As aerospace and defense platforms continue to evolve toward software-defined architectures, the demand for high-performance, safety-certifiable embedded technologies is accelerating. Modern airborne systems must process increasing volumes of sensor data, support advanced mission applications, and enable faster decision-making, all while meeting stringent certification requirements.
Wolf Advanced Technology is helping address these challenges through safety-certifiable embedded computing solutions engineered to support rigorous aerospace certification objectives. As part of this portfolio, the WOLF-3184-DAL-C module—now integrated within Mercury Systems’ ROCK3 mission computer platform—demonstrates how modular, certifiable technologies can enable next-generation mission systems while supporting disciplined certification processes.
WOLF’s safety-certified, 3184 XMC board
Mercury’s ROCK3 is a safety-certifiable, SOSA-aligned 3U OpenVPX mission computer designed for military and advanced mobility aircraft. The platform supports applications such as mission management, sensor fusion, surveillance, and avionics processing, while enabling mixed safety-domain workloads within a high-performance, certifiable architecture. Its open and modular design simplifies integration and supports evolving mission requirements without compromising safety.
Within this environment, the WOLF-3184 provides critical video capture and processing capabilities that support modern mission needs, including real-time situational awareness and advanced sensor integration. Designed to align with DO-254 processes, the module enables safety-certifiable video input and output functionality that integrates seamlessly into system-level certification frameworks. This reduces integration risk and supports efficient deployment of safety-critical platforms.
The WOLF-3184 reflects WOLF’s broader investment in safety-certifiable embedded computing for aerospace and defense applications. Backed by engineering expertise aligned with DO-254 development processes, WOLF supports customers pursuing safety-certifiable system architectures through disciplined requirements management, verification, documentation, and modular hardware designed to help reduce certification risk.
WOLF’s involvement with the ROCK3 mission computer underscores the value of certifiable, modular components in advancing modern mission computing. Within Mercury’s ROCK3 architecture, the WOLF-3184 provides safety-certifiable video processing technology that supports the platform’s broader mission computing requirements. This demonstrates how high-integrity embedded modules can contribute to cohesive, certifiable systems without increasing integration complexity.
As mission requirements continue to evolve, the need for high-performance, certifiable, and interoperable embedded solutions will continue to grow. WOLF continues to support aerospace and defense programs with engineering expertise and embedded technologies designed to help reduce certification risk, accelerate integration, and enable safety-certifiable mission computing for next-generation platforms.
WOLF will be showcasing the WOLF-3184-DAL-C module at Eurosatory 2026 as part of its advanced embedded computing portfolio, including VNX+ solutions. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how WOLF’s safety-certifiable engineering capabilities, modular embedded technologies, and certification-focused development approach can support next-generation mission-critical programs.
Mercury’s ROCK3 mission computer
About Wolf Advanced Technology
Wolf Advanced Technology (WOLF) develops rugged, high-performance embedded computing, AI, and video processing solutions for aerospace and defense platforms. Leveraging advanced NVIDIA® GPUs and AMD®/Xilinx® FPGAs, WOLF’s products deliver real-time processing and high-speed data throughput in extreme environments. WOLF’s modular architectures include SOSA® aligned VPX, XMC, MXM/MXC, VNX+, Small Form Factor, and fully customized configurations, supporting a broad range of multi-modal sensor intakes and video formats. Designed for demanding C5, ISR, EW, and AI systems, WOLF’s SWaP-optimized solutions deliver unmatched reliability and performance, backed by experienced, industry-leading support for mission-critical applications worldwide.
About Mercury Systems
Mercury Systems is a global leader in aerospace and defense electronics, delivering breakthrough signal and data processing solutions that are powerful and secure for the most advanced, mission-critical systems, built on a four-decade legacy of innovation.