Aerospace and Defense

Aerospace and defense manufacturing solutions

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Ready to advance your aerospace and defense manufacturing capabilities?

Deliver Mission-Critical Performance Across Air and Space

Aerospace engineering and defense manufacturing require precision, proven reliability and zero tolerance for failure. Honeywell's advanced sensing technologies, navigation systems and control solutions can help provide the accuracy and performance military and commercial aerospace manufacturers need to enhance safety, improve operations and meet the most stringent qualification requirements from initial design through decades of service.

Achieve exceptional precision and reliability

Honeywell's portfolio of aerospace-grade inertial measurement units, gyroscopes, accelerometers and position sensors deliver exceptional accuracy for critical aerospace and defense applications. Our sensors monitor flight control surfaces, landing gear systems, cockpit controls and engine management with repeatable performance that supports safety and mission success.

With full internal capabilities in MEMS, FOG and RLG design and manufacturing, we maintain rigorous quality control and supply chain resilience that gives aerospace manufacturers confidence in every component. Position sensors, sealed switches and thermostatic controls carry PMA and MilSpec qualifications, meeting the demanding standards of both commercial aviation and military platforms.

Support complex systems from engine to cockpit

Honeywell supplies engine and auxiliary power unit manufacturers, providing fuel, air and lubrication systems that meet the exacting needs of FADEC and DEEC control systems. Our proximity sensors, speed sensors and digital pressure sensors enable accurate monitoring and control throughout aircraft systems. From hydraulic system position sensing to military applications, our components deliver the precision and durability required for mission-critical success. Advanced navigation systems and inertial navigators support operations in challenging environments, while our customizable sensors adapt to required specifications for integration.

50 Years

of experience designing and delivering aerospace products
30 Years

experience designing and delivering accurate and reliable proximity sensors
Mission-critical

sensing solutions powering safety, autonomy and defense operations

Common Questions About Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

Precision sensors are fundamental to aircraft safety and performance across every system:

Position sensors monitor flight control surface movement, landing gear deployment and cockpit control positions, providing near real-time feedback essential for safe operation.
Proximity sensors detect component proximity in engines and control surfaces. Inertial measurement units combining accelerometers and gyroscopes enable navigation and attitude control.
Speed sensors measure rotational velocity for engine management and flight control.
Temperature and pressure sensors help ensure optimal operating conditions throughout fuel, air and lubrication systems.

These sensors must meet stringent PMA and MilSpec qualifications, delivering reliable performance across extreme temperature ranges, vibration and environmental conditions throughout the aircraft's operational lifetime.

For commercial aerospace, Honeywell provides precision sensors and control systems for flight surfaces, engines, landing gear and cockpit controls with PMA qualification and EASA and FAA-certified repair services.

For military applications, we deliver MilSpec-qualified components, including proximity sensors with fast switching frequency for weapons systems, position sensors for armored vehicle gun control and navigation systems for challenging operational environments. Our full internal capabilities in MEMS, FOG and RLG manufacturing enable quality control and supply chain resilience for defense applications.

Honeywell's navigation and sensing solutions provide the precision, reliability and versatility autonomous systems require for independent control. Our inertial measurement units deliver high dynamic range and low noise for accurate position and orientation tracking. Advanced gyroscopes like the GG1320AN Digital Ring Laser Gyroscope offer exceptional angular rate sensing for aerospace and defense applications where precision is critical.

Lightweight sensors and switches provide advanced measurement in a small, highly resistant profile, enabling everything from weapons delivery systems and guidance to avionics and flight controls.

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Aerospace and defense manufacturing solutions

Deliver Mission-Critical Performance Across Air and Space

Achieve exceptional precision and reliability

Support complex systems from engine to cockpit

50 Years

30 Years

Mission-critical

Common Questions About Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

01 What role do precision sensors play in aerospace applications?

02 How does Honeywell support both commercial and military aerospace manufacturing?

03 What makes Honeywell's navigation and sensing technologies suitable for autonomous systems?

Partner with Honeywell for defense manufacturing solutions.