EDO Edo Corp

EDO Corporation (NYSE: EDO) has received a $15 million follow-on award for expanded support of the Army�s force protection system known as C-RAM (Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar). The task order was effective April 1 and includes in-theater support. The C-RAM �system of systems� combines a variety of existing systems to: detect incoming mortars or rockets; intercept them with self-destructing explosive bullets; warn exposed soldiers; and enable timely counterattack of the enemy. �We have been providing a range of professional and engineering services to assist the Army in deploying C-RAM,� said James M. Smith, EDO�s chief executive officer. �These include testing and validation of the systems at test facilities and in the field, assistance in fielding systems, and logistics services to ensure their continued operation. These services are being provided in the U.S. and in support of nearly 20 locations in combat zones.� EDO Corporation designs and manufactures a diverse range of products for aerospace, defense, intelligence, and commercial markets. Major product groups include: Professional and Engineering Services, Defense Electronics, Communications, Aircraft Armament Systems, Undersea Warfare, and Integrated Composite Structures. EDO�s advanced systems are at the core of the transformation to lighter, faster, and smarter defense capabilities. With headquarters in New York, EDO Corporation (www.edocorp.com) employs 4,000 people worldwide. The company was founded in 1925 and had revenues of $715 million in 2006.