Saturday, May 30, 2009

Defense Video - Gates: N. Korea Nukes a Grave Threat

Gates: N. Korea Nukes a Grave Threat
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Thursday, May 28, 2009

How Independent Investors can Research and Trade Renewable Energy Stocks, Defense Stocks

How Independent Investors can Research and Trade Renewable Energy Stocks, Water Stocks, Environment Stocks, Fuel Cell Stocks, Biotech Stocks and Defense Stocks

POINT ROBERTS, Washington, Delta B.C- May 28, 2009 www.InvestorIdeas.com a global investor research portal covering leading sectors provides independent investors a one- stop destination for researching cleantech and green stocks as well as biotech and defense stocks. Investorideas.com global stock directories provide investors listings of companies listed on the OTC, TSX, NASDAQ, NYSE and foreign stock exchanges.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Defense Stocks Directory Update; Addition of Ishikawa Seisakusho, Ltd.

Defense Stocks Directory Update; Addition of Ishikawa Seisakusho, Ltd.

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., DELTA, B.C. – May 27, 2009 – www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the defense and security sector, within Investorideas.com, adds new defense stocks to the global stock directory. The directory provides investors with research global in defense stocks, Homeland Security Stocks, Aerospace and Defense Stocks, Biodefense Stocks, Security Stocks, Energy Security Stocks and Infrastructure Stocks. The directory includes stocks on NYSE, NASDAQ, OTCBB, TSX and global exchanges.

Homeland Security and Defense Stocks Directory:
Today’s Additions:

Ishikawa Seisakusho, Ltd. (TYO:6208) is a Japan-based manufacturing company. The Defense Equipment and Industrial Machinery division is engaged in the manufacture and sale of mines, corrugated board container printing machines, electronic components manufacturing equipment and silent sound bone mass measuring devices. Additionally, through its subsidiaries, the Company is engaged in the manufacture of components for its machinery and equipment.

Aria International Incorporated (OTCBB:ARAH) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aria International Holdings, Inc. and is focused on providing specialized surveillance and communications solutions to a global customer base. Aria International operates as a solutions provider, systems integrator, and operator of surveillance and communications systems. Working closely with our clients in a flexible and responsive manner, we are able to provide highly effective solutions that respond well to our customers' defense and security requirements.

Showcase Defense Company:
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc., (OTCBB: OPXS) through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Optex Systems, Inc. manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on a majority of types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles and have been selected for installation on the Future Combat Systems (FCS) Stryker vehicle. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Defense Stocks Sector Close-Up, Defense Stocks Up - L-3 COMM HLDGS INC (NYSE: LLL) trading at $73.83, up $1.94 (2.70%), AeroVironment, Inc. (NasdaqGS:

Defense Stocks Sector Close-Up, Defense Stocks Up - L-3 COMM HLDGS INC (NYSE: LLL) trading at $73.83, up $1.94 (2.70%), AeroVironment, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AVAV) up (3.38%)

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., –May 26, 2009 – www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the defense and security sector, within Investorideas.com, presents a sector close-up on defense stocks trading, May 26, 2009. Defense stocks were mostly up with the markets, with gains of 2-3% for several of the industry leaders.

The sector also gained additional attention following Monday’s news that North Korea reported it had successfully conducted a nuclear test.

Defense stocks trading May 26, 2009:
AeroVironment, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AVAV) trading at $ 27.54, up$0.90 (3.38%) 3:02pm ET
Boeing Co., (NYSE: BA) trading at $ 44.16, up $1.22 (2.84%) 3:09pm ET
General Dynamics Co (NYSE: GD) trading at $ 56.28, up $0.58 (1.04%) 3:11pm ET
Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) trading at $32.71, up $0.61 (1.90%) 3:12pm ET
I T T Corporation (NYSE: ITT) trading at $ 41.34, up $1.48 (3.71%) 3:12pm ET
L-3 COMM HLDGS INC (NYSE: LLL) trading at $73.83, up $1.94 (2.70%) 3:13pm ET
Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) trading at $ 83.25, up $ 1.81 (2.22%) 3:15PM ET
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) trading at $48.9, up $0.96 (2.00%) 3:17pm ET
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: OPXS) trading at $ $0.28
TASER International Inc. (NasdaqGS: TASR) trading at $4.28, up $ 0.23 (5.68%) 3:19pm ET

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Showcase Defense Company:
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc., (OTCBB: OPXS) through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Optex Systems, Inc. manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on a majority of types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles and have been selected for installation on the Future Combat Systems (FCS) Stryker vehicle. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors.

Read the full company profile:
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Defense Stocks News - ICF International Awarded $10M Contract With Transportation Security Administration

Defense Stocks News - ICF International Awarded $10M Contract With Transportation Security Administration

ICF to Provide Program Management Support to TSA’s Office of Security Technology

FAIRFAX, Va.--May 26 2009 --ICF Incorporated, LLC, a subsidiary of ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI), was awarded a new subcontract with the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Office of Security Technology (OST) to provide program management and acquisition support. The five-year agreement, which consists of one base and four option years, started in 2008 and is valued at $10 million.

Under the contract, ICF will work with prime Deloitte Consulting LLP to support the day-to-day operations of OST’s program management office and its support organizations. Specific tasks include program management support, acquisition documentation development, test and evaluation support, deployment support, integrated logistics support, and budget planning and formulation.

“Our extensive work with TSA, coupled with our experience in managing major systems acquisitions within the federal government, gives us a solid understanding of the agency’s technology needs,” stated Andrew Robinson, ICF senior vice president. “We look forward to supporting TSA’s technology and program management needs.”

About ICF International

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF’s Web site is www.icfi.com.

Caution Concerning Forward-looking Statements

Statements that are not historical facts and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may concern our current expectations about our future results, plans, operations and prospects and involve certain risks, including those related to the government contracting industry generally; our particular business, including our dependence on contracts with U.S. federal government agencies and the State of Louisiana; our performance under the State of Louisiana’s Road Home contract; and our ability to acquire and successfully integrate businesses. These and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those indicated in forward-looking statements are included in the “Risk Factors” section of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the date hereof, and we specifically disclaim any obligation to update these statements in the future.

Contacts ICF InternationalMichele Ryan, +1-571-265-1472mryan@icfi.com



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URS Joint Venture Awarded U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contract Contract Has Maximum Value of $90 Million to Joint Venture

URS Joint Venture Awarded U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contract Contract Has Maximum Value of $90 Million to Joint Venture

SAN FRANCISCO--May 26 ,2009 --URS Corporation (NYSE: URS) today announced that a joint venture between URS and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to provide general design support and construction management services to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans Hurricane Protection Office. URS has an 85% share in the joint venture. The contract consists of a one-year base period, followed by four one-year options, during which the joint venture would compete for task orders with a maximum contract value of $90 million over five years, if all priced options are exercised.

The joint venture will provide services that will contribute to the reconstruction of New Orleans following the damages caused by Hurricane Katrina. Task orders will include design support, construction management services, and other support work for new or existing structures, such as navigational locks, flood control structures, pumping stations, marine structures, roadways, bridges and buildings in and around the city.

Gary V. Jandegian, President of the URS Division said: "We are delighted by this award, which reflects our strong capabilities in the areas of design and construction services and expands our long-standing relationship with the Army Corps of Engineers. We look forward to continuing to work with the Corps and are especially proud to be assisting with projects that will contribute to the restoration of New Orleans."

URS Corporation (NYSE: URS) 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, the Company operates through three divisions: the URS Division, the EG&G Division and the Washington Division. URS Corporation has more than 50,000 employees in a network of offices in more than 30 countries (www.urscorp.com ).

Contacts URS CorporationSam Ramraj, 415-774-2700Vice President, Investor RelationsorSard Verbinnen & CoHugh Burns/Jamie Tully/Jane Simmons212-687-8080






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Friday, May 22, 2009

Weapons System Acquisition Reforms Act Signing

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
________________________________________________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2009

BILL SIGNING CEREMONY for The Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009
ROSE GARDEN
9:00 AM
President Obama will sign the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (S. 454) into law in the Rose Garden.
The President will be joined on stage by the following Members of Congress:
Senator Carl Levin (D-MI)
Representative Robert Andrews (D-NJ)
Representative Mike Conaway (R-TX)
Representative John McHugh (R-NY)
Representative Ike Skelton (D-MO)





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