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EDO INTRODUCES GEMINI TWIN-STORE WEAPON CARRIER

FARNBOROUGH, U.K. - July 19, 2004 - EDO MBM Technology Ltd, a unit of EDO Corporation (NYSE: EDO) has introduced a new twin-store, "smart weapon" carrier at the Farnborough International Air Show.

Known as "GEMINI", the aircraft-armament carrier is designed to be a universal fit to a wide range of platforms such as Tornado GR4, Harrier GR9 and Eurofighter Typhoon as well as other future platforms. By doubling the smart-weapon payload that an aircraft is able to deliver on a single mission, it will provide enhanced operational capability through increased weapon load-out and improved store mix, or increased range through additional fuel tankage. The GEMINI intelligent twin-store carrier is Military-Standard-1760 compliant and capable of carrying two stores of up to 1000 pounds each, with individual targeting and release of each weapon.

EDO MBM continues to invest in the development of weapon-interfacing solutions and has recently introduced a new "jam free" Field Replaceable Connector System (FRCS) which has resolved electrical separation problems experienced with smart weapon releases. Earlier this year, the company also won the contract to supply the complete weapon-to-pylon interface for the UK RAF Paveway IV.

EDO MBM Technology Ltd produces weapon carriage and release systems, and rugged portable computers for the aerospace and defense industries.

About EDO Corporation
EDO Corporation is the market leader in sophisticated aircraft-armament carriage and release systems. For decades, EDO has provided such equipment for the world’s dominant jet fighters, including the F-15, F-16, F/A-18, and Tornado. 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 pneumatic ejection technology.

EDO is also developing a pneumatic suspension and release system for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company is also teamed with Lockheed Martin for the development of a launching system for the Joint Common Missile.

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

EDO (www.edocorp.com) was founded in 1925, and is headquartered in New York City. The company had revenues last year of $461 million, and employs 2,700 people.

Contacts:
Celia Turner
Communications Consultant, EDO MBM Technology Ltd
+44 (0)20 7485 7760
Mobile: +44 (0)7703 344425
celia@celiat.fsnet.co.uk

Nick Guard
Business Development Manager, EDO MBM Technology Ltd
+44 (0)1273 810 528
Mobile: +44(0)7787 522 505
nick.guard@edombmtech.co.uk

William A. Walkowiak, CFA
Director of Investor Relations, EDO Corporation
+1 212 716 2038
ir@edocorp.com


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