Specifically, the contracts include:

-- $54.4 million for installation of survivability modifications on Bradley vehicles at Fort Hood, Texas, Fort Stewart, Georgia, Fort Bliss, Texas, Iraq, Kuwait and Germany. Modifications include an advanced fire suppression system, new seats, new ammunition restraints, and mounting provisions for armor tiles.

-- $5.4 million for design updates to the Bradley Operation Desert Storm Situational Awareness vehicles to more closely parallel that of a Bradley A3 vehicle. This design work supports production deliveries to the National Guard in 2010.

-- $414,000 for installation of the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) and Environmental Control Unit (ECU) modification kits on the MLRS redesigned cabs in the field. The award also includes training to the MLRS crew and maintenance personnel.

-- $350,000 for integration of the Mounted Soldier Systems (MSS) for the M113A3 Ambulance vehicle. The system includes cooling vests for crew members, helmet mounted display, wireless intercom improvements, and the Check 6 infra-red rear view system.

Work on these contracts will be managed out of the BAE Systems facility in Santa Clara, California and will be performed at other facilities including Fort Hood, Texas, and York, Pennsylvania.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded $34.4 billion in 2008.

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Newpoint Technologies and SAT Corporation are providing critical services to ensure successful communications management for JP2008 Phase 3F. Newpoint Technologies will provide its Compass Network Management solution that allows operators to monitor and control equipment at two satellite ground stations and two operations centers. SAT Corporation's MonicsNET Carrier System Monitoring will monitor X-band, Ka-band, and UHF antennas at two earth stations, as well as provide In Service-In Orbit Testing (IS-IOT). Compass software will work in tandem with Monics to update users regarding network status and services.

Clearbox Systems, a subcontractor to Newpoint Technologies, will automate the addition of new services using its Profile Manager by automatically establishing the equipment at the site through Compass and adding/removing carriers to the Monics Carrier Monitoring Plan through the Monics/Compass Interface. Clearbox is also providing a Redundancy Client for Compass that will allow services affected by an equipment failure to be moved to a properly working and available equipment chain, as well as providing local program management support.

"Compass provides a mature and flexible platform upon which we can build some very sophisticated systems," said Paul Solomon, Managing Director of Clearbox Systems. "It provides all the core functionality out of the box and allows us to focus on the key areas of customization and innovation without needing to re-invent the wheel. One of its key strengths is its extensive open API which allows us to hook into any aspect of the system."

"We are proud to provide our integrated services and partner with BAE Systems Australia in support of Australia's defense," said Stuart Daughtridge, Executive Vice President of Products for Integral Systems. "The interface of our products, the ability to build out the system as needed and enable local management of operations will allow for network efficiency with the best commercially available tools."

ABOUT INTEGRAL SYSTEMS

Integral Systems, Inc., of Columbia, MD, applies more than 25 years experience to provide integrated technology solutions for satellite communications-interfaced systems. Customers have relied on the Integral Systems family of companies (Integral Systems, Inc., Integral Systems Europe, Lumistar, Inc., Newpoint Technologies, Inc., RT Logic, and SAT Corporation) to deliver on time and on budget for more than 250 satellite missions. Our dedication to customer service has solidified long-term relationships with the U.S. Air Force, NASA, NOAA, and nearly every satellite operator in the world. Integral Systems was named the Region III Prime Contractor of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration in 2009. For more information, visit www.integ.com.

ABOUT BAE SYSTEMS PLC

BAE Systems is a leading global defense, security and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded $34.4 billion in 2008.

ABOUT BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA

BAE Systems Australia is a leading provider of communications, electronic warfare systems, military air support, air defence, mission support systems and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to the Australian Defence Force. Employing over 6,200 people, BAE Systems Australia supports customers at more than 70 locations across the country.

ABOUT CLEARBOX SYSTEMS

Clearbox Systems Pty Ltd is an Australian firm proudly delivering world class Monitoring & Control solutions utilizing the Newpoint Compass platform. We provide the complete M&C solution from design, custom development and turnkey system deployment, through to full 24/7 support for the life of the system. Clearbox Systems furthers the industry through a strong focus on developing market leading technologies, including hardware such as the nControl remote site manager, and Profile Manager the Compass add-on for automated service level control. For more information, visit www.clearboxsystems.com.au.

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"This review demonstrates the BAE Systems-Navistar JLTV design is mature and balances program payload, protection and performance requirements," said Mark Signorelli, vice president and general manager of New Vehicles & Amphibious Systems for BAE Systems. "We are pleased that our design -- built around the needs of the Warfighter -- passed this significant milestone and we are looking forward to moving into the test and evaluation portion of JLTV's TD phase."

"Completing this review is a big event for the BAE Systems-Navistar team," said Kevin Thomas, director, new product, Navistar Defense. "As we head into the next portion of the TD phase, we will continue to enhance our offering to ensure our customer receives the best vehicle possible."

The BAE Systems-Navistar team has developed two JLTV prototypes for internal testing that have provided valuable information being used in the CDR. The company is incorporating this information to put forward the best possible offering that meets program requirements. The JLTV design also incorporates lessons learned from the U.S. Department of Defense's Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program and features the latest in lightweight, advanced armor and a V-shaped hull design to provide unmatched crew protection.

The team builds off the two companies' current leadership in armored and tactical vehicle development and support. Combined, the BAE Systems-Navistar team maximizes JLTV program value through proven capabilities, lean manufacturing and extensive worldwide logistics support. The team also includes Arvin Meritor, which is a leading designer and manufacturer of automotive advanced mobility systems and is the largest axle supplier to the U.S. military.

The BAE Systems-Navistar team draws on top talent from across the country. Sites participating in the development include: York, Pennsylvania; Ontario, San Diego and Santa Clara, California; Dearborn Heights, Sterling Heights and Troy, Michigan; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Johnson City, New York; Austin, Texas; Nashua, Hew Hampshire; Reston, Virginia; Melrose Park and Warrenville, Illinois; Fort Wayne, Indiana; West Point, Mississippi; Huntsville, Alabama; and Laurinberg and Aiken, South Carolina.

Learn more about the BAE Systems/Navistar JLTV offering at www.thevalanx.com.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems is the premier global defence, security and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded GBP 18.5 billion (US $34.4 billion) in 2008.

About Navistar Defense

Navistar Defense is an affiliate of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV), a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International(R) brand commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce(R) brand diesel engines, IC Bus(TM) brand school and commercial buses, Monaco RV brands of recreational vehicles, and Workhorse(R) brand chassis for motor homes and step vans. It also is a private-label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. The company also provides truck and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com/newsroom.

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BAE Systems 
Kelly Golden, +1 717 225 8487 
Mobile: +1 717 818 7400 
kelly.golden@baesystems.com 
www.baesystems.com 
or 
Navistar Defense 
Elissa Koc, +1 630 753 2669 
elissa.koc@navistar.com

The AN/ALQ-126B was the first multimode, power-managed, reprogrammable defensive electronic countermeasures system used by the Navy and Marine Corps. It provides radio frequency jamming of pulse-mode radar-guided threats to the F/A-18A-D and AV-8B.

"Performance-based logistics definitely provides an edge to the business of weapons systems management," said Marion Blakey, president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association, which developed the Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) Awards program with the Department of Defense and Defense Acquisition University. "The pressures on our maintenance and modernization budgets make these types of partnerships a model for the future."

The PBL awards recognize excellence in providing those in combat with exceptional operational capability through teaming agreements for system, subsystem, and component teams.

The Navy awarded a $28 million, five-year, firm-fixed-price PBL contract for the AN/ALQ-126B system to BAE Systems in 2005. BAE Systems is responsible for managing all facets of the supply chain to ensure availability of spares to the warfighter. In partnership with the Navy's Fleet Readiness Center Southeast, BAE Systems has provided depot-level repair and warehousing that minimized repair turnaround time, improved availability, and eliminated awaiting parts problems that existed prior to the PBL venture.

BAE Systems is a global defense, security and aerospace company delivering a range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.

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