MCLEAN, Va., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. , a provider of mission-critical, technology-based systems, solutions, and services for national security agencies and programs of the U.S. government, announced today that the company has received a $26.7 million order to provide field feeding systems, also known as Containerized Kitchens (CK), to the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center in support of the military's force modernization and mobility efforts. This order is in addition to a $4 million award for field feeding systems received from the U.S. Army in March. Delivery on the most recent order is scheduled to begin later this year.
Designed to improve the quality of life for U.S. forces operating in challenging environments, the field feeding system is a completely self-contained, rugged and transportable commercial grade kitchen with the ability to feed 800 troops three fresh meals per day. To date, GTEC has delivered over 550 field feeding systems to the U.S. military and the systems are currently deployed in places such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Korea, Germany and as part of the recent humanitarian efforts in Haiti.
John Hillen, President & CEO commented on the latest order, "We are pleased to continue our role designing and fielding highly engineered systems that improve the advantage for U.S. troops deployed overseas. And the $50 million of orders we have received year-to-date reaffirm our commitment as a mission-partner helping the U.S. Army meet the challenges of force sustainment in expeditionary environments."
About Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc.
Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. provides mission-critical, technology-based systems, solutions, and services for national security agencies and programs of the U.S. government. Our services and solutions are integral parts of mission-critical programs run by the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security, federal law enforcement agencies, and other parts of the federal government charged with national security responsibilities. Learn more about Global Defense Technology & Systems at http://www.gtec-inc.com/.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this announcement other than historical data and information constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements or industry results to differ materially from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in Global Defense Technology & System Inc.'s (GTEC) Annual Report on Form 10-K, and such other filings that GTEC makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and GTEC undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements in the future except as required by law.
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Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Investor Relations: Joseph Cormier, +1-703-883-2771,
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