General Dynamics Employees Named as Technology Leaders for 2007 and Agilent Inks $12.6M Contract with Raytheon

Defense industry news provided by Financial News USA (OTC: FNWU). The editors of U.S. Black Engineer and Information Technology (USBE&IT) magazine have announced that 28 employees of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) have been recognized for their outstanding leadership in engineering, science and technology. Recipients will be recognized recently during the 21st Annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards Conference, a renowned gathering of technical professionals. British Airways is calling on the Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) to help it expand the airline's long-haul capabilities and Airbus for short-haul duty. The airline placed a firm order for four Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft, plus options for an additional four 777s. Total value of the deal at list prices is $1.6 billion, including the option aircraft. The deliveries will start in 2010.

Agilent Technologies Inc. said Wednesday it was awarded a $12.6 million contract by Raytheon Co. Santa Clara-based Agilent (NYSE:A) said it will deliver an advanced automated manufacturing test platform for Waltham, Mass.-based Raytheon's (NYSE:RTN) Tucson, Ariz. facility. Raytheon will initially use the system for functional and diagnostic testing of components within missile guidance systems. Emergency Disaster Systems Inc., (EDS), a subsidiary of U.S. BioDefense, Inc. (OTCBB:UBDE) and a leading provider of disaster mitigation services and emergency preparedness, recently announced with this year's forecasted storms by the National Weather Service, EDS Grab-N-Go Packs are ideal and should be included in all vehicles as preparation for possible storms. With 50 to 100 million Americans driving each day, an EDS Grab-N-Go Pack is an essential tool in emergency preparedness.

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