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Herley's Micro Systems, Inc. is Contracted to Design and Build Radar Target and ECM Generators for the U S. Air Force and a U. S. Prime Contractor

Posted on: Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 14:01 CDT

LANCASTER, Pa., April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Herley Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: HRLY) announced today that the U.S. Air Force and a U.S. Major Prime contractor recently awarded Micro Systems contracts valued at approximately $1.2M to design, build, and deliver a number of Radar Target and ECM Generators (RTEG). The RTEG is the latest simulation product coming from Micro Systems. It utilizes the most advanced digital signal processing and the highest fidelity RF and Analog components. These advances allow the RTEG to generate extremely realistic radar target, Electronic Countermeasures, and Clutter signals that are coherent with and accepted by the most advanced radar systems. These advanced simulator systems were developed with both low cost and high reliability in mind. Richard Damon, General Manager of Micro Systems - RF Simulation Systems Group stated, "These new orders confirm that our technology product offering is adaptable to a variety of needs and is the preferred solution to challenging requirements." Mr. Damon continued, "The RTEG was designed to support a wider variety of radar systems at a lower cost than any other available solution. When coupled with our state of the art spurious performance and leading edge instantaneous bandwidth, the RTEG has become the radar target simulator of choice for a growing list of customers."

A subsidiary of Herley Industries, Inc. and headquartered in Ft. Walton Beach FL, with an office in Irvine, CA, Micro Systems develops and produces a wide variety of Electronic Warfare simulation and stimulation systems for the most advanced radars in laboratory, anechoic chamber, and open air range environments for customers worldwide. Micro Systems is also the leading supplier of aviation, navigation, and communication systems for pilotless vehicles including target drones and UAVs. For further information about Micro Systems simulation systems products, email RFSimulation@Herley.com or contact us at 17252 Armstrong Ave Suite B, Irvine CA 92614; Telephone (949)-251-0690; Web Site http://www.gomicrosystems.com

Herley Industries, Inc. is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of microwave technology solutions for the defense, aerospace and medical industries worldwide. Based in Lancaster, PA, Herley has seven manufacturing locations and approximately 1000 employees. Additional information about the company can be found on the Internet at www.herley.com

For information at Herley contact: Peg Guzzetti Investor Relations Tel: (717) 735-8117 www.herley.com

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SOURCE Herley Industries, Inc.

Source: PR Newswire

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