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EDO MBM Technology Ltd, a U.K. business unit of EDO
Corporation (NYSE: EDO), has received a contract from the Royal
Netherlands Air Force for F-16 pylon umbilicals equipped with its
Field Replaceable Connector System (FRCS). This is the first F-16 FRCS
contract and marks a significant revenue opportunity for EDO as
operators worldwide adopt the new certified standard.
EDO MBM originally developed the FRCS in response to the degraded
operational capability resulting from high separation loads and
subsequent harness and pylon damage being universally experienced
during "smart" Mil-Std-1760 weapon release. FRCS prevents connector
jamming, ensures low and consistent separation loads, and is fully
field-replaceable/repairable.
FRCS equipped umbilicals were first used during the UK "Urgent
Operational Requirement" integration of Enhanced Paveway II onto
Harrier GR7 and are now under full production for RAF Tornado GR4 and
Harrier GR9. Certification is in progress for several other NATO
fighter platforms.
EDO MBM developed the F-16 application with improved routing of
the umbilical through the pylon to further assist weapon loading.
Umbilicals are now certified for 100 eject releases, an order of
magnitude improvement that more than justifies the cost of embodiment.
The capability is now being offered to F-16 operators worldwide.
FRCS is on display at EDO's stand E309 at the Dubai international
Air Show.
EDO MBM Technology Ltd (www.edombmtech.co.uk), a subsidiary of EDO
(U.K.) Ltd, produces weapon carriage and release systems, rugged
portable computers and flexible circuits 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, Tornado and Harrier. EDO is
currently developing pneumatic launching systems for the F-35 Joint
Strike Fighter and Boeing Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft.
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.
In addition to Aircraft Armament, EDO Corporation has core
competencies 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 in
New York City. The company had revenues last year of $536 million, and
employs 2,800 people.