Curtiss-Wright Surges 3.61% on $220M Volume Ranked 459th in Market Activity After Major Defense Contract Win

Curtiss-Wright (CW) rose 3.61% on August 11, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.22 billion, ranking 459th in market activity. The stock’s performance was driven by a major contract win, as the company announced it has been selected by Rheinmetall Landsysteme Germany to supply modular turret drive stabilization systems (TDSS) for the KF51 Panther main battle tank. The technology, developed by Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, is designed to enhance precision and flexibility in modern armored vehicle systems. The agreement, executed from the company’s Swiss facility, marks a strategic expansion of its defense technology portfolio.

The TDSS technology, which allows for dynamic stabilization and modular upgrades, aligns with Curtiss-Wright’s focus on high-precision engineering solutions for defense applications. Brian Perry, Senior Vice President of Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, emphasized the contract as a testament to the company’s reliability and innovation, reinforcing its long-standing reputation in the sector. The project, initiated in December 2024, underscores the firm’s ability to secure high-margin contracts in a competitive defense market.

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