April 30, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Aria International Holdings, Inc.’s (OTCBB: ARAHE) operating unit said that it has been awarded a contract from the Royal Thai Army to provide $9.7 million worth of intelligence and surveillance equipment.

Under the contract, Aria will also provide the RTA with ancillary services including installation, training and the construction of an airship hangar. A condition of the contract requires the company to configure equipment in the U.S. and integrate and deliver the hardware in Thailand.

The terms of the contract require delivery within 120 days of contract award.

Aria said that the system covered by the contract consists of a manned airship with imaging and communications systems, a mobile command and control vehicle, and upgrades to existing communications and facilities to receive real-time surveillance data.

Under this contract, Aria is responsible for integrating all system components and delivering a turn-key solution, conducting initial operations and continuing maintenance tasks as well as providing the training to the RTA personnel on the equipment.

Arlington, Virginia-based Aria International is focused on providing specialized surveillance and communications solutions. The company operates as a solutions provider, systems integrator, and operator of surveillance and communications systems.

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