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1. AERONAUTICS 1.1 Aeronautics companies:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Alenia Aeronautica Alenia Aermacchi Alenia Aeronavali ATR Global Aeronautica (in North America site) GMAS (Global Military Aircraft Systems- in North America site)

1.1.1 Alenia Aereonautica The Alenia Aeronautica mission is to conceive, design, build and certify military and commercial aircraft and mission systems, including the rapidly growing field of unmanned air vehicles.

Alenia has built over 12,000 aircraft and since its founding in 1912 it has contributed significantly to aeronautical progress, both directly and through international collaborative programmes. Some of the world's most sophisticated aircraft, including the Eurofighter Typhoon, C-27J, ATR42MP and ATR72 ASW, are built in Alenia plants. Over 6,000 commercial aircraft fly with Alenia aerostructures. The company is one of the few with experience of the entire aircraft life cycle and can therefore act as prime contractors. Alenia participates in the design and manufacture of the new generation Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 airliners. Its Aeronavali subsidiary is a major player in the aircraft conversion business
1.1.2 Alenia Aermacchi Alenia Aermacchi is a leading company in the design and production of military trainers.

Its wide range of products covers all the phases of pilot training syllabus and includes: SF-260 (screener/primary trainer), M-311 (basic/advanced turbofan trainer), MB-339CD (advanced and LIFT trainer), M-346 (next generation advanced and LIFT trainer). The company is involved in several international military programmes such as the AMX, Eurofighter Typhoon, Tornado and C-27J. In the civil aviation market Alenia Aermacchi produces structural part and components for engine nacelles for the aircraft Airbus A380, A330, A318, A319, A320, A321, A350, Boeing B787 Dreamliner, Embraer ERJ-170 and Dassault Falcon (900EX, 2000, 7X).
1.1.3 Alenia Aeronavali Alenia Aeronavali is a leading international player in the overhaul and conversion of commercial and military aircraft and systems upgrading.
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Over fifty years of activity endow the company with state of the art design and production skills. Today, its capabilities extend to the design and manufacture of complete modification kits and specific components. Founded in 1947, Alenia Aeronavali has grown with the Finmeccanica aerospace business ever since its acquisition by Aeritalia in 1981. From 2001, when Finmeccanica spun off its separate businesses, the company is co-ordinated by Alenia Aeronautica. www.aeronavali.com

1.1.4 ATR France, Toulouse-based regional aircraft manufacturer ATR is the world leader in the 50 to 70-seat turboprop market. Its ATR 42 and ATR 72 are the perfect solution on short-haul routes around the world. With its latest variant, the -500 series, ATR supplies state-of-the-art aircraft with the highest comfort in their category. With its universally recognised know-how and impeccable standard of service, ATR offers the airlines a transport solution that is safe, comfortable, profitable and environment-friendly.

ATR is an equal partnership between Alenia Aeronautica (Finmeccanica group) and EADS. Alenia Aeronautica's manufacturing facilities in Pomigliano near Naples, (Italy), produce the aircraft fuselage and tail sections. Aircraft wings are assembled at EADS Sogerma Services in Bordeaux for Airbus France. Final assembly, flighttesting, certification and deliveries are under the responsibility of ATR. ATR has three marketing and customer support centres (Toulouse, Washington, Singapour), two training centres (Toulouse, Bangkok) and an office in Beijing. In 2005, ATR posted firm orders for 90 new aircraft + 26 options from 11 customers worldwide. The best year ever since 1989. This commercial success is evidence of the strong resurgence of the turboprop aircraft in the regional aviation market. ATR portfolio is now composed of 121 operators in more than 70 countries. In 2005, ATR posted a turnover of $542 million, an increase of 15% compared to 2004. ATR is certified ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q 9001:2000 and EN/AS/JISQ 9100, the worldwide quality standard in the field of aeronautics. www.atr.fr

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1.1.5 Aerospace : Aeronautics Global Aeronautica

Global Aeronautica is a 50/50 joint venture of Alenia North America, Inc., a Finmeccanica company, and Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Global Aeronautica will assemble, integrate, test and apply surface finishes to more than 60 percent of the 787 fuselage prior to shipment to Boeing's final assembly facility in Everett, Washington Global Aeronautica is located in North Charleston, South Carolina. At peak production, Global Aeronautica will employ approximately 450 people in a 334,000square-foot facility built on a 240-acre site adjacent to Charleston International Airport and includes 252,000 square feet of manufacturing floor. In addition, the site will include a 54,000-square-foot surface finishes building. Global Aeronautica will receive mid-fuselage sections from an international supply chain including Alenia Aeronautica S.p.A of Italy, Fuji Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan and Boeing Winnipeg. In addition, it will receive aft fuselage sections from Vought collocated facility in North Charleston. For more information visit:
www.aleniana.com

1.1.6 Aerospace : Aeronautics GMAS (Global Military Aircraft Systems)

GMAS (Global Military Aircraft Systems), is a joint venture between L-3 Integrated Systems (an L-3 Communications subsidiary), and Alenia North America, Inc. (a Finmeccanica Company). Under the Joint Venture agreement, L-3 Integrated Systems and Alenia North America jointly manage GMAS. GMAS will serve as the center of excellence for support of the C-27J in North America. GMAS is responsible for the long term logistics support and unique modifications to the C-27J for North American customers. GMAS is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.

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L-3 Integrated Systems is a leader in aircraft modernization, systems integration, contractor logistics support, training, and simulation. Alenia North America is a leader in the design and manufacturing of commercial and military aircraft. For more information visit:
www.c-27j.com

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1.2 Products:
1.2.1 C27J Spartan - Alenia Aeronautica

Conceived for the military role since its original design, the C-27J Spartan is the unique true tactical airlifter in its class. Its ruggedness, survivability in hostile environments, reliability and maneuverability are unmatched. With the widest cargo hold in its category, the Spartan carries over 11 tons and operates easily from short and rough airstrips in remote areas, without external support. Sharing the glass-cockpit, engines and propellers with the C-130J, it is fully interoperable with it and other military transports. Already ordered by Italy and Greece and selected by Bulgaria.

1.2.2 Eurofighter Typhoon - Alenia Aeronautica The most advanced combat aircraft ever developed in Europe. Alenia Aeronautica has a 19.5% work share in the Typhoon, now in service with the Italian, UK, German and Spanish air forces and also ordered by Austria and selected by Greece. Alenia Aeronautica is in charge of final assembly for the 121 Italian aircraft. Its responsibilities include the design and manufacturing of left wing, rear fuselage, wing pylons and the System Design of the navigation, armament, utility control, propulsion, secondary power systems for all aircraft.

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1.2.3 Boeing 787 - Alenia Aeronautica Alenia Aeronautica participates as risk sharing partner in the realisation of the 787 Dreamliner, the new Boeing commercial aircraft for the middle of the market. It will be the most advanced airliner in its class setting new standards for airlines efficiency. Thanks to its experience in advanced materials and manufacturing and assembly techniques Alenia Aeronautica will develop and manufacture two sections of the center-rear fuselage and the horizontal stabiliser for the B787. In the new facility of Grottaglie (near Taranto) will be accomodated an innovative automated line for the fabrication and assembly of the two fuselage sections, built as "one-piece"380 barrels. Alenia Aeronautica, in the frame of the B787 program, is building with Vought a pre-integration facility in Charleston (South Carolina, US) for the assembly of the fuselage sections.

1.2.4 Boeing KC-767 Tanker - Alenia Aeronautica The Boeing KC-767 is the low-risk solution that brings to bear the unique capabilities of the world leaders in tanker design and integration: The Boeing
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Company and Alenia Aeronautica/Aeronavali who, together, have almost 2,000 new production tankers and tanker modifications to their credit. The new KC-767 combines the demonstrated performance of the 767 commercial transport with proven, fully integrated tanker systems. The preeminent technical and management experience of the Global Tanker Team ensures Boeing KC-767 Transports deliver on-schedule and on-cost, with proven performance.

1.2.5 Airbus 380 - Alenia Aeronautica Alenia Aeronautica participates as risk sharing partner in the new A380, the world's largest commercial aircraft and the only twin-deck, four aisle airliner. Thanks to its full engineering capabilities, the company designed and manufactures a fully fitted section of the central fuselage as well as related engineering work. The participation of Alenia Aeronautica in this Airbus programme accounts for 4% of the airframe, the highest level of participation of a European company apart from Airbus shareholders. In detail, the section - overall width 7 metres, length 23 metres, height almost 9 metres and weighing about 10 tons - is subdivided into six components (lower front, upper, 2 lateral, floor structure, rear). The work of fitting out the section involves installation of air conditioning, humidification and thermoacoustic systems.

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1.2.6 ATR 42 MP Surveyor - Alenia Aeronautica The technological response to evolving maritime surveillance. Its primary roles are: Vessel Search, Identification and Surveillance, Maritime and Coastal Surveillance, Search and Rescue (SAR), Pollution Detection. Secondary roles such as: Troop/Paratroop transport, Medical evacuation, Passenger transport, Cargo transport. Based on a platform proven by over 670 ATR aircraft sold world-wide and equipped with the latest ATOS Mission Management System developed by Galileo Avionic. Already in service with Italian Customs Police and Coast Guard.

1.2.7 ATR 72 ASW - Alenia Aeronautica In the new naval warfare scenario, the ATR 72 ASW represents the most affordable solution to fulfill the Anti-Submarine Warfare role. The ATR 72 ASW integrates a tactical, patrol and surveillance mission system with sensors like a search radar, an acoustic system with sonobuoy launcher, an electro-optic system, a Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD), a self protection system including Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Missile Warning System (MWS), chaff and flare dispensers and an armament system with four underfuselage pylons for depth
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charges, torpedoes and antiship missiles. It will provide Customers with complete mission capability and versatility to search for, detect, identify, track, and on command, attack both submarines and surface targets. The ATR 72 ASW has recently been selected by the Turkish Government to supply ten aircraft to the Turkish Navy

1.2.8 Sky-X - Alenia Aeronautica An Alenia Aeronautica UAV programme dedicated to the development and demonstration of key technologies in the field of UCAV and URAV systems, even if, due to its flexibility, it can be a useful demonstrator also for dual use or civil applications. The Sky-X was flown for the first time in May 2005. The Sky-X is about 7 metres long and has a wing span of almost 6 metres. It can carry a technological pay-load of 200 kg with a maximum take-off weight of 1100 kg. The data and experience acquired through the Sky-X research program will increase Alenia Aeronautica's technological know-how, also in view of industrial agreement for the Italian participation in the European programme "Neuron", joined so far by six countries: France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

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1.2.9 M 346 - Alenia Aermacchi The Aermacchi M-346 is the new generation dedicated Advanced and Lead-In Fighter Trainer, designed to be superior to all existing products in its class.

High thrust to weight ratio approaching 1 to 1, vortex-lift aerodynamics and reprogrammable, full authority, quadruplex fly-by-wire flight control system, give the M-346 flying qualities close to modern frontline fighters and improve its teaching effectiveness. The twin engine solution provides high safety standards, and the design philosophy reduces acquisition and operational costs. The M-346 is the ideal platform for next generation Integrated Training Systems.

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1.2.10 M 311 - Alenia Aermacchi The M-311 is the Alenia Aermacchi fast jet trainer for the basic/advanced phase of the pilot training syllabus.

The aircraft is equipped with refined aerodynamic configuration, completely new avionics suite, powerful yet fuel efficient turbofan engine and new maintenance concept. The M-311 offers a significant reduction in acquisition and life-cycle costs similar to the high power turboprops and it is the most effective solution in the market for basic/advanced military trainers.

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1.2.11 MB 339 - Alenia Aermacchi The MB-339 is a fully aerobatic, tandem two-seat, single-turbojet advanced/LIFT trainer.

The MB-339 is in service with nine different nations and it is one of the most successful products in the Alenia Aermacchi portfolio. With its proven ability to match the performance levels, and particularly the manoeuvrability, of operational aircraft, the MB-339 is perfectly suited to teach pilots weapon system management in a high-performance environment. Its latest MB-339CD version is equipped with state-of-the-art avionics including HUD and three MFD in both front and rear cockpits. A customised version (MB-339 PAN) is operated by the Italian Air Force aerobatic team, the famous "Frecce Tricolori".

1.2.12 SF 260 - Alenia Aermacchi The SF-260 is the world's most successful modern screener and primary trainer.

The SF-260 is a fully aerobatic, two seat side-by-side propeller-driven aircraft, with additional third seat to expand its flexibility in non-aerobatic missions. It is available in both piston-engined and turboprop variants, respectively powered by a 260 hp Lycoming AEIO-540 (SF-260E) or a 350 shp Rolls-Royce/Allison Model 250 B-17D turboprop (SF-260TP). Twenty-seven military customers have already bought 880 SF-260 in all variants and the worldwide SF-260 fleet has accumulated over 1,900,000 flight hours.

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2. HELICOPTERS 2.1 Helicopters Companies:

2.1.1 AgustaWestland AgustaWestland is a technology leader in its markets and has an unrivalled range of rotorcraft products designed to satisfy the requirements of commercial and military customers.

The Company's products range from the innovative 2.5-ton light single-engine A119 Koala to the 15-ton three-engine EH101 helicopter, the benchmark in the medium-lift class of helicopters. AgustaWestland places great emphasis on customer satisfaction, providing industry leading support and training solutions to its growing customer base. Developing its training capabilities has also allowed AgustaWestland to expand its training business to become a major provider of training in the defence systems market. www.agustawestland.com

2.2 Products:
2.2.1 AW119 Ke - AgustaWestland The AW119 Ke (Koala enhanced) is a high performance, modern, multi-role singleengine helicopter.

The AW119 Ke offers outstanding operational envelope, state-of-the-art main rotor blades and a payload/range capability that makes it an unrivalled helicopter in its category. Applications include Offshore, Law Enforcement, VIP/Corporate, EMS, Firefighting.

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2.2.2 Grand - AgustaWestland The Grand is a new top-of-the-range light twin helicopter providing levels of cabin space and payload that until now could only be met by larger, more expensive helicopters.

The Grand's features make it unique in its category offering superior performance and low operating costs. The Grand can be used for several roles including Corporate/VIP, EMS and SAR.

2.2.3 AW109 Power - AgustaWestland The AW109 Power is a highly versatile twin engine helicopter that is used for a wide range or commercial and government roles and offers the highest levels of performance with low operating costs.

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These features make it the most successful helicopter in its category and a world leader in the Corporate sector.

2.2.4 AW109 LUH - AgustaWestland The AW109 LUH (Light Utility Helicopter), a militarised version of the successful AW109 Power, is the world's best selling military light-twin helicopter.

State-of-the-art avionics with day/night and IFR capabilities, Night Vision Goggle compatible Multi-Function Displays and an advanced aircraft management system ensure enhanced flight and mission capabilities.

2.2.5 Super Lynx 300 - AgustaWestland The Super Lynx 300 is the military helicopter of choice in its class thanks to its multi-role capabilities and exceptional performance.

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Designed specifically as a maritime helicopter capable of operations from small ships in adverse weather conditions, the Super Lynx 300 is also ideally suited to a wide range of land-based tasks.

2.2.6 AW139 - AgustaWestland The AW139 is a new generation medium twin-turbine helicopter setting new standards against which all new medium twin are measured.

The AW139 is capable of carrying up to 15 passengers or six litters with two medical attendants or up to four litters and four medical attendants at the highest speed, in the most spacious cabin and with the best power reserve of any other helicopter in the medium twin-engine class.

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2.2.7 BA609 Tiltrotor - AgustaWestland The BA609, developed by the Bell Agusta Aerospace Company joint venture, is one of the most significant technological innovations, offering an extraordinary combination of helicopter flexibility together with airplane performance.

The BA609's unique and revolutionary characteristics make it the best multimission aircraft for the task.

2.2.8 NH 90 - AgustaWestland The NH90 is a twin engine multi-role helicopter, developed in two versions to meet the requirements of naval and tactical transport operations including AntiSubmarine and Anti Surface Warfare, SAR and troop transport.

The NH90 programme, in which AgustaWestland has a 32% stake, is managed through NHIndustries.

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2.2.9 AW129 - AgustaWestland The AW129 is a multi-role combat helicopter designed for all-weather operations.

The AW129 features a fully digital data integrated system controlling and managing the flight and mission sub-systems. The AW129 can perform a number of missions including armed reconnaissance, surveillance, anti-tank, escort, fire support, and air threat suppression.

2.2.10Apache The UK version of the Boeing AH-64D Longbow Apache. The Apache AH Mk.1 combat helicopter, operated by the British Army for a number of operational tasks, is a quantum leap forward in capability in terms of firepower, communications and supportability.

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2.2.11 AW101 - AgustaWestland The AW101 is benchmark helicopter in the medium lift market, taking rotary wing operations into a new era.

The three engine AW101 offers long-range, large capacity and advanced technology, all combined in a cost-effective, multi-mission aircraft. The US101 is the American version of the AW101 developed in cooperation with Lockheed Martin and Bell Helicopter and was chosen for the US presidential requirement in January 2005.

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3. SPACE 3.1 Space Companies:

1. Thales Alenia Space 2. Telespazio
3.1.1 Thales Alenia Space European leader for satellite systems and at the forefront of orbital infrastructures, Thales Alenia Space is owned by Thales (67%) and Finmeccanica (33%) and forms with Telespazio the "Space Alliance".

Thales Alenia Space represents a worldwide standard for space development: from navigation to telecommunications, from meteorology to environmental monitoring, from defense to science and observation. The company is deeply involved in environmental projects such as GMES, navigation programs such as EGNOS and Galileo, defense programs such as Syracuse, Sicral and COSMO-SkyMed and is also a major contributor to the International Space Station. Thales Alenia Space is also the clear European reference in space-based science programs with a leading role in GOCE, Herschel & Planck and ExoMars programs. Thales Alenia Space has 11 industrial sites in 4 European countries (France, Italy, Spain and Belgium) with over 7,200 employees worldwide. www.thalesgroup.com

3.1.2 Telespazio Telespazio, a joint venture between Finmeccanica (67%) and Thales (33%), is among the chief world operators in the management of satellites and in services involving earth observation, satellite navigation, integrated networks for multimedia telecommunications, integrated connectivity and added value.

Telespazio is in the avant garde in reference markets by exploiting to the maximum its technological skills, its infrastructure, and its participation in important international space programs: Galileo, Egnos, Gmes and Cosmo-SkyMed. Telespazio, whose main office is in Rome, has about 1,400 employees, a network of four space centres and 22 sites located throughout the world. The Telespazio Space Centre in Fucino, with more than 90 operational antennas, is the largest teleport in the world for civilian use. A fleet of mobile units active in Italy and abroad guarantees constant assistance to customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Telespazio is also active in France, through Telespazio France and in Germany through Telespazio Deutschland.

www.telespazio.it

3.2 Products:
3.2.1 Satellite Operations and Programs Development Telespazio is one of the world's leading companies in the field of providing services for space vehicles.

The company's expertise covers all aspects of satellite management ranging from the Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) to the entire life cycle. With nearly forty years of experience, Telespazio is able to meet all operating requirements through its global network of integrated ground stations. The company has been providing satellite services to the main international operators in the space sector, both public and private, since 1968. Over the years, Telespazio has taken part in the main Italian and international space programs, starting with the Sirio programme (which began in the 1970s) and continuing through to programs which are currently under development such as Sicral-1B, COSMO-SkyMed and GALILEO.

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3.2.2 Navigation and Infomobility - Telespazio Telespazio is Finmeccanica's reference operator for value-added services relating to navigation and positioning. The company is taking part in the development of the European satellite navigation programme GALILEO which involves launching a constellation of 30 satellites by the end of 2010.

For this project, Telespazio will set up two Control Centres (one for the constellation, the other for the mission) at the Fucino Space Centre, as well as one of the two Signal Performance Evaluation Centres, located near Rome. Telespazio is also the project leader in Italy for setting up the Galileo Test Range (GTR) - a technological infrastructure for validating the GALILEO signal and developing new applications.

3.2.3 Earth Observation - Telespazio Telespazio is the European leader in providing solutions for Earth observation, from acquiring and processing satellite data, to the development and offer software, products and high value-added services: natural resources management, environmnetal risks preventions and monitoring, technical and tematic cartography, geomarketing.

Concerning Cosmo-SkyMed programme, Telespazio has the responsibility to develop the ground infrastructures, to manage the operations during the deploiment of the full satellite constellation, to receive and process the observed data, to develop and distribute products and innovative applications. Furthermore Telespazio will be responsible for the operations of the whole system.

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3.2.4 Network and Connectivity - Telespazio Telespazio designs, builds and manages multimedia telecommunications networks in broad band, combining infrastructures and technologies in order to provide global coverage for its customers, both institutional or business. The services offered range from e-learning to e-government, and from emergency communications to telemedicine.

Through SkyplexNet, a platform for interactive broad-band satellite communications, Telespazio has created a network which is used by civil protection departments, fire brigades and police forces. The company is also experimenting with an innovative communication service on board European high-speed trains, as part of the information highway. Telespazio also builds and manages equipment for transmitting, distributing and carrying TV signals via satellite for the main broadcasters worldwide, providing a wide range of radio and TV channels via satellite, in an area covering Europe, the Mediterranean basin and the Middle East. The company is taking part in the development of the European satellite navigation programme GALILEO which involves launching a constellation of 30 satellites by the end of 2010. For this project, Telespazio will set up two Control Centres (one for the constellation, the other for the mission) at the Fucino Space Centre, as well as one of the two Signal Performance Evaluation Centres, located near Rome. Telespazio is also the project leader in Italy for setting up the Galileo Test Range (GTR) - a technological infrastructure for validating the GALILEO signal and developing new applications.

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3.2.5 Mars Express - Thales Alenia Space Mars Express is the European scientific probe to study the atmosphere of Mars and map the geology of its surface.

Thales Alenia Space was responsible for the integration and testing of the satellite and built the MARSIS instrument capable of detecting the presence of water up to a depth of over 5 km beneath the surface.

3.2.6 Cassini-Huygens - Thales Alenia Space Cassini-Huygens is a NASA/ESA/ASI programme to study Saturn and its nine major moon. The spacecraft reached Saturnian orbit in July 2004 and the Huygens probe descended on Titan in January 2005.

Thales Alenia Space contributed to the success of the Cassini-Huygens mission by

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building the antenna and radar systems whose reliability and performance are still an absolute point of reference.

3.2.7 Goce - Thales Alenia Space The Gravity Field and Steady-State Ocean Circulation Explorer (GOCE) is a ESA programme dedicated to measuring the Earth's gravity field and modelling the geoid with extremely high accuracy and spatial resolution. Thales Alenia Space is prime contractor for the construction, testing and in-orbit verification of the GOCE satellite. It is scheduled for launch in 2006.

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3.2.8 Rosetta -Thales Alenia Space Rosetta is a probe designed to reach and study the nucleus of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko during one of its periodic visits to the inner Solar System.

Thales Alenia Space was responsible for building the satellites special digital Sand X-band transponder that is vital for the link between the probe and Earth and was main contractor for the integration and testing.

3.2.9 Cosmo SkyMed - Thales Alenia Space The COSMO-SkyMed satellite constellation is a low-orbit dual-use Earth observation satellite system operating in the X-band. Funded by the Italian Ministry of Research and Ministry of Defence the programme is managed by the Italian Space Agency and will exploit the most advanced remote sensing technology with the four SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellites and a complex and geographically distributed Ground Segment. Thales Alenia Space as prime contractor is responsible for the development of the whole constellation.

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3.2.10Galileo - Thales Alenia Space Galileo is Europe's major programme for satellite navigation, providing a highly accurate, guaranteed global positioning service under civilian control with multimode coverage. The first experimental satellite will be launched at the end of 2005. As a shareholder in Galileo Industries, Thales Alenia Space will play a major role in the management and system design engineering and procurement. The company is responsible for all the aspects of validating and certifying the entire system and will integrate all the 30 satellites of the constellation.

3.2.11 Sicral - Thales Alenia Space Sicral is the first Italian system for secure military communications. The system operates in the UHF, SHF and EHF/Ka bands and has been in service since May 2001.

Sicral is based on innovative technologies that enable the satellite to adapt

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promptly to changing emergency conditions. It is also highly flexible, with a large capacity and can be used for land, sea and air operations. Thales Alenia Space has designed, built and integrated the satellite and its various elements - bus, payload and antennas - as well as the telecommunications networks with the radio stations for the Mission Control Centre and Satellite Control Centre. Thales Alenia Space is now building Sicral 1B, to extend the operative capability of the first Sicral up to 2019.

3.2.12 VIMS - SELEX Galileo Visible InfraRed Mapping Spectrometer (VIMS)is a remote sensing instrument developed for the Italian Space Agency in the frame of the CASSINI programme. VIMS is located on the CASSINI Orbiter in the Remote Sensing Pallet. Its primary scientific objective is to provide two dimensional, multi-spectral high resolution images for detailed study of the composition and structure of Saturn's ring system, dark materials and atmospheric composition.

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3.2.13 Passive Hydrogen Maser - SELEX Galileo PHM is an atomic clock with outstanding stability for averaging times from 1 to 100,000 seconds, used in precise positioning, time keeping and other on-boards applications. Developed in co-operation with the Observatory of Neuchatel (CH), and Temex S.A. (CH) as on-board master clock for the ESA/EU?s Galileo Navigation System, PHM is the most stable space-borne atomic clock ever developed for an operational programme.

3.2.14 AA - Star Tracker - SELEX Galileo The APS based Autonomous Star Tracker (AA-STR) is a medium field of view (FOV) star tracker conceived as a single case sensor with the boresight orthogonal to the mounting plane and based on a radiation ardened design. AA-STR is capable to ensure robust and accurate three axis attitude determination in a highly compact and light star tracker, providing accuracy comparable with those achievable with CCD star trackers.

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7. SELEX Sistemi Integrati 8. SELEX Communications 9. SELEX GALILEO 10. Elsag Datamat 11. SELEX Service Management 12. DRS Technologies
4.1.1 SELEX Sistemi Integrati SELEX Sistemi Integrati is the European leader in the definition and integration of systems for defence, coastal and maritime surveillance and air traffic management. Its capabilities include systems for Homeland Protection, integrated air defence systems, battlefield C4I, naval combat management and air traffic management solutions.

SELEX Sistemi Integrati has wide technology base supporting systems in control and surveillance and providing the capability for systems integration across the miltary and civil air traffic management spectrum. SELEX Sistemi Integrati is a strategic component of Finmeccanica's project for the creation of an electronics group for defence and security applications. SELEX Sistemi Integrati is the Finmeccanica Company for the creation of systems of systems. The company is a leader in the design and development of complex systems, with sensors produced inhouse or by third parties.

www.selex-si.com

4.1.2 SELEX Communications SELEX Communications is a leader in integrated communications, command and control systems for land, sea and air applications, placed to lead the delivery of Network Enabled Capability and to support joint forces.

The Company provides equipment and integrated systems for communication, navigation, identification and mission control, to be installed on military transport aircraft, on rescue aircraft and mission and combat aircraft. The Company supplies equipment, systems and networks that fully comply with
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www.selex-comms.com

4.1.3 SELEX GALILEO SELEX GALILEO is the name under which Galileo Avionica SpA and SELEX Sensors & Airborne Systems Ltd will operate internationally with their outstanding reputation in the fields of sensors, electro-optics, electronic warfare and tactical UAVs.

The name SELEX GALILEO will enable the companies to trade as world leaders in integrated solutions for airborne sensors, surveillance and protection systems, radar and imaging. Part of the Finmeccanica Group, the two companies have a combined workforce of 7,000 employees (about 4,000 in the UK) with a turnover of around 1,730 million euros. Their fields of excellence include: aircraft radar sensors (mechanical and electronic scansion) - electronic warfare systems - avionics and mission systems - electrooptical systems - military lasers - simulators - pilotless aircraft and target planes sensors and scientific payloads for space. www.selex-sas.com

4.1.4 Elsag Datamat Elsag Datamat is the new business concern established to act as a centre of excellence for the design and production of systems, services and solutions in automation, security, transport, defence & space, information technology.

Resulting from the integration of Elsag and Datamat in 2007, Elsag Datamat is a company in Finmeccanica group, one of the world's leading industrial conglomerates. The professional skills of 4,000 employees, technology, know-how, the capacity to operate in critical contexts, and an innovative approach demonstrated by constant investment in research & development, are just some of the distinctive features developed over more than a century in business. The ability to identify problems and design solutions, combined with skills and experience in mechanical and information technology, put Elsag Datamat in the ideal position to develop new products and systems as it works to achieve its goal of Italian leadership and global recognition on reference markets.

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4.1.5 SELEX Service Management Selex Service Management has been constituted with the objective to become the referent for the management of communication networks and the supplier of added value services and applicative solutions for the security of the Civil Defence, the Military Defence, the Institutional and Local Agencies, Enterprises.

The complete management of the Customer, from the analysis of requirement to the development/integration of solutions until the consecutive management and maintenance of the Service's Levels, is the main element of the Selex Service Management's strategy. The ability of sharing an "Application Oriented" approach is basic. In this approach, technological developments are headed from the identification of the value added applications in order to answer to all the operating requests of the Customer.

www.selex-sema.it

4.1.6 DRS Technologies DRS Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., U.S.A., has served the defense industry for 40 years and is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, the company develops, manufactures and supports a broad range of systems supporting mission-critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as systems that address homeland security challenges.

The company holds leading market positions in the key technology areas tied to defense priorities: infrared technology, persistent surveillance, battle management, power technologies, satellite networks and communications infrastructure, and troop sustainment and support. DRS responds to the needs of U.S. and allied military forces as they engage in day-to-day expeditionary activities by providing high-tech products and systems that enhance the capabilities of men and women in uniform. www.drs.com

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4.2 Products:
4.2.1 ALE 9 Antenna MSSR - SELEX Sistemi Integrati ALE 9 Planar Antenna for Secondary Surveillance Radar (Monopulse or S* Mode), used in systems for controlling enroute or approaching aircraft.

MSSR = Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar The secondary radar family comes in two versions: monopulse or S mode.

4.2.2 PoSS (Port Surveillance System) - SELEX Sistemi Integrati SELEX Sistemi Integrati has designed and developed the Port Surveillance System to protect National Borders and Infrastructures, through early detection, classification and identification of threats.

The PoSS multilevel architecture ensures real time distribution of information at all required decisional levels, improving and optimising management of contingencies and coordination of infrastructure protection operations.

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4.2.3 RAN 40L - SELEX Sistemi Integrati RAN 40L is an advanced D-band, fully Solid State Phased Array, 3D Air Surveillance Radar that ensures instrumental detection of aircraft up to 400 Km in range and up to 30 Km in height.

RAN 40L is the new state-of-the-art radar system, designed to operate in modern complex naval combat defence systems, providing plots and tracks data for Tactical Picture Compilation and for Air Traffic Control support.

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4.2.4 VTS - SELEX Sistemi Integrati One of the most significant aspects of the know-how developed by SELEX Sistemi Integrati is the VTMS network (Vessel Traffic Management Systems). This is a unique system of its kind for handling coastal maritime traffic and port movements, and is of vital importance in EEZ applications (Exclusive Economic Zone) and Homeland Security.

In Italy, the VTS system has been purchased by the Coast Guards and has already been installed in the main Italian ports (including Bari and Genoa). Once the project for an integrated network of more than forty systems has been completed, the whole Italian coastline will be covered.

4.2.5 Empar - SELEX Sistemi Integrati EMPAR (European Multifunction Phased Array Radar) is the state-of-the-art multifunction radar designed to be fitted on board medium and large tonnage vessels.

It operates at C-band performing concurrently 3-D target detection, multiple target tracking and antiaircraft missile guidance.

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4.2.6 RAT 31 DL - SELEX Sistemi Integrati D-band solid state phased array, 3D surveillance radar.

The RAT 31 DL is a state-of-the art system designed to operate in modern complex military air defence systems. It is a direct derivative of the highly successful RAT 31 SL. The RAT 31 DL adapts to a broad spectrum of operational scenarios where jammer coexists with heavy clutter.

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4.2.7 C4I System Facility - SELEX Sistemi Integrati The facility is part of a wider C4I integration capability developed by SELEX Sistemi Integrati. It depicts some operational scenarios of the domains in which SELEX Sistemi Integrati operates as system integrator with its own sensors and Command & Control centres. Three different mission scenarios are presented, for Airspace Surveillance, Coastal Surveillance and Homeland Protection. SELEX Sistemi Integrati integrates and supplies its customers with interoperable Sensors, Command & Control subsystems, Border Surveillance systems.

4.2.8 Vixen 500E - SELEX GALILEO SELEX GALILEO Vixen 500E is a compact, lightweight active electronically scanned array radar for Fighter and Lead in Fighter Trainer aircraft.

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4.2.9 PicoSAR - SELEX GALILEO SELEX GALILEO PicoSAR radar provides an all weather, day and night high resolution synthetic apperture radar (SAR) imaging capability coupled with the detection of ground moving vehicles.

4.2.10 HIDAS - SELEX GALILEO The Helicopter Integrated Defensive Aids System (HIDAS) provides rotary wing platforms with increased survivability and enhanced mission success.

4.2.11 HALO - SELEX GALILEO Hostile Artillery Locating System (HALO) is an autonomous system that provides highly accurate location of indirect fire systems, explosive detonations and heavy direct fire weapons.

4.2.12 LINAPS - SELEX GALILEO A self-contained gun-mounted navigation, pointing and weapon management system, LINAPS enables rapid and accurate artillery deplyment in all weather condistions both day and night.

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4.2.13 Falco - SELEX GALILEO The FALCO UAV System is a Medium Altitude Endurance & Tactical UAV designed for optronic and electronic surveillance roles. The basic mission is target detection, localization, identification and designation through its on-board sensors suite which typically include a thermal imager, a color TV Camera and a spotter, or a laser designator.

The best features of the FALCO System include automatic take-off and landing (with STOL performance), fully redundant and fault-tolerant control systems, digital buses and control link equipment, automatic area surveillance modes and nearreal-time target image processing.

4.2.14 ATOS - SELEX GALILEO ATOS (Airborne Tactical Observation and Surveillance) is an open and modular architecture mission system for aircraft and helicopters. ATOS-C has been improved to offer a lighter structure, in composite fibers, assembled as single or multiple operators configuration.

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4.2.15 PAR P-2090CM - SELEX GALILEO P.A.R. 2090C is an X band, state-of-the-art ground controlled precision approach radar, particularly useful for emergency applications to allow the landing and taking off of aircraft and helicopter in all weather conditions.

It is available in two variants: PAR 2090 CF, for fixed applications and PAR 2090 CM, for mobile applications. PAR 2090 C operates with an azimuth resolution and accuracy exceeding ICAO requirements.

4.2.16 MCS - SELEX GALILEO The Mission Core System is a state-of-the-art, open architecture, highly flexible avionic suite developed for the M346 advanced.trainer.

The Mission Core System is based on an innovative mission computer that hosts the OFP (Operational Flight Program) and includes:

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-The HUD 100 dual refractive combined Head-up Display with integrated up front control panel, featuring a high total field of view, raster, cursive and cursive on raster presentations; - Three SMD 55 high resolution, 5" x 5" Smart Multifunction Displays.

4.2.17 SPN 720 - SELEX GALILEO Shipborne Precision Approach Radar

To respond to the requirement of fast take-off and recovery of aircraft, SELEX GALILEO has developed a naval precision approach radar, the SPN-720, to provide safe and reliable final approach and deck landing guidance for aircraft during daylight, darkness or dusk and in adverse weather.

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4.2.18 Mirach 100/5 - SELEX GALILEO MIRACH 100/5 is a high subsonic aerial target, used for advanced training of surface-to-air missile battery groups and weapon system qualification.

The Mirach 100/5 System is a multi-role threat simulation system which includes a state of the art Aerial Target Drone and a modern ground control station, plus a wide selection of mission payloads able to qualify and exercise all required Weapon Systems.

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4.2.19 Grifo Family - SELEX GALILEO Multimode Fire Control Radar

With over 450 units sold and 70.000 flight hours the GRIFO family of airborne radars offers advanced performance to new and upgradable aircraft. Grifo is a Multimode coherent pulse Doppler Radar, operating in the X-band, designed for air superiority aircraft. Its high degree of modularity with a configurable set of LRU makes it fittable on various platforms .

4.2.20 PSS Patrol Support System - Elsag Peripheral, mobile system for fingerprint collection PSS is a mobile device specifically developed for Police use, and allows personal identification and communication between patrols and operational centres. PSS consists of a hand-held computer (encased in a shock resistant, waterproof protective shell) integrated with a biometric fingerprint detector, smart card reader, a micro-camera, a Global Positioning System device, a GSM/GPRS module, an additional spare battery for prolonged system autonomy and a memory expansion Secure Digital from 512 MByte to 1 GByte. A functionality of authorized operators identification is available on PSS thanks to a comparison between a live fingerprint with one previously stored into an identification smart card. The same functionality, with no telematic connection to any data base, is available for E.I.C. (Electronic Identity Card) owners.

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4.2.21 ID-Pocket - Elsag Integrated system to monitor logical access to the information system

ID-Pocket was developed to enable logical access to information systems using encoded smart cards and biometric recognition of its holder. The device also makes it possible to sign a 'digital electronic signature' on documents and/or e-mail messages, as well as the Smart-Card Logon within the network, for all terminals linked at the Enterprise Network level. The device also enables the signing-up of new system users, by storing biometric data within the smart cards. The systems will be furnished with the software libraries needed to develop the required functions. The ID-Pocket device integrates a capacitive-type fingerprint reader manufactured by ST Microelectronics with suitable custom electronics manufactured by Elsag.

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4.2.22 LOAM - SELEX Communications Laser Obstacle Avoidance System

The LOAM is a state-of-the-art "navigational aid system" for rotary wing platforms specifically designed to detect potentially dangerous obstacles placed in or nearby the flight path and to warn the crew in time to implement effective avoiding maneuvers.

4.2.23 Elettra Twin Flyers - SELEX Communications By being an unmanned platform, able to stand with the adverse weather conditions and to operate with low cost, makes the ELETTRA Twin Flyers a very versatile product suitable for border and maritime surveillance missions. To cope with this activity the platform is provided with the appropriate sensors (electro-optics, radars and hyperspectrals) according to the mission's requirements. Another possible application for the platform is the communication's coverage extension whenever it is not feasible to rely upon a fixed installation (catastrophic events, peace-keeping, military operations). In this case the platform is provided with the appropriate communication's means, such as a radio base station and radio links. Furthermore, both the applications above can be performed concurrently by the platform.

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4.2.24 M 425 - SELEX Communications NGIFF - MkXII, Mode S, Mode 5 TRANSPONDER

The M-425 Transponder set is a member of a family of new generation airborne IFF transponders. It is equally suitable for helicopter applications as well as fixedwing aircraft. The M-425 system is capable to operate MkXA, Mode S up to level 3, Mode 4 and Mode 5 (Level 2).

4.2.25 TST 101/X - SELEX Communications SHF Transportable Satellite Terminal

The TST101/X provides voice and data communications through a FDMA PAMA channel at 16128 kbps. The outdoor RF module provides complete transmitter and receiver functions between the IF 70 MHz modem interface and the X-Band Antenna Subsystem interface.

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4.2.26 Puma T3 DM - SELEX Communications Dual Mode Hand-held Transceiver (FM-TETRA)

The unique Dual Mode equipment on the market: a full power TETRA radio that can operate also as conventional (analogue) equipment.

4.2.27 SRT 170 - SELEX Communications Lightweight HF Airborne Transceiver

The SRT-170 is a lightweight HF Transceiver family specifically designed for airborne applications. These transceivers provide voice/data radio-communications over the 2 to 30 MHz frequency range. Data communication capabilities include Link-11, as per STANAG 5511.

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4.2.28 SRT 651 - SELEX Communications Advanced Airborne V/UHF Transceiver with EPM Capability

The Airborne V/UHF Radio Systems Family RT-651 is a line of radiocommunications equipment and systems providing voice and data operation (Link 11 in clear and secure mode) over the 30 to 400 MHz frequency range. It can be proposed in several versions including, among others: Embedded ECCM; Embedded SatCom TDMA/DAMA; Embedded Selcal.

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5. DEFENCE SYSTEMS 5.1 Defence Systems Companies:

4. Oto Melara 5. WASS 6. MBDA
5.1.2 Oto Melara Oto Melara is the world leader in the production of small and medium calibre naval guns. It applies the latest technologies to offer its customers global answers and has research and development structures in areas ranging from artillery to armoured vehicles, from naval ammunition to antiaircraft systems.

Its products are in use in about 60 countries on five continents. Through the equal share partnership with Iveco, a member of the Fiat group, Oto Melara has twenty years of experience in the design, development and manufacture of tanks and wheeled combat vehicles of great international success.

www.otomelara.it

5.1.2 WASS Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei (WASS) is a world leader in underwater systems, recognised for its excellence in integrated systems engineering.

WASS offers a complete range of light- and heavyweight torpedoes, torpedo counter-measures for surface vessels and submarines, active/passive shipboard and helicopter sonar, countermine and underwater surveillance equipment. It controls 50% of Eurotorp, the consortium with DCN and Thales that designs and builds the world's most advanced lightweight torpedo system A wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica, WASS can boast nearly 130 years of success. It traces its origins to 1875, when Robert Whitehead established a torpedo factory in Fiume. The company relocated to Livorno in 1945.

www.wass.it

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5.1.3 MBDA MBDA is jointly owned by BAE SYSTEMS (37.5%), EADS (37.5%) and FINMECCANICA (25%). With an annual turnover exceeding 3 billion, a forward order book of over 13 billion and over 70 customers world wide, MBDA is a world leading, global missile systems company.

MBDA currently has 45 missile system and countermeasure programmes in operational service and has proven its ability as prime contractor to head major multi-national projects. MBDA possesses a unique advantage in being the only organisation in its sector able to meet customer requirements in each of the operational environments: air, land and sea. MDBA Web site: http://www.mbda-systems.com/mbda/site/ref/scripts/EN_HOME.html

5.2 Products:

5.2.1 MU90/Impact ALWT - WASS Lightweight anti-submarine weapon The MU90/IMPACT torpedo is 323,7mm 'NATO Standard' calibre, weight 304 Kg and is 2850 mm long. Powered through an Aluminium-Silver Oxide sea water battery using dissolved sodium-dioxide powder as electrolyte and incorporating an advanced closed-loop electrolyte re-circulation system, the torpedo is propelled by an electronically controlled high-RPM brush-less motor driving a skewed multiblades pump-jet propulsor allowing a linearly variable torpedo speed automatically selected by the tactics of the weapon according to the scenario, the environment and the operational phase. Of extremely long endurance, the weapon operates without any speed degradation and without any limitation of salinity and temperature in water depths in excess of 1000 m and as shallow as 25 m and retaining navigation capability up to 3m.

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5.2.2 C310 - WASS Anti-Torpedo Countermeasures System for Surface Ship

The C310 is an anti-torpedo countermeasures system designed to cope with current and future generation of active and/or passive torpedoes, wire or non wireguided, launched alone or in salvo mode. The expendable effectors are based on low cost, lightweight, high performance devices. Surface vessels deploy such devices during the course of computerised pre-determined evasive counter-manoeuvres, to maximise the ship survivability against modern torpedo attack.

5.2.3 C303/S - WASS Anti-Torpedo Countermeasures System for Submarine

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The C303/S is an anti-torpedo countermeasures system designed to counter attacks of acoustic homing torpedoes, active/passive, lightweight and heavyweight, wire and non wire-guided, through the use of expendable low-cost, light-weight, high-performance stationary jammers and mobile decoys. The submarine deploys such devices during the course of computerised pre-determined evasive countermanoeuvres, to maximise the submarine survivability against modern torpedo attack.

5.2.4 Black Shark - WASS Advanced Dual-Purpose Wire Guided Torpedo

The BLACK SHARK Heavy Weight Torpedo is a multipurpose weapon designed to be launched by surface vessels or submarines. It is meant to counter the threat posed by any type of surface or underwater target. The BLACK SHARK is a new generation of powerful, long-range, wire guided and self- homing heavyweight torpedoes (21-inch diameter).

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5.2.5 Marte - MBDA Marte is a medium-range anti-ship missile designed for the new generation of naval anti-surface warfare helicopters employed to support maritime operations in littoral as well as in complex blue water scenarios.

5.2.6 Aster 30 - MBDA The ASTER family of vertically launched missiles is being developed by MBDA within the Franco-Italian FSAF programme. Aster 30 will feature in a family of air defence systems for the armed forces of both countries as well as for the UK Royal Navy.

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5.2.7 Meteor - MBDA Meteor will meet the requirements of six European nations for a superior Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile system to excel in all future combat scenarios and capable of being integrated on Europes major platforms, Eurofighter Typhoon, Gripen and Rafale.

5.2.8 PUMA - Oto Melara The PUMA 4x4 and 6x6 are light wheeled Armoured Fighting Vehicles suitable for combat roles such as reconnaissance, including NBC, and anti-tank.

They also perform combat support roles like Command Post and Ambulance. The light weight and silhouette make these vehicles extremely versatile and suitable to create a whole family of different versions capable to carry out multiple tasks.
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5.2.9 CENTAURO The 8x8 CENTAURO AFV is a highly mobile and protected vehicle that combines the firepower of a main battle tank, being able to fire NATO tank ammunition, with the speed and agility of a wheeled vehicle.

The fire control system ensures hunter-killer capability, incorporating laser range finder and thermal camera. Stabilisation provides an optimised exploitation of the system. The CENTAURO is also providing the basis for the development of a whole family of these vehicles in different versions capable to perform multiple tasks.

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5.2.10 DARDO - Oto Melara The DARDO armored IFV has been designed to provide infantry support; its armament consists of a 25 mm gun plus two TOW launchers that allow suitable firepower, even against MBTs.

The transported infantry squad can easily and quickly mount into the vehicle or deploy on the ground thanks to its spacious rear ramp. The "6 vee" engine and the automatic transmission keep the DARDO at the same mobility level of MBTs with which it has to co-operate.

5.2.11 Hitfist 30mm - Oto Melara Two-man power-operated turret built with ballistic aluminum alloy and additional steel armour plates to reach the required protection level.

The main armament is a 3Omm automatic cannon, fully stabilized, electrically controlled and with digital Fire Control System. Feeding is through belted rounds housed in two ammunition containers. TOW anti-tank guided missiles are available as an option.

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6. ENERGY TRANSPORTATION 6.1 Energy Transportation Companies:

5. 6. 7. 8. Ansaldo Energia AnsaldoBreda Ansaldo STS BredaMenarinibus

6.1.1 Ansaldo Energia Ansaldo Energia specialises in supplying plants and components for the production of energy of all the configurations required by the market:

conventional combined and simple cycle thermal plants, co-generative, geothermal and nuclear plants as well as the supply of services on all its products and products using other technologies. Ansaldo Energia operates in the national market and internationally boasting a client base which ranges from Public Bodies, to Independent Power Producers and Industrial Clients.

www.ansaldoenergia.com

6.1.2 AnsaldoBreda AnsaldoBreda is the Finmeccanica specialist in the manufacture of technologically advanced rolling stock for railway and urban transit systems that represents the state of the art under both the mechanical and the electrical aspects.

AnsaldoBreda builds complete trains, high-speed trains, diesel and electrical locomotives, double-decker electric trains, Electric Multiple Unit (EMU), Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU), single and double-decker passenger cars, subway cars and Sirio trams. In its Naples and Pistoia plants the company uses leading edge equipment to develop new products and undertake inspections and upgrades of existing vehicles. AnsaldoBreda has operating divisions in the USA, France, Norway and Denmark. Its products are in service on four continents and in four Italian regions. The company was created by merging an Ansaldo Trasporti division with Breda Costruzioni Ferroviarie, one of the world?s best known mechanical engineering companies.

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6.1.3 Ansaldo STS Ansaldo STS brings together the Finmeccanica signalling and rail and subway transportation systems business under a name that is synonymous since 1853 with advanced technologies providing more efficient and safer mobility services worldwide.

Through its Signalling and Transport Systems business units, Ansaldo STS designs, manufactures, manages and maintains both railway/subway signalling and monitoring systems and turn key metropolitan and rail systems. Ansaldo STS is headquarted in Genova and is present in 18 countries with a total workforce of 3,600. Its 2005 turnover reached 840 million euro, with 89 million operating profits and 44 million net profits. Ansaldo STS controls Ansaldo Signal N.V., a Dutch holding company that operates in the rail and subway signalling businesses, and Ansaldo Trasporti - Sistemi Ferroviari SpA, an Italian systems and technology integration company supplying turn key metropolitan and railway systems.

www.ansaldo-sts.com

6.1.4 BredaMenarinibus BredaMenarinibus is the second largest manufacturer of buses in Italy.

Based in Bologna, the company was set up in 1919 and has been involved in the technological evolution of Italian bus and coach design from the outset to the present day. The company's success is based on the founders' technical insights, ongoing research for innovative solutions and the use of advanced components. In all these fields, BredaMenarinibus is often ahead of its competitors in Italy and abroad, so much so that in recent years they have taken to following its innovative design criteria. Technical developments include: disc brakes (since the early 1980s), the first short and medium-length buses with lowered floors, independent suspension on all wheels, multiplex electrical systems with onboard diagnosis, and, during the 1990s, the first methane-powered buses produced in series - a field in which BredaMenarinibus continues to be a leader. The company is specialised in buses for urban transport and coaches for longer distances, with the aim of improving the travel experience for passengers by making their journeys not only safer but also more comfortable and pleasurable. At the same time, BredaMenarinibus sets out to simplify drivers' tasks and to improve

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business management for companies involved in local public transport (LPT) - all this while keeping to the principles of sustainable development, safeguarding the environment, and attention to passengers' needs. Today, BredaMenarinibus has a workforce of 300 employees, and a turnover of about 100 million euros. The company's long-standing tradition, together with the proven support of local suppliers, enables it to produce more than 500 buses a year at its Bologna plant. During the last two years, agreements for technical collaboration have been set up with other manufacturers in Italy and abroad, with the aim of expanding the traditional range of products and making them more competitive on international markets. www.bredamenarinibus.it

6.2 Products:

6.2.1 The Genoa Underground - Ansaldo STS In 1980, a process of facts and decisions began, which brought about the identification of the projects and the start of the true construction work of the underground. In that year, the municipal administration approved a rapid tramline project destined to connect Rivarolo with Principe and passing through the old Certosa tunnel.

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6.2.2 Copenhagen Automatic Driverless Underground System - Ansaldo STS The Copenhagen automated underground provides a rapid and direct connection between Copenhagen City, Frederiksberg, the north of Amager and the new city of restad. In addition, it will also serve Vanlse and the Copenhagen airport.

6.2.3 ERTMS-ETCS - Ansaldo STS ERTMS is the European Railway Traffic Management System composed by the onboard equipment and all the line side and trackside equipment necessary for supervising, in real-time.

6.2.4 Operation and Traffic Control - Ansaldo STS As the market leader, Ansaldo Signal can offer the most advanced CTC systems scalable from the basic command/control functions to the very effective traffic forecast and optimization and conflict display and resolution performances.

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6.2.5 Automatic Train Control - Ansaldo STS Ansaldo Signal has been offering ATC systems throughout signalling evolution, ranging from the simplest intermittent type to the semi-continuous and fully continuous integrated type.

6.2.6 Metro Systems worldwide - Ansaldo STS Providing mobility to people in today's complexity of modern living is a difficult task that involves political and managerial capacity. Ansaldo Signal puts its technical capacity and experience in consulting, design, construction, installation, and servicing of complete turn-key systems.

6.2.7 Computer Based Interlocking - Ansaldo STS Both large and small scale station computer based interlocking demands can be fully satisfied by the high capability of AS NV in offering the most proper solutions. ACC, SEI, and Microlok II are based on the most updated technology.

6.2.8 High Speed - Ansaldo STS

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High Speed Lines linking large towns or corridors have already gained the favour of the public, with its time saving, comfort and economic benefit. Ansaldo Signal is proud of its role in the signalling and traffic management sector.

6.2.9 Plants - Ansaldo Energia Complete plants for energy generation, conventional, co-generative, geothermal and simple and combined cycles, up to a power of 800 MWe with yields in excess of 57%.

More than 160,000 MW of power installed around the world. It independently develops product, process, mechanical, civil, installation and startup engineering combined with a complete customer service which ranges from the simple supply of spare parts to diagnostics and long-term O&M contracts.

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