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Cyber Defense Systems Participates in Atlantic Strike II Training Exercise Hosted By United States Central Command Air Forces

Posted on: Thursday, 8 December 2005, 15:00 CST

Cyber Defense Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:CYDF), a designer and developer of next generation unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV's), today announced it recently participated in Atlantic Strike II training exercise. The training exercise was hosted by United States Central Command Air Forces (USCENTAF). Under the direction of Lt. Colonel Brian Carsell and Major James "Rainman" Hoffman and held at Avon Park Air Force Range, FL.

The objectives of the exercise were to train, gain knowledge, learn new UAV systems, and evaluate lessons learned for future use in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Cyber Defense and UAVPRO, Inc., the deployment and training group for Cyber, brought the entire CyberBug(TM) line. Cyber Defense was one of three UAV vendors invited to participate in the exercise; and their UAV system was the only one to have no mishaps during the three-day operation.

During the course of the three-day exercise, the medium and large CyberBug(TM) flew twelve sorties. Several times the flights were conducted with three different UAV systems in the air at the same time, over a mock up village. There were also HH-60 Helicopter Gunships providing live fire and F-15E fighter jets, in addition to other manned aircraft, providing close air support, while the CyberBugs(TM) provided an eye in the sky and a visual on targets at all times.

The CyberBugs(TM) were the only UAV system present with a gyro stabilized pan and tilt camera system. This allowed the CyberBug(TM) to stay on target no matter where the UAV was. The CyberBug(TM) also demonstrated the capabilities of launching from a rooftop or tower, without the use of a launch device. Overall, this exercise demonstrated how UAVs can operate in the same airspace as manned aircraft, and enhances the capabilities of the troops on the ground.

During recent House Armed Services Committee meeting the Air Force was urged to send more unmanned aerial drones to Iraq in an effort to neutralize the threat of roadside bombs and other improvised explosives popular among Iraqi insurgents. Committee member informed Air Force Secretary James Roche and Air Force Chief of Staff John Jumper that drones and other Air Force assets could help preclude that threat. Roche said the Air Force is working to improve coordination and is experimenting with new unmanned aerial vehicles and radar systems. He said tests had been conducted recently in the desert sands of Yuma, Ariz., on a backpack-sized drone that will soon be deployed to Iraq. He also highlighted the efforts of a senior-level working group in the Pentagon charged with improving joint cooperation.

ABOUT CYBER DEFENSE SYSTEMS

Cyber Defense Systems, Inc. is designing and building a new generation of UAV's. Cyber Defense is currently marketing airships and their CyberBug(TM) UAV's to various branches of the U.S. government and U.S. allies as multi-use platform vehicles capable of deployment in surveillance and communication operations. Cyber Defense Systems, Inc. http://www.cduav.com (OTCBB: CYDF).

ABOUT TECHSPHERE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL

Techsphere Systems International, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Cyber Defense is located in Atlanta and Columbus, GA, manufacturers low, mid and high altitude airships. Together with their teaming companies, Techsphere designs and builds unique airship platforms for use in many areas including surveillance, the military and wireless communications. The current spherical airship design holds the world altitude record at over 20,000 feet. http://www.techsphere.us.

About UAV PRO, Inc.

UAV PRO is experienced with both government and private clients in U.S. and overseas arenas Iraq, Kuwait, Australia, England, Germany, Africa, Israel, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. With over 20 years of experience in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. UAVPRO focuses on providing top quality support and consultation services to both the military and civilian Unmanned Vehicle community.

UAV PRO maintains a training facility at Fort Pickett, VA. This facility consists of a 2,000 sq. foot building with two state of the art classrooms. The facilities provide Flight Test Ranges and Range Control Coordination; UAV Maintenance Facility; Simulated Close Air Support; and complete UAV systems and flight teams for component and payload flight testing.

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Source: Business Wire

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