MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: GTEC), a provider of mission-critical, technology-based systems, solutions and services for national security agencies and programs of the U.S. government, is proud to announce that President & CEO John Hillen was named to the Federal 100 list just published by Federal Computer Week magazine.

The Federal 100 Awards recognize government and industry leaders who have played pivotal roles in the federal government IT technology community -- individuals who have gone above and beyond their daily responsibilities and have made a difference in the way technology has transformed their agency or accelerated their agency's mission. Dr. Hillen was nominated based on the success GTEC experienced during its first full year as a public company, including strong organic growth in key national security IT programs and the addition of two significant cyber security acquisitions, Zytel Corporation and Signature Government Solutions, LLC.

John Hillen commented, "I am honored to be named to Federal Computer Week's Federal 100 list. This is really a recognition of GTEC's emergence as an agile, mid-sized prime contractor with differentiated technology solutions that enable our national security customers to realize mission success."

The winners are nominated by Federal Computer Week readers and selected by an independent panel of judges. To learn more about the Federal 100 and see the complete list visit Federal Computer Week's website http://fcw.com/federal100.

About Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc.

Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. (GTEC) provides mission-critical, technology-based systems, solutions, and services for national security agencies and programs of the U.S. government. Our services and solutions are integral parts of mission-critical programs run by the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security, federal law enforcement agencies, and other parts of the federal government charged with national security responsibilities. Learn more about Global Defense Technology & Systems at www.gtec-inc.com.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this announcement other than historical data and information constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements or industry results to differ materially from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but limited to the following: the uncertainty of the timing of regulatory review of the transaction, financing risks, such as increases in interest rates and restrictions imposed by our credit agreement, risks concerning the future financial performance of the acquired company, failure to successfully integrate the acquired company into our operations or to realize any benefit from the acquisition, and our dependence on contracts with federal government agencies for substantially all of our revenue. These and other risk factors are discussed in Global Defense Technology & System Inc.'s (GTEC) Annual Report on Form 10-K, and such other filings that GTEC makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and GTEC undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements in the future except as required by law. 



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