Will include military robots, tactical controllers, unmanned aerial vehicles and a suite of sensors and imagers to support the border patrol agent in any environment.

Reston, Va.- QinetiQ North America will display remote systems and sensors, unmanned systems and other emerging technologies to increase border patrol situational awareness and mission effectiveness at the Border Management Conference and Technology Expo in El Paso, TX.

What: Border Management Conference and Technology Exposition
When: October 15-17, 2012
Where: Judson F William Convention Center
QinetiQ North America Booth 409
One Civic Center Plaza
El Paso, TX

QinetiQ North America's display at Booth 409 will include military robots, tactical controllers, unmanned aerial vehicles and a suite of sensors and imagers to support the border patrol agent in any environment.

Dr. J.D. Crouch, President of QinetiQ North America's Technology Solutions Group, is scheduled as a conference speaker at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 16. Dr. Crouch will provide an overview of communications systems that enable agents and officers to increase security and enforcement ranges beyond existing fixed site towers and deployed mobile field assets through wearable, network-centric common controls, tactical controllers and handheld displays. Dr. Crouch will also explore strategies to increase the capabilities and mission readiness of existing remote assets such as sensors and unmanned systems with a cost-effective approach.

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About QinetiQ North America

QinetiQ North America (QNA) is a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group plc, the FTSE250 company listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:QQ.L). Operating in North America, QNA delivers world-class technology, responsive services, and innovative solutions for global markets, focusing on US government and commercial customers. Its engineers, scientists and other professionals deliver high quality products and services that leverage detailed mission knowledge and proven, reliable tools and methodologies to meet the rapidly changing demands of national defense, homeland security and information assurance customers. QNA is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For more information visit www.qinetiq-na.com.