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McLEAN, VA, March 27, 2008 – QinetiQ North America’s Technology Solutions Group announced today that its LAST® Armor Division has received a $16.3 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide add-on armor kits for C-5 aircraft. LAST® Armor, the largest approved supplier of armor for fixed-wing aircraft in the United States, already supports C-130s and C-17s with add-on armor. The contractor for this effort is the 330th Contracting Aircraft Sustainment Wing at Robins AFB, GA. “Add-on armor helps protect aircrews and vital aircraft systems so that personnel can operate more safely in combat zones,” said Dr. William Ribich, President of the Technology Solutions Group. “We are proud that the Air Force has had success with our armor and welcome the opportunity to expand our effort to kits for the C-5s.” “The LAST Armor team’s hard work and dedication was vital to the C-5 in supporting its urgent and compelling need to provide armor to the entire C-5 fleet,” said Thomas Chester, Robins AFB program manager. “This effort will provide protection, survivability of crew and aircraft, and allow for operation of aircraft in critical locations.” About QinetiQ North America Technology Solutions Group
QinetiQ North America’s Technology Solutions Group, which includes the businesses of Foster-Miller, Inc. and its subsidiary Planning Systems Incorporated – PSI, plus the research and development activities of Apogen Technologies, Inc., is a technology and product development business with an international reputation for delivering innovative products and systems that perform under the most demanding conditions. QinetiQ acquired Foster-Miller in November 2004 which itself acquired PSI as a wholly owned subsidiary in August 2005. QinetiQ acquired Apogen Technologies, Inc. in September 2005 and reassigned Apogen’s research and development operation to the Technology Solutions Group. QinetiQ North America provides world-class technology and responsive solutions to U.S. government customers. With more than 5,500 engineers, scientists and professionals working in partnership with customers, QNA develops innovative technology solutions to meet the challenges of national defense, homeland security and information access. QinetiQ North America is part of QinetiQ Group plc, one of the world’s leading defense and security technology companies. Return to Press Releases
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