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Military aircraft, ground vehicles, and naval systems are designed to operate for decades. Unfortunately, the electronics supporting these platforms often become obsolete long before the platforms themselves reach retirement.
New 25,000-square-foot facility expands Duotech’s military electronics sustainment capabilities, strengthens support for missile and missile defense programs, and is expected to create 50 jobs in North Alabama
We're excited to celebrate a major milestone in Duotech Services' continued growth with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our new 25,000-square-foot Defense Sustainment Facility in Research Park, Huntsville, Alabama, on August 6, 2026.
Big things are happening at Duotech Services as we officially take the next step in expanding our military electronics sustainment capabilities into Huntsville, one of the nation’s leading hubs for aerospace, defense, and advanced technology innovation.
Legacy military aircraft continue to serve as the backbone of air operations for the U.S. and allied forces worldwide. While modernization programs move forward, proven platforms remain essential for air defense, training, and regional security missions. Sustaining these aircraft requires more than routine maintenance - it demands trusted, depot-level electronics repair expertise.
Duotech Services is proud to announce our participation in the Department of War Maintenance Symposium, taking place January 20–23 in Phoenix, Arizona. You can find our team on the show floor at Booth #838, where we’ll be engaging with defense leaders, sustainment professionals, and industry partners focused on improving readiness across the Defense Industrial Base.
As the defense industry looks toward 2026, one reality is clear: readiness can no longer rely on legacy supply chains or static inventories. Recent global disruptions, accelerated modernization efforts, and evolving threat environments have exposed structural weaknesses across the defense industrial base.
They have met each other on the grid-iron battlefield 125 times. Since their first game on November 28, 1890, Navy has won 63 times, Army 55, and they have tied 7 times. Last year Navy was victorious and the two years prior (2022, 2023) were won by Army.
In today’s rapidly evolving defense landscape, readiness in contested environments demands innovation and adaptability. Contested Logistics and the Duotech Edge explores how Duotech’s advanced test and support solutions strengthen mission success in forward-deployed operations, ensuring that equipment stays mission-ready, even under the most challenging conditions. Watch the video to see how Duotech enhances operational resilience and delivers the edge our forces need to stay ahead.
In demanding military and aerospace missions, equipment reliability isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. Every second of downtime can impact mission success. That’s why Line-Replaceable Units (LRUs) play such a critical role. These modular components are engineered to be swapped quickly in the field to restore operational capability.
In aviation, the “black box” is one of the most crucial pieces of equipment for post-incident analysis. Officially known as a flight recorder, the black box consists of two parts: the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). Together, these components preserve invaluable data about flight operations and crew communications.
Duotech Services, LLC. (DSL) formally announces a contract award from Raytheon to produce automated test equipment (ATE) for the depot level test and repair of components in the Patriot platform out of its facility located in Franklin, NC. Under this agreement, DSL will provide mission critical ATE to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Patriot platform. DSL will utilize a derivative of the Advanced Reconfigurable Test and Emulation System (or "ARTES") product, a rapidly tailorable, user-optimized ATE product currently supporting many defense customers and platforms around the world.
Duotech Services, LLC., a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company under its ARENA government services platform, formally announces the opening of an additional business location in Huntsville, AL, which is expected to be fully operational in early 2026. The state-of-the-art facility will be 25,000 square feet, located near Research Park. It is expected to host many of the same electronics depot capabilities that currently exist at the core of company headquarters in Franklin, NC, including test, repair, remanufacture, and engineering services. Since 1982, our customers have relied upon Duotech to support sustainment operations for major defense platforms around the world. Duotech's expansion to Huntsville, AL, a key defense technology hub with global reach, is expected to generate ~$3,000,000 of local economic impact and create ~50 new jobs over the next 5 years.
Across the defense industry, radar systems remain vital for surveillance, navigation, and mission success. Many of these systems, however, are aging and require revitalization to maintain performance. Traditional sustainment practices, based on scheduled maintenance and reactive repairs, often lead to downtime, higher costs, and uncertainty in mission readiness.
Duotech Services is proud to announce our participation in the 17th Annual NAITA FMS Industry Day Summit, taking place August 27-28, 2025, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. As a leader in defense technology and international support services, we look forward to connecting with industry partners, government leaders, and global customers at this high-impact event.
Each year on July 4th, Americans come together to celebrate the birth of our nation and the enduring values that define us: liberty, democracy, and freedom. Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776—a bold declaration that established the United States as a sovereign nation. It wasn’t until 1941, however, that Congress officially declared the Fourth of July a federal holiday, cementing its place as a cherished national tradition filled with parades, fireworks, and patriotic pride.
Duotech Services, LLC. (DSL) formally announces a multimillion-dollar contract award to commence build-up of a depot level test and repair capability for the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) platform. The initial phase will involve designing and developing a custom automated test equipment (ATE) solution for the test and repair of unit assemblies and circuit card assemblies (CCA) supporting global sustainment operations across the fleet of this mission-critical defense platform. The planned DSL solution is a derivative of the Advanced Reconfigurable Test and Emulation System (or "ARTES") product, a rapidly tailorable, user-optimized ATE product currently supporting many defense customers and platforms around the world. The overall program will drive significant DSL expansion initiatives going forward and is expected to encompass continued test and sustainment operations for many different ESSM articles in the years ahead.
Developing advanced airborne electronics systems—such as RADAR, RWRs, or electronic warfare sensors—requires more than lab simulations and theoretical modeling. These technologies demand real-world, airborne testing to validate performance, identify anomalies, and optimize system integration. However, access to airborne platforms is often expensive, difficult to schedule, and outside the control of the development team. These barriers lead to increased costs, delayed timelines, and substantial program risk. At Duotech Services, we’ve recognized this gap, and we’ve built a solution.
Since its introduction in 1979, the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk has earned a reputation as one of the most capable and adaptable utility helicopters in the world. Designed to meet the U.S. Army’s need for a reliable, multi-mission aircraft, the Black Hawk has become a mainstay of military operations for over four decades.
In the world of defense, aerospace, and industrial systems, legacy electronic systems remain mission-critical. From avionics suites in aging aircraft to control systems in naval and ground platforms, the continued operation of these technologies depends on reliable access to electronic components that are often decades old.
In today’s complex defense environment, mission success depends on more than cutting-edge technology—it requires the seamless coordination of design, development, support, and sustainment over the full lifespan of a system. This is where Single-Source Solutions and Integrated Life Cycle Management (ILCM) come into play.
Sustainment Challenges of Aging Defense Technology Sustaining legacy defense systems presents a growing challenge for today’s armed forces and defense contractors. Many platforms in service today rely on outdated technology—systems that were cutting-edge decades ago but now face reliability issues, degraded performance, and complete obsolescence. As original manufacturers discontinue support and global supply chains dry up for critical components, sourcing replacements becomes increasingly difficult, costly, and time-consuming.
In today’s training environments, adversary air (ADAIR) support contractors play a critical role in preparing U.S. and allied military pilots for real-world threats. These contracted air services, often referred to as "red air," provide high-fidelity simulations of enemy aircraft and electronic warfare systems during exercises and tactical training.
In an era dominated by technological advancements in air, space, and cyber domains, it’s easy to forget that the ultimate test of control often plays out on the ground. From forward operating bases to frontline skirmishes, the U.S. military’s dominance still relies heavily on the strength and reliability of its ground combat systems.
In today’s fast-paced and complex battle environments, logistics is no longer just about moving supplies—it’s about sustaining combat effectiveness in the face of constant disruption. Welcome to the era of contested logistics, where traditional supply lines are vulnerable, adversarial interference is expected, and the ability to adapt quickly can determine mission success.
In today's challenging engineering environment across the Defense industrial landscape, companies rely heavily on precise modeling and detailed simulations to streamline feasibility studies, project execution, enhance accuracy, and reduce costs. A typical engineering company might utilize a robust toolkit—including numerical analysis, mechanical & thermal simulation, mechanical & electrical design, and multi-domain analysis—to guide their projects seamlessly from conception to final delivery.
An F-16 fighter jet streaks through contested airspace on a critical reconnaissance mission. Suddenly, its radar warning receiver flares to life—an enemy tracking radar has locked on. Within seconds, surface-to-air missiles are launched from a hidden battery below. But thanks to the immediate threat identification and directional awareness provided by the onboard Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), the pilot executes evasive maneuvers and deploys countermeasures, narrowly escaping the attack. This scenario underscores the indispensable role of RWR technology in ensuring mission success and pilot survivability.
Understanding RADAR technology is critical in defense applications, particularly when it comes to differentiating between active and passive phased array RADARs. Each type brings unique strengths and challenges to the field, impacting system capabilities, operational effectiveness, and overall mission success. This guide clearly outlines the fundamental differences, technical considerations, and real-world applications of active and passive phased array RADARs.
In today's rapidly evolving defense environment, technological obsolescence poses a persistent yet often overlooked threat to military preparedness. As defense systems age, critical components become unavailable, creating vulnerabilities that can undermine mission readiness. Reverse engineering, however, has emerged as a pivotal strategy for mitigating these challenges, providing military and defense agencies with a practical and cost-effective way to maintain operational readiness.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon, originally designed as the U.S. Air Force’s premier air-to-air day fighter, has undergone significant evolution over its more than forty years of service. Initially engineered for high maneuverability and rapid response, this fourth-generation aircraft introduced groundbreaking innovations such as a negative stability fly-by-wire control system, a frameless bubble canopy, and a side-mounted control stick. Its strengthened airframe and reclined ejection seat allow for high-G maneuvers, making it a formidable air superiority fighter.
The USS Cushing, a U.S. Navy destroyer, cut through the dark waters of the open sea, its crew on high alert. A hostile missile had been detected inbound, locked onto their position with deadly precision. Within seconds, the ship’s advanced RADAR system identified the threat, triggering an immediate response from the vessel’s surface-to-air missile defense system. The crew worked seamlessly, executing their well-rehearsed protocols. A missile launched from the ship’s deck, streaking toward the incoming threat. The two projectiles met in a fiery explosion high above the ocean, neutralizing the danger before it could reach the fleet. Moments like this underscore the absolute necessity of maintaining peak operational readiness at sea—where split-second decisions and the reliability of defense systems mean the difference between success and catastrophe.
In the ever-evolving defense industry, maintaining and testing critical electronic and avionics systems is a constant challenge. As technology advances, legacy test equipment often becomes obsolete, creating significant hurdles in maintaining operational readiness. Manufacturers and military organizations must either find ways to support aging test platforms or invest in costly new systems.
Duotech Services (DSI), a recognized leader in specialized sustainment and engineering services for aerospace and defense users worldwide, was honored to welcome Congressman Chuck Edwards, U.S. Representative for the 11th District of North Carolina, at its 35,000 square foot facility in Franklin, North Carolina today.
We love this time of year, the Christmas season and all the peace, love, and joy it brings to our hearts. At the close of another year, we gratefully pause to wish you a warm and Happy Holiday season.
an Aerospace and Defense company located in Franklin, NC. Since its founding by Dan and Cheryl Rogers in 1982, our company has grown to be one of the most successful companies in the western part of North Carolina.
Marking a major milestone, Duotech’s ARGUS RWR has been sold internationally for the first time. ARGUS is a highly affordable digital threat detection system designed for a variety of platforms and applications. This solution provides calibration methods to utilize existing antennas in the F-5, F-16, C-130, and other platforms.
Duotech Services, Inc receives the Outstanding Repair Facility Award for 2021 from Federal Defense Industries (FDI). Working with FDI, Duotech Services received the award for outstanding performance by a repair facility in the Aircraft Equipment & Parts category.
To assist in the battle being waged against the Coronavirus, the U.S. Navy is activating its two hospital ships, USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort, and sending them into the fight.
A rising sophomore from Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School joined the Duotech Services team for the Summer. Alex Mescher spent his break from school gaining a better insight into the role of Mechanical Engineer in the Aerospace and Defense community.
Gold Star Teen Adventures (GSTA) is geared up for another exciting summer visit to Franklin, NC. This organization provides adventure experiences to the surviving youth of Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps special operations personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
On the 17th of April, 2018, Duotech Services, LLC successfully transitioned to the AS9100D quality certification with the scope of design, repair, testing, production, and overhaul services of electronic and electromechanical equipment for military and commercial applications. DSI was initially certified AS9100C in 2011.
Air Force leaders know that the regular airmen in the squadrons will make a better tool, try out new ideas, find a better way to accomplish a mission more often than a developer removed from the battlefield.
Happy Thanksgiving Day to all our service men and women serving around the globe! Enjoy our video below, Thanksgiving and the U.S. Military, by the Numbers.
Four future engineers will end their summer intern season with Duotech over the next two weeks and return back to school. Two of the interns are attending the engineering school at Western Carolina University and the other two Cedarville University’s engineering school.
Gold Star Teens are again this week in WNC/Franklin taking part in their annual summer leadership course. Gold Star Teen Adventures provides unique summer adventure opportunities for Gold Star Youth.
Students from Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, a private, coeducational day and boarding school located in Rabun Gap, GA, visited Duotech Services, LLC on Tuesday, March 18 to tour the DSI facilities. Fifteen students from the science classes at Rabun Gap, located in Dillard, GA, attended to receive a personal, in-depth experience on how Duotech supports aerospace and defense industries around the world.
The Greatest Generation –Tom Brokaw coined the phrase to identify a generation of Americans who grew up during the Great Depression and saved the world in WWII, by fighting the Nazis or Japanese, and whose productivity created the materials on the home front that contributed to the war effort.
Always moving forward, improving technology to increase their advantage on the battlefield, the U.S. Military often releases requests for proposals to competitively seek companies that can upgrade their communications, electronics, weapons systems, aircraft, and more. The U.S. Army has recently requested a replacement for their current rotary-wing aircraft radios, the ARC-201D.
Brett Rogers, Vice President of Duotech Services, provides a presentation during the morning F-16 Briefings held at the 2015 F-16 TCG Worldwide Review. This briefing was held on the morning of September 14, 2015. If you missed his briefing, we recorded it and have included the full video, and a link to the slide show below.
Did you miss Daniel Rogers’ Radar Warning Receiver briefing that was held on the morning of September 14, 2015 at the 2015 F-16 TCG Worldwide Review? Duotech recorded the presentation and included the full video, and a link to the slide show below.
On September 2, 2015, Congressman Mark Meadows, U.S. Representative for the 11th District of North Carolina, visited Duotech Services while in the Franklin, NC area. He was joined by Macon County Commissioner, Jim Tate, and Economic Development Director of Macon County, Tommy Jenkins.
Our latest video is of Brett Rogers, VP at Duotech, who introduces Duotech’s focus for this year’s F-16 TCG Worldwide Review in Ogden, UT. Duotech will be in Booths 150, 151, and 152.
Gold Star Teen Adventures returned to Western North Carolina on June 18 for the Alumni Outdoor Leadership Adventure. Comprised of teens and mentors who attended last year’s Adventure Leadership Outdoor Camp, the group arrived Thursday night to Franklin, NC and began the preparation for this week long adventure.
Memorial Day weekend is referred to as the beginning of Summer; enjoying camping trips, attending concerts, having family picnics, going to baseball games, and heading to the beach.
Duotech provides engineering, test planning, repair, and other technical services to the military and commercial users of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment. Services also extend to software development, machining, and fabrication.
A local student club called Gilliam’s Hope visited Duotech on Sunday, March 8 to tour the DSI facilities. Fourteen students from Macon Middle School in Franklin, NC attended to receive a personal, in-depth experience on how Duotech supports aerospace and defense industries around the world.
Gold Star Teen Adventures is geared up for another exciting year. This organization provides adventure experiences to the surviving youth of Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps special operations personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
On November 24th, representatives of the Wireless Research Center of North Carolina took a tour of Duotech. Pictured from left to right are Wireless Research Center of NC’s General Manager, Lawrence Steffann, and President, Gerard Hayes, Ph.D., guided by Duotech’s Engineering Manager, Silas Gibbs.
We embrace this special occasion as a chance to pause and count our blessings. This day is more than just a big meal and football, though both are very important to us.
On November 14, 2014, the North Carolina Secretary of Commerce, Sharon Decker, visited Duotech while in the Franklin area. She was joined by the Chairman of Macon County Commissioners, Kevin Corbin, and Economic Development Director of Macon County, Tommy Jenkins.
Imagine that you are an injured U.S. military veteran wounded from a previous deployment to Iraq and whose missing both legs from an explosion. You have a wheelchair you depend on to get around but it was recently damaged in an accident, severely limiting its use.
The F-16 and Proven Aircraft TCG Worldwide Review is now over for 2014. I don’t have any attendance numbers of this year’s conference but from those who have attended annually over the past ten plus years, I understand last week’s event was very well attended both nationally and internationally.
Duotech will be at the TCG Worldwide Review on September 8 – 10, 2014 in Ogden, Utah. We will be in booths 150-151 and invite you to stop by and meet the team.
Gold Star Teen Adventures recently put on an Outdoor Leadership Camp in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Twenty teens from all across the U.S., the camp advisers who are students at military academies, as well as the organization’s founder, Major Kent Wilheim, descended on the mountains of North Carolina.
Duotech partners with other businesses to support manufacturing training programs in western North Carolina. These businesses are partnering with Southwestern Community College who recently was awarded grants totaling 1.5 million from the Golden Leaf Foundation to help students in western North Carolina interested in pursuing a career in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field.
Duotech Services, LLC. completed AS9100C registration with the scope of design, repair, testing, production, and overhaul services of electronic and electromechanical equipment for military and commercial applications.
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