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Articles Robotics, Automation & Control
Making Machines Curious
Remote and autonomous vehicles are now helping us make discoveries in places where humans cannot easily go.
Articles Photonics/Optics
Designing Multi-Channel Microwave Radio Systems Using Optical Interconnects
Imagine if it was possible to build multi-channel microwave radio systems leveraging optical rather than copper interconnects.
Articles RF & Microwave Electronics
Solving Military Satellite, Radar and 5G Communications Challenges with GaN-on-SiC MMIC Power Amplifiers
Systems need to meet higher gain targets but not if it comes with any increases in cost and complexity, or size and weight.
Articles Manufacturing & Prototyping
Why are Aerospace & Defense Companies Embracing Additive Manufacturing?
It’s no longer a question of when metal additive manufacturing will become an accepted, reliable production technology, particularly in aerospace and defense.
Articles Design
Simplifying Power Design with Modular Architectures
The design of complex, high-power DC-to-DC converter architectures poses some challenges to engineers developing aerospace and military-grade power systems.
Application Briefs Design
Real-Time Signal Analyzer
Jamming and spoofing, two types of intentional disruption of communications, are ever-increasing threats, and getting ever more difficult to combat.
Application Briefs Imaging
Through-Wall Imaging System
Camero-Tech has launched the Xaver™ 1000, a new generation of the Camero Xaver™ product line.
Application Briefs Propulsion
Main Propulsion Electric Motor
DRS announced that it has completed factory acceptance testing and shipment of the first production unit of the main propulsion motor for the U.S. Navy’s new Columbia Class submarine.
Application Briefs Aerospace
B-2 Spirit Modernization
Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force are continuing enhancements to the B-2 Spirit Stealth bomber fleet.
Briefs Weapons Systems
Advanced Airborne Defensive Laser for Incorporation on Strike Fighter Aircraft
Short-range missiles pose a significant threat to U.S. strike fighters.
Briefs Materials
Additive Manufacturing Utilizing a Novel In-Line Mixing System for Design of Functionally Graded Ceramic Composites
Exploring the development of a direct ink writing system with multimaterial and in-line mixing capabilities for printing inks composed of high solids-loaded ceramic particulate suspensions.
Briefs Materials
Hierarchical Diamond-Based Ceramic Composites
This research developed and utilized advanced processing, modeling, and micromechanical tools.
Briefs Materials
Biobased Carbon Fibers and Thermosetting Resins for Use in DOD Composites Applications
The aim was to use renewable resources derived from plants and other sources to prepare high-performance carbon fiber and thermosetting matrix resins with high strength and high thermal resistance.
Briefs Aerospace
MOVPE Growth of LWIR AlInAs/GaInAs/InP Quantum Cascade Lasers: Impact of Growth and Material Quality on Laser Performance
Quantum cascade lasers are compact coherent optical sources that emit over a wide wavelength range in the mid- to long-infrared as well as into part of the terahertz spectrum.
Application Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
Integrated Flight Deck System
Garmin’s commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) G3000 open architecture supports integration with a wide range of mission equipment including military sensors, helmet mounted displays, and advanced electrically scanned radar systems.
Application Briefs Software
Digital Manufacturing Solution
The U.S. Navy is looking to tackle supply-line problems by aligning the skill sets of a trio of outside expert organizations to develop an end-to-end additive manufacturing (AM) system that could be utilized across the entire Department of Defense (DoD).
Products Electronics & Computers
New Products
The new products for October 2022, including radial bearings, a collision avoidance kit, bandpass filter, and more.
Articles Aerospace
Overcoming eVTOL’s High-Power Connectivity Challenges
There’s no question that significant amounts of power are needed for electric-powered vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to become airborne and maintain flight. But...
Articles Manned Systems
Optimized Cutting Tools for Tomorrow’s Sustainable Aircraft
Tomorrow’s aircraft will be required to fly more sustainably and support net zero objectives around the world.
Articles Electronics & Computers
DC to DC Power Distribution in MilAero Applications
Advancements in cockpit avionics and more electrically actuated systems have designers paying attention to a broader spectrum of upgraded power needs and their connection to SWAP-C goals.
Articles Connectivity
Paving the Way for the Next Wireless Breakthroughs
The pace of wireless innovation is accelerating to enable faster, more responsive, and more reliable connections worldwide.
Articles Motion Control
The Distributed Extreme Environment Drive System (DEEDS)
DEEDS is made up of a highly capable avionic motion control system that is integrated with a modular mechanical drive system.
Articles Green Design & Manufacturing
Using Virtual Reality to Improve Product Development
A cornerstone to achieving sustainability goals is Rolls-Royce’s Technology Driven Transition - pioneering new breakthrough technologies that can accelerate the global transition to net zero.
Articles Materials
Solving Signal Interference Challenges in Aerospace and Defense Electronics
As the complexity of signal challenges in aerospace and defense technology increases, design engineers need to creatively combine materials to solve multiple problems at once.
Application Briefs Propulsion
Hybrid-Powered Unmanned Helicopter
Designed for a wide range of law enforcement, maritime, civilian and covert missions, the Black Eagle 50H is the first-ever hybrid-powered unmanned helicopter.
Application Briefs Unmanned Systems
Multi-Drone System
Developed with its subsidiary Teal Drones, in close cooperation with strategic partner Autonodyne, LLC, the multi-vehicle package will be offered in two configurations: 4-Ship and 4-Ship+.
Application Briefs Propulsion
Hybrid Propulsion Systems
Benchmark’s turnkey hybrid chemical + electric propulsion systems will leverage the high thrust capabilities of its non-toxic chemical Halcyon HTP propulsion systems and the precision maneuverability of its Xantus metal plasma thrusters.
Application Briefs Robotics, Automation & Control
Armed Medium-Sized UGV
SMARTSHOOTER and Roboteam recently affirmed that this is just one example of the various possible integrations of their products.
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INSIDERRF & Microwave Electronics
FAA to Replace Aging Network of Ground-Based Radars
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Rewriting the Engineer’s Playbook: What OEMs Must Do to Spin the AI Flywheel
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Review: All Hybrid, All the Time
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CES 2026: Bosch is Ready to Bring AI to Your (Likely ICE-powered) Vehicle
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Energy
Powering America’s EV Future: Connect, Collaborate, Innovate
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E/E Architecture Redefined: Building Smarter, Safer, and Scalable...
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Hydrogen Engines Are Heating Up for Heavy Duty
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Advantages of Smart Power Distribution Unit Design for Automotive...
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