API Technologies Highlights $3.2 Million in Recent Contracts at Johnstown
Showcase for Commerce

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., June 9 /CNW/ -- API Technologies Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: ATNY), a prime contractor in engineered systems, components and secure communications to the global defense and aerospace industries, announced that it has recently won $3.2 million in contracts with Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems and Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems. Carl Sax, API's Executive Vice President and General Manager, Defense & Systems, made the announcement during a press conference on Friday, June 4 at Showcase for Commerce 2010.

The Showcase for Commerce is a national defense contracting exhibition and symposium held annually in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Now in its 20th year, the event serves as a forum for local companies to connect with major defense and prime contractors for subcontracting and partnering opportunities. For photos and videos featuring API's exhibits, visit www.apitech.com.

At the press conference, Steve Pudles, API's Chief Executive Officer, also announced an expansion of API's Defense and Systems capabilities at its Pennsylvania facility. The expansion will result in the addition of approximately 75 new jobs to the Johnstown region.

About API Technologies Corp.

The Company is a prime contractor in engineered systems, components and secure communications to the global defense and aerospace industry. API Technologies' customers include the governments of the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, NATO and the European Union, as well as many of the leading Fortune 500 companies. The Company is engaged in providing innovative design, engineering and manufacturing solutions to its customers. API Technologies trades on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol ATNY. For further information, please visit the company website at www.apitech.com.

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