Add-On CBRNE Kit Now Available for TALON(R) GEN IV

MCLEAN, Va., March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- QinetiQ North America's Technology
Solutions Group announced today that its new, modular CBRNE (chemical,
biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive) kit is available and can be
purchased as an addition to new or existing models of the GEN IV TALON robot.
This latest modular capability from the makers of the widely used TALON family
of robots is on display at the NDIA Ground Robotics Capabilities Conference in
Dallas, Tex., this week in booth 502.

CBRNE/Hazmat TALON includes sensors for radiation, nerve agents, excessive
temperatures, explosives, TNT, and volatile gases.

The CBRNE module is the latest in a series of "plug and play" capabilities
being developed for the TALON family of robots to make them more adaptable,
affordable, versatile, and cost-effective to deploy. Last December, QinetiQ
North America announced an add-on heavy-duty shoulder and gripper for the
TALON GEN IV, enhancing the robot's ability to lift heavy debris off of
roadside bombs and making it strong enough to carry a mine detector.

"I think one of the reasons that TALON is the most popular robot in-theater
today is the fact our team listens to the warfighters and creates capabilities
based on their feedback," Dr. William Ribich, President of the Technology
Solutions Group observed. "The CBRNE/Hazmat kit is just the latest in a series
of new modules we plan for our TALONs."

Since their initial deployment in 2000, the QinetiQ North America family of
robots has expanded to include small, medium and large unmanned vehicles
devoted to specific tasks, such as IED defeat, reconnaissance, combat
engineering support and SWAT/MP unit assistance. More than 2,500 TALON robots
are currently deployed with the U.S. military -- far surpassing any other
military-use robot.

About QinetiQ North America
QinetiQ North America delivers world-class technology and responsive solutions
to government agencies and commercial customers for many of their most urgent
and complex challenges. QinetiQ North America is an independent, innovative
technology provider that earns over a billion dollars in revenue operating
with small company speed and agility while leveraging significant global
resources. More than 6,000 QinetiQ North America engineers, scientists and
other professionals have the mission knowledge and proven, reliable
performance to meet the rapidly changing demands of national defense, homeland
security and information assurance customers. For more information, please
visit www.QinetiQ-NA.com.

About Technology Solutions Group
QinetiQ North America's Technology Solutions Group, headquartered in Waltham,
MA, includes the businesses of Foster-Miller, Inc., and its subsidiaries
Planning Systems Incorporated, Automatika, Applied Perception, Spectro, Inc.,
and the research and development activities of Apogen Technologies, Inc. It
is a technology and product development group with an international reputation
for delivering innovative products and systems that perform under the most
demanding conditions.

SOURCE QinetiQ North America

Cindy Black for QinetiQ North America Technology Solutions Group,
+1-781-684-4093, cblack@foster-miller.com; or Matt Warnock of QinetiQ North
America, +1-703-752-6528, or +1-703-853-5511, Matthew.Warnock@QinetiQ-NA.com