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Applied Signal Technology, Inc. Wins $11.4 Million in New Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Contracts

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^{Published in Science and Technology on Friday, July 9th 2010 at 11:30 GMT by Market Wire}  

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Applied Signal Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:APSG) (AST), a market leader in advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and cyber solutions, today announced that it has received contract awards with a total value of $11.4 million for integrated logistics support (ILS) and block upgrades for an undisclosed customer.

"Our products and services are helping to eliminate shortfalls in persistent surveillance across many theaters of operation. We are pleased to receive these awards, which we view as evidence of our customersa™ continued confidence in our advanced ISR technologies and systems."

Under the agreements, AST will lead a team of five top-tier defense contractors for the integration, maintenance, and sustainment of airborne ISR capability. AST expects this to both enhance mission capability and improve the performance of ISR prime subsystems.

aAirborne ISR has become indispensable to successful ground and air combat operations and our core business remains strong,a said William B. Van Vleet, President and Chief Executive Officer of Applied Signal Technology, Inc. aOur products and services are helping to eliminate shortfalls in persistent surveillance across many theaters of operation. We are pleased to receive these awards, which we view as evidence of our customersa™ continued confidence in our advanced ISR technologies and systems.a

About Applied Signal Technology, Inc.

Applied Signal Technology, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) products, systems, and services that enhance global security. For further information about Applied Signal Technology, visit our website at [ www.appsig.com ].