April saw the successful and unprecedented broadcast of the HomelandDefenseStocks.com Online Investor and Industry Conference: Tracking Trends in Homeland Security Spending and Technology. Our six keynote speakers revealed priority areas within the homeland defense and security sector that will see continued government support at increased levels and new areas that will begin to gain financial attention, as revealed by the Bush Administration's FY 2006 budget request. The conference also included presentations from fourteen participating public companies operating within the security industry, representing a significant cross-section of many technologies and growth areas supported by the FY2006 budget request and the overall market momentum.  

According to the HDS conference panel, as the budget cycle unfolds, key areas for spending and long term growth have been revealed and include: Border Security, Identification and Credentialing, Radiation Detection Equipment and Technology, Bioterrorism Defense and Countermeasures, Explosives Detection and Baggage Screening Systems, Operation Center and Secure Networks, Anti-Missile Technology for Commercial Aviation and Remote Video Surveillance Equipment. These key areas will increase opportunities for product development and market growth for the conference's participating companies.  

Click here for more detailed conference review: http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/HDS/Conference_Review.asp  

Homeland Defense Industry Overview

As we approach the second anniversary of the formation of the Department of Homeland Security, the agencies created since 9/11 are reaching an operational stage placing them in a position to better establish stability and promote innovation and opportunities within the private sector. With the February release of the Bush Administration's FY 2006 budget request, the availability of private sector funds and areas of government and homeland security focus have been revealed, providing key insights into long term expenditures, further securing the development of the existing government agencies. While there is approximately $50 billion in the President's budget allocated for Homeland Security at large, the estimated amount actionable for the private sector, according to Civitas Group, is $9.5 billion representing a 2.8% increase from the FY 2005 budget.  

March saw a great deal of activity for many of our Homeland Defense Stocks (HDS) featured companies.  

In March, Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB: AEMD) received written support from the Government of India and the Confederation of Indian Industry for their HIV and Hepatitis-C clinical trials which are being managed by Qualtran LLC, a contract research organization. Mr. Sandeep Malik, President of Qualtran, stated "Members of Parliament, Ashok Argal and Shripad Naik are personally supportive of Aethlon's HIV trials in India . They believe that if successful, Aethlon's technology could have a profound impact on the condition of HIV patients in India and around the world."  

For all of Aethlon Medical's news click here: http://www.investorideas.com/Companies/AethlonMedical/NewsReleases.asp  

March saw BlueBear Network International, Inc. (OTC .PK: BLBR) enter into an agreement with The Cervelle Group, an investor relations/public relations company. Continuing along the theme of dispersal of company information, March also saw Andrew Brewin, President and CEO of BlueBear Network International, Inc. conduct a CEO Webcast, providing shareholders and the investment community an opportunity to learn more about the current and future prospects of BlueBear Network International. The webcast is currently available to the general public on The Green Baron Investors Society's website at http://www.thegreenbaron.com/CEO%20Webcast.htm. BlueBear Network also reached an agreement with LABIRENT Electronics Systems, LTD to distribute IDLE, BlueBear's biometrics and information sharing network. BBNI and LABIRENT will market IDLE to law enforcement agencies throughout Turkey with the goal of establishing permanent presence in Ankara and Istanbul.

For all of BlueBear Network International's news click here: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/BLBR/NewsReleases.asp  

Towards the end of March, Electronic Sensor Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: ESNR) presented its zNose® technology to the House Select Committee on Homeland Security, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and members of Congress showcasing its ability to rapidly detect and identify explosive and chemical threats in the US Capitol Building, DC Metro Subway and commercial aircraft. For details on the presentation and demonstration click here: http://www.znose.com/znosedc.pdf    
For all of Electronic Sensor Technology's news click here: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/ESNR/NewsReleases.asp  

The first week of April brought with it news from Gateway International Holdings, Inc. (OTC.PK: GWYI) regarding their acquisitions of Spacecraft Machine Products, Inc. (Spacecraft) and Nu-Tech Industrial Sales, Inc. (Nu-Tech). Spacecraft brings to the table 35 years of Aerospace and Defense industry operations and a list of clientele that includes, but is not limited to: Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) and Boeing (NYSE: BA). Nu-Tech supplies tools to the Aerospace, Automotive and Medical Equipment manufacturing industries and has been profitable since its inception 6 years ago.  

For all of Gateway International Holding's news click here: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/GWYI/NewsReleases.asp  

In late March, Law Enforcement Associates Corporation (OTCBB: LENF) unveiled its LEA STUN PISTOLT with FMT T Technology at the TREXPO Conference, in Long Beach CA. The STUN PISTOLT will be sold to the law enforcement market for $299.00. After Law Enforcement's presentation, a number of major law enforcement agencies offered to act as beta test sites for the LEA STUN PISTOLT. Shortly afterwards, Law Enforcement's MP1 STUN PISTOLT was successfully tested for compliance with the International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC) safety standard 479-2. In addition, in early April, LEA reported 2004 revenues of approximately $6.23 million, up slightly from 2003 and projected revenues for its first quarter 2005 to be near $2.5 million, up from $1.3 million for 1Q 04.  

To read a full listing of Law Enforcement's news click here: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/LENF/NewsReleases.asp 

MDM Group, Inc. (OTC.PK: MDDM) announced in March that their subsidiary Harrington Group Limited (HGR.AX) had appointed 4 founding members to the Harrington Group Advisory Board. The members included Colonel John Alexander, a global authority on non-lethal weapons and defense, Dr. Christopher Green, a forensic medicine and electrophysiology specialist, Dr. Edward Stephen, a specialist in pharmacology and bioterrorism defense, and Dr. Allen Bain, a leading pharmacologist focused on specialised drug development including new treatments for disorders of electrically active tissue. Shortly afterwards, MDM reported that the ongoing patent dispute had been resolved in the Company's favour, ending an almost 4 year battle. As a result, MDM Group will commence its efforts to commercialize the patent. Rounding out MDM Group's news, was the announcement that their subsidiary Harrington Group and U.S. based Sage Control Ordnance Inc. had entered into a Product Development Partnership Agreement for the next phase of development of Harrington's revolutionary ShockRoundsT technology. 

For all of MDM Group's news click here: http://www.investorideas.com/Companies/MDMGroup/NewsReleases.asp  

After G 5 Ltd changed their name to Cryoport, Inc. (OTC.PK: CYRX) in mid March, the new 'featured company' quickly announced that they had retained First Capital Investors, Inc. to serve as Capital Markets Advisory and Investor Relations firm. CryoPort develops leading edge, proprietary, technology driven shipping and storage products for use in the rapidly growing global biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. CryoPort's cryogenic shippers have been certified for the safe transport of infectious materials such as anthrax as well as other diagnostic and infectious biological material and, are therefore able to assist in helping provide countermeasures against bioterrorism.  

Click here for all of Cryoport's news and articles: http://investorideas.com/CO/CYRX/NewsReleases.asp  

At the beginning of March Markland Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: MRKL) announced the release of a business status update. The update highlighted the significant corporate achievements made since June 2004, which helped to create robust revenue streams and strong future growth opportunities in the DOD and Homeland Security marketplace. The company also announced new contracts for their subsidiary, EOIR Technologies, which brought the total of contracts under the NVESD Omnibus contract since July 1, 2004 , to approximately $50.5 million. Towards the end of March, Markland appointed a new president, Dr. Joseph P. Mackin, who had been a member of the Board of Directors as well as the Chief Operating Officer of Markland. It was announced that Mackin would also continue in his role as COO.  

Click here for all of Markland's news: http://www.investorideas.com/Companies/MarklandTech/NewsReleases.asp  

At the beginning of March, OnScreen Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ONSC), announced that Charles Baker had been appointed to its Board of Directors. Later in the month, the company participated in the GlobalShop 2005 retail design and in-store marketing conference in Las Vegas , Nevada.  

Click here for all of OnScreen's news items: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/ONSC/NewsReleases.asp  

In mid March, STRATEGY X Inc., (OTC.PK: SRGX), received a Letter of Intent from Russell Gage Corporation in support of a $34 million Government Services Administration (GSA) contract. The contract was awarded in 2003, and called for the installation of hundreds of vehicle barricades at U.S. Air Force bases worldwide. The Company also received their CAGE Code through Central Contracting Registration (CCR) and is now listed along with all U.S., Canadian and NATO companies with a CAGE Code. CCR is the primary vendor database for the U.S. Federal Government. At the end of the month, Strategy X, Inc. announced that a Teaming Agreement had been signed with Radian Inc. The agreement with Radian will initially call Strategy X Inc. to provide Security System Installation and Integration specialists to support several Department of Defense projects.  

For all of Strategy X's news, click below: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/SRGX/NewsReleases.asp

As Homeland Security initiatives focus on protecting the current energy infrastructure and establishing energy independence, attention on renewable energy sources has heightened. With approximately 60% of the oil utilized in the U.S. being imported, often from countries openly hostile to the United States,seeking alternative energy sources has become an issue of National Security.  

While there are several renewable energy technologies currently being developed to accommodate the vast array of security needs, Solar Photovoltaics (the conversion of sunlight directly into electricity) has gained a large portion of the Homeland Security limelight. According to Clean Edge research, the market for Solar Photovoltaics (PV) will reach $39.2 billion by 2014 growing from $7.2 billion in 2004. As described by Credit Lyonais, the solar industry as a whole has grown 30% per annum, and with its apparent unswerving government support, solar is expected to continue along this same growth pattern.  
Click here for full article: http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/HDS/News/Solar_Technology.asp  

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Our Clients - Public Companies to Research:  (TFN) Transnational Financial Network, Inc.; (MRKL) Markland Technologies, Inc.; (IBTGF)  International Barrier Technology, Inc.; (HOGC) Heartland Oil and Gas Corp.; (MDDM) MDM Group, Inc.; (AEMD)  Aethlon Medical, Inc.; (GMTH)  Global Matrechs, Inc.; (BLBR) BlueBear Network International, Inc.; (RMSG) Roaming Messenger, Inc.; (POIG) Petrol Oil and Gas, Inc.; (GWLK)  Gabriel Technologies; (ONSC) OnScreen Technology, Inc.; (SVSE) Silver Star Energy, Inc.; (LENF) Law Enforcement Associates; (BLLD) Bulldog Technologies, Inc.; (RUN) Running Fox Resource Corp.; (TLCO) Teleconnect Inc.; (GWYI) Gateway International Holdings, Inc.; (TLPE) TelePlus Enterprises, Inc.; (SITI) SLS International, Inc.; (ESNR) Electronic Sensor Technology; (CYRX) CryoPort, Inc.; (ISHM) InfoSearch Media; (THNS) Technest Holdings, Inc.; (SRGX) Strategy X, Inc.; (XSNX) XsunX, Inc.

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