To supplyRecovery Assist, Secure and Traverse (RAST) Systems 

Cheswick, PA – March 29, 2022 – Curtiss-Wright’s EMS division today announced that it has received a contract award from the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) for the supply of five (5) Recovery Assist, Secure and Traverse (RAST) Systems. The RAST Systems will be delivered to the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, and installed on the U.S. Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class Guided Missile Destroyers (DDG-51). 

“We are very pleased to continue our long-standing partnership with the U.S. Navy and to continue supporting the Canadian Commercial Corporation,” said Greg Hempfling, Senior Vice President and General Manager, EMS Division. “The ongoing supply of the RAST Systems demonstrates our engineering expertise in providing sustained performance and long-term solutions to meet mission-critical requirements, and in so doing, deliver profound value to our customer.”

INDAL Technologies Inc., based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, will perform the work for DDG-51 Hulls 133-139. INDAL has been a proud supplier of the RAST System to the U.S. Navy for over 40 years and has supported over 160 ships in the U.S. Navy fleet. The RAST System is an integrated system enabling helicopters to safely land and take-off in severe weather conditions, up to sea state 5/6. Upon landing, the system secures the aircraft and safely traverses the helicopter between the flight deck and hangar. INDAL is committed to providing premier aircraft handling solutions, safe-guarding military assets and personnel to support mission critical operations.

About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a global integrated business that provides highly engineered products, solutions and services mainly to Aerospace & Defense markets, as well as critical technologies in demanding Commercial Power, Process and Industrial markets. We leverage a workforce of 7,800 highly skilled employees who develop, design and build what we believe are the best engineered solutions to the markets we serve. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing innovative solutions through trusted customer relationships. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.

About INDAL Technologies

With over 50 years’ experience, INDAL, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright’s EMS Division, 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 company 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 

About the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)

CCC helps Canadian businesses access the US Department of Defense (US DoD) procurement market – the world’s largest military buyer. Under the Canada-U.S. Defence Production Sharing Agreement (DPSA), Canadian businesses can compete for contracts with the U.S. DoD on an equal footing with U.S. suppliers. Since 1956, CCC has served as prime contractor for all U.S. defence purchases from Canada over USD $250,000. 

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