Inside the $400M mission computer upgrade for the US Air Force C-17 fleet

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-22T12:47:37+00:00

Curtiss-Wright Corporation has won a $400 million contract with Boeing to provide mission computer technology for modernizing the U.S. Air Force's C-17 fleet, enhancing capabilities and extending operational life through MOSA-aligned solutions.

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2026-02-22 12:47:37

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation has secured a contract with Boeing, valued at over $400 million, to supply mission computer technology for the U.S. Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster III fleet modernization program. This upgrade will use Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-aligned computers to extend the operational life and enhance the capabilities of the C-17 aircraft, supporting global strategic airlift for decades. The collaboration highlights Curtiss-Wright’s role in delivering critical computing solutions for aerospace modernization.

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