Herley officials say the new contract, worth approximately $7.1 million, is for the production of its integrated microwave assemblies.

The microwave technologies deal, from an unnamed U.S. defense contractor, will go to support upgrades to an electronic attack aircraft program.

"Herley New England has been providing a number of microwave components and assemblies for this U.S. prime contractor on this program for many years, and we expect additional, significant awards in the future," Myron Levy, Herley chairman and chief executive officer, said in a statement.

"Repeat awards such as this are a clear demonstration of long-term customer confidence."