Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has announced that its Herley Industries, Inc. subsidiary has been awarded a $2.4 million contract award in support of certain international missile defense efforts.

Herley will provide complex Integrated Microwave Assemblies (IMAs) to an international defense customer to be used in the ground stations of critical missile defense systems. No additional information is being provided due to customer and other sensitivities.

Richard F. Poirier, President of Herley, noted, "We are extremely pleased to see the continued growth and utilization of Herley technology and components in systems used by both the U.S. military and by our international allies.

"This work will be performed in our Israel operation and my congratulations go to Yonah Adelman, General Manager, and the entire Herley Israel team."

Herley Industries, Inc., a Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Company, is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of microwave technology solutions for the defense, aerospace and medical industries worldwide.

Based in Woburn, MA, Herley has seven manufacturing locations and approximately 1000 employees. Additional information about the company can be found on the Internet at