This milestone marks the complete delivery and acceptance of the Deck Control Device (DCD), following the prior demonstration of remote hoisting operations announced in October 2021. Through this multi-decade commitment, SECO designed, developed, and integrated the rugged operator hand control, arm-mounted display unit, waist-worn portable processing unit, and military-grade radio, meeting stringent carrier deck environmental, human factors, and electromagnetic requirements.
Key aspects of this project include:
Close collaboration with Boeing and Navy integrators to translate operational concepts into a deployable control system for carrier-based unmanned systems.
Robustness engineered to meet the demands of naval deck operation, including exposure to deck motion, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and crew-friendly human-machine interface (HMI) ergonomics.
Agile hardware and software development, enabling rapid iterations of human factors improvements while maintaining military-grade reliability and safety-critical redundancy.
Full system delivery, validation, and acceptance by Boeing and the Navy, culminating in final approval of the DCD package.
Dario Freddi, Managing Director of SECO USA, commented:
"We are extremely proud to have delivered this critical subsystem in partnership with Boeing, demonstrating SECO's ability to operate with the highest levels of reliability, robustness, and mission-critical performance within the military aerospace domain. This program underscores our commitment to providing integrated hardware and software solutions that enable next-generation unmanned systems for national security missions."
