MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comtech
Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) announced today that Paul
Lithgow has been appointed President of Comtech Mobile Datacom
Corporation ("CMDC"). Mr. Lithgow will also continue to serve as
President of Comtech AeroAstro Inc. ("AeroAstro"). Mr. Lithgow has over
30 years of experience in the aerospace and telecommunications
industries with leadership roles, prior to joining Comtech, at Radyne,
General Dynamics and Spectrum Astro, as well as a distinguished career
in the U.S. Air Force.

Comtech also announced that Daniel Wood, who previously served as
President of CMDC since 2005, has departed from Comtech.

In announcing these changes, Fred Kornberg, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., said, "As
President of both CMDC and AeroAstro, Paul is the perfect candidate to
further reposition our mobile data communications segment. I believe
that Paul's experience in establishing AeroAstro as a leader in the
emerging microsatellites industry will be beneficial as we continue to
adjust our mobile data communication segment's business strategy."

Mr. Kornberg added, "I believe that the people and technology at CMDC
are second to none and I am confident that Paul and the team will
position our mobile data communications segment for future growth and
continued profitability."

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. designs, develops, produces and
markets innovative products, systems and services for advanced
communications solutions. The Company believes many of its solutions
play a vital role in providing or enhancing communication capabilities
when terrestrial communications infrastructure is unavailable,
inefficient or too expensive. The Company conducts business through
three complementary segments: telecommunications transmission, RF
microwave amplifiers and mobile data communications. The Company sells
products to a diverse customer base in the global commercial and
government communications markets. The Company believes it is a market
leader in the market segments that it serves.

Certain information in this press release contains statements that are
forward-looking in nature and involve certain significant risks and
uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from such
forward-looking information. The Company's Securities and Exchange
Commission filings identify many such risks and uncertainties. Any
forward-looking information in this press release is qualified in its
entirety by the risks and uncertainties described in such Securities
and Exchange Commission filings.




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