ECS Composites and ITI Engineering Enhance F-35 Mission Readiness

A strategic partnership between ECS Composites and ITI Engineering aims to enhance the operational readiness of the F-35 aircraft, delivering vital technologies for global missions. The collaboration focuses on providing ruggedized server systems designed to meet the demanding requirements of the F-35 program, which is crucial for U.S. and allied forces.

ECS Composites, a leader in high-performance protective enclosures, has emphasized the importance of its engineering alliance with ITI Engineering. This partnership ensures that the mission-critical technologies integrated into the F-35 can perform reliably across various operational environments. The F-35’s computing systems, powered by ITI Engineering’s server systems, are integral for maintenance, combat data management, and mission planning.

According to a statement made on January 6, 2026, the collaboration reflects a commitment to excellence in the fast-paced world of fifth-generation fighter operations. ITI Engineering supplies the necessary server systems that play a pivotal role in the F-35’s Maintenance and Combat Data Systems. As the aircraft expands its presence among U.S. and allied forces, these systems must operate flawlessly.

ECS Composites enhances this capability through innovative design and rigorous manufacturing processes. Their protective enclosures are engineered to withstand the rigors of military operations, ensuring the reliability of the systems they house. Sterling Becklin, Founder and Chairman of Becklin Holdings and President of ECS Composites, stated, “Every enclosure we deliver must be ready to perform in the most demanding operational environments, from shipboard deployments to remote forward locations.”

The technology provided by ITI Engineering is integrated into specially designed carbon-fiber enclosures by ECS, optimized for global deployment. This combination offers lightweight mobility, structural resilience, and environmental protection, essential for the F-35’s operational success. ECS’s precision engineering is evident in each unit, which includes purpose-built isolators that allow ITI systems to consistently meet the stringent DSSM shipboard shock qualification standards, simulating the forces of a torpedo strike. Few manufacturers reach this benchmark, but ECS has accomplished it repeatedly.

Becklin expressed gratitude for the partnership, noting, “Working with the team at ITI has been rewarding. Their expertise and professionalism contribute to the success of every project, and I look forward to our future collaborations.”

This partnership underscores ECS Composites’ ongoing commitment to enhancing mission capabilities for both U.S. and allied forces. The collaboration aims to sustain the operational readiness of the F-35, the world’s most advanced fifth-generation fighter, well into the 2030s.

Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Grants Pass, Oregon, ECS Composites specializes in designing and manufacturing high-performance protective cases for the U.S. Department of Defense and its contractors. The company serves various mission-critical sectors, including defense and industrial manufacturing, with a focus on quality, durability, and innovation.

For further information, visit the company’s website at www.ecscomposites.com.