Advanced Development Projects
Integrated Systems Portfolio
Strategic Airborne Platforms
Modular Avionics Firewall
An modular avionics firewall designed to integrate modern systems with legacy aircraft through controlled, managed interfaces — without modifying certified aircraft configurations. Floodgate™ creates a clean break between legacy avionics and Open Mission Systems (OMS) architectures, transforming proprietary aircraft avionics data into OMS-compliant formats.
Technical Specifications
About ZDEN
ZDEN is a military aircraft systems integrator with deep U.S. Air Force bomber experience. Our engineers rapidly design and manufacture aircraft upgrades to meet short-term operational needs using Modular Open Systems Approaches.
Our Philosophy
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We believe that uncommon honesty and transparency with ourselves and our partners is vital to achieving long-term mutual success.
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Internal and external partnerships driven by genuine care and personal connection builds up people and achieves better outcomes. People succeed, but teams dominate.
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Learning about our people, our partners, our craft, and our world opens our minds to what could be, and brings to reality what would otherwise be impossible.
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Having a "yes, if" mindset that pushes boundaries and challenges norms, then hustles to find novel solutions to the toughest challenges is at the core of who we are.
Locations
Headquarters
Midwest City, OK — Near Tinker AFB
Our headquarters and primary engineering facility, housing dedicated lab, office, and roof space for mission-critical systems development.
Manufacturing
Ada, Oklahoma
Our manufacturing facility for aircraft modification kit development, with insulated production space and dedicated office operations.