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Cyber Defense Systems
Participates in Atlantic Strike II Training Exercise Hosted
by United States Central Command Air Forces
Thursday December 8, 1:13 pm ET
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 8, 2005--Cyber
Defense Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:CYDF - News), a designer and
developer of next generation unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV's),
today announced it recently participated in Atlantic Strike
II training exercise. The training exercise was hosted by
United States Central Command Air Forces (USCENTAF). Under
the direction of Lt. Colonel Brian Carsell and Major James
"Rainman" Hoffman and held at Avon Park Air Force
Range, FL.
The objectives of the exercise were to train, gain knowledge,
learn new UAV systems, and evaluate lessons learned for future
use in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Cyber Defense and UAVPRO,
Inc., the deployment and training group for Cyber, brought
the entire CyberBug(TM) line. Cyber Defense was one of three
UAV vendors invited to participate in the exercise; and their
UAV system was the only one to have no mishaps during the
three-day operation.
During the course of the three-day exercise, the medium and
large CyberBug(TM) flew twelve sorties. Several times the
flights were conducted with three different UAV systems in
the air at the same time, over a mock up village. There were
also HH-60 Helicopter Gunships providing live fire and F-15E
fighter jets, in addition to other manned aircraft, providing
close air support, while the CyberBugs(TM) provided an eye
in the sky and a visual on targets at all times.
The CyberBugs(TM) were the only UAV system present with a
gyro stabilized pan and tilt camera system. This allowed the
CyberBug(TM) to stay on target no matter where the UAV was.
The CyberBug(TM) also demonstrated the capabilities of launching
from a rooftop or tower, without the use of a launch device.
Overall, this exercise demonstrated how UAVs can operate in
the same airspace as manned aircraft, and enhances the capabilities
of the troops on the ground.
During recent House Armed Services Committee meeting the
Air Force was urged to send more unmanned aerial drones to
Iraq in an effort to neutralize the threat of roadside bombs
and other improvised explosives popular among Iraqi insurgents.
Committee member informed Air Force Secretary James Roche
and Air Force Chief of Staff John Jumper that drones and other
Air Force assets could help preclude that threat. Roche said
the Air Force is working to improve coordination and is experimenting
with new unmanned aerial vehicles and radar systems. He said
tests had been conducted recently in the desert sands of Yuma,
Ariz., on a backpack-sized drone that will soon be deployed
to Iraq. He also highlighted the efforts of a senior-level
working group in the Pentagon charged with improving joint
cooperation.
ABOUT CYBER DEFENSE SYSTEMS
Cyber Defense Systems, Inc. is designing and building a new
generation of UAV's. Cyber Defense is currently marketing
airships and their CyberBug(TM) UAV's to various branches
of the U.S. government and U.S. allies as multi-use platform
vehicles capable of deployment in surveillance and communication
operations. Cyber Defense Systems, Inc. http://www.cduav.com
(OTCBB: CYDF - News).
ABOUT TECHSPHERE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
Techsphere Systems International, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary
of Cyber Defense is located in Atlanta and Columbus, GA, manufacturers
low, mid and high altitude airships. Together with their teaming
companies, Techsphere designs and builds unique airship platforms
for use in many areas including surveillance, the military
and wireless communications. The current spherical airship
design holds the world altitude record at over 20,000 feet.
http://www.techsphere.us.
About UAV PRO, Inc.
UAV PRO is experienced with both government and private clients
in U.S. and overseas arenas Iraq, Kuwait, Australia, England,
Germany, Africa, Israel, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. With over
20 years of experience in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. UAVPRO
focuses on providing top quality support and consultation
services to both the military and civilian Unmanned Vehicle
community.
UAV PRO maintains a training facility at Fort Pickett, VA.
This facility consists of a 2,000 sq. foot building with two
state of the art classrooms. The facilities provide Flight
Test Ranges and Range Control Coordination; UAV Maintenance
Facility; Simulated Close Air Support; and complete UAV systems
and flight teams for component and payload flight testing.
This release contains statements that constitute forward-looking
statements. These statements appear in a number of places
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of historical fact regarding the intent, belief or current
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with respect to, among other things: (i) the Company's financing
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or results of operations; (iii) the Company's growth strategy
and operating strategy; and (iv) the declaration and payment
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of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties,
many of which are beyond the Company's ability to control
and those actual results may differ materially from those
projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of
various factors.
Contact:
Cyber Defense Systems, Inc.
Billy Robinson, 727-577-0878
billy@cduav.com
or
UAV PRO, Inc.
Greg Lumpkin, 434-292-4914
Greg@uavpro.com
or
TTC Group, Inc.
Victor Allgeier, 212-227-0997
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