Eaton announced an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to manufacture inductive proximity sensors for critical operations across the harshest naval environments. The U.S. Navy will apply Eaton? s sensors in aircraft shipboard applications and is evaluating additional platforms. Eaton has a long history of helping the federal government ensure mission operability. New sensor positions to help the Department of Defense modernize ships and other critical military assets to achieve greater operating reliability. Eaton? s new line of proximity sensors meets the MIL-PRF 24711B standard for shipboard solid-state proximity switches. The sensors are engineered for seamless retrofit and simplified replacement and include features to simplify installation, commissioning, operation, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.