EADS Signs Collaboration Agreement with Kenwood

Business Wire, August 7, 2007

Promotes Interoperable P25 Radio Systems Featuring EADS Secure Networks' COR(P25) Architecture, Kenwood Terminals

ARLINGTON, Va. -- EADS Secure Networks North America (EADS) and Kenwood USA announced today a formalized agreement to promote turnkey P25 public safety radio systems featuring EADS Secure Networks' COR(P25) radio architecture combined with Kenwood's terminals and other applications.

Under this non-exclusive agreement, Kenwood's distribution network will actively market and sell comprehensive P25 radio systems incorporating EADS' COR(P25) radio architecture. EADS will continue to directly market and sell comprehensive solutions, and will include Kenwood terminals in its proposed offers wherever possible and where applicable to each customer environment.

"EADS and Kenwood have a common philosophy and commitment to develop and deliver interoperable systems based on P25 standards," said Sunny Taylor, President, EADS Secure Networks, Inc. "With superior solutions that are verified and compliant, our shared vision and combined strength create a powerful solution for mission critical public safety and homeland security customers."

"This agreement creates yet another powerful solution for Kenwood to deliver its customers and the market," said Mark Jasin, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Kenwood USA. "EADS' platform creates the scale, reliability and flexibility that enable our best-in-class dealer network to deliver customers a range of choice and control for their public safety radio networks."

About EADS Secure Networks North America (www.eads-ps.com)

EADS Secure Networks North America (EADS) is the North American operation for EADS Secure Networks, the world's second largest systems provider for public safety, mission critical, interoperable communications solutions. With more than 130 public networks in more than 60 countries, EADS' team of more than 1,400 employees worldwide is leading the way in delivering IP, P25-based public safety and homeland security radio systems. The company's North American headquarters are in Arlington, VA, with a technology center and P25 Interoperability Lab in Frisco, TX.

About EADS North America (www.eadsnorthamerica.com)

EADS North America is the North American operations of EADS, the second largest aerospace and defense company in the world. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $10 billion to the U.S. economy annually and support more than 190,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and services. With 12 operating companies located in 30 cities and 17 states, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense markets.

About Kenwood Corporation (http://www.kenwood.co.jp/en/)

Kenwood Corporation with 11 domestic and 22 overseas subsidiaries around the world has been a global leader since its foundation in 1946 in Radio Communications Equipment and Mobile & Home Multimedia Systems. Of Kenwood's three business units, Car Electronics, Home Electronics and Communications Equipment, the Communications Sector has achieved a leading presence in the worldwide marketplace through the development, manufacture and sales of land mobile radio (LMR), amateur radio and low-power radio equipment for analog and digital systems.

NOTE

This press release is the presentation of matters regarding Kenwood U.S.A. Corporation and EADS Secure Networks North America to the general public, and was not prepared for the solicitation of investments.

Forward-looking statements contained above are based on currently available information and therefore actual results may significantly differ depending on various factors.

Please do not make any material judgments based on the statements contained herein.