Exhibit 99.1







                        Herley Completes Acquisition of
                 Micro Systems, Inc. in an All-Cash Transaction


Lancaster,  PA February 4, 2005 Herley Industries,  Inc. (Nasdaq:HRLY) announced
today that it has acquired  Micro Systems,  Inc., in Ft. Walton Beach,  Florida.
The  acquisition,  effective  February  1,  2005,  was an all  cash  transaction
totaling approximately $20 million.

Micro  Systems  is  a  recognized  market  leader  in  engineering,  design  and
manufacturing  of  command & control  systems  for  operation  and  tracking  of
unmanned aerial, seaborne and ground targets and missiles.  Company revenues for
fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 were approximately $14 million.

John M. Kelley,  President,  stated,  "We are very pleased to have Micro Systems
join Herley.  Their specialized  expertise in Command & Control systems will add
depth to Herley and allow us to expand into complementary markets. Micro Systems
will remain at its Ft. Walton  Beach,  Florida  location,  and will operate as a
subsidiary  of Herley  Industries,  Inc. By  combining  the  strengths  of Micro
Systems and Herley, we will be able to offer the best possible  solutions to our
world-wide customers."

Cort Proctor,  President of Micro Systems, Inc., stated, "We are very pleased to
have joined the Herley team of companies.  The acquisition  will add significant
strength to Micro  Systems,  Inc.  open  additional  business  opportunities  in
Command & Control Systems, particularly in foreign markets."

Herley Industries,  Inc. is a leader in the design,  development and manufacture
of  microwave  technology  solutions  for the  defense,  aerospace  and  medical
industries  worldwide.  Based in Lancaster,  PA, Herley has eight  manufacturing
locations and more than 900 employees.  Additional information about the company
can be found on the Internet at www.herley.com.



For information at Herley contact:                          Tel:  (717) 735-8117
Peg Guzzetti, Investor Relations                            www.herley.com

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