EXHIBIT 99.1

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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
JULY 10, 2003


        MARKLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CURRENT DIRECTORS ISSUE A RESPONSE TO
           JULY 8TH PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY SHAREHOLDER EUROTECH LTD.


RIDGEFIELD, Conn. - July10 , 2003 - Markland Technologies, Inc. (OTC: MKLD),
(www.marklandtech.com), an integrated security company, is issuing this response
to the July 8, 2003 press release by Eurotech Ltd. announcing an attempted
removal of the members of the board of directors of Markland Technologies.

Mr. Robert Tarini, Chairman of the Board, stated, "Eurotech is a minority owner
of Markland and we believe it has not procured sufficient additional votes to
effect the action it announced. Accordingly, the incumbent members, comprised of
myself, Kenneth P. Ducey and Delmar R. Kintner, remain the board of directors of
Markland Technologies. I cannot foresee a scenario where Eurotech's proposed
action would be in the best interest of Eurotech's or Markland's shareholders.
Our intent is to continue to move forward with our business strategy, including
the announced partnerships and acquisitions according to terms previously
disclosed."

Since December of 2002, the management of Markland has successfully executed on
their announced plan of building an integrated security company through
strategic marketing agreements and acquisitions that have lead to a substantial
product portfolio and revenue base.

The accomplishments include

- -     The successful acquisition of companies and assets that have led to over
      five government contracts
- -     Two announced proposed acquisitions of Homeland Security companies which
      are involved in facial recognition and chemical detection respectively
- -     A teaming arrangement with a major contractor with respect to the US VISIT
      project
- -     A marketing and distribution agreement for Markland's Automated Container
      Sensor (ACS) technology

Mr. Tarini stated, "All in all we believe we have accomplished much in a short
period of time and will strive to continue to meet our goals as per our business
plan."

President and Director, Ken Ducey stated, "Our integrated security strategy has
been very successful to date. We have accomplished our revenue targets, and in
addition received a substantial amount of credible media exposure that will help
us grow further in the future. We are confident we will happily satisfy all our
shareholders going forward as we accomplish our objectives."

For additional information about Markland Technologies and its portfolio of
technologies , visit the Company website: www.marklandtech.com

ABOUT MARKLAND TECHNOLOGIES
http://www.marklandtech.com




Markland Technologies is committed to helping secure America by providing
innovative emerging technologies and expert services to meet the country's needs
to protect our people, our borders and our infrastructure assets.

The Company is a member of the Homeland Security Industries Association
http://www.hsianet.org.

"FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS"

INVESTORS ARE CAUTIONED THAT CERTAIN STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT AS
WELL AS SOME STATEMENTS IN PERIODIC PRESS RELEASES AND SOME ORAL STATEMENTS OF
MARKLAND TECHNOLOGIES OFFICIALS DURING PRESENTATIONS ABOUT MARKLAND
TECHNOLOGIES, ARE "FORWARD-LOOKING" STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE PRIVATE
SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 (THE "ACT").
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INCLUDE STATEMENTS WHICH ARE PREDICTIVE IN NATURE,
WHICH DEPEND UPON OR REFER TO FUTURE EVENTS OR CONDITIONS, WHICH INCLUDE WORDS
SUCH AS "EXPECTS", "ANTICIPATES", "INTENDS", "PLANS", "BELIEVES", "ESTIMATES",
OR SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS. IN ADDITION, ANY STATEMENTS CONCERNING FUTURE FINANCIAL
PERFORMANCE (INCLUDING FUTURE REVENUES, EARNINGS OR GROWTH RATES), ONGOING
BUSINESS STRATEGIES OR PROSPECTS, AND POSSIBLE FUTURE ACTIONS, WHICH MAY BE
PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT, ARE ALSO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AS DEFINED BY THE
ACT.
SOME OF THE FACTORS THAT COULD SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT THE FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS IN THIS PRESS RELEASE INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: INSUFFICIENT
CASH FLOW TO CONTINUE TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING OF THE COMPANY'S
PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY; A REJECTION OF THE COMPANY'S PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES
BY THE MARKETPLACE, AND; DISPUTES AS TO THE COMPANY'S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
RIGHTS. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE BASED UPON CURRENT EXPECTATIONS AND
PROJECTIONS ABOUT FUTURE EVENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES, AND
ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT MARKLAND TECHNOLOGIES, ITS PRODUCTS, ECONOMIC AND MARKET
FACTORS AND THE INDUSTRIES IN WHICH MARKLAND TECHNOLOGIES DOES BUSINESS, AMONG
OTHER THINGS. THESE STATEMENTS ARE NOT GUARANTEES OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE AND
MARKLAND TECHNOLOGIES HAS NO SPECIFIC INTENTION TO UPDATE THESE STATEMENTS. MORE
DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THOSE FACTORS IS CONTAINED IN MARKLAND TECHNOLOGIES
FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.

FOR FULL DETAILS, CLICK HERE: http://www.marklandtech.com

CONTACT:
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http://www.marklandtech.com

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                              MARKLAND TECHNOLOGIES
                                 RIDGEFIELD, CT
                      WEB SITE HTTP://WWW.MARKLANDTECH.COM


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