AstroNova, Inc., a leading innovator in data visualization technology, today announced that it was awarded a renewed multi-year agreement with a leading defense industry customer to deliver its ToughWriter flight deck printers and ruggedized ToughSwitch networking solutions over the next five years. The firm fixed price contract has an expected value of approximately $10 million through December 31, 2029, with $1.7 million of shipments anticipated to be recognized in fiscal 2026.

“Being re-selected by a global defense technology company to deliver the next generation of airborne printing solutions is clearly a testament to our leading aerospace printer and networking solutions, innovative technology and strong market position,” said Greg Woods, President and CEO of AstroNova. “The ruggedized version of our ToughWriter product provides highly reliable, high resolution, direct thermal printing from a compact, lightweight footprint and is ideally suited for the demanding military transport aircraft environment. Night vision compatible switches and military grade connectors allow the ToughWriter to withstand the rigorous demands of military missions.”

Under the agreement, AstroNova is expected to receive orders through the 5-year term to deliver nearly 300 ToughWriter printers and over 800 ToughSwitch products. The Company’s ToughWriter printers are its next-generation solution with upgraded technology, a simpler design and a streamlined manufacturing process. ToughSwitch products are ruggedized Ethernet switches that are ideally suited for the most demanding environments, including commercial aircraft, military transport aircraft, military vehicles and shipboard applications.

AstroNova has been transitioning customers from legacy print platforms to the ToughWriter product line, which provides customers with a lighter weight, measurably more reliable and significantly improved print resolution solution. AstroNova benefits as well from improved operating efficiencies, reduced inventory requirements and declining royalty obligations.