VIENNA, Va., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Allied Defense Group, Inc. (Amex: ADG) announced that its subsidiary, Mecar USA, has received ammunition contracts totaling $10.7 million. The largest contract is an ammunition services order to provide Non-Standard Ammunition for the security forces of Afghanistan. The first order of this contract is worth approximately $10.1 million, with the potential for subsequent orders over the next three years. Work on the first order will begin immediately and is scheduled to be completed by mid-2010.

"These contract wins expand on the significant growth that our Mecar USA subsidiary has shown since its inception four years ago," said Major General (Ret) John J. Marcello, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Allied Defense Group. "They also build on the Allied Defense Group's long-standing history of supporting the US government's ammunition and ammunition-related services needs. Our exemplary reputation in the global ammunitions market, coupled with our unique positioning, allows us to be successful in competitive situations like this one."

About The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

The Allied Defense Group, Inc. is a multinational defense company focused on the manufacture, sale and distribution of ammunition and ammunition-related products for use by the U.S. and foreign governments. For more Information, please visit the Company web site: www.allieddefensegroup.com.

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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