Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) announced it has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by ASC AWD Shipbuilder Pty. Ltd., on behalf of the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Alliance, to supply Aircraft Ship Integrated Secure and Traverse (ASIST) helicopter handling systems and modular lightweight tracks for three Hobart Class ships for the Royal Australian Navy. Curtiss-Wright will perform the work at its facility in Ontario, Canada with initial deliveries scheduled to begin in late 2009. The total contract value, including all follow-on options, is expected to be in excess of $15 million. The contract contains an option for a fourth shipset of equipment with a potential award in 2009.

"Curtiss-Wright is very pleased to continue its support of the Australian Navy's aviation operations and to work with ASC on this exciting new ship program," said Martin R. Benante, CEO and Chairman of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. "The supply of these helicopter handling systems demonstrates our continuing engineering expertise in providing improved capability through innovative equipment designs and overall value through operational efficiency."

The ASIST system is a state-of-the-art deck handling solution for shipboard helicopter operations. It integrates the functions required for landing and on-deck operations to stow large ship-borne helicopters. Using the ASIST system, all deck handling operations can be accomplished without the need for personnel on the flight deck. The ASIST system enables safe helicopter handling day or night, even in adverse weather and sea conditions. The system will initially operate with the Australian Navy legacy S-70B helicopters and will be compatible with future helicopter designs.

The AWD program will provide the Royal Australian Navy with one of the world's most capable all-purpose warships. The three AWD Hobart Class ships will provide an advanced air defense system capable of engaging enemy aircraft and missiles at ranges in excess of 150km. The AWD ships will include a helicopter for surveillance and response to support key warfare areas as a part of their core capabilities.

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 commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets. 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 9,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it has received a Japan Ministry of Defense contract, through Mitsubishi Corporation, for the supply of a Recovery Assist, Secure and Traverse (RAST) Mark VI helicopter handling system to be integrated on-board the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 20DD destroyer platform

"We are very pleased to continue our support of this important ship program," said Martin R. Benante, CEO and Chairman of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. "The improved RAST Mark VI system demonstrates our engineering expertise in providing advanced performance and innovative equipment designs, and in providing profound value to our customers through operational efficiency."

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions facility in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, will perform work for this contract with delivery to the Japan Ministry of Defense scheduled for late 2010. With over 50 years of experience, Curtiss-Wright is a leader in designing and manufacturing ship-borne aircraft handling systems, underwater sensor handling and specialized structures for military customers.

The 20DD RAST Mark VI is a hybrid system that builds on the well-established capabilities of the RAST system currently in operation with the Japanese, U.S., Canadian, Australian, Spanish and Taiwan Navies. It incorporates selected features and capabilities from the more advanced Aircraft Ship Integrated Secure and Traverse (ASIST) system also produced by Curtiss-Wright. The resulting hybrid system provides improved capabilities and functionality with reduced footprint and weight relative to earlier RAST systems.

The 20DD is the second ship in a class of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter-capable destroyers designed to incorporate the latest advancements in shipboard mission systems. The vessels will provide advanced defense against air, submarine and surface threats in area defense of the new DDG Groups.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that its Defense Solutions segment has received a contract from Fincantieri S.p.A for the supply of four hybrid steel and aluminum telescopic hangars for the Turkish Coast Guard Search and Rescue Ship Program. 

"Curtiss-Wright is pleased to continue its work with Fincantieri, and proud to be a part of a new ship program in Turkey," said Martin R. Benante, CEO and Chairman of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. "The supply of these hybrid telescopic hangars demonstrates our continuing engineering expertise in providing specialized structure solutions Telescopic Hangar with innovative equipment designs that deliver superior value through operational efficiency." 

Curtiss-Wright's facility in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, will perform work for this contract, with deliveries scheduled to begin in late 2009. With over 50 years of experience, Curtiss-Wright is a leader in designing and manufacturing ship-borne aircraft handling systems, underwater sensor handling and specialized structures for military customers. This hybrid steel and aluminum telescopic hangar is a variant of Curtiss-Wright's well-established telescopic hangar solutions. The hybrid hangar will utilize steel for greater structural strength in critical areas where required, combined with aluminum to keep overall weight to a minimum.

The Turkish Coast Guard Search and Rescue Ship Program is a joint Italian/Turkish program with RMK Marine of Turkey building the Fincantieri designed ships. In addition to search and rescue, the multi-function vessel is being designed to meet the various needs of today's Coast Guard Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) patrol, concerning smuggling prevention, fire extinguishing and pollution prevention. 

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 commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets. 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 9,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.

NOTE: All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it has received a follow-on contract from Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding (NGSB) for the supply of helicopter hangar door equipment for installation on-board the USS Somerset, the ninth ship in the San Antonio-class of amphibious transport/landing platform dock (LPD) ships. The San Antonio-class, the U. S. Navy's new primary class of amphibious transport dock ship, will ultimately replace a number of older class LPD ships. 

"The hangar door equipment is a critical part of the systems that enable the Navy's ships to protect our nation, and we are pleased to continue our support of the LPD ship program," said Martin R. Benante, CEO and Chairman of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. "The award of this contract confirms our engineering expertise in providing advanced performance and innovative design solutions to meet demanding requirements, and in doing so, deliver profound value to the end customer."

Curtiss-Wright's facility in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, will perform work for this contract with delivery scheduled for 2010. With over 50 years of experience, Curtiss-Wright is a leader in designing and manufacturing ship-borne aircraft handling systems, underwater sensor handling and specialized structures for military customers. The company designs and manufactures hangar doors to withstand severe demands from wind and shock loads, ship motion and pressures, all at the lightest possible weight.

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 commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets. 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 9,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.

NOTE: All trademarks are property of their respective owners.