The Reagan National Defense Forum brings together defense community leaders to address the health of our national defense and discuss the promotion of policies that will strengthen the U.S. military in the future.

RESTON, Va.-November 12, 2013- QinetiQ North America's Chief Executive Officer, Dr. J.D. Crouch, will participate in a panel discussion during the Reagan National Defense Forum: Building Peace Through Strength Through 2025 event in Simi Valley, CA.

What: Reagan National Defense Forum Session
"National Defense Strategy: Will the Strategy Be Driven by Events or Shape Events in 2025?"
reaganfoundation.org

When: November 16, 1:45 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. PST

Where: The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
40 Presidential Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93065

Dr. Crouch joined QinetiQ North America in 2007. Previously, he served as Assistant to the President of the United States and as Deputy National Security Advisor. He was a senior advisor to the President on national security matters, chaired the sub-cabinet Deputies Committee, and was second in command at the National Security Council. Prior roles include U.S. Ambassador to Romania and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy, amongst others. He currently serves on several government advisory boards.

The Reagan National Defense Forum brings together defense community leaders to address the health of our national defense and discuss the promotion of policies that will strengthen the U.S. military in the future. This year's forum will charge leaders to look beyond the immediate issues facing the military in 2013 and explore new ways for building a strong national defense for 2025.

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 U.S. 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 Reston, Virginia. For more information visit www.qinetiq-na.com and join our conversation at www.facebook.com/qinetiqna.