Deploy Mission Command Computers Faster with Complete 3U VPX Solutions

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DO-254 & DO-178B Safety Certifiable COTS Solutions

On Time, On Budget, On Spec

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High Speed Data Recording and Storage

Capture, Store and Retrieve More Sensor Data Without Losing One Byte.

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Secure Networking for Ground Vehicle Warfare Systems

Rugged Router and Switch Combo

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Find the Right Naval Aircraft Handling System

Safe, Fast, and Agile Operations at Sea

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Flexible Next Gen. Data Acquisition

Optimized for size, weight and power-constrained platforms

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Welcome to Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, a division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, is the trusted, proven leader for comprehensive, rugged, and secure mission-critical solutions for defense and aerospace applications. We provide:

  • Proven, highly engineered solutions
  • Industry-leading innovations
  • Unmatched experience and expertise

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Discover why defense departments, commercial avionics companies, and system integrators around the world have relied on us to ensure mission success for more than 80 years.

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Do-254, do-178 DO-254 & DO-178B Certifiable Boards & Systems Pre-qualified electronic systems and Graphics, I/O and SBC modules reduce costs and development risk for DO-254, DO-178 certifiable systems. See our SPIRIT Series. MORE> Signal intelligence Signal Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Stay ahead of the game with Curtiss-Wright and the VPX3-530 for signal intelligence and electronic warfare. MORE> Aiming and Stabilization Systems The Turret Drive Servo System (TDSS) is a modular, scalable aiming and stabilization system that equips troops in the field with the most precise and reliable turret control available for extreme terrain. MORE> High-speed Camera, high definition video High-Speed Camera and Video Recording Curtiss-Wright’s ADSR-4003 family supports Networked High-Speed Camera Recording and High-Definition Video Recording MORE> Deck, ground handling Helicopter Traversing and Securing The INDAL MANTIS Extra Low Profile (ELP) for helicopter and aircraft traversing and maneuvering. MORE> VPX Processor Cards Data and signal processing continues requiring increased performance with lower power and high performance I/O. Curtiss-Wright addresses these demands through full line of VPX processor cards. MORE> Parvus MCOTS Mission Systems Modified COTS(MCOTS) modular, open-architecture-based mission computers can be tailored to meet your requirements, often without traditional NRE fees and in a number of weeks. MORE> Video Distribution Systems Curtiss-Wright offers a variety of video distribution, management, and switching products to meet demanding applications including search and rescue and border patrol operations. MORE> Multi-channel Recorders for Every Program SerialFPDP, Ethernet, & 10 Gb Ethernet multi-channel synchronized turn-key data recorder systems reduce your risk & speed your time to market. MORE> ESCADU Air Data Computer The Enhanced Software Configurable Air Data Unit (ESCADU) air data computer holds 15 configurations for 15 different aircraft in one unit. MORE> Enhanced Performance with Intel Xeon D Intel's Xeon D processor with up to 16 cores and AVX2 is a "game changer" for embedded defense applications. MORE>

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Aerospace The actuators, sensors, pilot controls, data concentrators, recorders and COTS cards are just a few of the products Curtiss-Wright has provided fixed-wing, rotorcraft, UAVs and space vehicles. MORE> Naval Defense Our naval technology provides instrumentation and control systems and auxiliary systems as well as sophisticated shipborne aircraft and helicopter landing systems. Curtiss-Wright is proud to have significant content on every U.S. Navy submarine and aircraft carrier. MORE> Ground Defense From in-vehicle networking, mission computing and fire control processors, to complete turret drive stabilization and ammunition handling systems, Curtiss-Wright provides the highly rugged and reliable critical systems and components needed to ensure the technical edge in today’s battlefield. MORE> Industrial Curtiss-Wright products support precision and high reliability in camera crane stabilization, utility inspection, high viscosity pumping and train tilting. MORE>

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Is Arm the Future for Airborne Platforms in Military and Aerospace? This white paper looks at whether Arm’s commercial success can translate to... MORE> SWaP-Optimized Data Storage, Recording, and Networking Reduces Helicopter Program Risk and Costs A leading mission systems integrator sought a data recording and storage device... MORE> Configurable FPGAs, More than a Point Solution In this white paper, Paul Bundick looks at the FPGA solutions available and which... MORE> Trusted Boot This paper focuses on establishing initial trust in the boot process and the... MORE> The Trusted Computing Implications of Interfaces, and How They Can Influence System Performance Steve Edwards and David Sheets explore the implications of how interfaces... MORE> VITA 76.0 Solves 10G Cabling Need The VITA 76.0 connector ensures exceptional signal integrity for high-speed... MORE> AWACS Network Upgrade using Modified COTS Helps Shorten Delivery An aircraft fleet was undergoing an upgrade of the on-board AEW&C network, they... MORE> Introduction to COTS-based Trusted Computing This white paper looks at the use of open standards based Commercial Off-The-Shelf... MORE> Bringing VxWorks Support to Intel Xeon D-based EW Systems Denis Smetana looks at the advantages that the Intel Xeon processor D-1500 product... MORE> Putting DAUs on a Diet for Small Launcher Applications Smaller launchers provide a lower cost way of getting newer, smaller satellites... MORE> The State of Cyber Resiliency Metrics on Embedded Systems David Sheets looks at how the ability of an embedded system to identify, prevent,... MORE> How to Strengthen Redundant Systems with Dissimilarity and Complex Voting Rick Hearn and Paul Hart look at how to strengthen redundancy with dissimilarity... MORE>

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Take the Fast Track to Market with Mission Critical Systems Reduce development time with ruggedized, COTS products, in comparison to designing... MORE> Partitioning with Software Full Disk Encryption Paul Davis looks at data encryption and how to protect data with AES-256... MORE> Overcoming the DO-254 DAL A Challenge DAL A safety certification involves a strict set of guidance documents ensuring a... MORE> Putting DAUs on a Diet for Small Launcher Applications Smaller launchers provide a lower cost way of getting newer, smaller satellites... MORE> New Performance Breakthrough for VxWorks-based HPEC Systems Curtiss-Wright introduces a performance breakthrough in design of High Performance... MORE> How to Strengthen Redundant Systems with Dissimilarity and Complex Voting Rick Hearn and Paul Hart look at how to strengthen redundancy with dissimilarity... MORE> High Speed ISR Sensor Data Capture, Storage and Retrieval with the New HSR40 Paul Davis looks at how the new High Speed Recorder(HSR40) will enable capture of... MORE> Configurable FPGAs: Life Beyond Point Solutions Paul Bundick looks at using configurable FPGAS for defense applications. MORE> Extending an Aircraft’s Safe Lifetime Alan Murphy looks at the range of aircraft monitoring programs which can detect... MORE> How Mission System Architecture Choices Affect SWaP Mike Southworth looks at the challenge of fitting all the mission electronics... MORE> The Technical Challenges of Developing Effective and Reliable A-PNT Solutions David Jedynak looks at some of the technical challenges involved in developing... MORE> How to Realize Enormous Processing Power in a Single Slot Aaron Frank looks at how Mezzanine Processors can significantly boost an SBC’s... MORE>
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