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Comptek Research, Inc.
Buffalo, New York
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Re: Registration Statement No. 333-40862
With respect to the subject registration statement, we acknowledge our
awareness of the use therein of our report dated July 21, 2000 related to our
review of the interim financial information of Comptek Research, Inc. and
subsidiaries, as of and for the period ended June 30, 2000.
Pursuant to Rule 436(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, such report is not
considered part of a registration statement prepared or certified by an
accountant under the meaning of sections 7 and 11 of the Act.
Very truly yours,
/s/ KPMG LLP
Buffalo, New York
August 18, 2000
