CLARKSBURG, Md., - Thales Communications announced today that it has opened a second manufacturing facility to support its growing operations. Located in Germantown, Md., this new facility is in close proximity to the company’s Clarksburg, Md., headquarters, where its existing state-of-the-art manufacturing plant was opened in 2001.

Thales Communications has experienced dramatic growth in the past six years. With escalating customer requirements for its tactical radio systems and the rapid expansion of its naval and maritime business, the additional manufacturing capabilities will enable the company to broaden its product offerings, achieve even greater production efficiencies, provide more responsive and comprehensive customer support, and, in general, strengthen its ability to meet customer requirements.

“The communications solutions that we develop and manufacture in our Maryland facilities are directly supporting our warfighters in the Global War on Terror,” said Mitch Herbets, president and CEO. “We take that role very seriously, and this expansion will help us respond to their needs…now.”

Thales Communications’ Clarksburg operations include the company’s main manufacturing plant, a business development and conference center, and a software development center. Additional engineering offices are located in Fort Wayne, Ind.

About Thales Thales Communications, Inc., a global leader in the development of battle-proven, software-defined, tactical radio equipment and solutions, provides critical communication capabilities for use in size, weight, and power-constrained environments. Thales Communications is part of the Thales Group of companies, a leading international electronics and systems group, serving defense, aerospace, security, and services markets worldwide.  The Group employs 60,000 people throughout the world and generated revenues of $12.8 billion in 2004.  Thales Communications, Inc., is a U.S. proxy company. Accordingly, it is considered a 100% American company by the U.S. Government. For more information about Thales Communications, visit www.thalescomminc.com. For more information about the Thales Group, visit www.thalesgroup.com.

Press contact: Sheila Gindes, Marketing Communications Manager Phone: (240) 864-7912 E-mail: sheila.gindes@thalescomminc.com