Curtiss-Wright to provide unmanned vehicle Ethernet switches

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions division has been selected by Torc Robotics to provide Ethernet switches for Torc's unmanned ground vehicles (UGV).

Curtiss-Wright will supply its "rugged, small form factor Parvus DuraNET 20-10 Ethernet switch," according to a company news release. "Optimized for size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C), this fully managed 20-port network switch delivers comprehensive Ethernet management, security, and reliable design features sought by aerospace and defense platform integrators."

"Curtiss-Wright is excited to have been selected by Torc Robotics to provide our rugged, small-form factor Ethernet switch for the onboard network of their unmanned ground vehicles," Lynn Bamford, senior vice president for Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions, said. "The DuraNET 20-10 continues to be a great choice for a wide range of demanding vehicle and aircraft applications. We stand ready to support future Torc UGV program requirements."

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