CHESWICK, PA – June 30, 2021 – Curtiss-Wright’s EMS division today announced it has received an order to provide eleven of its MANTIS-RAM Aircraft Tug systems in support of Indian Coast Guard requirements. The contract was issued by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) of India in support of its contract with the Indian Coast Guard for the supply of HAL’s Dhruv Mk III helicopter.

“We are very pleased to support HAL and the Indian Coast Guard’s Dhruv Mk III helicopter program and to have India as a first-time customer for our products,” said Greg Hempfling, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Curtiss-Wright’s EMS division. “Selection of the MANTIS-RAM Aircraft Tug demonstrates our capabilities in providing solutions for handling aircraft in the severe conditions typical of the marine environment.” 

Curtiss-Wright’s INDAL business will manufacture and test all MANTIS-RAM Aircraft Tugs at its facility based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Curtiss-Wright has delivered customized aircraft handling solutions to several of the world’s leading navies. 

About Curtiss-Wright Corporation 

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the Aerospace and Defense markets, and to the Commercial markets including Power, Process and General Industrial. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing reliable solutions through trusted customer relationships. The company employs approximately 8,200 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com. 

About INDAL 

With over 50 years’ experience, INDAL, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, is a world leader in the design and development of ship-borne helicopter handling systems, undersea sensor handling systems and other sophisticated systems for international navies. The business combines a high level of engineering and manufacturing capability with expertise in the management of large and complex defense programs to provide unique solutions and deliver a high degree of value to its customers. Its industry leading manufacturing practices, adherence to ISO quality system requirements, program management and control systems ensure product excellence. For more information, visit: www.cw-ems.com/indal