CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of our report dated September 17, 1998 included in this Form 10-K, into Herley Industries, Inc's. previously filed Registration Statement File Nos. 333-17369, 333-19739, and 333-35485. /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Lancaster, PA October 27, 1998