For the first time, AdaCore’s GNAT Pro subscribers will be able to develop safety- and security-certifiable embedded applications using Rust.
While interest in Rust is growing in industrial applications, safety- and security-critical markets, such as aerospace, defence, and automotive, face significant obstacles preventing the adoption of Rust for developing certifiable software.
These critical barriers include rapid evolution of the Rust language, its associated tooling, and its runtime environment, as well as the need for commercial guarantees of its software supply chain. Moreover, developers in this field require industrial-grade support tailored to the needs of the safety- and security-critical industry for the Rust language and tools, long-term support for selected toolchain versions, and general support for a broader range of embedded platforms.
GNAT Pro for Rust looks to address these barriers. With GNAT Pro for Rust, customers won’t have to worry about unanticipated evolution of the language. The platform offers yearly updates to the Rust programming language and its associated tools, aligning with the update cadence of the other programming languages supported by GNAT Pro.
GNAT Pro for Rust also offers extensive support for a wide range of embedded platforms, catering to the specific needs of security- and safety-critical applications. GNAT Pro for Rust is an industrial-grade toolchain, delivered with guaranteed integrity of the software supply chain. Rust support is also offered through GNAT Pro Assurance, which provides long-term support via sustained branches for the complete toolchain for as long as customers require.
In addition, every GNAT Pro subscription comes with AdaCore’s best-in-class professional support, connecting customers directly with the experts who develop and maintain the product.
Commenting Quentin Ochem, Chief Product Officer at AdaCore, said, "Our customers have expressed a strong desire to use Rust but have been unable to do so due to the limitations of existing Rust toolchains. This is particularly true in the context of certifiable security- and safety-critical embedded software. GNAT Pro for Rust addresses these concerns by removing the key barriers that have hindered the adoption of Rust. With GNAT Pro for Rust, our customers can confidently embrace Rust and move forward, equipped with the necessary tools for success."
GNAT Pro for Rust is currently available through AdaCore’s early-access programme.
