Anteon Awarded $49.9M Contract to Support Physical Security of U.S. Navy Ships.

FAIRFAX, Va. -- Anteon International Corporation (NYSE:ANT) announced today it has been awarded a contract by the Naval Surface Warfare Center. The estimated value of this five-year contract, if all options are exercised, is $49.9 million.

Under this contract, Anteon will provide installation and support services for shipboard physical security and shipboard security module systems aboard Military Sealift Command (MSC) and U.S. Navy ships worldwide. These anti-terrorism/force protection systems are just some of the measures being taken to provide protection for the ships, crews and cargo.

Dan Johnson, Anteon Executive Vice President and COO stated, "Anteon is excited about this new contract, under which we are to install systems that will enhance the security of our MSC and U.S. Navy ships. We know that force protection is a top priority and we are here to provide this critical support."

About Anteon

Anteon, headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, is a leading information technology and engineering solutions company providing support to the federal government and international sectors. For over 28 years, the Company has designed, integrated, maintained and upgraded state-of-the-art systems for national defense, intelligence, emergency response and other high priority government missions. Anteon also provides many of its government clients with the systems analysis, integration and program management skills necessary to manage the development and operations of their mission critical systems. The Company currently has approximately 8,600 employees in more than 100 offices worldwide. Anteon consistently ranks among the top information technology integrators based on independent surveys. Anteon was cited by Forbes Magazine, in 2004, as one of the 25 fastest growing technology companies and named one of the world's top 100 information technology companies in Business Week's INFOTECH 100 Annual Report for the last two consecutive years. For more information, visit www.anteon.com.

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