February 03, 2010

MDA continues to develop Russian market

Richmond, B.C. - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd., (TSX:MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today that it has signed a contract in excess of $15 million (USD) with the Russian Radio Research and Development Institute (NIIR) to provide an advanced technology solution for the Lutch-M meteorological satellite. The Russian Federal Service on Hydrometeorology and Environmental Control will use the satellite for monitoring weather patterns over Russia.

MDA provides advanced information solutions that capture and process vast amounts of data, produce essential information, and improve the decision making and operational performance of business and government organizations worldwide.

Focused on markets and customers with strong repeat business potential, MDA delivers a broad spectrum of information solutions, ranging from complex operational systems, to tailored information services, to electronic information products.

MDA employs more than 3,200 people in locations across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The Company's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TSX:MDA.

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