EDO Corporation has been selected by L-3 Communications Integrated Systems to provide its ALR-95 tactical radar electronic support measures (ESM) and surveillance systems for eight P-3 aircraft being purchased by the Republic of Korea Navy. The contract is valued at more than $10 million with deliveries to begin in early 2007.

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The ALR-95 is a state-of-the-art maritime-patrol ESM system that enhances the aircraft's survivability by detecting, identifying and locating hostile radar signals. With this information, the aircrew is able to respond to the threat. First put into service in the early 1960s, the P-3 continues to be the primary maritime patrol aircraft for the U.S. Navy and many international armed forces. The ALR-95 is currently operational on U.S. Navy P-3 anti-submarine improvement program aircraft.

With headquarters in New York City, EDO Corporation designs and manufactures a range of products for the defense industry and commercial markets, and provides related engineering and professional services. L-3 is a system integration organization specializing in the modernization and maintenance of aircraft and integration of special mission systems for military and commercial applications. Its headquarters are in Greenville, Texas.