QinetiQ Group plc US robotics contract update (9169S)

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RNS Number : 9169S

QinetiQ Group plc

14 March 2019

US robotics contract update

14 March 2019

QinetiQ Group plc (QinetiQ or the Group) notes the commentary in the press about its contract win for the Common Robotic System-Individual (CRS-I) program for the United States Army and confirms that it has been successful in this regard.

QinetiQ will release a fuller statement once customer formalities have been concluded, including details of the phasing of the Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract terms, the results of which are not anticipated to have a material impact on Group expectations in the near term.

 
 For further information please contact: 
 
 David Bishop, Group Director Investor Relations and Communications:    [phone] 
 Ian Brown, Group Head of Investor Relations:                           [phone] 
 Jon Hay-Campbell, Group Head of Communications:                        [phone] 
 

About QinetiQ:

QinetiQ (QQ.L) is a leading science and engineering company operating primarily in the defence, security and critical infrastructure markets. We work in partnership with our customers to solve real world problems through innovative solutions delivering operational and competitive advantage. Visit our website www.QinetiQ.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @QinetiQ. Visit our blog www.QinetiQ-blogs.com.

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