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Ensuring Mission Performance & Aircrew Protection for FLRAA & Enduring Fleet.

Led by the U.S. Army, the Future Vertical Lift Program is replacing aging rotary-wing aircraft with next-generation versions. Potentially, these new rotorcraft may be used across the Department of Defense (DoD) services and with U.S. Allies.

At Gore, we continue to innovate for the future and look forward to collaborating with Future Vertical Lift stakeholders to solve operational challenges for today’s enduring fleet and tomorrow’s advanced rotorcraft. Our products are proven to ensure failure-free protection, performance, and survivability so our troops can complete their missions successfully and come home safely to their families.

For decades, we’ve been a trusted partner to the armed forces who continue to rely on our products because failure isn’t an option.


Wires do more than just transmit power, they ensure mission success. Our collaboration efforts with Future Vertical Lift stakeholders drive solutions to solve operational challenges in next-gen rotary-wing applications.

Jeff Woods / Business Development, Gore Americas

Reliable Products over Rotorcraft Lifespan

Our aerospace and defense capabilities are proven to deliver long-term, installed performance in a variety of avionics and airframe applications. Products like GORE® Ethernet Cables, GORE® Fiber Optic Cables and GORE-FLIGHT® Microwave Assemblies enable aircrew to succeed in the full range of missions required in current and future rotorcraft.

These wires and cables enable reliable, multi-domain operations by:

  • providing reliable, safe high-voltage power
  • delivering extremely high-speed, high-volume data/video
  • maintaining exceptional RF signal performance
  • saving weight and enhancing payload options
  • lowering total operating costs
  • facilitating quick, trouble-free routing
  • ensuring precise, repeatable test measurements

GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Materials are dry tapes and gaskets that have been proven over the years on aircraft structures. They’re easy to install while providing reliable, repeatable sealing and surface protection from corrosion and other operating challenges. And we continue to develop innovative capabilities and solutions to support future aircrew needs.

Gore Solutions for Defense Helicopters

W. L. Gore & Associates supports enduring and future fleets by delivering reliable cables and materials proven to ensure mission-critical success, rotary-wing survivability and personnel safety. Starting with Gore ends in success. 

Watch our video and start your next defense helicopter program with us.

Industry Awards

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GORE® Ethernet Cables Innovators Awards

GORE® Ethernet Cables were recognized for exceeding Cat6a electrical requirements and high-speed data transmission reliability in modern airborne digital networks while providing a cost-saving design.

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GORE® Fiber Optic Cables Innovators Awards

GORE® Fiber Optic Cables, 1.8 mm Simplex was recognized for providing significant weight and cost savings over the life of an aircraft while meeting the rigorous demands of modern avionics networks, including in-flight entertainment and connectivity.

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2020 Innovators awards logo

GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies were recognized for their durability and reliability in delivering precision test measurements for mission-critical applications such as radar, electronic warfare (EW) and C4ISR suites while meeting rigorous environmental challenges.

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2021 Innovators Awards logo

GORE® High Performance Aerospace Wires were recognized for providing EWIS reliability, increase operational readiness, improve safety and reduce total lifecycle costs for next gen aircraft.

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