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Definiens signs R&D contract with Defence Research and Development Canada

Munich, Germany, February 14, 2005 - Definiens, a worldwide leader in the development of satellite image classification technology, has signed a research and development agreement with Defence Research and Development Canada - Valcartier, an agency of the Canada National Defence ministry. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Under the terms of the contract, Definiens will use its advanced image classification technology to design and prototype improved processing techniques for automated target recognition from aerial photographs.

About Defence R&D Canada
Defence R&D Canada, an agency within the Department of National Defence, provides leading edge science and technology (S&T) to the Canadian Forces.

Defence R&D Canada provides R&D leadership both nationally and internationally by providing the Canadian Forces with relevant and timely technologies, while at the same time offering attractive collaborative opportunities to other government departments, the private sector, academia and international allies.

Defence R&D Canada operates six research centres across Canada, each with a unique combination of expertise and facilities to carry-out world class research and development. It is well placed to offer innovative R&D across a broad spectrum of defence technologies well into the future.