Exhibit 99.2

         STRATEX NETWORKS APPOINTS THOMAS H. WAECHTER PRESIDENT AND CEO

                      Charles Kissner Continues as Chairman

    SAN JOSE, Calif., May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stratex Networks, Inc.
(Nasdaq: STXN), a leading provider of wireless transmission solutions, announced
today that its board of directors has appointed Tom Waechter as the company's
president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Waechter succeeds
Chuck Kissner, who continues as executive chairman.

    "Tom's extensive experience in wireless telecommunication, his track record
in international operations and his knowledge of our business will be
instrumental as Stratex moves into its next growth phase," said Kissner. "Over
the past four years, since I returned as CEO, Stratex employees have made
remarkable progress spearheading innovation in our products and our processes.
Our team has effected a dramatic turnaround for which they should be proud.
Tom's leadership abilities will be a positive addition as the company seeks to
capitalize on its current momentum.

    "Tom's appointment will also enable me to focus on the company's strategic
direction and new business opportunities that are now available to us since our
turnaround. I believe this strengthened management team will enable the company
to further expand its reach and maintain its momentum in the marketplace," added
Kissner.

    "I am excited to be able to work more closely with the Stratex Networks
team," said Waechter. "I have admired their achievements, and having served on
the Board, see the opportunity to build on those successes. I look forward to
working with Chuck, along with the customers, employees, and partners of
Stratex."

    In addition, John Brandt has been appointed Vice President, Business
Development, and will be working closely with Kissner on new business
development activities. Brandt was previously Vice President of Global
Operations at Stratex.

    Waechter has been an Independent Director of Stratex Networks since December
2005. He is a technology veteran with more than 20 years experience. Recently,
he served as president and chief executive officer of REMEC, a wireless base
station equipment manufacturer. Prior to that, Waechter was president and chief
executive officer of Spectrian Corporation, which was acquired by REMEC. For
more than 14 years, he worked at Schlumberger Ltd, an international services
company where he held a number of senior management roles.

    He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from the College of
William and Mary in Virginia and presently serves on the endowment board of the
college.

    About Stratex Networks

    With headquarters in San Jose, California, Stratex Networks, Inc. is one of
the world's leading providers of high-speed wireless transmission solutions.
Since it was founded in 1984, Stratex Networks has achieved international
recognition for quality, innovation, and technical superiority in delivering
data, voice, and video communication systems, including comprehensive service
and support. Stratex Networks, with its broad product offering and worldwide
sales and support organization, is strategically positioned to serve its
customers' needs in wireless, high-capacity transmission technology. Additional
information is available at www.stratexnetworks.com.

SOURCE  Stratex Networks, Inc.
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