In the skies, on land or at sea, Curtiss-Wright’s critical
performance, advanced technologies have helped to sustain our nation’s defense
superiority for more than a century. From the world’s first flying machine to
nuclear propulsion for the U.S. Navy fleet, we test the boundaries of
possibility, and our successes continue to set the standard of technical
innovation with uncompromising reliability.
Today, Curtiss-Wright is a global leader in naval propulsion technologies.
Our pumps, valves, generators, motors and control systems power every nuclear
submarine and aircraft carrier launched by the U.S. Navy, ensuring safe,
reliable operations. Currently, the Navy is undertaking a fleet-wide
modernization that has provided substantial demand for our engineering
expertise. To meet the mandated efficiency targets for the Virginia class
submarine, we have enhanced our nuclear propulsion technologies with more power-
dense motor designs and introduced more durable, cost-effective composite
material designs for our pumps. In addition, we are providing advanced
electro-magnetic launching and arresting systems for the CVN next-generation
aircraft carrier. Our technology enables more efficient control systems,
reducing manpower and increasing flight profile flexibility. In addition to the
Navy, we are utilizing our electro-magnetic expertise to create an advanced
power technology for the Army’s next-generation weapons development program.
On the next-generation destroyer, DDG-1000, we have been awarded contracts to
supply propulsion motors, main turbine generators for the electric drive system
and the helicopter landing and storage system. And, as the requirements for
power and maneuverability increase, we are supporting the Navy’s concept studies
for all-electric drive systems.
In aerospace, our flight actuation, electronic systems and embedded computers
support nearly every U.S. fighter jet in operation and on the drawing board.
From take-off to landing, Curtiss-Wright’s technologies operate, monitor and
control the flight surfaces, weapons deployment and data analysis that ensure
peak performance. When an F-22 Raptor’s weapons bay doors open and close
undetected, a V-22 Osprey pilot achieves in-air transition from vertical to
horizontal flight, or the Global Hawk successfully completes an unmanned
mission, Curtiss-Wright’s integrated subsystems ensure superior performance and
steadfast operational execution. Recently, we extended our aerospace expertise
in the rotorcraft market, enhancing the performance and flight capabilities of
Black Hawk, Apache and Chinook helicopters, which are in high demand by our
troops overseas.
On the ground, we are a leading designer of turret aiming and stabilization,
suspension and weapons handling systems. Achieving swift but controlled
positioning of the vehicle weapon and rapid reloading of ammunition, all while
covering rugged terrain, require a high degree of synchronization to maximize
performance. As part of Lockheed Martin’s bid for the Warrior Fightability &
Lethality Improvement Program, Curtiss-Wright assisted in the design of an
innovative weapons system that provides crews more space, commanders better
situational awareness and gunners a wider choice of ammunition. The advanced
technology can be integrated into the hull of the existing Warrior design,
significantly enhancing the program life cycle. From individual components to
subsystems, Curtiss-Wright has the engineering and manufacturing expertise to
combine outstanding power with precise movement.
Since 2001, we have successfully augmented all of our defense markets with
fully interoperable, ruggedized embedded computing systems, including
state-of-the-art radar and graphics solutions, high-speed processing and custom
software design based on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technology. The use of
COTS components maximizes system compatibility and minimizes overall program
costs. From the most advanced designs in development to the current fleet in the
air, on the ground and at sea, we provide modernization through integration of
advanced electronics. By maintaining flexibility in systems designs, we are able
to solve the most difficult legacy subsystem upgrades, garnering Curtiss-Wright
a rapidly expanding market share.
Envisioning The Future of Defense
With 38% of our sales in the defense market, the U.S. Government remains
essentially our largest customer. In many respects, defense programs offer a
significant amount of stability and visibility, but more importantly, our
defense work provides the foundation for our pioneering research and
development. Since its founding, Curtiss-Wright has thrived on innovation and
unrelenting quality. With each success we achieve, we seek multiple markets in
which to employ our advances in technology. As a result, our diversification is
not a consequence of our growth but rather an inevitable extension of our focus
on engineering, performance and reliability.
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