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

Defense News: RICHMOND, BC, May 13 /CNW/ - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA - News), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today that it will provide advanced technology solutions for on-going operations of the International Space Station (ISS). These solutions will continue MDA's role in providing essential solutions for the on-going utilization of the ISS.

Two major components supplied by MDA, an enhanced platform for Dextre and a critical component for the ISS communication system are scheduled for launch tomorrow, on May 14, 2010.

Under a NASA contract, MDA developed an enhanced platform to provide Dextre, the highly-dexterous two-armed manipulator, with additional flexibility and versatility to perform maintenance tasks on the ISS.

A core component of the ISS communication system for critical video, and data delivery links between the ISS and Earth is also onboard. The spare unit was upgraded by MDA under contract to The Boeing Company.

'For more than a decade we have successfully demonstrated advanced technology solutions for servicing in space,' said Steve Oldham, a vice president responsible for this business in MDA. 'While we look forward to on-going support of the ISS through 2020 and possibly longer, this unparalleled expertise uniquely positions MDA for future unmanned missions and exploration initiatives.'

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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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This release contains forward-looking statements and information, which
reflect the current view of MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. ("MDA")
with respect to future events and financial performance. The forward-looking
statements in this regard include statements regarding its role in providing
essential solutions for the on-going utilization of the International Space
Station (the "Solution"). 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 the Solution performing as
expected. 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 inherent risks in unmanned
missions and exploration initiatives, including general economic, regulations
and competitor changes; changes in government priorities, funding levels,
contracts and regulations; and failure to anticipate changes in technology,
technical standards and advanced technology offerings or comply with the
requisite standards.

For additional information with respect to certain of these risks or factors, plus additional risks or factors, reference should be made to MDA's continuous disclosure materials filed from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities, which are available online at www.sedar.com or on MDA's website at www.mdacorporation.com.

The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the form or content of this release.

For further information

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MDA announces strategic agreement with Vertafore in Insurance sector

Defense News: RICHMOND, BC, March 25 /CNW/ - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA - News), 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.

Under the agreement, MSB will provide insurance agents who use Vertafore's PL Rating system with the ability to automatically pre-fill the necessary data elements to request home insurance quotations from multiple insurance carriers, using property data elements from MDA's vast property information warehouse, which covers more than 100 million properties in the US.

Whereas previously agents had to re-key all of the data elements for each individual request for quotation from each carrier, the combined solution provided by MSB and Vertafore significantly reduces the number of data elements that need to be entered manually, and also eliminates the need to enter the same data time and again for each quotation. Once the pre-filled quotation request is completed by the agent a number of electronic quotations are obtained simultaneously from the carriers specified, and these quotes are then made available to the agent in near real time, allowing the agent to respond to the home owner applying for insurance much faster than before.

'This partnership is a great example of MSB's commitment to provide pragmatic information solutions that improve workflow efficiencies in the home insurance process,' said Salil Donde, CEO of MSB.

'We've been partnering with MSB for many years, and this new agreement adds tremendous value to our clients by enabling them to conduct a much more seamless interview process with the homeowner; we've seen rapid adoption of pre-fill data by our auto clients and we expect the same to happen here,' said Dave Acker, vice president, rating and connectivity at Vertafore.

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.

About Vertafore

Vertafore is the leading provider of software and information to the insurance distribution channel including independent agents, brokers, MGAs, carriers and reinsurers. Vertafore leverages a unique industry presence to deliver meaningful solutions - powerful technology, critical information and robust insights to help organizations effectively respond to business challenges and capture new opportunities. Vertafore solutions have helped more than 17,000 customers and 500,000 users gain a competitive advantage to accelerate their business performance. For more information about Vertafore, please visit www.vertafore.com.

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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. ('MDA') with respect to future events and financial performance. The forward-looking statements in this regard include statements regarding the entering into of a strategic partnership agreement. 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. The factors and assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements in this release include the strategic partnership agreement 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 inherent risks in the information products market, including general economic, regulations and competitor changes; changes in government priorities, funding levels, contracts and regulations; susceptibility of customers in property transaction-related industries; and failure to anticipate changes in technology, technical standards and product offerings or comply with the requisite standards.

For additional information with respect to certain of these risks or factors, plus additional risks or factors, reference should be made to MDA's continuous disclosure materials filed from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities, which are available online at www.sedar.com or on MDA's website atwww.mdacorporation.com.

The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the form or content of this release.

For further information

Wendy Keyzer, MDA External Relations, (604) 231-2743, wendy@mdacorporation.com

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RADARSAT Constellation Mission contract update

Defense News: RICHMOND, BC, March 17 /CNW/ - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA - News), 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.

The Company successfully completed work on Phase B in February 2010. This phase was originally announced in November 2008.

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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     www.asc-csa.gc.ca

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This release contains forward-looking statements and information, which
reflect the current view of MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA)
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. 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; satellite failure; and
failure to anticipate changes in technical standards and products offerings or
comply with requisite standards; failure of third parties and subcontractors;
and failure of systems to meet performance requirements.

For additional information with respect to certain of these risks or factors, plus additional risks or factors, reference should be made to the Company's continuous disclosure materials filed from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities, which are available online at www.sedar.com or on the Company's website at www.mdacorporation.com.

The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the form or content of this release.

For further information

Wendy Keyzer, MDA External Relations, (604) 231-2743, wendy@mdacorporation.com

MDA wins major surveillance service contract

RICHMOND, BC, Sept. 2 /CNW/ - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA - News), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today that a confidential customer has awarded a contract to MDA for a long endurance unmanned aerial (UAV) surveillance solution to support its deployed forces. The surveillance solution will be operational in early 2010 for a period of one year, with options for an additional two years.
Building on the previously announced successful Noctua UAV service for the Canadian Forces, under this new contract, MDA will provide a similar complete turnkey operational UAV service. The new service will include full operations, maintenance and logistics to provide real-time, multi-sensor intelligence information directly in the theatre of operation.
David Hargreaves, a vice president within the Information Systems Group, said: 'This contract expands MDA's ability to provide advanced turnkey airborne surveillance services very quickly to customers with urgent deployed and domestic operational requirements.'
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.
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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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 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 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 failure of third parties and subcontractors; failure of systems to meet performance requirements and failure to anticipate changes in technology, technical standards and product offerings or comply with the requisite standards.
For additional information with respect to certain of these risks or factors, plus additional risks or factors, reference should be made to MDA's continuous disclosure materials filed from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities, which are available online at www.sedar.com or on MDA's website at www.mdacorporation.com
The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the form
or content of this release.
For further information
Wendy Keyzer, MDA External Relations, (604) 231-2743,
wendy@mdacorporation.com