Released on = February 22, 2007, 3:19 pm

Press Release Author = Barco

Industry = Aerospace

Press Release Summary = Dayton, OH - Barco, a world leader in high-performance image
processing and visual display systems, today announced that Lockheed Martin has
selected its advanced video processing technology for the F-35 Lightning II Joint
Strike Fighter training program. Barco's technology will be incorporated into the
F-35 training simulators to provide the video routing, mixing, and warping
capabilities for strike fighter flight training subsystems.

Press Release Body = \"We are delighted that our image processing technology will
play a supporting role in the F-35 training program," says Al Herman, Vice President
and General Manager of Barco's simulation business. "F-35 is the backbone of the
Unites States' future fighter aircraft force, and high-quality simulation is central
to the program's training success. Our proprietary warping technology along with
our strong track record of delivering quality results were key factors to being
selected for this program. Our technology will provide the best image processing the
industry has to offer to ensure the finest in simulation display."

The Joint Strike Fighter program is the US Department of Defense\'s (DOD) focal point
for affordable next-generation strike aircraft weapons systems for the Navy, Air
Force, Marines and the United States' allies. Barco's turnkey solution will play a
pivotal role in effectively managing and shaping the visual system's imaging and
video signals. It is a collaborative effort between Barco's simulation and media &
entertainment divisions to deliver the world's best video processing and image
warping solutions to the JSF program.

Barco's turnkey solution includes the MatrixPRO DVI and MatrixPro VRM systems which
will be used for efficiently routing and mixing SXGA and QXGA video signals. The JSF
solution also employs Barco's advanced WARP7 image warping system. This technology
will be used to successfully scale, warp, and route images which are displayed to
the Pilot during training on various aircraft displays. Integral to the solutions
delivery, is Barco's comprehensive service and support plan. Barco will provide
project management from start to finish, perform the system installation and
integration, offer engineering support, prepare and supply system documentation, and
conduct final customer acceptance testing.


About Barco

Barco, a global technology company, designs and develops visualization products for
a variety of professional markets. Barco has its own facilities for Sales &
Marketing, Customer Support, R&D and Manufacturing in Europe, North America and Asia
Pacific. Barco (Euronext Brussels: BAR) is headquartered in Belgium and is present
in more than 90 countries with about 3800 employees worldwide. Barco posted sales of
euro 751 million in 2006.

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