MDA to provide topographic information to Saudi Arabia

Richmond, B.C. - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a service contract worth over $8M (US) to provide geographic information to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs (MOMRA) over the next two to three years. This Project is included within a larger scope of mapping projects covering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

MDA/Triathlon will supply digital maps for cities and villages in the Al Jauf Region of Saudi Arabia. This information will support advanced city planning activities for utilities and municipal services, GIS applications, and Cadastral Registration as part of a Kingdom-wide spatial database. The spatial database will also support additional development projects being conducted by other government agencies of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

About MDA

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.

The Company's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TSX:MDA.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements and information, which reflect the current view of MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. with respect to future events and financial performance. The forward-looking statements in this regard include statements regarding the award of a government contract. Any such forward-looking statements are based on MDA’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and MDA’s actual results of operations could differ materially from historical results or current expectations. The factors and assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements in this release include contracts with any government agency not being terminated. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. MDA cautions readers that should certain risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from those expected. The risks that could cause actual results to differ from current expectations include changes in government priorities, funding levels, contracts and regulations; failure of third parties and subcontractors; failure of systems to meet performance requirements; satellite failure; and changes in economic and political conditions.

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