Mercury Computer Systems to Hold its Tenth Annual Investor Conference on November 10, 2009

Mercury Computer Systems to Hold its Tenth Annual Investor Conference on
November 10, 2009

CHELMSFORD, Mass., Oct. 19 /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 today that it will host its tenth annual investor
conference on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 9:00 am EST, at the
Intercontinental The Barclay New York Hotel, New York City. Members of
Mercury's management team will present an overview of the Company's business,
including presentations on the Company's Advanced Computing Solutions division
and Mercury Federal Systems subsidiary.

In addition, John J. Young, former Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition,
Technology and Logistics will share insights and experiences he gained while
overseeing the Defense Department's multi-billion-dollar acquisition programs,
including reforms in the government procurement process.

The event will be webcast live via the Company's website beginning at 9:00 am
EST. To listen to a real-time broadcast of the meeting, visit
www.mc.com/investor under "Financial Events." A replay of the webcast will be
archived for one month on the Company's website under "Financial Events."

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, semiconductor equipment manufacturing, commercial
computing, homeland security, and other computationally challenging 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