Aversan brings more than two decades of experience in high-reliability airborne electronics systems, including DO-178 software and DO-254 hardware, for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. As an independent verification and validation subcontractor, the company contributed to the successful delivery of numerous software releases for one of the F-35’s mission-critical systems.
The company leveraged its proprietary Batch Execution System to maximize the use of limited test assets, improving efficiency and shortening test cycles across the software verification lifecycle. In addition to the F-35, Aversan has supported Lockheed Martin’s F-16 and F-22 programs.
Lockheed Martin states that participation in the F-35 program has been transformative for Aversan as part of Canada’s defense industrial base. Delivering Canadian mission-critical engineering to the F-35 strengthened the company’s technical capabilities, accelerated long-term skills development and reinforced its position as a defense partner.
“Participating in the F 35 program was a professionally enriching experience for the Aversan team, combining Canadian engineering talent with one of the most advanced defence platforms in history and pushing us to achieve new levels of technical excellence,” said Danny Dias, Director of Business Development at Aversan. The company describes the program as a generational opportunity for its employees.
Since 2003, Aversan’s workforce has grown by 252 percent, reflecting sustained expansion and capability development. Over that period, the firm has evolved from a focused verification and validation provider into a comprehensive engineering services organization delivering turnkey, safety-certifiable airborne electronics design and manufacturing, product redesign and reverse engineering, obsolescence management, automated test equipment development and MRO services.
“Our work on the F-35 program carried a profound sense of national pride, knowing that Canadian engineering excellence was contributing to one of the world’s most advanced defence capabilities,” said Nathan Nandhakumaran, COO, Aversan. “This program not only strengthened Canada’s role on the global stage but also served as a catalyst for our company’s technical expansion, workforce development, and long-term strategic advancement.”
As F-35 production and sustainment continue, the program is expected to generate more than CAD$15.5 billion in economic value through 2058. For Aversan, the expanding global fleet is anticipated to increase potential opportunities in development, testing and long-term sustainment.
“As we look ahead, the experience and capabilities we have developed through the F-35 program not only form a strong foundation for future growth but also continue to generate new opportunities for additional F-35 work,” Nandhakumaran said. “These advancements enable us to drive innovation, expand our contributions to Canada’s defence ecosystem, and reinforce our position as a leader in next-generation aerospace and mission-critical technologies.”
