May 27, 2011
Dulles, Virginia U.S.A.



NIITEK Awarded $4.9 Million Contract for further development of the R-VISOR

NIITEK, Inc., a subsidiary of Chemring Group PLC, was awarded a $4.9 million contract from the Robotics Technology Consortium (RTC) for further development of the R-VISOR “system of systems.” Deliveries under the contract will be made over a period of 12 months.

Juan A. Navarro, President, commented; "We are very pleased that the RTC recognized NIITEK as the best solution. This system provides a needed standoff detection capability for the warfighter. Our entire team is excited about having another opportunity to provide additional NIITEK life-saving technology on the battlefield."

Chemring is an international leader in energetic material products and defensive countermeasures with more than 4,000 employees and 21 facilities in 8 countries. NIITEK, which was acquired by Chemring in December 2008, is the US leader in the design, development and production of Advanced Ground Penetrating Radar ("GPR") systems. NIITEK’s Advanced GPR systems are at the leading edge of mine detection technology and are currently being used by US forces to protect their soldiers on the ground.

Chemring Group is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of military countermeasures, energetics and munitions, pyrotechnics, EOD and related products and services. It is a diversified and expanding international business, currently with facilities in the United Kingdom and other European Union nations, the United States, and Australia. Chemring Group companies employ over 4000 people, serving a worldwide customer base that includes governments, defense services, prime contractors, homeland security and other specialized sectors. Visit www.chemring.co.uk