Spectra Aerospace & Defense is a trusted and growing platform of C5ISR companies – CALCULEX, Galleon Embedded Computing, and ArgonFDS - bringing over a half-century of rugged, mission-ready, battle-tested experience to bear in aerospace and defense applications. From high-speed data acquisition, data recording and secure, high-density storage, to computing and rugged, clear display of mission data, Spectra delivers the products and subsystems needed for the most demanding military air, land, and sea platforms. With our comprehensive portfolio of rugged products, systems, and solutions, the Spectra family of companies’ customized end-to-end solutions for the C5ISR market help military end-users achieve mission success. Simply put, Spectra's rugged solutions Capture, Process, and Display your mission-critical data in the harshest environmental conditions. In the air, at sea, on land, and in space; We simplify integration.

CAPTURE

Data Acquisition

Sensor Recording

PROCESS

Mission Computing

Encrypted Storage

NAS & File Serving

Processing & Routing

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Displays

Peripherals

Tablets

Workstations

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Engineered for Excellence in Extreme Environments

For more than 35 years, ArgonFDS has delivered industry-leading rugged display and computing solutions built to perform in the world’s most challenging environments. Our comprehensive product line includes displays, mission computers, tablets, workstations and peripherals — all designed with extreme durability and exceptional performance.

Trusted by military and industrial clients worldwide, our systems have proven their reliability across land, air and sea platforms. With key features like sunlight readability, NVG compatibility, and advanced touch screens, coupled with the industry’s lowest Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) specifications, ArgonFDS solutions outperform in situations where standard equipment fails. We pride ourselves on customization capabilities that allow us to meet unique challenges other manufacturers cannot, ensuring customized solutions for specific applications.

The solution portfolio includes five main product categories:

1. Rugged Displays – Industry-leading LCD displays ranging from 5.0″ to 43″ designed for military land, air, and sea operations. These monitors feature sunlight readability, NVG compatibility, rugged AR touch screens, diverse video inputs, and optional bezel keys and cold-start capabilities. The ARD21 exemplifies ArgonFDS’s innovation with its ultra-thin design (less than 3″ deep) and highest viewable surface for 19″ rack mount applications. All displays can be quickly customized from an extensive design library to meet specific operational requirements and installation constraints.

2. Rugged Mission Computers – Compact, lightweight computing solutions featuring the industry’s lowest Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) specifications. These versatile systems (models ACB100, ACB200, ACB300) are ideal for dismounted operations, unmanned vehicles, and command and control systems.

3. Rugged Tablets – Smart display products that combine advanced technology with integrated computing power in a single durable package. These tablets feature sunlight readability, optional night vision goggle compatibility, and rugged AR touch screens, available in various display sizes.

4. Rugged Workstations – Desktop-class computing power in field-ready packages, available in 15″, 17″, and 20″ display versions. These workstations deliver powerful processing capabilities alongside ArgonFDS’s renowned display technology, perfect for command centers and field operations requiring significant computing power in harsh conditions.

5. Peripherals – Advanced accessory solutions that extend operational capabilities in extreme environments. The product line includes NAIP EAL4 Certified KVM Switches for secure remote computer control, Fiber Optic Transmitter/Receiver pairs for long-distance applications, and a versatile family of Rugged Keyboards featuring NVIS compatibility and integrated pointing devices. Custom peripheral options include specialized handheld controllers and video converters, all engineered to the same rigorous standards as ArgonFDS’s core computing products.

All ArgonFDS products are built with exceptional durability, customization capabilities, and advanced features that ensure reliable performance where standard equipment fails.
 
 

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