RTI Awarded Elite Supplier Status by Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) Division
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the infrastructure software company renowned for advancing smart-world systems, has been honored with the Elite Supplier status from Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) division. This accolade is a mark of distinction, conferred upon only 37 of more than 10,300 Lockheed Martin suppliers, underscoring the pivotal role RTI plays in providing cutting-edge, data-centric software solutions that empower mission-critical applications.
RTI’s award-winning contributions enable esteemed industry entities like Lockheed Martin to seamlessly integrate next-generation defense technologies, paving the way for the advancement of modular system design. RTI’s technology is built upon the robust Data Distribution Service (DDS™) Standard, which is instrumental in ensuring that Lockheed can integrate newer and more sophisticated sensors into critical defense frameworks.
The flagship product, RTI Connext®, plays a crucial role in keeping platforms such as Aegis adaptable to evolving global security threats, supportively aligning with Lockheed Martin’s strategic battlefield requirements of today and in the future.
As a long-standing supplier, RTI is central to Lockheed’s adoption of an open architecture approach. This ensures Aegis’s seamless integration of radar, weapons, and command management systems, which are vital for Navy programs by preventing vendor lock-in and complying with Navy Open Architecture standards. Aegis is engineered for interoperability among onboard and offboard sensors and weapon systems, which include surface-to-air missiles and naval guns, underpinning a real-time command and control framework.
The Connext technology is pivotal for rapid response systems, guaranteeing fast, secure, and reliable data transmission within sensor-to-shooter networks. This ensures that all engagements – from detection to interception – are executed in real time.
Given the defense systems’ evolution, the integration of AI and machine learning technologies will become more vital for identifying and processing the enormous data influx from additional sensors tasked with detecting threats. In this realm, while human oversight remains integral, the speed and precision of AI are indispensable in making swift, informed decisions. This necessity underscores the significance of Connext, as it ensures the constant data flow that fuel future combat systems.
“We are proud to support Lockheed Martin and Aegis, the world’s most capable multi-mission combat system, which integrates a wide array of sensors and weapons to deliver unmatched Integrated Air and Missile Defense capabilities,” expressed John Breitenbach, Director of A&D at RTI. “Connext serves as the nervous system of these architectures, connecting all components to ensure real-time performance. Connext not only supports today’s missions but also lays the groundwork for the future of AI-enhanced defense systems.”
Lockheed Martin collaborates with over 10,300 suppliers across 46 countries. RTI’s inclusion amongst the less than 0.004% of suppliers distinguished with the Elite Supplier designation is a testament to RTI’s unwavering dedication to performance, quality, and innovation in defense systems, further fortifying the advancements towards 21st Century Security.
For further insights into RTI’s impact in Aerospace & Defense, enthusiasts and stakeholders are encouraged to visit the RTI website.
About RTI
Real-Time Innovations (RTI) stands as the vanguard infrastructure software company for smart-world systems, championing the cause of intelligent distributed systems with RTI Connext®, the leading software framework globally. RTI’s adept users can create systems synthesizing advanced sensors, rapid control, and AI algorithms.
Having orchestrated 2,000 customer designs, RTI is proficient in propelling clients to production. RTI software is operational across over 250 autonomous vehicle programs, supports numerous automotive ADAS and software-defined architectures, manages North America’s largest power plants, integrates over 400 major defense programs, propels next-gen MedTech systems and robotics, and is foundational to Canada’s air traffic control and NASA’s launch control systems.
RTI is indisputably the trailblazer in products compliant with the Data Distribution Service (DDS™) standard. As a privately held entity headquartered in Silicon Valley, RTI extends its reach with regional offices strategically located in Colorado, Spain, and Singapore.
To explore the dynamic capabilities of Connext, interested parties are encouraged to download a complimentary trial of the latest, fully-functional Connext software available at: www.rti.com/downloads.
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