Aerospace and Defense Press Releases

Sports Pilot Television Expands Market Coverage

Time Warner Cable will be added to the distribution network for Sport Pilot Television. SPT began airing on the Dish Network in Novermber on Channel 218. The show can now be seen in over 40 millions homes each Saturday and Sunday. Past episodes may now be purchased from the company's website with three episodes per DVD.

SpartaMatrix™ Sends IT Members to U.S. To Expand Port Security Efforts

SpartaMatrix™ International, with offices in Hong Kong, Brisbane, Australia and Wilmington, Delaware, has announced the allocation of three of its most senior technical development team members from Southeast Asia to the United States.

Universal Guardian Receives U.S. Distributor and Dealer Inventory Orders for Cobra StunLight™

We expect sales of the Cobra StunLight™ and its accessories to contribute significant revenues to Universal Guardian as deployment and use expands in law enforcement, security and military markets

Lockheed Martin Selects SiberSafe S1000D CMS for MULE Project

Lockheed Martin has selected SiberLogic’s XML/RDF/OWL-based Content Management System, to manage the IETM documentation on the Multifunction Utility/Logistics and Equipment (MULE) vehicle project in support of the U.S. Army’s Future Combat System

Universal Guardian Sells 700 Cobra StunLights™ to Mexico for Law Enforcement Market

We purchased 700 Cobra StunLights™ to support initial market demand from several federal, state and local law enforcement agencies across Mexico

CBS News Features Universal Guardian Cobra StunLight(TM) in Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Non-Lethal Pilot Program

Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc., an emerging global leader in non- lethal protection products, integrated transportation and global supply chain security systems and strategic security services to protect against terrorist, criminal and security threats to governments and businesses worldwide, today announced that the CBS 2 News featured Universal Guardian's Cobra StunLight™ on its evening news on Wednesday, February 1, 2005.

PRI/Nadcap Accredits LTI for Stress Rupture Testing

Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) recently expanded its scope of Nadcap accreditation with the Performance Review Institute (PRI). Stress rupture testing was approved by PRI and added to the laboratory’s materials test certificate.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Distributes 500 Universal Guardian Cobra StunLights™ to Deputies and Detention Facilities in Launch of Major Pilot Program

The Cobra StunLight™ will provide the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department with effective use-of-force alternatives while providing their deputies with the protection they deserve,” stated Michael Skellern, Universal’s CEO.

Rugged Inclinometers Take to the Field

The new H5 inclinometer series provide single-axis inclination sensing in a rugged environmentally protected anodised aluminium housing.

Midwest Aviation Company uses Ventriloquism to raise money for the Children of Military Personnel lost in Combat.

Midwest Aviation Company uses ventriloquism to help raise money for the children of Military Personnel that have been lost in combat

2005 LoPresti held their first “First Saturday” series of hangar talks which was an overwhelming success

LogoOn December 3, 2005 LoPresti held their first “First Saturday” series of hangar talks which was an overwhelming success.

Universal Guardian’s Shield Defense Signs International Distribution Agreement with U.S. Cavalry for its Non-lethal and Tactical Products

Universal Guardian today announced that its Shield Defense subsidiary has entered into a global distribution agreement with Cavalry Security Group, LLC to market and sell Shield Defense products including the Cobra StunLight™ through U.S. Cavalry’s worldwide distributor and dealer network.

Laboratory Testing Inc. qualified by Pratt & Whitney to perform stress rupture testing

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has qualified Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) as a qualified commercial laboratory for performing a wide-range of nondestructive and materials testing, including Reference MCL Manual Section Appendix 56: Code 3 stress rupture testing.

Laboratory Testing Inc. Renews PRI/Nadcap Accreditation

Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) has been re-approved by the Performance Review Institute/Nadcap in Materials Testing and ISO/IEC 17025. The new certificates are valid through October 31, 2006 and cover a wide-range of chemical testing, mechanical testing, metallography, hardness, microhardness, corrosion, test specimen preparation and heat treating.

Universal Guardian Launches Global Command and Control Center Operating Platform to Support RFID Network and Global Security Monitoring

Our GC3 Global Command & Control Centers will facilitate worldwide data consolidation of our sourced-based RFID systems and enable real-time intermodal container tracking capabilities to deliver end-to-end supply chain security and visibility that enhances just in time inventory management efficiencies to wide spectrum of commercial and government clients," stated Michael Skellern, Universal's CEO.

SpartaMatrix General Counsel Addresses High Technology Cooperation Group

General Counsel of SpartaMatrix is keynote speaker of the High Technology Cooperation Group on Nanotechnology, Defense Technology and Biotechnology in Delhi, India

SpartaMatrix Announces Contract Signing for Airport and Terminal Security

SpartaMatrix announces signing of contract to provide technology to meet security needs of South African airport.

LoPresti Aerodrome announces the “First Saturday” series of Hangar Talks

LogoLoPresti “The world’s leading provider of aviation PERFORMANCE solutions” is delighted to host a series of clinics to be held on the first Saturday of each month. The clinic series will cover various topics designed to help you fly faster, higher, safer and farther. (After all, that’s what it’s all about, right?)

Universal Guardian's Cobra StunLight(TM) Shipped to Nation's Presidential Security Detail

"The use of the Cobra StunLights(TM) by a Presidential Security Detail validates the need for a balanced security response in highly-charged and crowded environments where security operatives might use lethal force, when a non-lethal response may be more appropriate,"

Universal Guardian Forecasts Record Revenue and Strong Earnings for 2006

"Based upon our committed backlog and continuing confirmation of internal sales figures, we currently expect total revenue for Fiscal and Calendar Year 2006, to come in at more than $35 million, and we expect to be profitable for the year as a whole," stated Universal Guardian's Chief Financial Officer Mike Barcikowski. "We continue to be confidant in our previously announced projected annual run-rate of $14.4 million for fiscal year 2005," continued Mr. Barcikowski.

Tech Systems, Inc. Receives Northrop Grumman 2005 Supplier Excellence Award

Tech Systems, Inc., a woman-owned, small business headquartered in Springfield, Va., was recently awarded the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems 2005 Supplier Excellence Award.

Universal's Shield Defense Establishes U.S. Law Enforcement Distributor and Dealer Sales Network for its Non-lethal Cobra StunLight(TM)

We are excited about making Shield Defense's products available through our premier law enforcement national sales network which can penetrate more than 50 distributors and approximately 1,500 dealers

LoPresti announces New STC approvals for Boom Beam landing lights for Beech Bonanza Models 33, 35, and 36; Mooney L, M, R, and S; and Cessna 310,and 320!

LogoLoPresti Speed Merchants, “The Foremost provider of Aviation PERFORMANCE Solutions” is proud to announce the addition of three new Boom Beam landing taxi lights to our approved model list.

Universal Guardian Signs Cobra StunLight(TM) Distribution Agreement With Leading Singapore Distributor

Universal Guardian announced today that its Shield Defense International subsidiary has signed a Distribution Agreement with Singapore-based Altrus Pte. Ltd. to distribute its Cobra StunLight(TM) in Singapore and Malaysia.

LoPresti Partners Generate Record Profits

LogoLoPresti Aviation is pleased to report the addition of over 30 new partners since the introduction of the LoPresti Aviation Partner Program at AirVenture 2005.