Quarter 2, 2011 (Anderson, IN): XADS has received a contract through the Army Rapid Equipping Force (REF) to deliver, integrate and test 4 RoboXap Counter-IED systems for testing and ultimate fielding assessments in Afghanistan. The contract value is $230,000 and will be complete in September, 2011. RoboXap systems are designed to predetonate IEDs ahead of dismounted patrols, who are the most vulnerable of our troops in Afghanistan.

RoboXap is a low-cost, very cutting edge technology that will help end the scourge of IEDs for our troops and civilians alike who find themselves in harm’s way. We believe this technology could be easily and extensively proliferated to make a real difference in the fight against terrorism.

Quarter 1, 2011 (Anderson, IN): XADS has received a contract through ITT Corporation for the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) for $1,295,000 to deliver 4 TransXap, Counter-IED systems for testing and, if successful, ultimate deployment in theater to destroy roadside bombs.

XADS is extremely pleased to be able to pursue the opportunity to field Xap technology and ultimately help to save lives on the battlefield and help mitigate the effects of Improvised Explosive Devices on our troops and civilians alike.

Quarter 4, 2010 (Anderson, IN): XADS has received an order for its first sale of the TR3 Counter-Piracy, Long-Range Laser system from Maersk Line Ltd. The order was delivered and fielded in December and used to great effect in preventing piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden.

Maersk has proven to be a great partner in both testing and fielding the TR3 and has set a pioneering example to the industry in deploying cutting-edge technology to help stop the growing piracy threat around the world.

Quarter 3, 2010 (Anderson, IN): Xtreme Alternative Defense Systems (XADS), a pioneering producer of electrical discharge counter - improvised explosive device (C-IED) systems and non-lethal laser systems in Anderson, Indiana, would like to welcome Lieutenant General Tom Metz, USA (Ret) to the company’s Advisory Board. 

LTG Metz retired from the Army in Jan 2010 after completing more than 40 years of active duty service on behalf of our country.  His tour of duty prior to retirement was as the Director, Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), leading the DOD organization tasked with finding and fielding ways to defeat the IED threat.  A graduate of United States Military Academy at West Point, LTG Metz joined the Army in 1966 and served with the highest distinction throughout his career in a variety of challenging assignments.  He has commanded operational units at every level, from Platoon to Corps, and as Commander of III Corps he deployed with the Corps to Iraq where he commanded the Multi-National Corps - Iraq in combat.  In addition, LTG Metz Metz holds a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University.

"I am extremely proud to welcome Lieutenant General Tom Metz to our XADS Advisory Board!", stated Pete Bitar, owner of Xtreme Alternative Defense Systems. " He brings with him a wealth of operational knowledge and competence that spans five decades of dedicated service, coupled with his more recent experience leading the Joint IED Defeat Organization.  The fact that he has an MS in Mechanical Engineering and has taught engineering at West Point add to his already broad knowledge base.  He has already proven himself to be an invaluable advisor with incredible insight, whose counsel will help guide XADS' efforts to develop and field effective C-IED systems for our country's warfighters."

Please direct any questions to Pete Bitar at pete@XtremeADS.com