6-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report Of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant To Rule 13a-16 Or 15d-16 Of
The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934

FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2009

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER:  001-34491

DRAGONWAVE INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

411 Legget Drive, Suite 600

Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 3C9

Canada

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

o Form 20-F xForm 40-F

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: ¨ Yes  x No

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): n/a

This Form 6-K is filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is expressly incorporated by reference into the Form F-10 of the Registrant filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 24, 2009, as amended (File No. 333-162115).

EXHIBITS

The following exhibit is a press release issued by DragonWave Inc.

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press release dated October 27, 2009

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

DRAGONWAVE INC.
(Registrant)
By:	/s/ Russell Frederick
Name:	Russell Frederick
Title:	Chief Financial Officer

Date:   October 27, 2009

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DragonWave Provides Business Update

Ottawa, Ontario, October 27, 2009 — DragonWave Inc. (TSX: DWI; NASDAQ: DRWI) DragonWave Inc. (“DragonWave”) announced today that it has recently experienced strong order intake such that its order backlog has increased by approximately 60% since the end of fiscal Q2.  These new orders have been received over the last week from DragonWave’s customers in the United States, Canada and EMEA.  DragonWave will assess the impact of the order activity along with other business factors and provide an update in connection with the release of its fiscal Q3 results.

ABOUT DRAGONWAVE

DragonWave® is a leading provider of high-capacity packet microwave solutions that drive next-generation IP networks.  DragonWave’s carrier-grade point-to-point packet microwave systems transmit broadband voice, video and data, enabling service providers, government agencies, enterprises and other organizations to meet their increasing bandwidth requirements rapidly and affordably.  The principal application of DragonWave’s products is wireless network backhaul.  Additional solutions include leased line replacement, last mile fiber extension and enterprise networks.  DragonWave’s corporate headquarters are located in Ottawa, Ontario, with sales locations in Europe, the Middle East and North America. DragonWave’s web site is http://www.dragonwaveinc.com.

DragonWave® is a registered trademark of DragonWave Inc.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains statements that are forward-looking statements or forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such statements are subject to certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties. DragonWave’s actual results, performance, achievements or developments may differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments implied by such statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. Risk factors that may cause the actual results, performance, achievements or developments of DragonWave to differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such statements can be found in the public documents filed by DragonWave with U.S. and Canadian securities regulatory authorities. DragonWave assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by law.

Media Contacts

Russell Frederick

Chief Financial Officer

DragonWave Inc.

(613) 599-9991 ext. 2253

rfrederick@dragonwaveinc.com