Mercury Computer Systems Announces 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

CHELMSFORD, Mass., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mercury Computer Systems,
Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY), a leading provider of embedded, high-performance
computing systems and software for image, sensor, and signal processing
applications, announced that it will hold its annual meeting of shareholders,
at 10:00 a.m. EDT on October 21, 2009, at its offices, 201 Riverneck Road,
Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Mercury Computer Systems' shareholders of record
as of the close of business on September 1, 2009 will be entitled to vote at
the meeting.

Shareholders will receive copies of the Company's 2009 annual report and proxy
statement prior to the meeting. When available, the information will be
posted on the Company's website at www.mc.com/investor under SEC Filings.

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. - Where Challenges Drive Innovation(TM)
Mercury Computer Systems (www.mc.com, NASDAQ: MRCY) provides embedded
computing systems and software that combine image, signal, and sensor
processing with information management for data-intensive applications. With
deep expertise in optimizing algorithms and software and in leveraging
industry-standard technologies, we work closely with customers to architect
comprehensive, purpose-built solutions that capture, process, and present data
for defense electronics, homeland security, and other computationally
challenging commercial markets. Our dedication to performance excellence and
collaborative innovation continues a 25-year history in enabling customers to
gain the competitive advantage they need to stay at the forefront of the
markets they serve.

Mercury is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, and serves customers worldwide
through a broad network of direct sales offices, subsidiaries, and
distributors.

Contact:
Robert Hult, CFO, Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
978-967-1990

Challenges Drive Innovation is a trademark of Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Other product and company names mentioned may be trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.

SOURCE Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.

Robert Hult, CFO, Mercury Computer Systems, Inc., +1-978-967-1990