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MDA performs critical inspection of Pickering nuclear reactor

For immediate release: August 23, 2010

MDA reports second quarter 2010 results

For immediate release: July 29, 2010

MDA to provide radar information to the U.S. in supporting maritime navigation

For immediate release: July 27, 2010

MDA extends UAV Service for Australian Defence Forces

For immediate release: July 26, 2010

MDA to provide radar information to the U.S. in supporting maritime navigation

For immediate release: July 27, 2010

MDA to provide topographic information to Saudi Arabia

For immediate release: July 21, 2010

MDA to provide advanced technology solution for Astra satellites

For immediate release: July 20, 2010

MDA's Second Quarter 2010 results conference call alert

For immediate release: July 16, 2010

MDA completes definitization phase on the communications satellite system for the National Space Agency of Ukraine

For immediate release: July 16, 2010

MDA supports leading candidates for future NASA New Frontiers mission

For immediate release: June 29, 2010

MDA to provide a RADARSAT-2 ground information solution

For immediate release: June 24, 2010

Further update on RADARSAT Constellation Mission contract

For immediate release: June 16, 20

MDA to support U.S. National Security Programs

Richmond, B.C. - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today that its U.S. operation, MDA Information Systems, Inc. has been awarded several contracts from confidential customers within the past months, totaling over $7 Million (USD). MDA is building advanced technology solutions in support of U.S. National Security Programs, which are slated to be delivered in 2010 and 2011.

Suspension of the HIPs Program

For immediate release: May 20, 2010

MDA extends surveillance service to Canadian Forces in Afghanistan

For immediate release: May 18, 2010

MDA receives additional follow-on contracts from the Federal Aviation Administration to continue modernization of flight route design solution

For immediate release: May 18, 2010

MDA to provide further advanced technology solutions for continued use of the International Space Station

For immediate release: May 13, 2010

MDA to provide advanced technology solution for Internet services

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 $10 million (USD) with Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC) to provide an advanced technology solution. The solution will be integrated into the HYLAS 2 satellite being built for Avanti Communications Group Plc.

MDA reports first quarter 2010 results

For immediate release: May 5, 2010 -Richmond, B.C. - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. Operating earnings¹ per diluted share increased by 40% to $0.81 this quarter compared to $0.58 for the same period of last year.

MDA's First Quarter 2010 results conference call alert

For immediate release: May 3, 2010 -Richmond, B.C. - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, plans to release its First Quarter 2010 financial results at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) on May 5, 2010. Daniel Friedmann, president and CEO, and Anil Wirasekara, executive vice president and CFO, will host an earnings conference call and webcast that day.

MDA's First Quarter 2010 results conference call alert and Annual General Meeting

For immediate release: April 22, 2010 -Richmond, B.C. - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, plans to release its First Quarter 2010 financial results at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) on May 5, 2010.

MDA announces strategic agreement with Vertafore in Insurance sector

Richmond, B.C. - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today that its US subsidiary Marshall & Swift / Boeckh (MSB), the leading provider of building cost data and estimating technology to US property insurance carriers, has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Vertafore, a leading provider of software and information to insurance distribution channels.

MDA partners with UK Land Registry to offer advanced information solution for commercial developments

For immediate release: March 24, 2010 Richmond, B.C. - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today a new service provided in partnership with the UK Land Registry. Based on information supplied by the Land Registry and multiple other sources, MDA will offer commercial property developers and other stakeholders ongoing electronic access to a complete suite of property-related information and tools, covering all the individual properties in a commercial development area.

MDA's Fourth Quarter and Year End 2009 results conference call alert

For immediate release: March 4, 2010 Richmond, B.C. - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, plans to release its Fourth Quarter and Year End 2009 financial results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time) on Thursday, March 18, 2010.

RADARSAT Constellation Mission contract update

For immediate release: March 17, 2010 Richmond, B.C. - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today that the Canadian Space Agency has authorized the Company to start the design phase (Phase C) of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission. This authorization is limited to $11.8 million (CAD) and is expected to be completed by June 11, 2010.

MDA reports fourth quarter and full year 2009 results

For immediate release: March 18, 2010 Richmond, B.C. - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. MDA posted net earnings this quarter of $30 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, compared to $8.8 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the same period of last year. For the year, net earnings increased to $108 million ($2.67 per diluted share) from $48 million ($1.19 per diluted share) for last year.

MDA wins a further contract for AM5 and AM6 with Russia

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 $45 million (USD) with the Russian Radio Research and Development Institute (NIIR).

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.

MDA contract will enable robotic capture and mating of Orbital's Cygnus™ Cargo Delivery Spacecraft to the ISS

Richmond, B.C. - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today that it has received a $2.4M (USD) contract from Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) to provide a critical interface that will enable capture and mating of the Cygnus™ cargo delivery spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS). The contract also contains an option to purchase additional units for follow-on operational missions worth at least $4.0M (USD).

MDA's surveillance service for the Royal Australian Air Force is now operational

Richmond, B.C. - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today that MDA has conducted its first Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) flight for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) - four months after contract award. Flight operations are now officially underway from the Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan.