EADS Secure Networks CORP25 Radio System Acceptance Announced in Cumberland County, Tenn.

FRISCO, TX--(Marketwire - July 29, 2009) - Today, EADS Secure Networks North America announced full system acceptance of its CORP25 digital, trunked land mobile radio system by Cumberland County, Tennessee, validating the delivered Project 25 (P25)-based public safety radio network fulfills the county's operational requirements.

"System acceptance by Cumberland County marks a great milestone in EADS commitment to helping public safety operations of every size adopt and embrace the P25 standard," said Steve Shanck, Executive Vice President & General Manager, EADS Secure Networks North America. "The coordination and continued collaboration of county officials and suppliers has resulted in true, interoperable communications between first responders in this region, and Cumberland County will serve as a leading model in future deployments of EADS CORP25 solution."

Selected to replace the county's aging conventional analog radio system, the CORP25 system optimizes coverage across the county, including the remote area's varied terrain. CORP25 provides an open, standards-compliant digital, trunked radio system with interoperability to existing conventional VHF radio networks and dispatch systems. The new network enables clear, expanded and coordinated communications amongst its users, including the sheriff's department, two fire departments, the rescue squad, local correctional facility, emergency medical services and emergency management.

"This achievement is the result of unprecedented collaboration between local officials, county-appointment consultants, Kenwood USA and the EADS team," said Mayor Brock Hill. "On behalf of the people of Cumberland County, I thank everyone who has worked so tirelessly to bring open-standards, fully interoperable public safety communications to our region."

"Incorporating the legacy VHF Conventional network, the multi-vendor product integration, and the unique coverage issues of Cumberland County were all significant challenges for EADS, as they would have been for any systems integrator," said Bruce Rhoades, Director of Public Safety & Municipal Networks for WATERFORD Consultants. "My hat's off to EADS, as they addressed all of these challenges and demonstrated a phenomenal commitment to the ultimate satisfaction of the County."

As an IP-based, open-standards (APCO P25) digital trunked solution, CORP25 allows P25 and non-P25 radios to operate together on one core architecture, providing operators full autonomy and control over the radio network.

About EADS Secure Networks North America, a division of PlantCML (www.eads-ps.com)

EADS Secure Networks North America, a division of industry leader PlantCML (a wholly-owned subsidiary of EADS North America), provides interoperable, professional mobile radio communications solutions to the mission-critical environment. Today, PlantCML is pioneering the next generation of public safety and secure network communications through Voice over IP-enabled applications, interoperable P25 radio systems and advanced emergency notification technologies.

About EADS North America (www.eadsnorthamerica.com)

EADS North America is the North American operation of EADS, a global leader in aerospace, defense and related services. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $11 billion to the U.S. economy annually and support more than 200,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and services. Operating in 17 states, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense markets. Internationally, more than 180 public networks in 65 countries utilize EADS digital radio systems for fully interoperable communications between agencies, across regions and throughout nations.

Contact Information: Media contact: Tami Timperio VP, Global Marketing Communications PlantCML®, an EADS North America Company Tel: 951-719-2423 E-MAIL: TTIMPERIO@PLANTCML.COM