VLS & BAE Systems to Release Feature Analyst for SOCET SET

MISSOULA, Montana – Visual Learning Systems (VLS) & BAE Systems are pleased
to introduce a new feature extraction capability tool, Feature Analyst® for
SOCET SET®. The two companies will integrate VLS’s Feature Analyst as an
extension to SOCET SET, a world-class digital photogrammetry application.
Feature Analyst provides a pathway for automated feature extraction and is a
leader in image understanding technology. Feature Analyst for SOCET SET
will also provide users with advanced 3-D feature extraction capability.
The enhanced version of SOCET SET will be available later this year.

“Feature Analyst is recognized worldwide as a cutting-edge technology for
lowering the labor costs of geospatial data production processes,” said Dan
London, vice president of sales and marketing for BAE Systems Geospatial
eXploitation Products™ (GXP). “We feel our customer base will benefit
tremendously with the addition of Feature Analyst’s capabilities for SOCET
SET.”

According to David Opitz, VLS chief executive officer, the new integrated
product will provide customers with faster and cleaner extractions, while
lowering the over-all cost of image interpretation. “SOCET SET’s rigorous
approach to digital photogrammetry is a perfect match for Feature Analyst’s
advanced feature extraction toolsets. We’re pleased to be working with BAE
Systems, setting a new benchmark for state-of-the-art geospatial feature
extraction software systems.”

In March, VLS and BAE Systems will showcase Feature Analyst for SOCET SET at
the 2004 SOCET SET User Conference in San Diego. For more information
please visit http://www.featureanalyst.com.

About VLS:

VLS is a leader in feature extraction and image understanding technology
supporting the geospatial industry. Feature Analyst is a robust solution for
GIS database management using high-resolution satellite and aerial imagery.
Feature Analyst technology is used worldwide in support of local Government,
forestry, agriculture, transportation, and environmental GIS mapping
applications. VLS offers customers professional on-site and online training,
feature extraction services, and customized programming. For more
information and a free downloadable demo of Feature Analyst, visit our
website at: http://www.featureanalyst.com

About BAE SYSTEMS:

BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development,
delivery, and support of advanced defense and aerospace systems in the air,
on land, at sea, and in space. The company designs, manufactures, and
supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics,
communications, electronics, and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in
technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the
forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of
intelligent defense systems. BAE Systems has major operations across five
continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company employs more
than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately $19 billion
through its wholly owned and joint-venture operations.

BAE Systems North America is a high-technology U.S. company employing more
than 25,000 people who live and work in some 30 states, the District of
Columbia, and the United Kingdom. The company is dedicated to solving its
customers’ needs with highly innovative and leading edge solutions across
the defense electronics, systems, information technology, and services
arenas. BAE Systems Mission Solutions employs approximately 2,200 people
and is the fifth largest defense contractor in San Diego. They are the
forerunner in developing high-quality image exploitation, geospatial
information and archiving systems for government and commercial customers.
Other major business areas include unsurpassed automated systems for
supporting the full spectrum of battle management, mission planning and
force execution objectives, and the production of test equipment for
advanced electronics systems including aircraft, munitions, spacecraft, and
telecommunications. Geospatial eXploitation Products is a line of business
within BAE Systems Mission Solutions.

For further information, please contact:

Ed Langmaid

BAE Systems Information Systems Sector

Tel: 858-675-5995 Cell: 858-449-5520

http://www.na.baesystems.com