Intevac Receives $28.6 Million Award to Supply Camera Modules for IVAS Program

Intevac, Inc. (Nasdaq: IVAC) announced today it has received a $28.6 million contract award for the development and production of digital night vision cameras to support the U.S. Army’s IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmentation System) program. This contract, issued from SOSSEC, Inc. on behalf of the Night Vision and Electronic Sensor Directorate (NVESD), includes the development and delivery of 2,300 camera modules over the next two years.

The Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) is a system designed to incorporate head, body, and weapon technologies on individual Soldiers. It is a single platform that Soldier/Marines can use to fight, rehearse, and train that provides increased lethality, mobility, and situational awareness necessary to achieve overmatch against our current and future adversaries. This system includes a squad-level combat training capability, which is vital for the repeated iterations of training and rehearsals needed to ensure potential future battlefield success.

About Intevac

Intevac was founded in 1991 and has two businesses: Thin-film Equipment and Photonics.

In our Thin-film Equipment business, we are a leader in the design and development of high-productivity, thin-film processing systems. Our production-proven platforms are designed for high-volume manufacturing of substrates with precise thin film properties, such as the hard drive media, display cover panel, and solar photovoltaic markets we serve currently.

In our Photonics business, we are a recognized leading developer of advanced high-sensitivity digital sensors, cameras and systems that primarily serve the defense industry. We are the provider of integrated digital imaging systems for most U.S. military night vision programs.

For more information call 408-986-9888, or visit the Company's website at www.intevac.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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