MDA to provide digital elevation products for flood hazard analysis

RICHMOND, BC, March 18, 2013 /CNW/ - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. ("MDA") (TSX: MDA), a global communications and information company, announced today that it has signed a multi-million dollar contract with Accent Micro Technologies Inc. (AMTI) to provide digital elevation products using RADARSAT-2 information to the University of the Philippines. Covering the entire Philippines, over 300,000 square kilometers of digital elevation products will be provided within a six month period. A digital elevation product is a 3-D representation of the land surface, providing height information that is useful for a variety of mapping applications.  The University of the Philippines plans to use the digital elevation products to perform flood hazard analysis and to support disaster management and planning, in support of their Disaster Risk Exposure and Assessment for Mitigation (DREAM) project.

The RADARSAT-2 satellite has global high-resolution surveillance capabilities that include a large collection capacity and high accuracy. The satellite acquires data regardless of light or weather condition, provides frequent re-visit imaging options, and is supported by ground receiving stations that provide near real-time information delivery services. This versatility makes RADARSAT-2 a reliable source of information in multi-faceted intelligence surveying and monitoring programs.

About MDA

MDA is a global communications and information company providing operational solutions to commercial and government organizations worldwide.

MDA's business is focused on markets and customers with strong repeat business potential. In addition, the Company conducts a significant amount of advanced technology development.

MDA's well-established global customer base is served by more than 4,500 employees operating from 11 offices located in the United States, Canada, and internationally.

The Company's common shares trade 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. ("MDA" or the "Company") 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.  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, but are not limited to, failure of third parties and subcontractors, partial or complete failure of a satellite or related systems; failure of systems to meet performance requirements and failure to anticipate changes in technology, technical standards and offerings or compliance with the requisite standards.

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SOURCE: MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.

Wendy Keyzer
MDA External Relations
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