Finmeccanica is Italy's leading high-tech company, operating in the design and manufacture of helicopters, aerostructures, satellites, space infrastructure, missiles and defense electronics. It plays a leading role in the European aerospace and defense industry, and participates in some of the biggest international programs in the sector through well-established alliances with European and American partners. http://www.finmec.comThrough the sponsorship of Finmeccanica, the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) held its Global Security Forum on May 13, 2010. The forum provided a review of the top security issues on our horizon, with topics ranging from the U.S. engagement strategy in the Middle East after Iraq and Afghanistan to looking at the trends for the future defense industrial base. This unique forum brought together leaders in the policy, security, military, industrial and international affairs communities to discuss issues facing not only the U.S., but the world. To see the agenda and hear the keynote and panel discussions, please visit the CSIS website at: http://csis.org/event/global-security-forum To watch a video that shows some of the highlights of the speakers during the forum, please visit the Finmeccanica North America website at: http://www.finmec.com/videos http://www.finmec.com/themes/garland/pages/event_pdfs/FNM NA_CSIS Video_060110.pdfFinmeccanica will take part in the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition in National Harbor, MD from May 3-5, 2010 at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center on the Potomac (Indoor Booth No: 522 & RASE Booth No: E95). Finmeccanica companies DRS Technologies, Oto Melara North America, SELEX Communications, and SELEX Sistemi Integrati will exhibit their latest technology in support of the safety and security of the American war fighter, and the U.S. defense mission. The Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition is the largest maritime exposition in the world, featuring more than 150 defense industry exhibits and professional seminars with top civilian and military leaders from the U.S. Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Maritime Administration and the defense industry who provide up-to-the-minute developments on policy and programs of the maritime services. This signature maritime exposition showcases national and international exhibits of the latest in sea power technology. The Navy League has been presenting Sea-Air-Space Exposition in the nation’s capital for more than forty years. It provides an outstanding forum for the exchange of technical and professional information between civilian and military leaders of the maritime industry. Such direct dialogue between users and providers also fosters better understanding of user requirements and provider issues. Finmeccanica Companies at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition: DRS Technologies services and supports military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors with a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements with products like thermal imaging devices and air combat training systems. Oto Melara North America is a producer of naval and land-based artillery whose products are currently being used by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. SELEX Communications supplies secure communications, navigation, and identification systems, including audio ancillaries to law enforcement, emergency services, military, and border patrol organizations. SELEX Sistemi Integrati develops large-scale systems for homeland protection, battlefield management, air & naval defense, air traffic management, and coastal & maritime surveillance.http://www.finmec.com/themes/garland/pages/event_pdfs/Finmeccanica North America hosted wounded warriors from National Naval Medical Center, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Fort Meade and Fort Belvoir in a celebration to honor their courage and patriotism on and off the battlefield. This tribute event at the Embassy of Italy, called "Italian Belcanto in America," included a musical performance featuring Carlo Rizzari, Assistant Conductor at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, Italy, and the New York Opera Society Chamber Orchestra. http://www.finmec.com/themes/garland/pages/event_pdfs/Wounded Warriors Honored at Finmeccanica Concert Celebration_Release_11 9 09 FINAL.pdfOn October 6, 2009 as part of its longstanding commitment to the U.S. military, Finmeccanica North America hosted its annual reception during the 2009 Association of the Army's (AUSA) Annual Exhibition in Washington, DC. The reception was in honor of three charities that support servicemen and women. The Company recognized Paws for Purple Hearts, The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, and The Aleethia Foundtion and officially presented 2 charitable contributions: $650,000 with DRS Technologies to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and $150,000 to Paws for Purple Hearts. A check for $75,000 was presented to The Aleethia Foundation during Finmeccanica's 2009 Wounded Warrior Tribute Concert, held on November 7, 2009. http://www.finmec.com/themes/garland/pages/event_pdfs/Finmeccanica at 2009 AUSA Annual Meeting and Expo Finmeccanica will take part in the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Expo in Washington, DC from October 5 - 7, 2009 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (HALL B, BOOTH 3008). Finmeccanica companies AgustaWestland, DRS Technologies, Oto Melara, SELEX Communications, and SELEX Galileo will exhibit their latest technology in support of the safety and security of the American war fighter, and the U.S. defense mission. The AUSA annual gathering of military and defense industry leaders is the largest land-power exposition and professional development forum in North America. This event brings together nearly 30,000 members of the worldwide defense community, including senior leaders from the Army, Department of Defense and Congress, as well as foreign dignitaries. Finmeccanica North America and its companies will be on-hand to display advanced services and technology in support of battle management, situational awareness, sustainment, platform systems integration, and persistent surveillance for the U.S. military. Finmeccanica Companies at AUSA: AgustaWestland is the global leader in designing, manufacturing and supporting the world’s most technologically advanced helicopters; DRS Technologies services and supports military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors with a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements; Oto Melara North America is a producer of naval and land-based artillery; SELEX Communications supplies secure communications, navigation, and identification systems to law enforcement, emergency services, military and border patrol organizations; and Selex Galileo produces sensor solutions, avionics and electro-optical systems.http://www.finmec.com/themes/garland/pages/event_pdfs/FNM_AUSA_2009.pdf