Defense Market Report

SAIC sets IPO terms
By James. H. Smith

Employee-owned Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has set terms for its initial public offering (IPO) of 75 million shares at an estimated price range of US$13 to US$15 per share.

SAIC is in a “quiet period,” which imposes restrictions of a company’s internal and external communications.

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Homeland Decurity spending bill that passed this week BLOOM (BLOOM), National Sun 1 Oct 2006 04:37 PM EDT "..including a homeland security spending bill that passed this week that will in fact put more border patrol agents on the border, increase the amount of money that we are spending on fencing and vehicle barriers. a big step in the right direction."

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$399 Million Awarded to Secure the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure

The Department of Homeland Security announced that $399 million in grants are being distributed to ports, transit and intercity bus systems to strengthen the nation’s ability to prevent, protect against, respond to and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies. These awards are part of the Infrastructure Protection Program (IPP), which are comprised of seven programs that constitute major critical infrastructure sectors.

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Border Security Contract Awarded

The Department of Homeland Security announced the award of a contract with the Boeing Co. to implement SBInet along the United States northern and southern borders. The Secure Border Initiative (SBI) is a comprehensive plan to control our borders and stem the flow of illegal immigration through an integrated mix of increased staffing, more robust interior enforcement, greater investment in detection technology and infrastructure, and enhanced coordination on federal, state, local, and international levels.

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Innovation in Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Sensors and Robotics Technology Drives Military Market

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October 2006
By: Ann-Marie Fleming, www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com

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With global conflicts continuing to exist, battlefield operations have become a hotbed for technological innovation as the nation strives to protect and improve its military advantage. Improving success on the battlefield, while protecting the safety of soldiers, has continued to drive the military technology market. Garnering significant attention in recent years has been surveillance and reconnaissance, sensors and robotics technology, along with products that assist in safeguarding military personnel and equipment.

According to Homeland Security Research Corporation, for the period of 2006-2015, the worldwide “total defense” outlay, which consists of military, intelligence community and Homeland Security/Homeland Defense, is forecasted to increase by approximately 50%, growing from $1,400B in 2006 to $2,054B by the year 2015. Companies such as DRS Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: DRS), Argon ST, Inc. (NASDAQ: STST), and Technest Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: TCNH) continue to innovate, test and implement military based technology, turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.

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