MLNavigator targets regulated industries where compliance is non-negotiable. Our architecture is designed around the requirements of aerospace, defense, and high-assurance environments.
Target Frameworks
| Framework | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CMMC | Target | Aerospace/Defense focus |
| AS9100 | Target | Aerospace quality management |
| ITAR | Constraint | Shapes offline architecture |
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)
CMMC governs contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for the Department of Defense. adapterOS's offline-first architecture, audit logging, and cryptographic verification address core CMMC requirements around data protection and access control. Target deployment environments include defense contractors, aerospace manufacturers, and their supply chains.
AS9100
AS9100 extends ISO 9001 for aerospace quality management. The standard requires documented processes, configuration control, and traceability. adapterOS's manifest system, version pinning, and proof pack generation provide the artifacts AS9100 auditors require. Deterministic execution supports the reproducibility expectations of aerospace quality systems.
ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
ITAR restricts export of defense-related technical data and services. ITAR compliance is not a certification to achieve but a constraint that shapes architecture. adapterOS is designed for environments where data cannot leave controlled facilities and where foreign persons cannot access systems. Offline operation, local-only processing, and absence of cloud dependencies address ITAR's data sovereignty requirements.
Validation Evidence
Great Plains I-Corps Hub, Fall 2025
MLNavigator participated in the NSF I-Corps program through the Great Plains I-Corps Hub at Wichita State University. The program requires customer discovery interviews to validate commercial viability. Over the program period, the team conducted interviews with aerospace manufacturers, defense contractors, and compliance officers. The program validated demand for offline AI runtimes in regulated industries where cloud-based solutions are prohibited or impractical.
ACCEL-KS Proof-of-Concept Award
MLNavigator received a Proof-of-Concept award from ACCEL-KS, Kansas's research commercialization initiative. The award provides commercialization milestone funding for early-stage technology companies. Selection is competitive and based on commercial potential assessment. The award supports development of deployment tooling and compliance documentation for adapterOS.