Boeing has secured a $400‑million-plus contract to supply modular, MOSA‑aligned mission computers for the U.S. Air Force’s C‑17 Globemaster III Flight Deck Obsolescence and Technology Refresh program, with Curtiss‑Wright providing the core computing technology.
The award, announced on February 9 2026, will deliver a series of mission‑critical computers that replace aging avionics and enable the C‑17 to remain operational through 2075. The contract’s lifetime value exceeds $400 million, and the delivery schedule is phased over several years to align with the Air Force’s modernization timeline.
For Boeing, the deal adds a long‑term revenue stream to its Defense, Space & Security segment, which reported $6.90 billion in revenue for Q3 FY25— a 25% year‑over‑year increase—and returned to operating profit of $114 million after a $2.38 billion loss in Q3 FY24. The contract’s value represents a meaningful portion of the segment’s backlog, which stood at $567 billion as of Q4 2025, and reinforces Boeing’s position as a primary supplier for U.S. military aircraft modernization.
Curtiss‑Wright, which performs the work through its Defense Electronics segment, views the contract as a key win that expands its aerospace and defense portfolio. CEO Lynn M. Bamford said, “We are honored to collaborate with Boeing on this important military fleet modernization initiative. Delivering rugged, modular mission computing technology supports the long‑term readiness of the C‑17, a platform essential to global logistics and mobility operations.” The contract is expected to boost Curtiss‑Wright’s backlog and revenue in the coming quarters, though specific financial impact figures are not yet disclosed.
The modernization effort is part of the Department of Defense’s broader Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) strategy, which promotes interoperability, reduces lifecycle costs, and accelerates technology insertion. By replacing obsolete avionics with MOSA‑aligned computers, the Air Force can upgrade the C‑17’s flight deck more flexibly and cost‑effectively, extending the aircraft’s service life until the next‑generation airlifter is fielded in the mid‑2040s.
Boeing’s Vice President of U.S. Air Force Mobility & Training Services, Travis Williams, emphasized the long‑term commitment: “The C‑17A has been the backbone of global air mobility for over three decades. By resolving avionics obsolescence and introducing MOSA, we preserve a proven, highly dependable heavy airlifter and keep it at the forefront of performance and efficiency for decades to come.” The contract underscores Boeing’s strategy to strengthen its defense electronics portfolio and deliver on customer commitments amid a challenging commercial aviation environment.
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