Exhibit 10(a)

January 19, 2006

Ms/Mr. XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXX
City, State, Zip


Dear XXXX:

In the Change of Control Agreement entered into between you and EDO Corporation
in 2003, it states that the Agreement would expire as of December 31, 2003. It
goes on to state however, that the Agreement my be renewed each year by mutual
consent of the Company and the Executive by the issuance of a letter of
notification and agreement to that effect. Such a letter extension was issued
each subsequent year, including 2005.

This letter is to advise that the Company does hereby again extend the
cancellation date to December 31, 2006. (see page 2, General, item 2 and 3). All
other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in place as presented in the
above referenced document.

Please sign both copies of this letter as an indication of your acceptance of
this extension of the time period the Agreement is in effect. Please return one
copy to me by XXXXX, 2005 and keep the other copy for your records.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.


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                                              James M. Smith for
                                              EDO Corporation

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                                              Name ("Executive")

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