LANCASTER, Pa., 29 July 2009. Herley Industries Inc.'s Herley New England division in Woburn, Mass., won a $16.4 million award from a major U.S. prime contractor to manufacture a variety of multifunction integrated microwave assemblies (IMAs) for a U.S. Navy electronic attack aircraft.

Richard F. Poirier, CEO and president, says: "Herley has been producing quality hardware for the U.S. government and its prime contractors for more than 40 years, and Herley New England is a trusted supplier to U.S. Prime contractors. This $16.4 million award is the largest single award ever received by Herley. It is the latest in a series of significant orders from this customer for this aircraft; and we look forward to additional annual awards over the next five years."