Austin, TX - March 27, 2006 - Symtx, Inc., the leading independent supplier of advanced automated functional testing solutions, announced a contract award by Lockheed Martin Space Systems to provide payload test systems in support of the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) program. The U.S. Navy's Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), is a next-generation narrowband tactical satellite communications system designed to significantly improve ground communications for U.S. forces on the move. MUOS satellites will provide the warfighter with the latest mobile technology such as simultaneous voice, video and data, as well as improved service to legacy users of the Navy's Ultra High Frequency Follow-On (UFO) system.

Symtx will perform engineering, design and system manufacturing at its integration facilities in Austin, Texas. “Symtx is very proud to have been selected to support Lockheed Martin Space Systems in the development of this system,” noted Len Gilmore, President & CEO, Symtx, Inc.

About Symtx Inc.

Symtx Inc., founded in 1983, is the largest independent manufacturer of functional test systems for electronics manufacturers. As an AS9100:2001 and ISO9001:2000 certified company headquartered in Austin, Texas, Symtx offers a variety of ATE products and services within the defense/aerospace, avionics, telecommunications, medical, RF/microwave, optical, automotive, semiconductor, and consumer/industrial electronics industries (www.symtx.com).

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation, an advanced technology company, was formed in March 1995 with the merger of two of the world's premier technology companies, Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta Corporation.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin employs about 135,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services.