Agilent Technologies Announces Extension to 20-Year Contract for the U.S. Navy's CASS Program


PALO ALTO, Calif., June 1, 2006 -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that it will support the U.S. Navy's Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) program beyond the 20-year production support contract to the year 2015. CASS is a high-performance, standardized test environment that is used onboard aircraft carriers and at other locations to test and maintain Navy aircraft electronics. Agilent's seven-year support commitment extension is expected to generate an estimated $45 million in services revenue between 2009 and 2015.

The U.S. Navy currently has an estimated installed base of 9,195 CASS-related assets that require support. That number is expected to steadily increase by 2015. During the extended support period, Agilent will leverage its hardware and service expertise in support of the CASS parts inventory, repair strategy and automated test equipment (ATE).

"The CASS support extension is a prime example of Agilent's continued focus on the aerospace and defense market," said Bill Highstreet, VP and general manager of EMG's Service Solutions Unit in the Americas. "Agilent's rich history of reliable and robust hardware solutions, coupled with its long and trusted service relationship with the U.S. Navy, made for a straightforward decision to support CASS beyond the original contract period."

"Many people depend on CASS systems as a matter of national security," said Rick Danz, the Navy's CASS program manager. "Sustaining these systems is as important to us today as building the original equipment. Agilent's leadership role in supporting the CASS program provides us the assurance we need that all deployed CASS systems will live up to the expectations of its users."

About CASS

The Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) was developed by the Naval Air Systems Command as the Navy standard ATE for intermediate-, depot- and factory-level support, both ashore and afloat, of all Navy electronics, from aircraft to ships and submarines. There are five CASS station configurations designed for specific testing requirements, including hybrid; radio frequency; communications, navigation and identification; electro-optical; and reconfigurable transportable CASS. Lockheed Martin serves as the CASS prime contractor and system integrator, while Agilent serves as a major supplier-partner. CASS is also supported by a network of key suppliers and subcontractors.

For further information on CASS station test capabilities, see http://www.acq.osd.mil/ats.

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 20,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $5.1 billion in fiscal 2005. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com.

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