GTEC to Participate in Cowen & Company's 32nd Annual Aerospace/Defense Conference


MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 1, 2011 - Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: GTEC), a provider of mission-critical technology-based systems, solutions and services for national security agencies and programs of the U.S. government, today announced that it will participate in the 32nd Annual Aerospace/Defense Conference on February 9, 2011 at the Intercontinental Hotel in New York, New York.

John Hillen, President & CEO of GTEC and Joe Cormier, Executive Vice President &Chief Financial Officer, will review the company's financial performance and growth strategy at 2:45 pm Eastern Time.

A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations page of GTEC's website. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days following the event.

Additional information about this conference can be found at http://www.cowen.com/Conferences.html.

About Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc.

Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. (GTEC)provides mission-critical technology-based systems, solutions, and services for national security agencies and programs of the U.S. government. Our services and solutions are integral parts of mission-critical programs run by the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security, federal law enforcement agencies, and other parts of the federal government charged with national security responsibilities. Learn more about Global Defense Technology& Systems at www.gtec-inc.com

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