Exhibit 99.1


                     HALIFAX SIGNS NEW NATIONWIDE
                       MANAGED SERVICES CONTRACT

            Potential Value Expected to Exceed $20 Million


ALEXANDRIA, VA - December 1, 2005 - Halifax Corporation (AMEX:HX) today
announced that it has been awarded a new contract to provide nationwide
managed services for a major pharmaceutical industry account, with 12
campus locations and multiple sales and support sites.

The initial value of the contract is estimated at $4.5 million for the
first year, with a potential value of more than $20 million if the
contract is extended for the full five year term.  Under the contract,
Halifax will maintain the customer's desktop computers and peripheral
devices, as well as provide desk side support and other related
services.

Charles McNew, president and chief executive officer, stated, "This is
a strategic win for us.  The customer's selection of Halifax has
clearly demonstrated their confidence in our ability to deliver a first-
class service package."

He added, "New business opportunities are beginning to emerge once
again in the enterprise maintenance solutions marketplace.  We believe
that our relationships with prestigious partners will allow us to
extend our position in existing and new vertical markets."

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.  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 described in the
Risk Factors Section in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K 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.