The Curtiss-Wright PacStar 453, VPX3-1262, and CHAMP-XD4 rugged computers are examples of how CPU, GPU, and FPGA technology can be packaged for different edge applications and operating environments.

I am the Chief Technology Officer at Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division and a Curtiss-Wright Technical Fellow. I joined with PacStar, now part of Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, over 16 years ago. During this time, I have supported the development of our rugged, tactical hardware and IQCore software.

A recent military exercise in Germany trialled the interoperability of several tactical datalink and communications protocols used throughout NATO.

For effective multidomain operations, sensor data needs to be processed rapidly and shared across different military branches. Achieving this level of interoperability requires sophisticated technologies to handle vast and complex data streams in real time, particularly AI and parallel sensor fusion processing at the edge.

How do you design vehicle electronics (vetronics) to be easily upgraded as technology inevitably marches forward? These are the issues the defense industry must focus on in 2024 and beyond.

The PacStar Secure Mesh Command Post (SMCP) is a secure vehicle-to-vehicle tactical communications solution for expeditionary environments, and meets U.S. military demand for secure warfighter mobility.

The technological shifts that are redefining defense also have the potential to transform daily life. Dominic Perez, chief technology officer at Curtiss-Wright, discusses the innovations of tomorrow (and the threats to safety and security).

NATO armed forces have called for more mobility, maneuverability, interoperability, and reduced setup time for tactical command posts.