IDEEA, Inc.

Raytheon Company, with 2008 sales of $23.2 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 87 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and C3I systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.

The Center for Advanced Defense Studies (CADS) researches, educates, and implements intent-driven approaches worldwide to promote global security. A non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Washington, DC, CADS empowers experts from government, military, academia and the private sector who are committed to solving the security problems of today and examining the defense issues of tomorrow.

Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.

The Swedish defense industry, in collaboration with the Defense Research Institute (FOl) and the Defense Materiel Administration (FMV), has for a long time formed a base to develop and manufacture advanced defense systems, many world renowned. Sweden will continue to take an active part in European and Trans-Atlantic defense restructuring and also continue the extremely important collaboration with the United States.