firm performing ship transfer work for the Naval Sea Systems Command under the Foreign Military Sales (“FMS”) Program since this function was initially outsourced in 1995. During that time, VSE has managed the successful transfer of 42 ships. The transfer services have included a large variety of ships/systems, from guided missile destroyers to floating dry docks. VSE is currently supporting the transfer of ex-USNS Andrew J. Higgins to Chile at the Atlantic Marine shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.
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International Group provides global engineering, industrial and logistics services for foreign military sales. GLOBAL Division provides assistance to the U.S. Navy in executing its Foreign Military Sales Program for surface ships sold, leased or granted to foreign countries by providing program management, engineering, technical support, and logistics services for ship reactivations, transfers, and follow-on support. For more information about International Group’s services please see the VSE Corporation website at www.vsecorp.com or contact Donald Babcock at (703) 329-4683.
About VSE
VSE is Federal Services Company of choice for solving issues of global significance with integrity, agility and value. VSE marked its 50th year as a government contractor in January 2009 and is dedicated to making our clients successful by delivering talented people and innovative solutions for program management, logistics, engineering, IT services, construction program management and consulting. For additional information on VSE services and products, please see our web site at www.vsecorp.com or contact Randy Hollstein, Corporate Vice President of Sales and Marketing, at (703) 329-3206.
VSE encourages investors and others to review the detailed reporting and disclosures contained in VSE public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for further information and analysis of VSE’s financial condition and results of operations. The public filings include additional discussion about the status of specific customer programs and contract awards, risks, revenue sources and funding, dependence on material customers, and management’s discussion of short and long term business challenges and opportunities.

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SAIC Launches Enterprise-Wide Initiative To Support K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education

Company Forms Strategic Relationships to Support STEM Initiatives, Pledging $1 Million Worth of Sponsorships to FIRST(R), Project Lead The Way

Defense News ~ MCLEAN, Va. and SAN DIEGO, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) announced today that it has launched an enterprise-wide program to help inspire, engage and educate students in K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. To help kick off this long-term nationwide effort, the company has formed strategic relationships with two leading non-profit organizations with demonstrated results in the STEM arena. FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) received a $600,000 sponsorship, and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) received a $400,000 sponsorship from the company.
FIRST works to inspire students from kindergarten through high school to be science and technology leaders. The organization hosts events including robotics competitions at local, regional and national levels, engaging students in mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, and encourage innovation. PLTW partners with middle schools and high schools to prepare students to be productive by engaging them in a hands-on, project-based curriculum that emphasizes innovation and critical thinking. PLTW's program shows students how what they are learning in math and science class applies to real-world problem solving. Its students benefit greatly from mentorships and internships with its corporate and philanthropic partners, as they are able to see firsthand the relevance of the concepts that they are learning in the classroom.
Through participation in these programs, employee volunteers across the nation from SAIC and other companies can encourage the development of problem solving, critical thinking, creative and innovative reasoning skills in students K-12, and provide them with a foundation and proven path to college, and career success in STEM-related fields.
"The number of students entering STEM disciplines is too low to meet future U.S. needs," said Walt Havenstein, SAIC chief executive officer and FIRST board member. "Industry can play a critical role in helping address this shortfall. Not only does SAIC rely on a STEM-educated workforce, our customers and our nation do, as well. It is what drives our economy."
As part of SAIC's initiative, the company is also launching a more robust employee volunteerism program that will help SAIC reinforce and enhance its existing STEM activities and participate in new STEM efforts across the United States.
"Many SAIC employees have been donating their time and talents helping to inspire, engage and educate students in STEM-related activities. I applaud those actions and I have committed SAIC to redoubling our effort," said Havenstein. "We also look forward to helping our FIRST and PLTW partners work closer together as we combine efforts to coach and encourage our future science and technology leaders."
About FIRST
Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester, N.H., FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering. With support from one of every three FORTUNE® 500 companies and more than $11 million in college scholarships, the not-for-profit organization hosts the FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC™) and FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®) for high school students, FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) for children 9-14 years old, and Junior FIRST® LEGO® League (Jr.FLL) for 6- to 9-year-olds. To learn more about FIRST, go to www.usfirst.org.
About Project Lead The Way
PLTW is a national, non-profit organization that provides rigorous and innovative science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for middle schools and high schools. The PLTW comprehensive curriculum, which is collaboratively developed by PLTW teachers, university educators, engineering and biomedical professionals, and school administrators, emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and real-world problem solving. The hands-on, project-based program engages students on multiple levels, exposes them to areas of study that they typically do not pursue, and provides them with a foundation and proven path to college and career success in STEM-related fields. PLTW began in 1998 in 12 high schools in upstate New York as a program designed to address the shortage of engineering students at the college level and has grown to a network of almost 3,400 middle and high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. More than 300,000 students are enrolled in PLTW courses. For more information, visit http://beta.pltw.org/.
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.

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General Kinetics Engineering Corporation acquires Active Shock Incorporated

Acquisition creates a technology and manufacturing leader in military vehicle suspensions

Defense News ~ TORONTO, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire/ - General Kinetics Engineering Corporation (GKE) of Brampton, Ontario, Canada announces that on December 29 2009, it completed a transaction to buy Active Shock, Inc.(ASI), from its founders.
The combination of GKE and ASI creates a unique supplier with a broad range of highly reliable and technologically advanced damping systems for vehicle and seating applications. The joint product portfolio positions GKE as the clear choice for customers seeking ride control solutions that improve performance within the "iron triangle" of Payload, Protection and Performance, whether for new platforms or for upgrades to the legacy fleet.
"The acquisition of Active Shock makes a great deal of sense for us", said Chuck Williamson, President of General Kinetics. "The Active Shock system expands our product line to include a proven, high performance ride control solution. Many of our customers are searching for advanced damping and ride height control solutions to achieve mobility targets, deal with variable armor configurations, reduce life cycle costs and improve operator safety, and we can now provide the resolution to many of these problems." "In addition, ASI establishes a US base for Business Development, allowing us to improve our already high standard of customer service while remaining ITAR-compliant."
"We are excited about the exceptional opportunities this acquisition provides to the customer", said Bill Larkins, CEO of Active Shock. "We have created a single damping system supplier who can provide the best solution for the customer whether their performance goals dictate a passive or semi active damping solution. We also provide a single source upgrade path for current customers needing enhanced performance."
The new entity, known as "Active Shock, LLC" will continue to operate in Manchester, NH, and be the center for Business Development and semi-active technology advancement.
About GKE - Since 1981, General Kinetics (www.kinetics.ca) has designed and manufactured a broad range of suspension system and damping components exclusively for military vehicles. GK products are found on most tactical and combat vehicles in the fleet.
About ASI - Active Shock (www.activeshock.com), founded in 2001, has developed industry-leading semi-active damping technology with broad applications from construction and mining to military vehicles.

Tishman-AECOM joint venture wins US$16-million construction-management services contract for Phase 1 of U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS)

Defense News ~ Tishman-AECOM joint venture wins US$16-million construction-management services contract for Phase 1 of U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new headquarters in Washington, D.C.

DHS office consolidation is one of the largest government facilities programs in the U.S.

Defense News ~ WASHINGTON--January 11, 2010, (BUSINESS WIRE)--Tishman-AECOM, a joint-venture of Tishman Construction Corporation of D.C., one of the nation’s premier construction managers, contractors and owner representatives, and AECOM Technology Corporation, a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, today announced that it has been awarded a $16-million federal contract. The “indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity” contract covers construction-management services for Phase 1 of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) new headquarters at the former St. Elizabeths psychiatric hospital campus, a National Historic Landmark in Washington.
Daniel R. Tishman, chairman and CEO of Tishman Construction Corporation, said: “Together, Tishman and AECOM have a range and depth of experience unlike any other team in the business, and we’re looking forward to working with the GSA and DHS on what is one of the most important projects in our nation in the coming years.”
“AECOM is excited to manage this expansive, high-profile program in concert with our partners at Tishman Construction,” said John M. Dionisio, AECOM president and chief executive officer. “We look forward to partnering with Tishman to deliver a state-of-the-art, sustainable headquarters facility to DHS.”
The Phase 1 construction program involves multiple, interdependent projects that Tishman-AECOM will manage, beginning with the new U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters building, parking structure, 80+ megawatt co-generation plant, and infrastructure projects.
The overall DHS headquarters consolidation is the largest current construction project in the U.S. and the largest federal project since construction of the Pentagon. All phases of the construction program, estimated to be US$3 billion to US$4 billion, are scheduled for completion during 2016.
About Tishman Construction
In business for 111 years, Tishman Construction (www.tishman.com) is a privately held firm headquartered in New York City and having operating units located across the United States and in the United Arab Emirates. Known for successfully managing the complexities of construction, innovative approaches to building, and sustainable-building leadership, Tishman is responsible for the construction of more than 450 million square feet of space, incorporating facilities of every size and type, including arts and culture, commercial, convention centers, education, gaming, government, healthcare, hospitality, residential, retail, sports and leisure, technology and transportation. TCC ranks # 2 in the nation on Building Design & Construction’s Top Construction Managers list.
Tishman’s current and recent projects in and around the Washington, D.C. area include 5.3 million square feet of new construction for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in White Oak, Md.; on-going general contracting assignments for the National Institutes of Health at its Bethesda, Md., campus; and the American Pharmacists Association Headquarters on The National Mall.
TCC’s current projects nationwide include One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, which will be New York’s tallest building at 1,776 feet, and MGM MIRAGE’s and Dubai World’s 18-million-square-foot resort/casino/retail/entertainment complex, called CityCenter, which recently opened in Las Vegas.
About AECOM
AECOM (NYSE: ACM - News) is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $6.1 billion during its fiscal year 2009. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com. Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any statements of plans for future operations or expected revenue. Actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements are set forth in AECOM’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, and its other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. AECOM and Tishman-AECOM do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.

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EADS North America Delivers UH-72A Lakota Helicopters to the Alabama Army National Guard

Defense News ~ New Lakota Aircraft Will Improve the State's Homeland Security Mission
Defense News ~ BIRMINGHAM, AL--(Marketwire - 01/09/10) - The Alabama Army National Guard's ability to perform homeland security operations and carry out support missions within the state will be significantly enhanced with the introduction of four UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters delivered by EADS North America.
These aircraft are being based at the Army Aviation Support Facility #2 in Birmingham, where the initial two Lakotas were formally unveiled during a ceremony today.
The Alabama Army National Guard's Lakotas are assigned to Detachment 1, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 151st Aviation Regiment. The unit's federal level missions include aerial command, control and reconnaissance in homeland security operations; and it also is tasked with state-level support for Alabama's governor and community-based organizations.
"It is particularly appropriate that the Lakota has come to Alabama, which has developed a very strong relationship with EADS," said David R. Oliver, Jr., EADS North America's chief operating officer. "Our company has an important industrial presence in the state -- with a growing engineering center and a recently-expanded aircraft service center in Mobile. We also look forward to the day when EADS can establish in Mobile a manufacturing center of excellence to support the Northrop Grumman KC-45 Tanker, as well as the production of A330 commercial freighters."
The UH-72As are to replace Detachment 1's aging OH-58 Kiowa helicopters, and are the first new aircraft coming directly to the Alabama National Guard in many years.
"We are extremely excited to be one of the states receiving the UH-72 aircraft," said Alabama National Guard State Army Aviation Officer, Col. Charles A. Bonasera. "This aircraft brings the Alabama National Guard a much greater capability than its predecessor in the conduct of our homeland security/support mission requirements. The aviators that now fly this aircraft are also very excited and absolutely love what it does for their mission."
EADS North America has delivered 93 Lakotas to the U.S. Army and five to the U.S. Navy. The Army aircraft are based at active duty Army and Army National Guard locations throughout the United States, as well as in Puerto Rico. Future deployments of UH-72As are anticipated in the Pacific, Europe and Japan.
The UH-72A is a key element in the U.S. Army's rotary-wing fleet modernization effort, and the program represents one of the most rapid introductions of an aircraft in the service's history. The Light Utility Helicopter contract was awarded to EADS North America in June 2006, followed by the company's startup of UH-72A deliveries in November of the same year. Operational service began in early 2007.
A total of 345 Lakotas are expected to be acquired through 2015 for U.S. Army and National Guard operations in missions that range from homeland security and drug interdiction to general support, logistics and medical evacuation flights. The aircraft enable aging National Guard OH-58 and UH-1 rotary-wing aircraft to be retired, while UH-72A deliveries to the active component of the U.S. Army free up UH-60 Black Hawks for assignment to warfighting missions.
EADS North America has delivered five H-72A versions to the U.S. Navy for use in training test pilots from the U.S. military and allied countries. In addition to the current production of H-72As and UH-72As, EADS North America is offering the Armed Scout 645 variant for the U.S. Army's armed aerial scout requirement.
Production of the UH-72A helicopter family is performed at a state-of-the-art facility in Columbus, Miss., which has created new job opportunities in the southern United States and throughout the country. The facility is operated by the American Eurocopter business unit of EADS North America.
About EADS North America
EADS North America is the North American operation of EADS, a global leader in aerospace, defense and related services. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $11 billion to the U.S. economy annually and support more than 200,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and services. Operating in 17 states, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense markets.

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mPower Emergency Illuminator Wins Innovations Design and Engineering Award in "Portable Power" Category at 2010 International Consumer Electronics

mPower Emergency Illuminator Wins Innovations Design and Engineering Award in "Portable Power" Category at 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

Defense News ~ LITTLE FALLS, NJ--(Marketwire - 01/08/10) - mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC.BB:XDSL - News), the global leader in the development of Power On Command(TM) reserve battery technology, today announced that its consumer products division, mPower Technologies, Inc., has received an additional Innovations Design and Engineering Award at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. mPower Technologies has been presented the additional award in the "Portable Power" category for its mPower Emergency Illuminator.
The CES hosts awards programs to honor both industry leaders and groundbreaking products and technologies. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers, and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge consumer electronics products across 36 product categories. The mPower Emergency Illuminator also was named an International CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree in the "Personal Electronics Design" category.
"This award spotlights the true importance of the Power On Command(TM) technology that makes the mPower Emergency Illuminator such a distinctive product," said Ron Durando, CEO of mPhase Technologies. "Considering that the US government is giving increasing priority and funding to alternative energy solutions, this is an important time to be recognized for new and innovative battery technology. We are very grateful that CES has chosen to honor us in this way."
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.
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 http://www.mPhaseTech.com and http://www.mpowertech.com.
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Applied Energetics Receives $10.4 Million Contract From U.S. Marine Corps

Defense News ~ TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Applied Energetics, Inc., (Nasdaq: AERG) today announced it has been awarded a $10.4 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps. The contract funds will support field operational support for deployed systems, training of U.S. Marines, procurement of additional systems, development of improvements to allow installation of the system on additional Marine Corps and U.S. Army vehicles, and an engineering package to facilitate future transition of the system to Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP). Due to the sensitivity of the effort, the Customer has requested that no additional details regarding this contract be publicly disclosed.
Joseph Hayden, Chief Operating Officer of Applied Energetics, commented, "We are very pleased to continue supporting the U.S. Marine Corps and to assist them in meeting their most critical operational requirements. We believe our close collaboration over the last year and a half has been an essential element in the success of this program to date, and we believe this follow-on contract is evidence of the Customer's confidence in our product and our Company. I am most proud of the dedication and professionalism of our employees who have been closely integrated with the Marines during the training process for our system and through the Operational Assessment of its performance."
The agreement is a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract issued by the U.S. Army's Research, Development and Engineering Command (U.S. Army RDECOM – Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD) and funded by the Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO). The contract period of performance is 12 months.
About Applied Energetics, Inc.
Applied Energetics, Inc., based in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in development and manufacture of advanced high performance lasers, high voltage electronics, advanced optical systems, and integrated guided energy systems for defense, aerospace, industrial, and scientific customers worldwide. Applied Energetics pioneered the development of Laser Guided Energy™ (LGE™) technology, and related solutions for defense and security applications. For more information about Applied Energetics, please visit www.appliedenergetics.com.
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Such factors include, but are not limited to: the dependence on sales of a limited number of products and the uncertainty of the timing and magnitude of government funding and orders, dependence on sales to government customers; the uncertainty of patent protection; the uncertainty of strategic alliances; the uncertainty of management tenure; the impact of third-party suppliers' manufacturing constraints or difficulties; management's ability to achieve business performance objectives, market acceptance of, and demand for, the Company's products, and resulting revenues; development and testing of technology and products; manufacturing capabilities; impact of competitive products and pricing; litigation and other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The words "looking forward," "believe," "demonstrate," "intend," "expect," "contemplate," "estimate," "anticipate," "likely" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made. Applied Energetics undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this news release.

EDAC Technologies Corporation Names Lee K. Barba to Board of Directors

Defense News ~ FARMINGTON, Conn., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EDAC Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: EDAC), a diversified designer, manufacturer and servicer of precision components for aerospace and industrial applications, announced that Lee K. Barba has been named to the Company's Board of Directors, effective January 7, 2010. The appointment of Mr. Barba increases the size of the Board from six to seven members.
From 2000 to 2009, Mr. Barba, age 59, was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of thinkorswim Group Inc., a leading online brokerage and investor education firm, which he built through acquisitions prior to its sale to TD AMERITRADE. Prior to that, he was President of Coral Energy L.P., a joint venture of Shell Oil Company focused on deregulated energy markets. Mr. Barba spent eight years in a variety of executive positions with Bankers Trust, including Chief Operating Officer of the Global Investment Bank, and began his career in the brokerage and investment banking industry.
EDAC's Chairman, Daniel C. Tracy, commented, "Lee Barba is an important addition to our Board. He has a track record of building successful businesses, and an appreciation for entrepreneurship and innovation. We welcome his experience and perspective, as we continue our efforts to grow EDAC and achieve the Company's full potential."
Mr. Barba said, "EDAC is fully focused on executing its growth strategy. The Company's ability to satisfy the demands of global customers for high quality engineered products will allow them to capture significant opportunities in their market. I look forward to joining with the Board and management team in their efforts to build shareholder value."
About EDAC Technologies Corporation
EDAC Technologies Corporation is a diversified manufacturing company serving the aerospace and industrial markets. In the aerospace sector, EDAC offers design and manufacturing services for commercial and military aircraft, in such areas as jet engine parts, special tooling, equipment, gauges and components used in the manufacture, assembly and inspection of jet engines. Industrial applications include high-precision fixtures, gauges, dies and molds, as well as the design, manufacture and repair of precision spindles, which are an integral part of machine tools found in virtually every manufacturing environment. EDAC's core competencies include extensive in-house design and engineering capabilities, and facilities equipped with the latest enabling machine tools and manufacturing technologies.
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EADS Defence & Security Awarded Contract to Supply COR(P25) Radio Network to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police "O" Division

IP-Based P25 Digital Public Safety Radio Ensures Efficient and Secure Communication; COR(P25) Radio Communication Network Will Secure the G8 Summit Set for June 2010; The Network Will Expand as Part of a Major Crown Project for the RCMP as a P25 Mission Critical Region Operation Communication System

Defense News ~ OTTAWA--(Marketwire - 01/08/10) - EADS Defence & Security is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the contract for deployment of its COR(P25) digital radio communications network to service the RCMP "O" Division critical communications in the province of Ontario, Canada. The contract includes the rollout of a state of the art, open standard P25 IP-based digital public safety radio communication network and command and control centers that will expand across Ontario as the new Central Region Operation Communication System. The P25 digital communication network will also be used as the primary means to provide secure wireless communication during the upcoming G8 being held in Canada in June 2010.
The rollout is a multi-step approach with a number of phases. Phase 1 of the project will be implemented in time for exclusive use to secure the G8 Summit and be spread out across a 360km corridor in Ontario. The second and larger phase will extend the network to cover the entire province and replace the existing Central Region Operation Communication System.
"We are pleased to have been awarded this contract for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police," said Steve Shanck, General Manager for P25 radio network solutions. "Unlike other applications, the RCMP will not operate both trunking and conventional networks, but will fast track the new P25 system across the province. As the market adoption of P25 radio increases, our COR(P25) solution will continue to demonstrate market leadership as have our hundreds of mission critical radio networks around the world."
As an IP-based, open-standard (Project P25) digital trunked solution, COR(P25) allows P25 and non-P25 radios to operate together on one core architecture, providing operators full autonomy and control over the radio network.
"This contract is a concrete illustration of EADS's commitment to expanding our operations in Canada," Pierre Delestrade, CEO, EADS Canada, said. "We have consistently demonstrated our willingness to increase the P25 market throughout Canada as evidenced by our investment in the Gatineau, Quebec centre of excellence."
About the Royal Canadian Mounted Police "O" Division (www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/on/)
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police provides federal policing services, contributing to efforts to ensure safe homes and safe communities in the Province of Ontario.
The Division's 1,537 members and employees are committed to the enforcement of federal statutes and to providing investigational assistance and protective security to other departments of the Federal Government and law enforcement agencies.
About EADS Canada (www.eads.net/800/en/canada/canada)
EADS Canada provides advanced secure digital interoperable land mobile radio communications solutions to the mission-critical public environment. EADS has several business operations in Canada including EADS Canada, Eurocopter Canada, Composites Atlantic and PlantCML. EADS & Airbus recently opened a research facility in Montreal. EADS's programs currently generate, directly and indirectly, $800 million of activity each year in Canada and support about 4,000 jobs. PlantCML's facilities include a major location in Gatineau, Quebec, which serves as the company's centre of excellence and primary research and development centre.
About EADS Defence & Security (www.eads.com)
EADS Defence & Security (DS) is a world leading provider of mission-critical communication and Command & Control solutions through its line of business Security and Communication Solutions and operational business units of PlantCML in the US and Canada.
DS is a systems solutions provider for armed forces and civil security worldwide. Its portfolio ranges from sensors and secure networks through missiles to aircraft and UAVs as well as global security, service and support solutions. In 2008, DS -- with around 23,000 employees -- achieved revenues of $8.4 billion CDN or EUR 5.7 billion. EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2008, EADS generated revenues of $64.4 billion CDN or EUR 43.3 billion and employed a workforce of about 118,000.

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General Dynamics Opens New Data Center in Support of the Department of Homeland Security

Defense News ~ FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), opened a enterprise data center in Westminster, Colo., to serve as the Technology Operations and Maintenance Infrastructure Support (TOMIS) program's IT operations center on behalf of General Dynamics' customer, the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). General Dynamics was awarded the TOMIS program contract in 2007.
This new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified operations center will meet the need for centralized, around-the-clock nationwide information technology (IT) enterprise service support with enhanced network and security monitoring. The facility will employ approximately 100 skilled IT workers when fully staffed including service desk agents, IT security specialists, network engineers, systems engineers and system administrators for DHS as well as other GD clients. This is in addition to the jobs created during the construction and design of the facility.
"The mission of our customer is challenging and extremely important to the country," said S. Daniel Johnson, president of General Dynamics Information Technology. "As the agency within the Department of Homeland Security that is responsible for overseeing the legal immigration of people into the United States, USCIS is vital in maintaining a secure homeland. The agency processes and verifies applications of those seeking to work and live in the United States, assists those seeking political or humanitarian asylum and manages applications of those seeking foreign adoptions. These functions require a secure, stable information technology infrastructure."
This is General Dynamics Information Technology's first dedicated data center. The company built the facility from the ground up from selecting the building to designing the layout to outfitting the operations center with the latest, state of the art technology for quick and efficient response to customer concerns. The facility has room for expansion to accommodate any future programs that may require round the clock IT support and maintenance.
As a trusted systems integrator for more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology provides information technology (IT), systems engineering, professional services and simulation and training to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, health, federal civilian government and commercial sectors. With approximately 16,000 professionals worldwide, the company manages large-scale, mission-critical IT programs delivering IT services and enterprise solutions. More information about General Dynamics Information Technology is available at www.gdit.com.
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 92,300 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about General Dynamics is available online at www.gd.com.

COM DEV Wins Commercial Contract

Defense News ~ CAMBRIDGE, ON, Jan. 8 /CNW/ - COM DEV International Ltd. (TSX:CDV - News), a leading manufacturer of space hardware subsystems, today announced that it has been awarded a contract valued in excess of US$7 million to provide passive microwave equipment for a commercial communications satellite. COM DEV will supply switches, filters and multiplexers for use on the spacecraft. The Company expects to complete work on the contracts within the first half of its 2011 fiscal year at its facility in Cambridge, Ontario.
In the course of negotiating this contract, COM DEV has provided the customer with pricing for similar work on three additional satellites that the customer has been awarded on various programs. The customer may elect to exercise its options by awarding additional contracts to COM DEV within the next three months.
"This contract demonstrates yet again that we have been successful in winning new business in a commercial communications satellite market that has remained very robust," said John Keating, CEO of COM DEV International. "We appreciate the confidence this longtime customer has shown in awarding us a significant amount of work on this satellite, as well as considering us for additional work."
About COM DEV
COM DEV International Ltd. (www.comdevintl.com) is a leading global designer and manufacturer of space hardware subsystems. With facilities in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, COM DEV manufactures advanced products and subsystems that are sold to major satellite prime contractors for use in communications, space science, remote sensing and military satellites.
This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from results indicated in any forward-looking statements. The Company cautions that, among other things, in view of the rapid changes in communications markets and technologies, and other risks including the cost and market acceptance of the Company's new products, the level of individual customer procurements and competitive product offerings and pricing, and general economic circumstances, the Company's business prospects may be materially different from forward-looking statements made by the Company.
The triangular logo and the word COM DEV are each registered trademarks and the property of COM DEV Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Jeff Codispodi, The Equicom Group,
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South Korea To Transfer UAV, Missile Technologies To UAE

Defense News ~ SEOUL, South Korea - January 09, 2010: Korea promised to transfer technology for its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following its successful bid to build four nuclear reactors in the Middle East nation, a government source said Thursday.
(Image/Photo: RQ-101 unmanned aerial vehicle) Defense Minister Kim Tae-young made the commitment during his visit to the UAE in November to discuss bilateral defense issues as well as to support the landmark $20 billion deal, the source told The Korea Times.
Kim also offered to provide key arms technologies related to the homegrown Hyunmoo ballistic and cruise missiles to the UAE as part of efforts to expand defense cooperation between the two countries, he said on condition of anonymity.
Technology on an electromagnetic pulse bomb (EMP) is among the key items for cooperation promised by Korea, said the source. The state-funded Agency for Defense Development (ADD) has been pushing to develop the bomb capable of neutralizing an enemy's command-and-control, communications and defense radar systems.
EMPs can severely disrupt electronic equipment, which is susceptible to damage by transient power surges. An EMP attack is generated by a very short, intense energy pulse or high-altitude nuclear blast. The agency plans to complete the development by 2014.
"The UAE asked Korea to provide such key arms technologies as part of the package deal for the reactor contract," the source said. "Korea's positive response to the request played an important role in sealing the deal." Speculation has been growing after the agreement that there could have been some behind-the-scene promises to satisfy the UAE needs.
At that time, Seoul's defense ministry declined to elaborate, only saying the two sides exchanged views on ways to expand bilateral defense cooperation programs. As for the UAV, Korea will offer the technology on the Night Intruder-300, also known as RQ-101, built by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), according to the source. KAI built the RQ-101 corps-level battlefield-reconnaissance UAV between 2001 and 2004.
The Korean Army bought five sets of RQ-101s, with each set including six aircraft, a launcher and a ground-control station.
KAI is also discussing the sale of the RQ-101 to Libya.
The RQ-101 has a service ceiling of 4.5 kilometers and a cruise speed of 120 to 150 kilometers per hour. The 215-kilogram aircraft has a service radius of 200 kilometers and can operate for up to six hours in the air.
The UAV is capable of multipurpose operations to perform missions like wide area surveillance, reconnaissance, target acquisition, bombing guidance, battlefield supervision and checking target break-down.
It is also possible to transfer real-time images, especially in unfavorable environments during day and night. Some observers say, however, potential exports of the RQ-101 to either the UAE or Libya could cause a political or diplomatic row between South Korea and Israel given the ground-control station for the UAV was developed with technical assistance from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
IAI offered the technology when it sold its Searcher II UAVs to South Korea.Referred missile technologies are related to those for the 300-kilometer-range Hyunmoo-II ballistic missile and the 1,000-kilometer-range Hyunmoo-III surface-to-surface cruise missile developed by the ADD and LIG Nex1.
The Hyunmoo-III missiles have been operational with the Army since last year. The Hyunmoo-III can hit targets with a margin of error of plus or minus five meters aided by a Terrain Contour Matching (TERCOM) system.
(Korea Times By Jung Sung-ki Staff Reporter)