VES selected Wind River Linux LTS for the committed long-term support that will helpensure stability and reliability for Department of Defense (DOD) programs. VES LLC (VES), a provider of technology solutions designed to meet U.S.defense requirements, developed its Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) A STRONG FOUNDATION Department of Defense (DOD)customers require sustainedsupport throughout a programlifecycle. Wind River’s 10-year Basing GVOS on Wind River®Linux LTS helped VES to optimize its developmentprocess, allowing the company to focus its resources on enhancing system RELIABILITY AND ADAPTABILITY FOR VES based its GVOS Linuxplatform on Wind River LinuxLTS. One reason: Wind RiverLinux helps VES maintain arobust patch and update system, VES designs, delivers, and supports secure, high-performance softwaresolutions for tactical ground vehicles. The company has extensive experiencein developing custom infrastructure software, integrating embedded platform This partnership includes releaseupdates as well as continuousmonitoring and remediationof common vulnerabilities andexposures (CVEs). Sourcing Linux VES developed GVOS for the Program Executive Officer (PEO) Ground CombatSystems (GCS) and U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command(CCDC) Armaments Center, Weapons and Software Engineering Center Designed to support mission-critical defense applications, GVOS delivers performance approaching that of a real-timeoperating system. Initially built for specific hardware architectures, GVOS has since expanded to support a wider range GVOS’s flexible architecture permits customization to meet evolving program requirements while maintainingcybersecurity and operational compliance. VES is exploring the integration of over-the-air (OTA) update capabilitiesas a future enhancement, in collaboration with partners, to support the deployment of security patches and system ABOUT VES VES LLC, headquartered in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is a small business founded in 2014,specializing in solving complex software systems integration challenges for the U.S. DOD. Composed entirelyof engineers, VES focuses on developing custom infrastructure software, integrating embedded platform and With deep expertise in GOTS embedded Linux solutions, VES tailors military operating systems to mission-specific needs. Committed to innovation, VES delivers cutting-edge solutions to meet its clients’ evolving VES is proudly part of the Waséyabek family of companies, a 100% Tribally-owned holding company thatmanages the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi’s non-gaming economic development initiatives. ABOUT WIND RIVER For over 40 years, Wind River has redefined mission-critical technology, pioneering embedded systems and Wind River is building on its deep-rooted expertise in embedded systems, cloud, and edge technologies tooperationalize AI directly at the point where data originates and human interaction occurs. This fusion enables Wind River’s technology platforms, tools, and comprehensive services deliver unmatched reliability, security,and performance while minimizing risk, lowering TCO, and ensuring business success for our customers. WHEN IT MATTERS, IT RUNS ON WIND RIVER.