,,,,,,,THE LIST: HOMELAND DEFENSE STOCKS
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Our current list of Homeland Defense Stocks & Homeland Security Stocks
Airport Security, Biodefense, Biometrics, Defense, Internet Security, Integrated Security, Military, Non Lethal Weapons, Border and Port Security...
Aegis Assmts, Inc. (AGSI: OTCBB) The Company provides leading edge wireless and security technologies for the U.S. Government, law enforcement, and private corporations for Homeland Security and emergency response applications.
Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB: AEMD) - Biodefense - Development of viral filtration devices that reduce the presence of infectious disease and toxins in the body. March 4, 2004 - The company announced it has entered into a cooperative agreement with the National Center for Biodefense (NCBD) at George Mason University in Manassas, Virginia. Under the agreement, Aethlon and the NCBD will collaborate to develop pathogen and toxin filtration devices designed to protect the lives of U.S. military personnel exposed to infectious agents as a result of biological warfare.
Alanco Technologies, Inc (ALAN) Alanco Technologies Inc., headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., is the developer of the TSI PRISM RFID continuous tracking system for the corrections industry, which tracks the location and movement of inmates and officers, resulting in significant prison operating cost reductions and dramatically enhanced officer safety and facility security.
American Bank Note Holo. (ABHH: OTCBB) American Bank Note Holographics is a world leader in the origination, production, and marketing of holograms. The Company's products are used primarily for security applications such as counterfeiting protection and authentication of transaction cards, identification cards, documents of value, consumer and industrial products as well as for packaging and design applications
Analogic Corp (ALOG) - International Security Systems, Incorporated, (ISS) a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic was established to focus on the development of leading edge products for security detection markets. The Company partnered with Sanders Design International (www.sandersdesign.com) to produce an aircraft infrared countermeasures system for commercial airliners against shoulder-fired, heat-seeking missiles. Analogic is also working with Lockheed Martin to market a range of detection products, starting with a device that identifies threat materials to prevent them from being carried onto aircraft in carry-on luggage.
Anteon International Corp (ANT) - Cybersecurity
The Company designs, integrates, maintains and upgrades state-of-the-art systems for national defense, intelligence, emergency response and other high priority government missions.
Armor Holdings, Inc. (AH) November 26, 2003 the Company completed the $33.7 million sale of ArmorGroup Services, its London-based security consulting operations, to an investor group including the unit's management and Granvile Baird Capital Partners, London. The manufacturer of security equipment received $31.4 million at closing and is set to receive another $2.3 million by the end of 2004.
Arotech Corp (ARTX) Provides defense and security products for the military, law enforcement and homeland security markets, including advanced zinc-air batteries, multimedia interactive simulators/trainers and lightweight armoring.
AVANT Immunotherapeutics, Inc (AVAN) - Biodefense-vaccines to combat threats of biological warfare and vaccines addressed to human food safety and animal health.
AXCESS, Inc. (AXSI: OTCBB) Provides intelligent electronic security surveillance systems that locate, identify, track, monitor, count, and protect people, assets, and vehicles.
Axsys Technologies, Inc. (AXYS) A vertically integrated supplier of precision optical and motion control components and assemblies for high-technology applications, serving the aerospace, defense, semiconductor, graphic arts and health imaging markets.
BIO-key (BKYI: OTCBB) Develops and licenses advanced biometric finger identification technologies that are cost effective, scalable and easy to deploy. BIO-key products provide "True User Identification(TM)" for the prevention of data and identity theft while preventing false aliases. BIO-key pioneered the only finger identification algorithm that has been certified by the ICSA, and today continues that innovation by offering cost effective, high-performance one-to- many finger and one-to-one identification solutions that provide security and positive identification for both government and enterprise applications. Through its Public Safety Group (PSG) Division, BIO-key designs and develops software solutions for the public safety industry, government agencies and the private sector. PSG's PocketCop(C), the first e-tool on the market for law enforcement, is designed for all types of law enforcement units - from detectives to motorcycle officers to mounted horse patrols.
BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BPA) - Biodefense - The Company has a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army's Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases for the development of a needle-free vaccine against ricin. BioSante has provided BioVant(TM), its proprietary nanoparticulate-based vaccine adjuvant and delivery system, and the Army has provided recombinant antigens to be used in potential vaccines against various bioterrorism agents.
Bioscrypt Inc. (TSX: BYT.TO) - Biometric - Leading provider of advanced fingerprint technology with over 50,000 fingerprint readers currently installed.The Company's technology combines the convenience of touch with the high security of fingerprint-based biometrics for simple and secure access to facilities, equipment and information. The Company sells , OEM components and software licensing to leading security solution manufacturers and integrators worldwide for physical, wireless and network security applications. Companies and partners using Bioscrypt technology are the U.S. Army, NASA, Continental Airlines, Intel, Atmel, HID Corporation, Honeywell and Northern Computers.
Bulldog Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: BLLD) Development, manufacture and marketing of remote security systems specifically for use in the cargo transportation industry. The Bulldog Online Security System (B.O.S.S.) can be used to protect and monitor cargo containers, semi trailers, trucks/vans and other assets in storage or while in transit.
CACI International Inc. (CAI) Is an international information systems and high technology services corporation. One role they play in homeland security is supporting law enforcement agencies such as the Department of Justice, with design and prototype systems that collect intelligence information and manage and secure the networks. For the six months 12/03, revenues rose 27% to $499.1 million. Net income rose 36% to $27.2 million.
Cepheid (CPHD) - Biodefense - Named Defense Business Leader on the 'Scientific American 50' leader in the Defense Business category because of its work over the last year in developing BioThreat detection technology, most notably its GeneXpert® technology platform used in the Biohazard Detection System (BDS) program with the United States Postal Service (USPS). Postal centers in 15 cities recently completed testing the BDS systems, describing the biohazard test as a "resounding success." The BDS systems are scheduled for installation in mail-processing centers in the U.S. in 2004.
Centrex, Inc. (CNEX: OTCBB) Owns the exclusive license to a technology developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory for detecting single molecules of nucleic acids that uniquely identify specific microbes. This technology is able to quickly detect any bacteria or virus by matching the DNA of the virus or bacteria. Centrex signed a research agreement with Los Alamos on February 17, 1999 to develop a prototype detection system for E.coli bacteria. The majority of the development had been completed by August 2001.
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (CKP) Multinational manufacturer and marketer of technology-driven solutions for retail security, labeling, and merchandising. Checkpoint is the leading provider of radio frequency - (RF) based shrink management solutions to the $1 trillion global retail industry, including over half of the world's top 200 largest global retailers.
Command Security Corporation (CMMD: OTCBB) Command Security Corporation provides security services through company-owned offices in New York, New Jersey, California, Illinois, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Oregon.
CompuDyne Corporation (CDCY) An industry leader in sophisticated security products, integration and technology for the public security markets.
Corixa Corporation (CRXA) - Biodefense - A developer of immunotherapeutics announced January 5,2004 it was awarded an $11.6 million, five-year contract from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to develop its proprietary synthetic molecules that act on a receptor known as TLR4. TLR4 is a member of a newly recognized family of receptors called Toll-like receptors. Corixa's drug candidates have shown in preclinical studies to activate the immune system to protect against infections, especially those that affect the respiratory tract. The contract is being funded by the Biodefense Partnership program at the NIH.
Cubic Corp (AMEX: CUB) - Border security - Smart card technology and systems integration expertise for the border security market. Primary markets -- defense and transportation. The Cubic Transportation Systems group designs and manufactures automatic fare collection systems for public mass transit, including rail and buses throughout the world. The Cubic Defense Applications group provides instrumented air and ground combat training systems, battle command training simulations, and simulation support for U.S. and allied military forces. The Group also produces high technology avionics, data links and communications products for government and commercial customers and provides a wide range of technical and logistics services.
DOR BioPharma, Inc. (DOR) - Biodefense - development-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the clinical testing of products that meet unmet medical needs. Via the Biodefense Division, DOR is developing vaccines against Ricin Toxin and Botulinum Toxin. DOR's lead therapeutic product, orBec(R) (oral beclomethasone dipropionate), is currently in a pivotal Phase III clinical trial for the treatment of intestinal graft-versus-host disease.
Drexler Technology Corp (DRXR) - Border Security - products and systems featuring LaserCard optical memory cards and chip-ready Smart/Optical cards. Their optical memory cards are used for digital governance applications including immigration, border crossing visas, cargo manifests, motor vehicle registration and multi-biometric identification cards.
Diversified Security Solutions, Inc. (DVS) Turnkey provider of technology-based integrated electronic security solutions.
EFJ, Inc (EFJI: OTC) Is a manufacturer of wireless communications products and systems and information security products and sells its products to domestic public safety/public service and other governmental users, domestic commercial users and international customers.
Electronic Control Security, Inc. (OTC : EKCS) Security technology provider; from design and manufacture through commissioning and servicing, for project specific application. ECSI provides high tech security systems to correctional facilities, airports, government and military installations, pharmaceutical and petrochemical plants, and nuclear power generating stations. ECSI designs and interfaces commercial-off-the-shelf hardware, offering systems that are cost effective, flexible and state-of-the-art, to achieve a secure and normal environment for a facility.
Engineered Support Systems, Inc. (EASI) Is a holding company for a group of subsidiaries that operate as suppliers of military electronics, equipment and logistics services. The stock has climbed from the $30 range in July to over $56 in December.
Extreme CCTV (EXC: TSX)
General Dynamics Corp (GD) - Four primary business groups: information systems and technology, combat systems, marine systems and aerospace, as well as a smaller resources group.
Global ePoint, Inc.(GEPT), A provider of computers, computing solutions, and digital video, audio and data transmission and recording products, received orders May 5,2004 or industrial computers totalling approximately $4.8 million from the major suppliers of conventional X-ray security screening systems for airports in the United States.
Guardian Technologies International, Inc. (OTCBB: GDTI ) March 16, 2004, the company announced that it has successfully completed third-party validation of its new threat identification and detection alert solution, PinPoint(TM). Combining software with artificial intelligence, PinPoint augments traditional airport baggage scanning equipment to identify threat items, such as heavy metal objects and bombs/C4 explosives, with an unprecedented accuracy rate of up to 90% - more than twice the rate of existing baggage scanning equipment.
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) For the six months ended 1/2/04, revenues rose 20% to $1.17 billion. Net income rose 63% to $59.1 million. Results reflect the U.S. government's growing requirements for improved communications infrastructure, intelligence gathering, and information processing.
HiEnergy Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: HIET) Developing systems with applications including airport security screening, bio-weapons detection, landmine detection, contraband detection, and chemical and petrochemical industry applications.
Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEPH ) - Biodefense - Developing NEUMUNE (TM) for use in protecting military, first responders and citizens from acute radiation injury in the event of a terrorist act using a nuclear device or dirty bomb or an attack on a nuclear power plant or facility. The Company is developing the drug with the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI), an agency within the U.S. Department of Defense specializing in research on countermeasures to radiation injury. NEUMUNE is being developed pursuant to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's "animal efficacy" rule and is a candidate for national stockpiling under pending BioShield legislation.
Honeywell International Inc. (HON) Diversified technology and manufacturing leader of aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; power generation systems; specialty chemicals; fibers; plastics and advanced materials.
Homeland Security Division - Airports, Industrial, Seaports, Borders, and Infrastructure Buildings. The Company recently acquired Silent Witness. (SILW)
ICTS International N.V. (ICTS) Aviation security services and solutions in high-risk environments. ICTS designs, customizes and implements large-scale security systems for airlines and airports; utilizes its know-how and expertise to develop and assimilate innovative integrative and modular technological solutions targeting primarily the aviation security market; designs and provides the aviation industry with various computerized and non-computerized certified training programs.
ImageWare Systems Inc. (AMEX: IW) - Biometric
Global provider of secure credential, biometric, law enforcement and digital imaging software solutions.
Imagis Technologies Inc. (IMTIF.OTCBB) Develops and markets breakthrough technology that allows for the rapid development and deployment of information sharing and biometric identification applications that are used in law enforcement, transportation security, immigration and customs, gaming, and other security and homeland defense initiatives.
Implant Sciences Corp (IMX - AMEX) Is using its core ion technology to develop, manufacture and market products for national security, industry, and medicine. Under development is a portable trace explosives detection device to identify explosives, narcotics and other toxic materials. Implant has received development grants from the US Army, Navy, and Air Force, and, signed a cooperative R&D agreement with the Transportation Security Administration, which facilitates equipment evaluation and new government contracts.
Identix, Inc (IDNX) Multi-biometric security technology company .
Integrated Security Systems, Inc. (IZZI: OTCBB) Designs, develops and markets safety equipment and security software to the commercial, industrial and governmental marketplaces.
International Electronics (IEIB) Designs, manufactures and markets electronic security equipment used in residential, industrial and commercial security systems. The Company's products include its Door-Gard(TM) and Secured Series(TM) access control products, its LS line of integrated battery operated Door Locks, its PowerKey(TM) industrial access control products and its VoiceKey(TM) voice verification access control technology.
Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISSX) Provides a proactive line of defense protects networks, servers and desktops against an ever-changing spectrum of threats.
Intrusion, Inc. (INTZ) A leading global provider of intrusion detection and security solutions for the information-driven economy. Intrusion's suite of security products for governments and enterprises help protect critical information assets by quickly detecting, analyzing and responding to network- and host-based attacks.
InVision Technologies, Inc. (INVN) Develops, manufactures, markets and supports aviation security systems based on advanced computed tomography. InVision's wholly owned subsidiary Yxlon International Holding GmbH develops, manufactures, markets and supports automated X-ray based non-destructive testing systems for a wide range of industrial applications and X-ray based diffraction for explosives detection.
IPIX Security (IPIX) is the leading supplier of Full-360 degree video surveillance technology for critical government and commercial security applications. IPIX Security, using its patent protected technology, offers digital video surveillance systems that provide complete and continuous situational awareness by allowing users to see everything, in all directions, at the same time. Users can navigate within a live or recorded video scene in all directions using pan-tilt-zoom with no moving parts. IPIX Security video surveillance cameras provide superior image quality through the use of high- resolution megapixel sensors operating at full video frame rates. IPIX Security is a division of IPIX Corporation, a leader in mission critical imaging.
Irvine Sensors Corp (IRSN) Development and sale of stacked chip assemblies and research and development related to high density electronics, miniaturized sensors and cameras, optical interconnection technology, high speed routers, image processing and low-power analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for diverse systems applications.
I-Sector Corporation (AMEX: ISR) is a holding company engaged in the provision of computer services and the sale of associated hardware and telephony software products in the United States and abroad. I-Sector operates from three wholly owned subsidiaries: Valerent, Inc., Internetwork Experts, Inc. (INX) and Stratasoft, Inc. InterNetwork Experts's federal business unit delivers advanced technology solutions such as mobile converged networking, IP Surveillance, IP Telephony, IP Video, Wireless Networking, Security and remote network monitoring to a wide variety of Federal clients such as the Department of Homeland Security, US Army, US Air Force, National Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Justice, Federal Reserve Bank and HUD. Internetwork Experts is also currently engaged in Iraq for the design and deployment and maintenance of network communications infrastructure for the Coalition Provisional Authority.
Kroll, Inc. (KROL) Independent risk consulting company, provides a broad range of investigative, intelligence, financial, security and technology services to help clients reduce risks, solve problems and capitalize on opportunities.
Landstar System, Inc (LSTR) - Border security provider of transportation capacity delivering safe, specialized transportation services to a broad range of customers throughout North America.Landstar Carrier Group and Landstar Express America are FAST certified.Free and Secure Trade ( FAST) is a joint U.S.-Canadian program designed to improve security at the U.S.-Canadian border through data collection and sharing of information between U.S.
Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) Defense contractor- Homeland Security -nearly 80% of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. federal government agencies.
Business Areas
Aeronautics, with approximately $6.5 billion in 2002 sales, includes tactical aircraft, airlift, and aeronautical research and development lines of business. Electronic Systems, with approximately $8.7 billion in 2002 sales, includes missiles and fire control, naval systems, platform integration, and C4I lines of business. Integrated Systems and Solutions, with approximately $3.0 billion in 2002 sales, will leverage our existing and emerging capabilities to address customers' growing needs for highly integrated systems and solutions. As customers move toward a more "network-centric" as opposed to "platform-centric" concept of operations, Lockheed Martin is focusing its formidable strengths in this arena. Space Systems, with approximately $5.3 billion in 2002 sales, includes space launch, commercial satellites, government satellites, and strategic missiles lines of business. Technology Services, with approximately $3.1 billion in 2002 sales, includes federal services, energy programs, government and commercial IT and aeronautical/aerospace services lines of business.
LoJack Corporation (LOJN) The leader in stolen vehicle recovery technology . |
