• Northrop Grumman Corporation. The company provides technologically advanced, innovative products, services and solutions in defense electronics, systems integration, information technology, advanced aircraft, shipbuilding, and space technology. [Information retrieved from FAQ on 17 October 2003]: http://www.northropgrumman.com/

• Parsons Corporation. Founded in 1944, Parsons is one of the largest 100% employee-owned engineering and construction companies in the United States, with revenues exceeding $3 billion in 2005. We surmount the toughest logistical challenges and deliver landmark design-build projects across the globe. Our ability to plan, design, construct, and operate diverse facilities and infrastructure systems has satisfied both government and industrial clients' needs for over 60 years. [Information retrieved from Fact Sheet on 1 January 2007]: http://www.parsons.com/

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• QinetiQ Group. QinetiQis one of the world's leading defence technology and security companies. In today's world the challenges faced by governments to detect, identify and respond to both defence and homeland security threats requires the most advanced technical capabilities science can offer. [Information retrieved from About QinetiQ on 30 December 2006]: http://www.qinetiq.com/

• RTI International. RTI International is an independent, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation with a distinguished history in scientific research and technology development. We are active in programs and projects worldwide, with more than 2,600 individuals working in 40 countries today. Our activities support national programs and international interests as well as diverse commercial, industrial, and academic endeavors in health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, democratic governance, economic and social development, energy, and the environment. [Information retrieved from About RTI on 1 January 2007]: http://www.rti.org/

• Science Applications International Corporation. SAIC is a leading systems, solutions and technical services company. We solve our customers' mission-critical problems with innovative applications of technology and expertise. In medical labs researching cancer cures, in the desert testing next-generation robotics, in the ocean deploying tsunami warning systems, SAIC people and technologies are there. In crime labs investigating new evidence, in Iraq helping protect and support our men and women in uniform, SAIC is there. [Information retrieved from About SAIC on 1 January 2001]: http://www.saic.com/

• Serco Group. Serco supports governments, agencies and companies who seek a trusted partner with a solid track-record of providing assured service excellence. Our people offer operational, management and consulting expertise in the aerospace, defence, education, health, home affairs, local government, science, technology, transport and the commercial sectors. We advise policy makers, design innovative solutions, integrate systems and - most of all - deliver to the public. [Information retrieved from Home on 1 January 2007]: http://www.serco.com/

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• SPX Corporation. SPX Corporation is a global multi-industry manufacturing leader committed to operational excellence and execution. Operating in more than 20 countries with approximately 15,000 employees, SPX is a provider of Flow Technology, Test and Measurement, Thermal Equipment and Services, and Industrial Products and Services. [Information retrieved from Corporate Overview on 1 January 2007]: http://www.spx.com/

• Thales Group. Thales is a leading international electronics and systems group, serving defence, aerospace and security markets worldwide, supported by a comprehensive services offering. The group's civil and military businesses develop in parallel to serve a single objective: the security of people, property and nations. Thales employs 70,000 people in 50 countries and generates annual revenues of more than EUR13bn. [Information retrieved from Profile on 1 January 2007]: http://www.thalesgroup.com/

• United Technologies Corporation. UTC is a diversified company whose products include Carrier heating and air conditioning, Hamilton Sundstrand aerospace systems and industrial products, Otis elevators and escalators, Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines, Sikorsky helicopters, UTC Fire & Security systems and UTC Power fuel cells.. [Information retrieved from Home on 30 December 2006]: http://www.utc.com/

• Veritas Capital. Veritas Capital is a private equity investment firm headquartered in New York. Veritas' primary objective is to partner with experienced management teams to develop leading companies in their respective markets. In addition to providing long-term capital, we work closely with our management partners in creating and executing a well-defined strategic plan that exploits a company's core competencies as well as attractive industry dynamics. [Information retrieved from Overview on 30 December 2006]: http://www.veritascapital.com/

• VT Group. The Company has its roots in two shipbuilders, Vosper and Thornycroft, who both started out in the late 19th Century. The two companies merged in 1966. In 2002 the Company changed its name to become VT Group plc – a move driven by the Company’s successful diversification programme, which has seen VT become a major player in the civil and defence support services markets. [Information retrieved from History on 1 January 2007]: http://www.vtplc.com/

• WorleyParsons. We are the leading provider of professional services to the energy, resource and complex process industries. We provide services to the following sectors; Hydrocarbons, Minerals & Metals, Infrastructure, and Power. [Information retrieved from About Us on 2 December 2006]: http://www.worleyparsons.com/