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Our safety-certified QNX® OS for Safety and QNX® Hypervisor for Safety products are designed for use in applications requiring the highest up to ASIL D of ISO 26262 and SIL 3 of IEC 61508 and can be used in systems requiring DAL A of DO-178C, ARINC 653, and NIST SP 800-53 ensuring your systems are secure, reliable, and ready for operational excellence. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="it5-image-text"> <div class="component-it5 content--light no-animation " data-animType="no-animation"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="module-container col-md-12 justify-end"> <div class="media-container right-align layout-o0EdMgW6DaXk3u9JLVg5qTak"> <div class="overlay-spacing-container right-align"> <div class="overlay-container"> <img src="/content/dam/blackberry-qnx-com/en/industries/aerospace-and-defense/02-qnx-aerospace-defense.webp" alt class="image overlay-image"/> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content left-align"> <h2>From the Past to the Present: Autonomy is the Future<span></span></h2> <div class="cylance-mod-body-copy"> The aerospace and defense industries have undergone significant evolution, from early mechanical systems and radar technology to advanced avionics and integrated communication systems. As these sectors progressed, the focus shifted toward electronics and computing setting the stage for more sophisticated, interconnected systems. Today, we stand at a turning point where the future is increasingly defined by software, and autonomy is becoming the new standard. </div> <div class="cta-container"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="it5-image-text"> <div class="component-it5 content--grey no-animation " data-animType="no-animation"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="module-container col-md-12 justify-start"> <div class="media-container left-align layout-Yqj5DnxwGyNpEqHSatUVBN0j"> <div class="overlay-spacing-container left-align"> <div class="overlay-container"> <img src="/content/dam/blackberry-qnx-com/en/industries/aerospace-and-defense/03-qnx-aerospace-defense.webp" alt class="image overlay-image"/> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content right-align"> <h2>Enabling A&D with QNX<span></span></h2> <div class="cylance-mod-body-copy"> Our software plays a pivotal role in the intelligent and autonomous future, offering trusted, safety-certified solutions that power both mission-critical and high-performance applications across industries. As systems become increasingly complex, the demand for real-time, secure, and resilient operations in challenging environments continues to grow. QNX foundational software solutions are designed to address these rigorous demands, ensuring reliability and safety while supporting OEMs in delivering advanced, responsive systems. </div> <div class="cta-container"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="it5-image-text"> <div class="component-it5 content--light no-animation " data-animType="no-animation"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="module-container col-md-12 justify-end"> <div class="media-container right-align layout-kWkWmd58JoRPuXSWAYx0ICMH"> <div class="overlay-spacing-container right-align"> <div class="overlay-container"> <img src="/content/dam/blackberry-qnx-com/en/industries/aerospace-and-defense/04-qnx-aerospace-defense.webp" alt class="image overlay-image"/> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content left-align"> <h2>Delivers Foundational Software That:<span></span></h2> <div class="cylance-mod-body-copy"> <ul> <li><p>Enhances performance and reliability of aerospace and defense systems.</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><p>Improves mission-critical operations by reducing processor overhead, minimizing jitter and latency, and ensuring deterministic real-time performance.</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><p>Enables resilient system behavior with high reliability, supporting robust recovery mechanisms to maintain operations under adverse conditions.</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><p>Provides cybersecurity features designed to protect critical systems against evolving threats, ensuring data integrity, secure communications, and system-wide resilience. </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><p>Is safety-certified to IEC 61508 SIL 3, FACE and ISO 26262 ASIL D and can be deployed in systems requiring DO-178C, ARINC 653 and NIST SP 800-53, ensuring compliance with stringent safety, security, and reliability requirements.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="cta-container"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cylance-it13b"> <div class="cylance-mod-it13b content--grey layout-ptbjzb text-center no-animation no-hover "> <div class="container cylance-mod-container-headline"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-8 col-lg-6 offset-md-2 offset-lg-3"> <h2>Build Mission-Critical and Secure Autonomous Systems</h2> </div> </div> <div class="cylance-mod-it13b__items" data-eq-group> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-4"> <div class="cylance-mod-it13b__item"> <img class=" cylance-mod-logo d-none d-md-block cylance-mod-it13__image" src="/content/dam/blackberry-qnx-com/en/industries/aerospace-and-defense/05-qnx-aerospace-defense.webp" alt="Optimized Performance"/> <img class=" cylance-mod-logo d-none d-sm-block d-md-none cylance-mod-it13__image" src="/content/dam/blackberry-qnx-com/en/industries/aerospace-and-defense/05-qnx-aerospace-defense.webp" alt="Optimized Performance"/> <img class=" cylance-mod-logo d-block d-sm-none cylance-mod-it13__image" src="/content/dam/blackberry-qnx-com/en/industries/aerospace-and-defense/05-qnx-aerospace-defense.webp" alt="Optimized Performance"/> <h3 class="h5" data-eq-title> Optimized Performance </h3> <div class="cylance-mod-body-copy cylance-mod-it13b__body" data-eq-body> QNX microkernel architecture ensures high-performance computing for mission-critical defense applications. The scalable platform handles complex AI, sensor fusion, and real-time data processing, with fault tolerance and real-time responsiveness, built to adapt to dynamic battlefield and aerospace environments. </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-4"> <div class="cylance-mod-it13b__item"> <img class=" cylance-mod-logo d-none d-md-block cylance-mod-it13__image" src="/content/dam/blackberry-qnx-com/en/industries/aerospace-and-defense/06-qnx-aerospace-defense.webp" alt="Mission-Critical Safety and Reliability"/> <img class=" cylance-mod-logo d-none d-sm-block d-md-none cylance-mod-it13__image" src="/content/dam/blackberry-qnx-com/en/industries/aerospace-and-defense/06-qnx-aerospace-defense.webp" alt="Mission-Critical Safety and Reliability"/> <img class=" cylance-mod-logo d-block d-sm-none cylance-mod-it13__image" src="/content/dam/blackberry-qnx-com/en/industries/aerospace-and-defense/06-qnx-aerospace-defense.webp" alt="Mission-Critical Safety and Reliability"/> <h3 class="h5" data-eq-title> Mission-Critical Safety and Reliability </h3> <div class="cylance-mod-body-copy cylance-mod-it13b__body" data-eq-body> Compliant with rigorous safety standards, QNX’s foundational software accelerates safety certification for aerospace and defense systems. Whether for autonomous drones, defense vehicles, or surveillance platforms, our toolchains provide a path to achieving the highest levels of safety and reliability. </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-4"> <div class="cylance-mod-it13b__item"> <img class=" cylance-mod-logo d-none d-md-block cylance-mod-it13__image" src="/content/dam/blackberry-qnx-com/en/industries/aerospace-and-defense/07-qnx-aerospace-defense.webp" alt="Secure Platform"/> <img class=" cylance-mod-logo d-none d-sm-block d-md-none cylance-mod-it13__image" src="/content/dam/blackberry-qnx-com/en/industries/aerospace-and-defense/07-qnx-aerospace-defense.webp" alt="Secure Platform"/> <img class=" cylance-mod-logo d-block d-sm-none cylance-mod-it13__image" src="/content/dam/blackberry-qnx-com/en/industries/aerospace-and-defense/07-qnx-aerospace-defense.webp" alt="Secure Platform"/> <h3 class="h5" data-eq-title> Secure Platform </h3> <div class="cylance-mod-body-copy cylance-mod-it13b__body" data-eq-body> Provides secure, reliable foundational solutions with minimal attack surfaces, encrypted file systems, and isolation and containment ensuring resilient, fault-tolerance performance and robust data protections. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .cylance-mod-it13b.layout-ptbjzb { background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position-x: center; background-position-y: center; background-size: cover; } @media (min-width: 320px) { .layout-ptbjzb { background-image: url(''); } } @media (min-width: 768px) { .layout-ptbjzb { background-image: url(''); } } @media (min-width: 992px) { .layout-ptbjzb { background-image: url(''); } } </style> </div> </div> <div class="cylance-ia2"> <div class="cylance-mod-ia2 content--light" data-layout="tab1"> <div class="container cylance-mod-container-headline container--desktop"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5"> <h2>Secure and High-Performance Solutions for Aerospace and Defense Applications</h2> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="body-container"> The QNX® OS 8.0 offers a robust combination of security and performance, leveraging its microkernel architecture to ensure minimal attack surfaces and fault containment. This architecture is critical in reducing latency and jitter, providing the predictability and reliability needed for safety-critical defense applications. </div> </div> </div> <ul class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-container row"> <li class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item col-sm-3" data-key="tab-0"> <span data-key="tab-0">FLIGHT CONTROLS</span> </li> <li class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item col-sm-3" data-key="tab-2"> <span data-key="tab-2">AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES</span> </li> <li class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item col-sm-3" data-key="tab-3"> <span data-key="tab-3">ROBOTICS</span> </li> <li class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item col-sm-3" data-key="tab-4"> <span data-key="tab-4">DRONES</span> </li> </ul> <div class="cylance-mod-ia2__tab-container cylance-mod-ia2__tab-container-element"> <div class="cylance-tab3"> <div class="tab-0 cylance-mod-tab3 cylance-mod-container cylance-mod-tab content" data-key="tab-0"> <div class="cylance-mod-tab3__contain row"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-lg-5 col-md-6 cylance-mod-tab3__text-content"> <h3 class="cylance-mod-tab3__title cylance-mod-subhead">FLIGHT CONTROLS</h3> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 cylance-mod-tab3__text cylance-mod-body-copy no-margin-bottom"> For aircraft and UAVs, low latency and real-time response are essential to maintain stability and safety. The QNX microkernel ensures reliable control, preventing system disruptions and enhancing precision in flight paths, sensor integration, and navigation systems. </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cylance-tab3"> <div class="tab-2 cylance-mod-tab3 cylance-mod-container cylance-mod-tab content" data-key="tab-2"> <div class="cylance-mod-tab3__contain row"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-lg-5 col-md-6 cylance-mod-tab3__text-content"> <h3 class="cylance-mod-tab3__title cylance-mod-subhead">AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES</h3> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 cylance-mod-tab3__text cylance-mod-body-copy no-margin-bottom"> QNX enables secure and deterministic operations in autonomous ground and aerial vehicles, ensuring smooth, real-time responses in dynamic environments. Low latency and jitter are vital for decision-making in obstacle avoidance, targeting, and mission-critical tasks, enhancing both performance and safety. </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cylance-tab3"> <div class="tab-3 cylance-mod-tab3 cylance-mod-container cylance-mod-tab content" data-key="tab-3"> <div class="cylance-mod-tab3__contain row"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-lg-5 col-md-6 cylance-mod-tab3__text-content"> <h3 class="cylance-mod-tab3__title cylance-mod-subhead">ROBOTICS</h3> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 cylance-mod-tab3__text cylance-mod-body-copy no-margin-bottom"> Autonomous and semi-autonomous defense robots rely on hard real-time performance to execute tactical operations accurately. Whether for surveillance, bomb disposal, or reconnaissance, minimizing jitter and latency ensures reliable, responsive behavior, even in the most demanding combat situations. </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cylance-tab3"> <div class="tab-4 cylance-mod-tab3 cylance-mod-container cylance-mod-tab content" data-key="tab-4"> <div class="cylance-mod-tab3__contain row"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-lg-5 col-md-6 cylance-mod-tab3__text-content"> <h3 class="cylance-mod-tab3__title cylance-mod-subhead">DRONES</h3> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 cylance-mod-tab3__text cylance-mod-body-copy no-margin-bottom"> From surveillance to tactical deployment, drones require precise control and data processing. Any deviation caused by jitter or latency can affect mission-critical outcomes, such as target accuracy or sensor responsiveness, making QNX’s secure and high-performance platform essential for success in the field. The QNX microkernel’s small footprint and low CPU usage make it ideal for drones, as it reduces power consumption and helps optimize data processing, extending operational time and efficiency. </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container--mobile"> <div class="container cylance-mod-container-headline"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5"> <h2 class="cylance-mod-ia2__title">Secure and High-Performance Solutions for Aerospace and Defense Applications</h2> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="body-container"> The QNX® OS 8.0 offers a robust combination of security and performance, leveraging its microkernel architecture to ensure minimal attack surfaces and fault containment. This architecture is critical in reducing latency and jitter, providing the predictability and reliability needed for safety-critical defense applications. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-container"> <ul class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-content--mobile"> <li class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item--mobile"> <div class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-title"> <div class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item-button" data-key="tab-0"> <div class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item-button-wrapper"> <span class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item-button-label" data-key="tab-0">FLIGHT CONTROLS</span> </div> <span class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item-button-caret" data-key="tab-0"></span> </div> <div class="tab-0 cylance-mod-tab3 cylance-mod-container cylance-mod-tab content" data-key="tab-0"> <div class="cylance-mod-tab3__contain row"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-lg-5 col-md-6 cylance-mod-tab3__text-content"> <h3 class="cylance-mod-tab3__title cylance-mod-subhead">FLIGHT CONTROLS</h3> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 cylance-mod-tab3__text cylance-mod-body-copy no-margin-bottom"> For aircraft and UAVs, low latency and real-time response are essential to maintain stability and safety. The QNX microkernel ensures reliable control, preventing system disruptions and enhancing precision in flight paths, sensor integration, and navigation systems. </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item--mobile"> <div class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-title"> <div class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item-button" data-key="tab-2"> <div class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item-button-wrapper"> <span class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item-button-label" data-key="tab-2">AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES</span> </div> <span class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item-button-caret" data-key="tab-2"></span> </div> <div class="tab-2 cylance-mod-tab3 cylance-mod-container cylance-mod-tab content" data-key="tab-2"> <div class="cylance-mod-tab3__contain row"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-lg-5 col-md-6 cylance-mod-tab3__text-content"> <h3 class="cylance-mod-tab3__title cylance-mod-subhead">AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES</h3> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 cylance-mod-tab3__text cylance-mod-body-copy no-margin-bottom"> QNX enables secure and deterministic operations in autonomous ground and aerial vehicles, ensuring smooth, real-time responses in dynamic environments. Low latency and jitter are vital for decision-making in obstacle avoidance, targeting, and mission-critical tasks, enhancing both performance and safety. </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item--mobile"> <div class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-title"> <div class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item-button" data-key="tab-3"> <div class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item-button-wrapper"> <span class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item-button-label" data-key="tab-3">ROBOTICS</span> </div> <span class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item-button-caret" data-key="tab-3"></span> </div> <div class="tab-3 cylance-mod-tab3 cylance-mod-container cylance-mod-tab content" data-key="tab-3"> <div class="cylance-mod-tab3__contain row"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-lg-5 col-md-6 cylance-mod-tab3__text-content"> <h3 class="cylance-mod-tab3__title cylance-mod-subhead">ROBOTICS</h3> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 cylance-mod-tab3__text cylance-mod-body-copy no-margin-bottom"> Autonomous and semi-autonomous defense robots rely on hard real-time performance to execute tactical operations accurately. Whether for surveillance, bomb disposal, or reconnaissance, minimizing jitter and latency ensures reliable, responsive behavior, even in the most demanding combat situations. </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item--mobile"> <div class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-title"> <div class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item-button" data-key="tab-4"> <div class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item-button-wrapper"> <span class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item-button-label" data-key="tab-4">DRONES</span> </div> <span class="cylance-mod-ia2__tabs-item-button-caret" data-key="tab-4"></span> </div> <div class="tab-4 cylance-mod-tab3 cylance-mod-container cylance-mod-tab content" data-key="tab-4"> <div class="cylance-mod-tab3__contain row"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-lg-5 col-md-6 cylance-mod-tab3__text-content"> <h3 class="cylance-mod-tab3__title cylance-mod-subhead">DRONES</h3> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 cylance-mod-tab3__text cylance-mod-body-copy no-margin-bottom"> From surveillance to tactical deployment, drones require precise control and data processing. Any deviation caused by jitter or latency can affect mission-critical outcomes, such as target accuracy or sensor responsiveness, making QNX’s secure and high-performance platform essential for success in the field. The QNX microkernel’s small footprint and low CPU usage make it ideal for drones, as it reduces power consumption and helps optimize data processing, extending operational time and efficiency. </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cylance-t2"> <div class="cylance-mod-t2 content--dark"> <div class="container cylance-mod-container-headline" data-theme="dark"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <h2 class="cylance-mod-headline"> Embedded System Security </h2> <p class="cylance-mod-body-copy"> Read about the “Ultimate Guide to Embedded Systems Security” to learn about the best practices of building and managing secure systems. </p> </div> </div> <div class="row no-gutters cta-container"> <a data-componentmodid="t2" data-ctahhierarchy="primary" class="cta cta-primary " href="https://dev-blackberry-qnx.adobecqms.net/en/ultimate-guides/embedded-system-security"> Get The Guide<span class="cta__arrow-icon"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cylance-it13"> <div class="cylance-mod-it13 content--grey layout-ikjtkf no-animation "> <div class="container cylance-mod-container-headline"> <div class="row justify-content-start"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5"> <h2 class="cylance-mod-headline">Related Solutions</h2> </div> </div> <div class="cylance-mod-it13__items" data-eq-group> <div class="row justify-content-start"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-3 cylance-mod-it13__item-container"> <div class="cylance-mod-it13__item"> <p class="h5" data-eq-title>QNX SDP 8.0</p> <div class="cylance-mod-body-copy cylance-mod-it13__body" data-eq-body> Foundational development platform for next-generation systems – merging unprecedented performance with unparalleled security and reliability.</div> <div class="cylance-mod-cta-container"> <a data-componentmodid="it13" data-ctahhierarchy="primary" class="cta cta-secondary no-margin-top" href="/en/products/foundation-software/qnx-software-development-platform"> Learn More<span class="cta__arrow-icon"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-3 cylance-mod-it13__item-container"> <div class="cylance-mod-it13__item"> <p class="h5" data-eq-title>QNX OS for Safety</p> <div class="cylance-mod-body-copy cylance-mod-it13__body" data-eq-body> Pre-certified to IEC 61508 SIL 3, QNX OS for Safety is a microkernel RTOS ideal for building safe devices.</div> <div class="cylance-mod-cta-container"> <a data-componentmodid="it13" data-ctahhierarchy="primary" class="cta cta-secondary no-margin-top" href="/en/products/safety-certified/qnx-os-for-safety"> Learn More<span class="cta__arrow-icon"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-3 cylance-mod-it13__item-container"> <div class="cylance-mod-it13__item"> <p class="h5" data-eq-title>QNX Hypervisor for Safety</p> <div class="cylance-mod-body-copy cylance-mod-it13__body" data-eq-body> Pre-certified to IEC 61508 SIL 3, QNX Hypervisor for Safety allows for mixed criticality of multiple OSes to safely co-exist on the same SoC.</div> <div class="cylance-mod-cta-container"> <a data-componentmodid="it13" data-ctahhierarchy="primary" class="cta cta-secondary no-margin-top" href="/en/products/safety-certified/qnx-hypervisor-for-safety"> Learn More<span class="cta__arrow-icon"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .cylance-mod-it13.layout-ikjtkf { background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position-x: center; background-position-y: center; background-size: cover; } @media (min-width: 320px) { .layout-ikjtkf { background-image: url(''); } } @media (min-width: 768px) { .layout-ikjtkf { background-image: url(''); } } @media (min-width: 992px) { .layout-ikjtkf { background-image: url(''); } } </style> </div></div> <div class="cylance-acc1"> <div class="cylance-mod-acc1 content--light full-width no-animation"> <div class="container cylance-mod-container"> <div class="row no-gutters justify-content-center"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-lg-12"> <h2 class="col-md-12 col-lg-5 offset-lg-right-7 p-0">QNX for Aerospace and Defense FAQ</h2> <div class="row no-gutters accordion"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12 cylance-mod-acc1__collapse-content"> <div class="cylance-mod-acc1__collapse-content-title allow-collaps"> <h3 class="h5 mb-0">How does the software ensure secure operations in mission-critical aerospace and defense systems?</h3> <div class="cta__caret-svg"> <svg viewBox="0 0 18 11" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <g id="Symbols" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"> <g id="mysvg" transform="translate(-259.000000, -40.000000)" stroke="#000000" stroke-width="1"> <g id="Group"> <path d="M264.450887,53 L271.679035,46.2261872 C272.106733,45.8253729 272.106733,45.1751403 271.679035,44.7748392 L264.450887,38" id="Stroke-1" transform="translate(268.225348, 45.500000) rotate(90.000000) translate(-268.225348, -45.500000) "></path> </g> </g> </g> </svg> </div> </div> <div class="cylance-mod-acc1__collapse-content-body"> <p>The QNX microkernel architecture significantly reduces the attack surface by isolating critical components, protecting them from breaches even if other parts of the system are compromised. With full encryption and secure boot mechanisms, the platform provides a solid foundation for autonomous systems, flight controls, and robotics, ensuring reliable security for defense applications.</p>  </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12 cylance-mod-acc1__collapse-content"> <div class="cylance-mod-acc1__collapse-content-title allow-collaps"> <h3 class="h5 mb-0">What makes the system suitable for handling low-latency, high-precision operations?</h3> <div class="cta__caret-svg"> <svg viewBox="0 0 18 11" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <g id="Symbols" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"> <g id="mysvg" transform="translate(-259.000000, -40.000000)" stroke="#000000" stroke-width="1"> <g id="Group"> <path d="M264.450887,53 L271.679035,46.2261872 C272.106733,45.8253729 272.106733,45.1751403 271.679035,44.7748392 L264.450887,38" id="Stroke-1" transform="translate(268.225348, 45.500000) rotate(90.000000) translate(-268.225348, -45.500000) "></path> </g> </g> </g> </svg> </div> </div> <div class="cylance-mod-acc1__collapse-content-body"> <p>Optimized for hard real-time performance, the operating system guarantees deterministic responses with minimal latency and jitter. This precision is essential for tasks like managing flight paths or real-time decision-making in autonomous vehicles and drones, ensuring actions are completed within strict timing constraints.</p>  </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12 cylance-mod-acc1__collapse-content"> <div class="cylance-mod-acc1__collapse-content-title allow-collaps"> <h3 class="h5 mb-0">How does the platform support scalability for future aerospace and defense applications?</h3> <div class="cta__caret-svg"> <svg viewBox="0 0 18 11" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <g id="Symbols" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"> <g id="mysvg" transform="translate(-259.000000, -40.000000)" stroke="#000000" stroke-width="1"> <g id="Group"> <path d="M264.450887,53 L271.679035,46.2261872 C272.106733,45.8253729 272.106733,45.1751403 271.679035,44.7748392 L264.450887,38" id="Stroke-1" transform="translate(268.225348, 45.500000) rotate(90.000000) translate(-268.225348, -45.500000) "></path> </g> </g> </g> </svg> </div> </div> <div class="cylance-mod-acc1__collapse-content-body"> <p>The software is built for scalability, from low-core to high-core systems, enabling seamless handling of increased workloads as hardware evolves. This ensures that systems remain efficient and capable of meeting future demands, particularly important for the long-lifecycle applications typical in the defense industry.</p>  </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12 cylance-mod-acc1__collapse-content"> <div class="cylance-mod-acc1__collapse-content-title allow-collaps"> <h3 class="h5 mb-0">What security certifications are held for defense applications?</h3> <div class="cta__caret-svg"> <svg viewBox="0 0 18 11" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <g id="Symbols" stroke="none" stroke-width="1" fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"> <g id="mysvg" transform="translate(-259.000000, -40.000000)" stroke="#000000" stroke-width="1"> <g id="Group"> <path d="M264.450887,53 L271.679035,46.2261872 C272.106733,45.8253729 272.106733,45.1751403 271.679035,44.7748392 L264.450887,38" id="Stroke-1" transform="translate(268.225348, 45.500000) rotate(90.000000) translate(-268.225348, -45.500000) "></path> </g> </g> </g> </svg> </div> </div> <div class="cylance-mod-acc1__collapse-content-body"> <p>Certified to key industry standards like ISO/SAE 21434 for cybersecurity and ISO/IEC 27001 for information security management, the platform provides a trusted and compliant solution for securing safety- and mission-critical systems in defense environments. 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