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CALIAN TECHNOLOGY RECEIVES AN $80 MILLION LETTER OF INTENT FROM DND
Kanata, Ontario - December 5, 2003: Calian Technology Ltd. (TSX: CTY) received today a letter of intent to contract by the Department of National Defence (DND) for the provision of professional services to prepare, co-ordinate, support and maintain Command and Control exercises and experimentation activities using computerized combat simulation systems across Canada.
The contract will have an estimated value of $80 million over an eight-year period and is a continuation of the services Calian has been providing in support of the Army Simulation Centre since 1995.
The DND Army Simulation Centre (ASC) is located at Canadian Forces Base Kingston, Ontario and its four satellite Simulation Centres are located at CFB Edmonton, Alberta; CFB Petawawa, Ontario; BFC Valcartier Quebec and CFB Gagetown, New Brunswick. The Calian team will continue to provide Army commanders and their staff technical and operational support in the training, planning and execution of complex combat exercises using advanced computer simulation systems. These simulation systems are also used in experiments that provide Army senior management with data, which can be used in determining future Army structures, doctrine and the related equipment needs.
"Calian is pleased to support ASC's mandate for the training of its field force and the conceptual development of its future capabilities. In awarding this contract to Calian, DND has once again recognized the value of the service and the expertise of our personnel," said Tom Coates, Vice President and General Manager, Business and Technology Services.
Helping DND apply advanced computerized combat simulation technology has been a growing business sector for Calian since 1995. This technology enables the Canadian Army to greatly improve the effectiveness of training and dramatically reduces the related expense of preparing Army officers and enlisted personnel for operational duties. Other applications of this technology include emergency preparedness training and other related homeland security training activities.
About Calian:
Calian Technology Ltd. (TSX:CTY) sells technology services to industry and government in Canada and around the world. Calian provides customers with ready access to an exceptional team of engineers, telecommunications and technology professionals, and other highly qualified staff. The Business and Technology Services Division augments customer workforces with flexible short and long-term placements, recruitment and outsourcing of engineering and other skilled professionals. The Systems Engineering Division plans, designs and implements solutions for many of the world's space agencies and leading communications satellite manufacturers and operators, as well as providing contract manufacturing services for customers in North America.
For further information, please contact:
Larry O'Brien
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (613) 599-8600 ext. 271
Jacqueline Gauthier
Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: (613) 599-8600 ext. 277
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