The Allied Defense Group's Subsidiary, Global Microwave Systems, Receives Distinguished Innovation Award

The Allied Defense Group's Subsidiary, Global Microwave Systems, Receives Distinguished Innovation Award

GMS Wins STAR Award at NAB2007

VIENNA, Va., May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Allied Defense Group, Inc. (AMEX:ADG) announces its Global Microwave Systems (GMS) subsidiary was awarded the highly coveted TV Technology Star Award given by the editorial staff of TV Technology magazine at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB2007) trade show.

Now in its seventh year, the STAR Awards (for Superior Technology Award Recipient) are designed to celebrate and showcase the preeminent technological innovations available to the broadcast industry. A panel of judges consisting of TV Technology editors and columnists reviewed a variety of products, examined the technical applications and their overall contribution to the industry, and then submitted their award nominees.

The award was given to GMS for its Messenger Two transmitter (M2T). The M2 series products incorporate the AVC/ H.264 (MPEG-4, part 10) compression standard, the latest in video encoding technology. M2 can process all standard and high definition video formats up to 1080p with only 45 mS of latency.

Sam Nasiri, President of GMS said, "We believe that in a short time, all wireless-camera links will employ AVC compression to transmit High Definition (HD), as well as Standard Definition video formats. As always, we are proud to be a leader in HD video deployment."

Major General (Ret) John J. Marcello, Chief Executive Officer and President of The Allied Defense Group, said, "We continue to see recognition of GMS as an innovation leader in the wireless industry and are proud of this latest award. GMS expects to release this product for production in the next 60 days."

About Global Microwave Systems

Global Microwave Systems (GMS) is a full service engineering and development company. Incorporated in 1990, GMS pioneered the development of technologically advanced communications products for the commercial television broadcast and law enforcement surveillance industries. GMS designs and manufactures miniature and sub-miniature FM and digital transmitters, receivers, and related equipment for investigative, surveillance, and security applications, and live TV news/sports/entertainment coverage. To learn more about GMS, please visit their web site: http://www.gmsinc.com/.

About The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

The Allied Defense Group, Inc. is a diversified international defense and security firm which: develops and produces conventional medium caliber ammunition marketed to defense departments worldwide; designs, produces and markets sophisticated electronic and microwave security systems principally for European and North American markets; manufactures battlefield effects simulators and other training devices for the military; and designs and produces state-of-the-art weather and navigation software, data, and systems for commercial and military customers.

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Certain statements contained herein are "forward looking" statements as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Because statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied and include, but are not limited to, those discussed in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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CONTACT: Crystal B. Leiderman, Director, Investor Relations of The
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http://www.allieddefensegroup.com/
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