8-K

                             UNITED STATES
                  SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                        Washington, D.C. 20549

                               FORM 8-K

                            CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 7, 2004


                          HALIFAX CORPORATION
        (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


      Virginia             1-08964               54-0829246
  (State or other       (Commission File      (I.R.S. Employer
  jurisdiction of           Number)         Identification No.)
   incorporation)

           5250 Cherokee Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22312
           (Address of principal executive offices/Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (703) 658-2400

Former  name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed  since
last report:  N/A


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FOREWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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incorporated by reference in this report on form 8-K may contain
forward-looking statements.  You can identify these statements by words
or phrases such as "will likely result," "may," "are expected to,"
"will continue to," "is anticipated," "estimate," "projected," "intends
to" or other similar words.  These forward-looking statements regarding
our business and prospects are based upon numerous assumptions about
future conditions, which may ultimately prove to be inaccurate.  Actual
events and results may materially differ from anticipated results
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risks and uncertainties described under "Risk Factors" as well as other
portions of the Form 8-K, which could cause our actual results to
differ materially from historical earnings and those presently
anticipated.  When considering forward-looking statements, you should
keep those risk factors in mind as well as the other cautionary
statements in this report on Form 8-K.  You should not place undue
reliance on any forward-looking statements.


Item 8.01      Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.

          On September 7, 2004, Halifax issued a press release
          Announcing a $29 Million Award with U.S. Army.  A copy of
          this press release is attached hereto as an exhibit and is
          incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

          (a)  Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired

               None.

          (b)  Pro-forma Financial Information

               None.

          (c)  Exhibits

               99.1  Press Release dated September 7, 2004




                               SIGNATURE




Pursuant  to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act  of  1934,
the  Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its  behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                   HALIFAX CORPORATION



Date:  September 7, 2004           By:  /s/Joseph Sciacca
                                        Joseph Sciacca
                                        Vice President, Finance & CFO













                             EXHIBIT INDEX




Exhibit No.                   Description

     99.1                     Press Release dated September 7, 2004

EX-99.1

                                                           Exhibit 99.1


                  HALIFAX ANNOUNCES $29 MILLION AWARD
                            WITH U.S. ARMY


ALEXANDRIA, VA - September 7, 2004 - Halifax Corporation (AMEX: HX)
today announced the award of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) against
the Federal Supply Schedule for Infrastructure Support Services with
the U.S. Army.  The estimated value is $29 million over a five-year
term.

Under the BPA, Halifax will provide engineering support, installation
and activation services of communications and electronic systems,
training support and provisioning of equipment.  Halifax has provided
support services to the U.S. Army since 1983, primarily through cleared
personnel.

Charles McNew, president and chief executive officer, stated, "We are
delighted to continue our long-standing relationship with the U.S.
Army.  Our Secure Network Services team has done a fine job in
delivering creative and cost-effective solutions in a time-sensitive
fashion, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with this
important customer."

Founded in 1967, Halifax Corporation is an enterprise maintenance
solutions company providing a wide range of technology services to
commercial and government customers throughout the United States.  The
Company's principal products are high availability hardware maintenance
services, technology deployment and integration services, and secure
network program services.  More information on Halifax can be found at
www.hxcorp.com.

Certain statements made by the Company which are not historical facts
may be considered forward-looking statements, including, without
limitation, statements as to trends, management's beliefs, views,
expectations and opinions, which are based upon a number of assumptions
concerning future conditions that ultimately may prove to be
inaccurate.  Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties and may be affected by various factors that may cause
actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements.  For further information that could affect the Company's
financial statements, please refer to the Company's reports filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.