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SUNNYVALE, California, August 28, 2009 – Applied Signal Technology, Inc. (AST) (NASDAQ: APSG), a market leader in advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions, today announced the appointment of David A. Baciocco as Corporate Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, effective August 31. Mr. Baciocco will report to President and Chief Executive Officer, William B. Van Vleet, and will be responsible for identifying new opportunities and executing successful business strategies to expand the company’s portfolio in the defense and intelligence sectors.

Mr. Baciocco, an accomplished leader in ISR strategy and business development, brings more than 10 years experience in strategic planning, capture management, opportunity identification, and large program pursuits. Most recently, Mr. Baciocco served as Vice President of Business Development for Ericsson Federal Inc. (EFI), a world-class provider of network-centric communication solutions to government agencies, intelligence communities, and military services in the United States and abroad. In this role, he was responsible for business development efforts for U.S. Defense Department and intelligence community programs, a $150 million business area.

Prior to EFI, Mr. Baciocco worked for SAIC in business development for military and commercial satellite communications, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, intelligence systems and networks, and space programs. Mr. Baciocco was also a career Naval Officer, with assignments in the operational and acquisition communities, the offices of the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Space, and the National Reconnaissance Office.

William B. Van Vleet, AST’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Dave’s experience will be a tremendous asset to our management team as we execute our growth strategy. His skills, expertise, and track record of successful strategic initiatives and business development will help us to quickly identify and address incremental opportunities within the defense and intelligence marketplace. We are very excited to welcome him to our team.”

Mr. Baciocco commented, “I am excited to join an organization as focused and as strategically important to its customers as Applied Signal Technology. Our reputation as the clear technology leader in our core markets gives us a tremendous potential to grow and diversify our business. I look forward to leveraging my experience to further energize our team, engage our customers, and to move our business forward.”

Mr. Baciocco holds a Master of Science in Information Systems from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University. He is a member of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) and Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI).

About Applied Signal Technology, Inc.
Applied Signal Technology, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) products, systems, and services that enhance global security. For further information about Applied Signal Technology, visit our website at www.appsig.com.