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General Dynamics to Distribute Electro-Optic Intruder Detection Systems

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) has entered into an exclusive teaming agreement with CONTROP Precision Technologies LTD of Israel to become the sole U.S. distributor of the SPIDER and CEDAR Electro-Optic Intruder Detection Systems. The functionality and features of these systems include sophisticated, inertially stabilized, passive, real-time / automatic intruder detection using both infrared and daylight imagery covering a wide panoramic scanning and long-range observation capabilities. The systems provide high-end automated surveillance from both fixed and mobile platforms. Applications include many Homeland Security priorities such as airports, power plants, fuel storage depots, refineries, water reservoirs, armed forces facilities as well as coastal/border/perimeter surveillance. General Dynamics plans to establish sales, engineering, production and support operations at its facility in Healdsburg California.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 70,800 people worldwide and had 2004 revenue of $19.2 billion. The company is a market leader in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation. More information about the company can be found at www.generaldynamics.com.


	General Dynamics to Distribute Electro-Optic Intruder Detection Systems ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) has entered into an exclusive teaming agreement with CONTROP Precision Technologies LTD of Israel to become the sole U.S. distributor of the SPIDER and CEDAR Electro-Optic Intruder Detection Systems. The functionality and features of these systems include sophisticated, inertially stabilized, passive, real-time / automatic intruder detection using both infrared and daylight imagery covering a wide panoramic scanning and long-range observation capabilities. The systems provide high-end automated surveillance from both fixed and mobile platforms. Applications include many Homeland Security priorities such as airports, power plants, fuel storage depots, refineries, water reservoirs, armed forces facilities as well as coastal/border/perimeter surveillance. General Dynamics plans to establish sales, engineering, production and support operations at its facility in Healdsburg California. General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 70,800 people worldwide and had 2004 revenue of $19.2 billion. The company is a market leader in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation. More information about the company can be found at www.generaldynamics.com.