2006-2015 Homeland Security & Homeland Defense Global Market

Great resource for Homeland secruity research- Homeland Security Research Corp
you can purchase some very comprehensive reports on the long term prospects for the industry

recent data-

During the 2006-2015 period, the worldwide “total defense” outlay (military, intelligence community, and Homeland Security/Homeland Defense) is forecasted to grow by approximately 50%, from $1,400B in 2006 to $2,054B by 2015. The worldwide Homeland Security (including the private sector) outlay is forecasted to grow by nearly 100%, from $231B in 2006 to $518B by 2015 - assuming no new major attack.

HomelandDefenseStocks.com – Protecting Critical Infrastructure through Biometrics

HomelandDefenseStocks.com – Protecting Critical Infrastructure through Biometrics



Biometric Security Identification Helps to Control Access to Key Assets, Structures, Borders and Ports.



POINT ROBERTS, Wash., January 10th, 2006 – www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com and www.BorderandPortSecurity.com, global investor and industry news portals for the homeland defense and security sector, provide an overview entitled “Protecting Critical Infrastructure through Biometrics”, discussing the utilization of biometric identification for the protection of critical infrastructure through screening and access control of key assets, borders and ports. Perspectives on key challenges, innovations and market direction are revealed by Sense Holdings, Inc., Motorola Inc., Identix, Inc., and Technest Holdings Inc. with insights provided by Brian Ruttenbur, Equity Research Analyst, for Homeland Security Technology with Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc.



“The main vulnerabilities of our critical infrastructure are the widespread use of inadequate personal identification systems and the pronounced absence of appropriate low-cost equipment for the detection of dangerous substances,” describes Dore Perler, CEO of Sense Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: SEHO).



Motorola’s (NYSE: MOT) Robert L. Horton, Director Strategic Product Marketing, Biometrics Business Unit explains, “Balancing these conflicting goals of economics and security demands a screening process that nets the bad guys while letting legitimate visitors through with minimal delay and inconvenience. This is where biometric technology comes in.”



Robert Tarini, Chairman and CEO of Technest Holdings (OTCBB: TCNH), sees an advantage to the development of biometric systems such as facial recognition that do not require an active effort on the part of the entrant as is the case with fingerprint systems, iris scanners, and palm readers.



The awareness of the need for effective access control continues to grow according to Frances Zelazny, Director of Marketing for Identix, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDNX) who states, “In the last year there has been a surge in the demand for fingerprinting services. This increase is directly tied to the fact that more and more people understand that granting someone a job such as a teacher, bus driver, federal employees etc. are going to require background checks to establish trust and identity before you let someone into your facility.”



Overview Excerpt: Protecting Critical Infrastructure through Biometrics

By Ann-Marie Fleming, www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com, www.BorderandPortSecurity.com

January 2006



Biometrics, an authentication technology that measures unique human characteristics as a way to confirm an individual’s identity, has been around for some time now; however since 9/11 this industry has received significant attention as a valuable addition to homeland security solutions. Biometric technology encompasses a range of identification measures such as fingerprints, palm readers, facial recognition, and retina scans as they work to minimize security risks in the protection of critical infrastructure and the screening of access through borders and ports.



Brian Ruttenbur, Equity Analyst, Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc. explains, “The United States Government continues to push the use of biometrics for border and port security, and this has been a very good thing for the biometrics industry.”



To Read the Full Report Click Here: http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/Articles/Biometrics.asp

HomelandDefenseStocks.com Features Homeland Security and Defense Content for 2006

HomelandDefenseStocks.com Features Homeland Security and Defense Content: "Defense Market Report", News, Directory of Public Companies, and Online Conferences for 2006

"The new year has started off with a bang - not only in the US but throughout other markets" - James H. Smith, Defense Correspondent



POINT ROBERTS, Wash., January 09, 2006 - www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com (HDS), a global investor and industry news portal for the homeland defense and security sector, features ongoing reports, "The Defense Market Report," a weekly feature by well-known defense sector correspondent James H. Smith. Mr. Smith is a regular on-air television personality on the BBC, MSNBC, and CNN, discussing investment opportunities and financial activity within the defense, aerospace, and naval sectors. Additionally, the Homeland Security Portal has expanded content and format for investors and industry tracking trends and opportunities within the Homeland Security Stock sector to include The Spade Defense Index (AMEX: DXS) with Scott Sacknoff.



The Defense Market Report - www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/DMR/Default.asp: Weekly updates and insights for the global defense markets.

Recent Headlines: The New Year has started off with a bang - not only in the US but throughout other markets - ttp://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/DMR/News/new_year.asp

Acquisitions in Defense Sector Continue Apace as Year Ends - http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/DMR/News/Acquisitions_in_Defense.asp




The HDS website does not make recommendations, but offers a unique free information portal to research news, exclusive articles, interviews, investor conferences, blogs, Defense Market Report and a list of participating public companies in the sector.



Additional Homeland Security Content:



The Spade Defense Index (AMEX: DXS) with Scott Sacknoff: http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/SI/Default.asp



HomelandDefenseStocks.com Blog: www.InvestorIdeas.com/blogs/index.html or www.HomelandDefenseStocksblog.com/blogs/index.html



Affiliated Portal: www.NationalHomelandSecurityKnowledgebase.com, (NHSK): Our sites have a combined audience of over 1.2 Million Unique Visitors per Month! With our main portals: www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com (HDS) and The National Homeland Security Knowledgebase, www.NationalHomelandSecurityKnowledgebase.com.



Stock Directory: www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com includes one of the most comprehensive free Homeland Security stock lists in the investment industry: www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/Companies/HomelandDefense/Stock_List.asp



Online Conferences: http://www.InvestorIdeas.com/forums/

Possible Acquisition of CSC

The market reacted to news that Hewlett Packard Co. (HPQ) and private equity firm Blackstone Group may be acquiring Computer Sciences (CSC)http://www.csc.com

SPADE Defense Index Outperforms S&P 500

SPADE Defense Index Outperforms S&P 500 for Sixth Consecutive Year


Year-End Summary
* SPADE Defense Index Outperforms S&P 500 for Sixth Consecutive Year
* Exceeded Returns of S&P 500 in 18 of last 22 quarters
* Reached all-time high of 1804.88 on December 27, 2005
* Since 2000, the Index has gained 79.2% vs. [-15.0%] for the S&P 500
* ETF Tracking the Index Launched by Powershares
* Options for ETF and Index Launched by the American Stock Exchange

The SPADE Defense Index (Amex: DXS - News) ended the year at 1764.97, up 5.30% from the last day of trading in 2004, outperforming the S&P 500 for the sixth consecutive year.


2005 SPADE 5.30% / S&P500 - 3.00%
2004 SPADE 20.47% / S&P500 - 8.99%
2003 SPADE 37.27% / S&P500 - 26.38%
2002 SPADE <2.87%> / S&P500 - <23.37%>
2001 SPADE 0.94% / S&P500 - <13.04%>
2000 SPADE 4.98% / S&P500 - <10.14%>


About the Index

The SPADE Defense Index is a modified capitalization-weighted index comprised of 59 firms involved with defense, homeland security, and space. Information regarding the Index methodology, rules, performance, and constituents can be found at http://www.spadeindex.com

Elbit Systems' Subsidiary, Tadiran Communications, Signed an Agreement Valued at $55M With an Asian Customer

Elbit Systems' Subsidiary, Tadiran Communications, Signed an Agreement Valued at $55M With an Asian Customer

HAIFA, Israel, Jan. 2 / -- Elbit Systems Ltd. reported that its 40%-owned subsidiary, Tadiran Communications Ltd. ("Tadiran") , announced yesterday that it signed an agreement valued at $55 million with an Asian country. Under the agreement, Tadiran will provide the customer with advanced communications systems and equipment.

Under the first phase of the agreement, Tadiran will provide equipment valued at $5.5 million and has already received an advance payment equivalent to the first phase amount. The remainder of the contract is expected to be performed in three phases during 2006-2007.

About Tadiran Communications

Tadiran Communications brings into the homeland security arena over 40 years of experience in the development, manufacture and marketing of combat-proven communications solutions for armed forces in over 50 countries worldwide. Experience in creating synergies between advanced equipment and system elements enable the company to offer multiple level solutions that are a real added value for police forces, local, national and international security forces at every operational level. The company's full system solutions offer comprehensive integrated, seamless and secure communications between all ground, naval and airborne, military homeland security forces, as well as special rescue units. The company's MOBAT Division specializes in advanced HF solutions for paramilitary, government and high-grade commercial applications. Tadiran Communications' fully-owned subsidiary Snapshield(TM), a leading global provider of managed secure telecommunication solutions, expands the company's offerings to include secure encryption on mobile and wireline telephone networks. As an international company Tadiran Communications has subsidiaries in the U.S. and Europe.

Tadiran Communications is publicly traded under the symbol: TDCM on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

About Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a wide range of defense-related programs throughout the world, in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), advanced electro-optic and space technologies. The company focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms and developing new technologies for defense and homeland security applications.

activity in defense sector is still robust although there has been one surprise

Defense Market Report http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/DMR/Default.asp
December 20, 2005

Defense activity still strong posted - Anteon International, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Lockheed Martin Corporation - In spite of ongoing talks in Washington about curtailing defense spending, activity in the defense sector is still robust although there has been at least one surprise.
full article :
http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/DMR/News/Defense_activity.asp

Global Homeland Security Budgets on the Rise !

According to an article on UPI today, EU leaders have agreed to double their Homeland Security Budgets.

Spending to fight terrorism and organized crime and develop EU judicial cooperation in civil and criminal issues will increase from $720 million in 2007 to an estimated $1,666 million by 2013.