On October 13, 2025, Curtiss‑Wright Corporation announced that it has been selected by Bell Textron Inc. to provide encrypted flight data recorder technology for the United States Army’s MV‑75 FLRAA program. The MV‑75 is a next‑generation tiltrotor aircraft that is part of the Army’s Future Vertical Lift initiative. The selection positions Curtiss‑Wright as a key supplier for the program’s digital backbone.
The contract involves the development and supply of flight data recorder technology that will operate over the digital backbone of the MV‑75 platform. This technology is critical for mission data collection and compliance with the Army’s data handling requirements. The win underscores Curtiss‑Wright’s expertise in defense electronics and its growing footprint in advanced avionics.
The announcement expands Curtiss‑Wright’s defense electronics portfolio and adds a new contract opportunity tied to a high‑profile Army program. The MV‑75 program is a key component of the Future Vertical Lift initiative, which aims to modernize the Army’s rotary‑wing fleet. The selection reinforces the company’s competitive position in the defense market.
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