A US Air Force C-130J aircraft in flight during a training exercise. Credit: USAF / WikiCommons.

Curtiss-Wright has won a contract to provide its modular open systems approach (MOSA)-based processor and networking modules in support of the US Air Force (USAF) C-130J special operations aircraft.

Awarded by Raytheon Technologies, the contract is for the next generation special mission processor (NextGen SMP).

Go deeper with GlobalData

Go deeper with GlobalData

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

The NextGen SMP acts as the central processing component of the MC-130J Commando II and AC-130J Ghostrider aircraft.

According to Curtiss-Wright, the NextGen SMP solution is based on an open-computing environment and provides the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) with secure commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) mission systems.

These systems will integrate with the aircraft displays, sensors, and other on-board systems.

The NextGen SMP allows rapid deployment of third-party application software to the USAF.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Curtiss-Wright Corporation president and CEO Lynn M Bamford said: “We are very proud to have been selected by Raytheon Technologies to support the secure mission processing requirements of this important special operations platform with our rugged commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) modular open system processing technology.

“Curtiss-Wright has established a leadership role in delivering the numerous benefits of MOSA solutions to the US Air Force and other military forces, and we are excited to provide these critical technologies to support the Air Force Special Operations Command.”

The company has already started shipping its products with deliveries set to run until 2032.

According to the US Department of Defense (DoD), MOSA solutions’ usage is expected to support more capabilities and technologies throughout the lifecycle of the product.

The DoD has made the use of MOSA solutions mandatory across all activities for modification of future weapon systems and new developments projects.

Airforce Technology Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Airforce Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.


Excellence in Action
Discover how Virtualitics is transforming mission readiness with explainable AI, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision intelligence across the U.S. Department of Defense through its AI-powered Integrated Readiness Optimization suite, for which it has won the Innovation and Business Expansion awards.

Discover the Impact