US Army orders MML actuators
The US Army has awarded Curtiss-Wright an initial contract for electromechanical hatch and elevation control actuators for the Multi-Mission Launcher (MML) programme, the company announced 4 August.
Under the $75 million contract, the company will provide modified actuators based on its Exlar technologies, hatch actuator controls and engineering services. The modified commercial-off-the-shelf actuator systems will be in line with the open system architecture requirement of the army’s Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC).
The MML is a next-generation air defence launcher based on open system architecture and capable of launching various interceptors against cruise missile and unmanned threats. AMRDEC is the lead developer on the programme.
David Adams, chairman and CEO, Curtiss-Wright, said: ‘Curtiss-Wright has a proven record of developing and delivering state-of-the art solutions, providing advanced technology and high reliability to support the needs of our military customers.
‘Our ability to support AMRDEC’s rapid development and prototyping approach on the MML programme, along with our unique product and service capabilities is key to our success. We look forward to working with the US Army on this important programme.’
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