EDO Introduces Twin Maverick Carriage Capability on GEMINI 'Smart' Multiple Store Carrier

This unique high-performance carriage capability is part of EDOMBM's ongoing GEMINI product development and further underpins EDOmarket leadership in "smart" weapon carriage systems.

As proven in recent ground trials, GEMINI can be rapidly convertedto accept two LAU-117 dual-mode launchers and AGM-65 Maverick missileswith the addition of a simple modification kit. Theaircraft-to-Maverick communication protocol remains unchanged and noother flight line actions are required.

GEMINI, launched at the 2004 Farnborough Air Show, is designed tobe a universal fit to a wide range of platforms such as Tornado GR4,Harrier GR9 and Eurofighter Typhoon, as well as other futureplatforms. By increasing the payload that an aircraft is able todeliver on a single mission, it provides enhanced operationalcapability through increased smart-weapon load-out and improved storemix, or increased range by clearing fuel-tank-capable pylons ofordnance with no loss in store quantity. It is fully Mil-Std-1760Class 2 compliant and capable of carrying two stores of up to 1000pounds each, with individual targeting and release of each weapon.

GEMINI with Maverick is on display at EDO Corporation's stand E9in Hall 3 of the International Paris Air Show at le Bourget.

EDO MBM Technology Ltd (www.edombmtech.co.uk) produces weaponcarriage and release systems, rugged portable computers and flexiblecircuits for the aerospace and defense industries.

About EDO Corporation

EDO Corporation is the market leader in sophisticatedaircraft-armament carriage and release systems. For decades, EDO hasprovided such equipment for the world's dominant jet fighters,including the F-15, F-16, F/A-18, Tornado and Harrier. For the F/A-22,EDO has developed and produces the AMRAAM Vertical Eject Launcher(AVEL), which employs the company's state-of-the-art pneumaticejection technology.

EDO is developing a pneumatic launching system for the F-35 JointStrike Fighter. The company is also developing a launching system forthe Joint Common Missile.

In addition to Aircraft Armament, EDO Corporation has corecompetencies in a wide range of critical defense areas, including:

-- C4I - Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence

-- Defense Electronics

-- Undersea Warfare

-- Integrated Composite Structures

-- Professional and Engineering Services

EDO (www.edocorp.com) was founded in 1925, and is headquartered inNew York City. The company had revenues last year of $536 million, andemploys 2,700 people.