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GM’s Barra: Electric Vehicles Are Still the Future

GM CEO Mary Barra says the future of the company is still electric, but that it must remain flexible in a changing regulatory and customer-demand environment.

Supplier Eye

Automotive

Feast, Then Famine

As re-regionalization continues, there could be a limited bright spot ahead.

Articles

AR/AI

Dassault Systèmes and NVIDIA Partner to Build Industrial AI Platform Powering Virtual Twins

Dassault Systèmes and NVIDIA have announced a long-term strategic partnership to establish a shared industrial architecture for mission-critical artificial intelligence across industries. Read on to learn more about it.

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Electronics & Computers

RISC-V: Bringing Greater Reliability, Safety, and Security to Military and Aerospace Systems

To help OEMs meet their challenges, the RISC-V architecture has been designed with unique capabilities that support reliability and security in the development of safety-critical applications. With its open instruction set architecture, modularity, and extensibility, RISC-V accelerates the design of functionally safe systems while reducing the complexity, cost, and risk. Read on to learn more.

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Manned Systems

The Enduring Value of Highly Optimized, Non-Standardized Systems

Using highly optimized SFF systems in military applications is not a retreat from progress but a strategic choice toward less waste and cost. As open systems and standards continue to grow, engineers and system designers should not overlook the benefits of non-standardized SFF designs. Read on to learn more.

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Manufacturing Spotlight: Rugged Computing for Infinite Exploration

In the rapidly evolving aerospace and defense landscape, simply keeping pace with trends isn’t enough. Technology is advancing faster than ever, and in mission critical applications, failure is not an option. Enter the Coyotes: WOLF’s specialists in next generation rugged embedded systems, small form factor design, and bold, practical ideas. Read on to learn more.

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Manned Systems

Open Mission Systems: The Standard Driving Defense Innovation

OMS is an architecture specification that defines how information is exchanged. It provides this ability for command and control (C2) independently of programming languages, data transport technologies and data transport protocols. Read on to learn more about it.

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Manned Systems

New CMOSS Chassis, Plug-in-Card Prototypes in Development for Army Vehicles

The U.S. Army has selected two companies to develop prototype chassis and plug-in-cards for aviation and ground vehicles. The selection is the Army’s latest milestone accomplishment in an effort to feature Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) -aligned embedded computing systems across all of the new investments it makes in technology upgrades for new and legacy vehicles. Read on to learn more.

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Robotics, Automation & Control

How Forterra Is Enabling Modular Military Vehicle Autonomy

What are autonomy-enabling modules, and what type of autonomous applications is Forterra enabling with these new modules? Check out some of our Q&A session with Patrick Acox, Forterra Vice President of Defense Growth, during his appearance on the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to answer these questions and more.

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Defense

Microchip’s New Processor Enables Scalable Computing Performance

Check out our Q&A session with Bill Dillard, Senior Manager of Aerospace and Defense at Microchip, from his interview featured on the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast.

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Data Acquisition

In-Memory Computing Chip Is a Processing Breakthrough for On-Device AI Applications

EnCharge AI, a California-based startup, recently launched the EnCharge EN100 artificial intelligence (AI) chip, developed with a scalable analog in-memory computing architecture. Read on to learn more about it.

Videos of the Month

Software

Videos of the Month

See the videos of the month, including one on NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang launching the company’s latest six-chip AI computing platform, Rubin, during the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show; one on the Air Force’s first collaborative combat aircraft, marking the opening move in a new era of airpower; one on the U.S. Space Force launching the eighth mission of Boeing’s X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle; and more.

Road Ready

Automotive

5 More HP for 2026 Kia Sportage: First Drive

For 2026, Kia kept the powertrain from last year’s Sportage Hybrid as it made light updates to the look and interior. The automaker has been in the hybrid business for a while, but the automaker is still looking to make a splash in the gas-electric space. Read on to learn more.

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Energy

How Higher-Quality Gasoline Keeps Modern Engines Clean and Efficient

It’s no secret that fuel economy has been one of the greatest driving forces of automotive evolution over the past several decades. As corporate average fuel economy...

Articles

Power

SAE Books: Mobility for All with Christopher Borroni-Bird

New SAE International book on the topic of making new vehicles more sustainable and mobility more affordable.

Road Ready

Power

First Drive: 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA Hybrid

The 2027 CLA hybrid uses one of two powertrains coming to the German sedan, alongside an electric version. Both will be available in the second half of 2026, according to Mercedes, and both are built on the new MMA (Mercedes Modular Architecture) platform. Read on to learn more.

Technology Report

Unmanned Systems

Riding Along With Mercedes and Its in-city Driver Assistance System

The NVIDIA-powered vehicle shows impressive promise. Read on to learn more details.

News

Manned Systems

Eberspaecher Zeliox Brings Mobile Power Supply to Off-highway Vehicles

Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems introduces the new Zeliox NEO 3600 energy management system at CONEXPO 2026.

News

Power

Digital Hydraulics Increase Electric-excavator Runtime

Danfoss confirms the potential of fully digital hydraulic architectures to significantly increase energy efficiency in large battery-electric excavators.

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Aerospace

Leonardo to Provide AW149 for UK's New Medium Helicopter Program

The UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced a £1 billion contract award for new medium helicopters (NMH). Under the program, Leonardo will build and deliver 23 of its latest...

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Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Active Strake System Cuts Cruise Drag, Boosts Flight Efficiency

For decades, aircraft have carried a fundamental compromise between their engines and wing flow interactions by using strakes. These are small fins attached at the sides of...

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Weapons Systems

Navy F/A-18 Clears Initial Operational Capability for Stormbreaker Munition

The U.S. Navy recently declared initial operational capability for the Small Diameter Bomb II on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, marking a significant advancement in...

Original Equipment

Automotive

Mack Unveils New Granite and Keystone Vocational Trucks at CONEXPO

Mack unveils two new trucks, the Granite and Keystone, at CONEXPO in Las Vegas. The pair of vocational trucks aim to set a new standard in the segment with new safety tech, improved fuel economy, and other new features to make operators more comfortable behind the wheel.

Technology Report

Manned Systems

Joby Looks to Toyota for Investment and Manufacturing

Joby Aviation is relying on Toyota's investment and manufacturing prowess to bring airtaxis to market.

Technology Report

Robotics, Automation & Control

Tensor Goes with 433 Arms in Upcoming Robocar

Tensor and Arm announced they will partner to develop a Level-4 capable automated driving platform for their upcoming self-driving Robocar.

Technology Report

Manufacturing & Prototyping

Scout CEO: 160K Reservations, No Unsolvable Problems

CEO Scott Keogh says 160,000 customers have reserved a vehicle, even two years or more before production begins.

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Manned Systems

Central Command Claims Strikes on 5,000 Targets in Operation Epic Fury

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) claims to have struck more than 5,000 targets during the first 10 days of Operation Epic Fury, the ongoing war between the U.S.,...

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Green Design & Manufacturing

How Biomanufacturing Could Transform Defense Material Production

Biomanufacturing uses biological materials to create new materials. For example, bioengineered spider silk is lighter than carbon fiber and stronger than Kevlar — making it...

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Manned Systems

Shipboard Motion Platform Simulates Additive Manufacturing at Sea

GKN Aerospace has partnered with the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) to develop a novel capability that simulates shipboard motion for additive manufacturing....

Road Ready

Transportation

First Drive: 2026 Audi A6

Audi's 2026 A6 delivers refined sport luxury.

Editorial Webinars

Aerospace

Cooling a New Generation of Aerospace and Defense Embedded Computing Technologies

Cooling an embedded computing system for military vehicles, weapon systems, and other platforms becomes more challenging every year. The newest generation of...

Technology Report

Power

Borg Warner to Supply Integrated Drive and Generator for EREV Trucks

BorgWarner announces deals to supply two components to OEMs for EREVs.

Road Ready

Automotive

The Electric Mercedes G-Wagon, a Pricey Joy

The electric G-Wagon goes green without sacrificing off-road prowess.

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Power

Detroit Unveils Gen 6 Heavy-duty Diesel Lineup

Detroit has announced the details on its latest heavy-duty powertrain lineup that will meet upcoming EPA regulations slated for 2027.

Webinars

Test & Measurement

Battery Abuse Testing: Pushing to Failure

What happens when a battery is pushed to its limits? Battery abuse testing plays a critical role in understanding how batteries respond when subjected to conditions beyond normal operation. These tests...

Original Equipment

Manned Systems

Hyundai’s Next Gen Excavators Break Ground at CONEXPO

Hyundai has brought its Next Gen HX excavator models out for their first public appearance at CONEXPO in Las Vegas. The new HX models are more fuel efficient, powerful and safer than ever before.

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Unmanned Systems

How Precise GNSS Unlocks Scalable, Cost-Effective Mapping for ADAS and Autonomy

There are benefits to using GNSS and SD maps to keep ADAS/AVs up-to-date, including lower data requirements.

Technical Innovation

Unmanned Systems

AVL Develops ‘Generic’ Automation for Off-Highway Vehicles

AVL’s Generic Off-Road Automation System demonstrates that scalable autonomy is achievable through modular design, simulation‑driven development, and a phased integration approach.

News

RF & Microwave Electronics

Times Microwave Systems Launches New Levitate RF Cable Assemblies for UAV Avionics

Designed for both military and commercial radio frequency (RF) systems, the Levitate line features an ultra lightweight construction with minimal signal loss,...

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Aerospace

Libera Space Instrument Continues Unbroken Record of Earth’s ‘Energy Budget’

Sometime next year, a new NASA instrument designed and built in Colorado will get an eagle-eye view of Earth. The instrument, known as Libera, will circle the...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

European Researchers Develop Self-Healing Composite Material for Spacecraft

Healable spacecraft structures could soon be possible thanks to cutting-edge composite technology. Swiss companies CompPair and CSEM, and Belgian company...

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Connectivity

Amazon Leo to Accelerate Satellite Production and Launch Cadence

Amazon Leo is continuing the full-scale deployment of our growing satellite constellation, with more than 200 satellites deployed and hundreds of additional flight-ready...

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AR/AI

NVIDIA’s Space 1 Vera Rubin Brings Data Center Computing to Orbit

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced the launch of the Space‑1 Vera Rubin Module during his keynote at the company’s 2026 GPU Technology Conference (GTC) last week.

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Choosing the Right N-Port Strategy: Multiport VNAs vs. Switch Matrices

Many engineers rely on external switch matrices to extend 2-port VNAs for multi-channel measurements — but this approach comes with tradeoffs in speed, accuracy, and...

Podcasts

Software

How the F-22 Is Getting Software Updates Faster Than Ever

On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, CEO of Defense Unicorns Rob Slaughter explains how their secure software delivery technology enables faster, repeatable updates to flight‑critical systems without changing the aircraft’s underlying hardware. Listen now!

News

Power

Bosch Shows off its First U.S. Electrolyzer in Support of Hydrogen Research

Bosch continues its bet on hydrogen with its first U.S. electrolyzer to create hydrogen from water and electricity.