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Airbus Defence & Space Airbus Defence and Space is one of the three Divisions of the Airbus Group and Europe’s Number 1 defence and space company. It is the world’s second largest space company and one of the top 10 defence companies globally, with revenues of around 13 billion Euro per year and approx. 38,600 employees. The Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Defence and Space is Bernhard Gerwert. Airbus Defence and Space puts a strong focus on core businesses: Space, Military Aircraft, Missiles and related systems and services. Airbus Defence and Space develops and engineers cutting-edge and peerlessly reliable products in the field of defence and space. Its defence and space technologies enable governments and institutions to protect natural resources, societies and individual freedom. The aircraft, satellites and services help to monitor climate and crops, and to secure borders. Airbus Defence and Space solutions guarantee sovereignty in foreign affairs and defence matters. And its portfolio also ensures communication, mobility, the expansion of knowledge and the safeguarding of the environment. www.airbusdefenceandspace.com

Blücher Since its foundation in 1969, BLÜCHER group has maintained high ethical standards. The protection of life and health is central to all activities. The company is the world market leader in the development and production of adsorptive compound materials for the protection against chemical and biological warfare agents. In accordance with the tradition of innovative excellence, Blücher covers the entire value chain from raw materials to complex system solutions through its proprietary development and production facilities. Blücher’s achievements in the field of CBRN protective equipment have also strongly influenced the development of adjacent business areas: The field of personal protective equipment has been extended by a novel solution for fragment protection. And the company’s expertise has been applied to industrial high performance filtration solutions. Complex manufacturing environments and demanding purification processes benefit from Blücher’s air and water filtration technologies. Blücher’s water purification solutions are also available as mobile systems supplying potable water for military units deployed abroad as well as first responder teams in desaster recovery missions. Blücher’s transportable water purifying systems respond to the rising requirements of energy efficiency, mobility and water quality

ATOS IT Solutions and Services Atos SE (Societas Europaea) is a leader in digital services with 2014 pro forma annual revenue of circa 11 billion Euro and 93,000 employees in 72 countries. Serving a global client base, the Group provides Consulting & Systems Integration services, Managed Services & BPO, Cloud operations, Big Data & Cyber-security solutions, as well as transactional services through Worldline, the European leader in the payments and transactional services industry. With its deep technology expertise and industry knowledge, the Group works with clients across different business sectors: Defense, Financial Services, Health, Manufacturing, Media, Utilities, Public sector, Retail, Telecommunications, and Transportation. Atos is focused on business technology that powers progress and helps organizations to create their firm of the future. The Group is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic & Paralympic Games and is listed on the Euronext Paris market. Atos operates under the brands Atos, Atos Consulting, Atos Worldgrid, Bull, Canopy, and Worldline.

Avacent Avascent is the leading independent strategy and management consulting firm serving clients operating in government-driven markets. Working with corporate leaders and financial investors, Avascent delivers fact-based solutions in the areas of strategic growth, value capture, and mergers and acquisition support across the broad range of aerospace, defence, security, government services and high-technology areas. Our global presence – with offices in Paris, London and Washington DC – worldwide network of experts, and more than 30 years of experience underpin our deep sector expertise and analytical rigour. www.avascent.com Computacenter Computacenter is Europe’s leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services, enabling users and their business. We advise organisations on IT strategy, implement the most appropriate technology, optimise its performance, and manage our customers’ infrastructures. In doing this we help CIOs and IT departments in enterprise and corporate organisations maximise productivity and the business value of IT for internal and external users. Computacenter provides user support, the best devices, and secure provision of applications and data to support individual working styles and improve collaboration. To achieve this, we assist with consulting as well as the implementation and operation of networks and datacenter infrastructures on or off customers’ premises and in the cloud. Rooted in core European countries Computacenter combines global reach with local expertise. We operate infrastructure Operations Centers and Group Service Desks across Europe, South Africa and Asia from which our employees provide user support in 18 languages. Customers with global requirements are served through an extensive international partner network, which mirrors the requirements of our European-headquartered client base. In 2014, Computacenter had around 13,000 employees and achieved a revenue of approximately GBP 3.1 billion.

DWT – German Association for Defence Technology The German Association for Defence Technology acts as a neutral platform for dialogue and information on issues relating to security and defence policy, defence and security technology, as well as defence industry. The DWT delivers in-depth background information and provides greater transparency. It brings together decision makers from politics, business, industry, the service sector, the German Armed Forces and the German Defence Administration, other security agencies and organisations, science and research, as well as the general public in presentations, panel and floor discussions and exhibitions organised by the DWT and its subsidiary, the Centre for Studies and Conferences Ltd. (SGW). These events serve as platforms for discussing possible solutions (current and future-oriented) as to material and equipment support for the Bundeswehr and other security agencies and organizations while taking into account national and international interests, as well as prevailing conditions. The nationwide events organised by the SME Study Group (AKM) and the Initiative Circle “Future Developments” (IKZ) as well as the activities of the various defence technology orientated study groups and regional sections of the DWT also play an important role here.

ESDA The “European Security and Defence Association Italy” also known as “ESDA ITALY” is a non-profit organization which aim is to coordinate and promote Italian companies, and more specifically the “Made in Italy” goods and services in Europe. The Association promotes, coordinates and promotes studies, research experiences as well as scientific and technical knowledge in the field of security and defense, in accordance with the European Security and Defence Association.

The association aims to: • Represent the Italian companies in Europe especially those operating in the security and defense area. • Create discussion forums between companies and individual members of parliaments that form the Eu ropean Union. • Organize conferences and debates between companies and the European Community.

The Association accomplishes this through: • The implementation of measures to promote the stu dy, the analysis in the field of security and defense, as well as with the organization of missions in foreign countries; • Cultural initiatives and promotions; • The realization of publishing initiatives, including in electronic form, publishing studies, research, print and audiovisual material for the promotion of “Made in Italy”; • The organization, promotion and participation in conferences, congresses, seminars, round tables in Italy and abroad; • The coordination, supervision and implementation of cooperation programs between foreign and domestic companies; • Collaboration with other institutions, both national and international.

ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH For almost 50 years, ESG has been a leading German company for the development and integration of IT and electronic systems for armed forces, public authorities, and the aerospace, defence and automotive industries worldwide. ESG’s logistics services ensure

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that these systems remain available and efficient when in operation. With a total of 1,600 employees, ESG has its headquarters in Germany and offices across Europe and worldwide. ESG has considerable expertise in developing, integrating and supporting complex and often security-critical IT systems for military and security forces. We focus in particular on solutions for command & control, logistics support and cyber security & intelligence. In this field ESG has been developing and integrating safetyrelated projects for the Bundeswehr, the public sector and industry for many years. In the context of cyber security & intelligence, knowledge superiority is a necessary prerequisite for the ability to act. For this reason, we have pooled our competencies in the partner network Center of Cyber Security Excellence (CCSE). Together with this network of qualified partners, we offer comprehensive services for emergency services, defence and industry customers under the claim „Security made in Germany“. ESG – Dedicated to solutions. Contact: ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH Livry-Gargan-Str. 6 82256 Furstenfeldbruck Phone: +49 /(0)89 /9216-0 E-Mail: m-info@esg.de www.esg.de

Fraunhofer FHR Radar and related high-frequency systems form a key technology for defense and security, particularly in the field of reconnaissance and surveillance. The Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques FHR (budget: 29.1 Mio. Euro, staff: 285) has supported the German Ministry of Defense in this field since the foundation of the institute in 1957. In Germany, the institute has played a pioneering role in the development of new technologies for numerous applications: e.g. space observation and reconnaissance with radar, multi-function radar systems with phased array antennas, millimeter wave techniques, ultra-high resolution radar imaging, moving target recognition, target classification and passive radar. With this competencies it creates leading-edge technologies for today and the future. More info: www.fhr.fraunhofer.de/en hicles, Bridges, and Artillery & Ammunition, plus a network of R&D centers, and logistic and customer relations activities.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an industry leading technology company that enables customers to go further, faster. With the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio, spanning the cloud to the data center to workplace applications, our technology and services help customers around the world make IT more efficient, more productive and more secure.

IDE – INTRACOM Defense Electronics IDE (INTRACOM Defense Electronics) is active in the development and production of defense electronics and systems for the Hellenic Armed Forces and the international market since 1992. The main IDE’s areas of interests are: • Tactical Communications • Data Links and Telemetries • Information Security • Missile Electronics • Hybrid Power Systems • Homeland Security IDE participates in joint multinational R&D and production programs, in cooperation with major international defense system companies, for new systems and technologies (ESSM and IRIS-T missiles, IRIS-T SL missile, NATO AWACS aircraft etc). Moreover, IDE expands its international partnerships through co-production programs with the leading manufacturers, for the implementation of state of the art electronics for Air-defense Systems, Aircraft Self-Protection Suites, Weapon Systems Electronics, Radars and Electro-optics. IDE invests annually a significant amount in R&D activities aiming at developing cutting-edge defense products and competitive secure communications solutions that will internationally meet the current and the future needs of the Defense and Security Sector.

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) is a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation and conducts its business through European operating sites located in Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. With more than 1,870 highly skilled technical employees, GDELS companies design, manufacture and deliver wheeled, tracked, and amphibious vehicles and other combat systems such as armaments and munitions to global customers. The Group is the combination of five entities: GDELSGermany, GDELS-Mowag, GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas, GDELS-Steyr and GDELS-Czech that were unified as a single business unit under one European parent company in 2003. As one of the European leaders in the land combat systems sector, GDELS has focused itself on four specific divisions with the aim of producing greater synergies and coordination between its 9 plants. The four divisions are Tracked Vehicles, Wheeled Ve

KPMG KPMG is a network of professional firms with more than 162,000 employees in 155 countries. In Germany too, KPMG is one of the leading auditing and advisory firms and has around 9,600 employees at over 20 locations. Our services are divided into the following functions: Audit, Tax and Advisory. Our Audit services are focused on the auditing of consolidated and annual financial statements. The Tax function incorporates the tax advisory services provided by KPMG. Our high level of specialist know-how on business, regulatory and transaction-related issues is brought together within our Advisory function. We have established teams of interdisciplinary specialists for key industries of the economy. These pool the experience of our experts around the world and further enhance the quality of our advisory services. Among others, KPMG offers a wide range of services in the areas of Defense and Security. We are partner of choice for clients in the public sector, corporate clients, family-owned businesses as well as financial services clients. Our thought leadership includes publications such as the Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook.

Lockheed Martin Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 112,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation’s net sales for 2014 were $45.6 billion.

MBDA Deutschland MBDA Deutschland is the leading guided missile and air defense systems company in Germany. MBDA Deutschland develops, manufactures and provides customer and product support for guided missile systems and air defense systems to the Air Force, Army and Navy. The company has experience from over 40 years of industrial participation in national and international defence programmes. Among the MBDA Deutschland products are air defense systems, ship self-defence systems, air-to-air missiles, cruise missiles, precision fire-and-forget weapon systems for combat helicopters, anti-tank guided missiles and lightweight missiles for infantry and Special Forces. In addition MBDA Deutschland is technology leader for subsystems and components such as warhead systems, propulsion systems. MBDA Deutschland is also a technology leader for High-Energy-Lasereffectors. In addition to numerous development and production facilities, MBDA Deutschland operates a test range and a new simulation and integration centre for air defence systems at its main Schrobenhausen site. The modern infrastructure also includes the test centre for air defense systems in Freinhausen – a facility that is unique in Europe. The test range is used by the German Air Force. The facilities are also available for Germany’s next generation TLVS/MEADS air defence programme. MBDA Deutschland is part of the European MBDA Group. With more than 90 armed forces customers in the world, MBDA is a world leader in missiles and missile systems.

OMNINET Software-, System- und Projektmanagementtechnik Since 1995, OMNINET has been evolving the Business Process Management platform OMNITRACKER. 150 permanent employees are based at OMNINET’s headquarters in Germany. Subsidiaries in the U.S., Belgium and The Netherlands (a.o.) and 40 partner companies take care of 600+ customers with 40.000+ active concurrent users. OMNITRACKER is one of the leading BPM Software and famous for its flexibility and high integration potential. Individual processes can be defined, e.g. INTEROPExPERT used for NATO IT Interoperability Testing, or standard certified applications can be run out-of-the-box, e.g. ITSM (ITILv3-compliant), Project/ Contract/Document/Application Lifecycle/Innovation Management. Its unique concept of configuration (no

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hard coding) and easy integration of 3rd party applications makes OMNITRACKER highly expandable. Release compatibility of all applications is contractually guaranteed, customers include SIEMENS, Panasonic, MAN, RUAG, (inter)national public security authorities and NGOs.

Panasonic Reliable and secure IT Solutions for critical missions With 20 years’ experience the Panasonic business unit Computer Product Solutions (CPS) offers rugged, energy-efficient and extremely reliable mobile computing solutions for IT-hostile conditions. The products range from rugged outdoor notebooks and “Toughbook” brand business laptops to “Toughbook” brand tablets and are complemented by numerous services and accessories such as vehicle mounts, holding- or carrying-systems, to ensure optimum operation. The fully rugged devices are certified in accordance with IP65 (IP68 in certain cases) plus MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-461E. Their outstanding robustness in conjunction with long-lasting batteries as well as concealed mode (depending on the model) always ensures unlimited data access and communication capabilities – even in adverse conditions such as rain, snow, cold or heat, blinding sunlight, after impacts or vibrations in work vehicles. Since many years Panasonic CPS is market leader having a 70 percent share of the European market for rugged and durable notebooks/2-in-1 devices as well as a 57 percent share of the market for robust tablets (VDC Research, March 2015). For further information please visit www.toughbook.de

Raytheon International Raytheon Company, with 2014 sales of $23 billion and 61,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 93 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as cybersecurity and a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit us at www.raytheon. com and follow us on Twitter@Raytheon.

RUAG Defence The RUAG Defence is an international technology company, which is mainly active in the field of security and defense. The division’s core business also includes the integration, maintenance and operation as well as upgrades of systems covering; vehicles and vehicle fleets, secure and reliable communications, realistic training and cyber security. In addition to this, RUAG Defence seeks to achieve technological leadership for selected subsystems and components: for example remote control of vehicles, tactical communications, or laser-based and virtual simulation. Among the main customers of RUAG Defence include the Swiss Armed Forces, international military forces, government agencies and organizations for relief and protection as well as operators of critical ICT infrastructures.

Pfisterer PFISTERER Holding AG, headquartered in Winterbach near Stuttgart, with around 1,400 employees and an annual turnover of around 250 million euros, is one the world’s leading technology companies for system solutions and components in energy transmission. Established in 1921, this family-owned German-Swiss company is one of very few in the world to offer solutions for the complete transmission chain of low, medium, and high-voltage for outputs of between 110 V and 850 kV. The Group operates technology, distribution, and training centers at a number of locations in Germany and Switzerland; it has several manufacturing facilities in Europe, Argentina, and China, and is represented with sales offices in 19 countries throughout Europe, Asia, South America, and the USA. As an innovating force and supplier of key technologies with a complete range of products, as well as consulting, installation, and training services, PFISTERER AG is in demand globally as a partner for energy supply utilities, network operators, technology companies, rail transport operators, and other infrastructure companies. Press contact Frank Strassner Phone: +49 /(0)7181/7005 484 Telefax: +49 /(0)7181/7005 90484 frank.strassner@pfisterer.de PFISTERER Kontaktsysteme GmbH Rosenstrasse 44 73650 Winterbach, Germany www.pfisterer.de Schmidt & Bender The riflescope manufacturer Schmidt & Bender is a family operated German business founded in 1957 by Helmut Schmidt and Helmut Bender. Since then it is known to develop and produce riflescopes of highest quality and reliability, optimal suited to the customers’ needs in all applications of hunting, sports and military. The scopes are not only in use in more than 50 countries, but are especially used by Special Forces: The U.S. Marine Corps selected the 3-12x50 PMII LP as the only scope out of 25 competitors to meet all of the USMC’s rigorous specifications. In 2011, the 5-25x56 PMII scope won the American PSR solicitation and is now supplied to the special operating forces of Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force. In 2012 the new 3-27x56 PMII won the American SOCOM tender for an Ultra Long Range Scope and in 2013 Schmidt & Bender won a US government development contract and successfully presented the digital PMII scopes which project external ballistic information into the field of view.

SciEngines Incorporated in 2007 in Kiel, Germany, SciEngines is an innovation leader in FPGA-based computing solutions. With this technology, the price/performance ratio of computational analysis can regularly be improved by a factor of 10 while saving 90% electricity, which often leads to amortization in less than 1 year. Additionally, the option to reconfigure the chips, in accordance with changing user requirements, ensures superiority also in the long-term. The FPGAs’ advantages can be realized in any high performance computing scenario where cluster or supercomputer performance is required for specific algorithms. For example: • Information collection and analysis / SIGINT • Decryption of files, accessing networks, passive monitoring of telecommunication • Large-scale filtering and processing of data-streams, e.g. deep packet inspection • Cyber defense • Strong, user-defined point to point encryption • Anomaly/intrusion detection • Simulations and modeling • Logistics optimization • Image processing

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secunet secunet is one of Germany’s leading providers of superior IT security, and has been a security partner of the Federal Republic of Germany since 2004. At secunet, more than 350 specialists are focused on issues such as cryptography, e-government, critical infrastructure and automotive security. Together with the German Federal Office for Information Security, secunet’s specialists develop SINA cryptographic devices for national and international customers with high security requirements. SINA makes it possible to securely process, store, transfer and register classified information up to and including security classifications STRENG GEHEIM (TOP SECRET), NATO SECRET and SECRET UE. The diversity of secunet’s unique product range – including stationary and mobile clients, IPsec gateways and data diodes, Ethernet encryptors and a registry-compliant solution (SINA Workflow) – enables the creation of security domains for all manner of application scenarios. Further information: www.secunet.com

SES SES is a world-leading satellite operator. Through providing reliable and secure satellite communications solutions, SES connects and enables broadcast, telecom, corporate and government customers, and enriches the lives of billions of people worldwide. SES owns and operates a fleet of over 50 geostationary satellites that is complemented by a network of teleports and offices around the globe. This far-reaching infrastructure enables it to reach 99 % of the world‘s population. SES‘s business is built on four market verticals: video, fixed data, mobility and government. As the leader in direct-to-home (DTH) and High Definition (HD) television, SES transmits over 7,100 TV channels around the world; 2,100 of them in HD. SES‘s satellites reach 312 million TV homes worldwide and over 1.1 billion people around the world. See more at: http://www.ses.com/about-ses#sthash. QgWB3J5J.dpuf

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steep GmbH The steep GmbH is a medium-sized company with its headquarters in Bonn and more than 30 sites all over Germany. The service portfolio of the steep GmbH is presented in the individual letters of “steep”: S for Service, T for Training, E for Engineering, E for Energy and P for Products. The competences of our single business units span from process-optimizing consulting and IT support via l services such as systems integration, technical services, training and documentation up to designing entire service fields, founding an unique basis for the design of complex and tailored models. We see ourselves as a high-tech company and have been for decades acting on the market with the vision to constantly develop our business in a way corresponding with the market and to always adapt to the requirements of our customers and the target markets. www.steep.de of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration technology. Either as a part service, or a complete package from a single source: You can rely on our many years of experience in handling the widest range of projects at national and international level. With our mobile heating containers, air-conditioning containers, and various smaller items of equipment etc., we can also provide our customers with facilities, on a rental basis, to cool or heat their production and storage premises as needed, depending on the season. As a specialist trader our services also include maintenance chemistry, in the form of highly specialised cleansing and care products for upkeep work. We take our slogan seriously, “If it’s going to last, it’s got to change.” This message echoes as a leitmotif through the hundred years of our company’s history. We are constantly on the move. Innovative thinking, friendly advice, flexibility and up-to-date solutions – we take these things as a matter of course.

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TIEGEL GmbH TIEGEL GmbH, a traditional family firm in Saxony founded in 1914, has been engaged since 1970 in air-heating technology. Today our range of services includes project management, manufacture, assembly and maintenance United Technologies Corp. United Technologies (UTC) is a global provider of products and services to the aerospace and building & industrial systems sectors. UTC companies employ more than 211.000 people worldwide, including more than 62.000 across 32 European countries. UTC’s aerospace businesses are proud to offer high-technology solutions to meet the EU’s and NATO’s needs for defense and security. As a global leader in aircraft propulsion, Pratt & Whitney has developed many of the major advances in military and commercial engines. Sikorsky serves com

mercial and military markets around the world with helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS) is one of the world’s largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products - from actuation and propeller systems, aero structures, air management systems, interiors, landing systems to electric systems, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) and space systems, engine systems and sensors and integrated systems. UTAS’s Kidde products provide fire protection systems for commercial and military aviation and ground vehicle applications. UTC offers smart solutions through cooperation and shared investment. Our technologies and platforms are built for flexibility and engineered for use across industries and between nations. The new CH-53K heavy lift helicopter can be customized to meet requirements in Europe. Our iconic BLACK HAWK helicopter is available in an international variant that is assembled, customized and flighttested in a new $100 million factory in Mielec, Poland, which employs more than 1.500 people. The C-17 Globemaster III, powered by Pratt & Whitney’s F117 engines, is ready to meet the EU’s and NATO’s needs for strategic and tactical airlift management. On the heels of the success of the trans-Atlantic cooperation on the F-16 F100 engine and E-3 AWACS TF33 engine, comes Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engine powering the F-35 Lightning II. Three branches of the U.S. military and eight partner countries collaborated on its design and development. As a leading force behind the development of green building technology, UTC Building & Industrial Systems is helping to secure the future with safer, smarter and more sustainable solutions from its world-leading businesses such as Otis, Carrier, Kidde and Chubb. Powerful Innovation. Powerful Solutions. More information about UTC is available at www.utc. com