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RF & Microwave Electronics

Satellite Communications for the Army’s NGC2 Pilot

Kymeta Corporation has been selected as a multi-orbit satellite communications (SATCOM) capability provider for the Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) Pilot with the...

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Wearables

A Wearable Next-Generation Tactical Networking System for Dismounted Military Operations

Silvus Technologies has developed a new chest-mounted tactical networking system that delivers mission-critical connectivity and data access for...

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On-Demand Webinars
Automotive

Designing Secure Automotive HSM Solutions

Modern vehicles require advanced cybersecurity to protect critical systems. A fully open source and portable hardware security module (HSM) framework simplifies embedded security across diverse...

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Electronics & Computers

Air Force Streamlines Tactical Communications with Portable Command and Control Unit

The 90th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight was given the opportunity to exhibit a project after four years of development at the...

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Technology Report
Software

Upstream: Better Data Collection, Processing Will Reduce SDV Recalls

Cars that are more connected, equipped with more sensors than ever before, should make proactive maintenance somewhat easy and reliable. Drivers could have lower repair...

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Articles
Unmanned Systems

Lifelike Simulation Accelerates Middle-Mile Autonomous Trucking

Gatik Arena is a next-generation simulation platform designed to accelerate the development and validation of autonomous vehicle (AV) systems. Gatik, which targets autonomous...

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Communications

Boeing X-37B Latest Mission Tests Quantum Inertial Sensor in Space

Boeing's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle was launched from Kennedy Space Center, Florida on a SpaceX Falcon 9 on August 22 for its eighth mission, and has been confirmed to be...

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News
Connectivity

MOIA’s L4 ID. Buzz AVs Starting Service Next Year

Mobileye announced in June that its ongoing work with Volkswagen will deliver the automaker’s first production SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicles sometime in 2026. The first of these...

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Technology Report
Software

ZF’s Smart Chassis Sensors Debut in Cadillac Celestiq

The Cadillac Celestiq is full of new technologies, from the 130+ parts made using additive manufacturing to the 655hp (488 kW) dual-motor AWD powertrain. ZF announced in early July...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Korean P-3C Maritime Patrol Aircraft Receive Satellite Communications Upgrades

Get SAT, the Seoul, South Korea-based satellite terminals maker, has completed installations and upgrades of two P-3C maritime patrol aircraft for the Republic...

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Articles
Design

From ADAS to SDVs with Plato Pathros

An experienced engineer with a history in software development and systems engineering, Plato Pathrose is turning from ADAS to SDVs with his latest work. Pathrose’s third book, Software Defined...

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Technology Report
Connectivity

Bidirectional Charging Is Nearly Mainstream

A home in Silicon Valley goes dark for a moment, then clicks back to life. A GM Energy employee had switched off the house's access to the grid. When it detects a lack of power the GM Energy...

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Articles
Manned Systems

48V Is Coming, and Not Just for EVs

In every corner of the automotive power engineering world, there are discussions and debates over the merits of 48V power networks vs. legacy 12V power networks. The dialogue started over 20 years ago,...

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Unmanned Systems

Audio Updates You Can’t Even Hear

While autonomous driving, electric powertrains and the evolving role of AI in automotive get most of the attention (deservedly, sure), technological advancements aimed at the audio experience in...

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Articles
RF & Microwave Electronics

101st Combat Aviation Brigade Makes History with First MUOS Connectivity in a Helicopter

In a groundbreaking achievement, the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division earlier this year became the first unit to successfully use the Mobile User Objective System function of the Army/Navy Portable Radio Communications (AN/PRC) 158 and 162 radios for conventional rotary wing operations. Read on to learn more.

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Communications

COFFEE Program to Develop Dual-Use RF Filters for Defense Systems, 6G and More

Spectrum is a limited resource, and demand is rapidly increasing. From satellites to smartphones, commercial providers are vying for more radiofrequency (RF)...

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Defense

Fiber Deep Upgrade Improves Cyber Resilience for JBPHH

An Air National Guard fiber cable installation team is implementing the 'Fiber Deep' project on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. This project aims to save up to $10 million by...

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Connectivity

Renewably Powered Ocean Buoy to Enhance Navy Research and 5G Maritime Applications

Floating in Monterey Bay, California, five miles north of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) campus, a self-powered ocean buoy will showcase a unique...

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Connectivity

International Research Team to Test Quantum Satellite Communications on QUICK³

On June 23, 2025, the QUICK³ nanosatellite was launched into space from Vandenberg, California, on a carrier rocket. The satellite, which is part of a research...

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Podcasts
Aerospace

Kymeta Chief Scientist Explains Breakthrough in Multi-Band Antenna Connectivity

Kymeta Chief Scientist Ryan Stevenson is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to explain their multi-band antenna connectivity breakthrough.

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Connectivity

Metamaterials Antenna Makes Generational Leap in Multi-Band Connectivity

Kymeta, the Redmond, Washington-based antenna maker, has achieved a major technological leap: simultaneously operating across both Ku and Ka satellite bands in a...

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News
Power

Developing Next-Gen Diesels to Last Decades

Approaching the John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) exhibit at the Bauma 2025 tradeshow in Munich, Germany, a lineup of next-generation internal combustion engines served as sentinels of sorts,...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Aitech’s New Palm-Sized Satellite Enables Space-Based AI Processing

Aitech's new IQSat picosatellite constellation platform is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and comes equipped with commercial off the shelf (COTS) computing...

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Energy

WXC 2025: GM’s Hydrotec-Based EV Charger Takes Center Stage

In 2022, General Motors announced that it was exploring commercial applications for its Hydrotec hydrogen fuel cells. Those efforts have culminated in a mobile hydrogen power...

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Energy

WCX 2025: Study Shows Safety Top Priority of Potential Vehicle-To-Everything Consumers

A study released Tuesday afternoon at an SAE World Congress (WCX) Learning Lab indicated that when it comes to vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology,...

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Energy

WCX 2025: Vicor’s New Power Modules Arrive with 48V

As the automotive industry debates the merits of a 48V power network compared to keeping legacy 12V power networks, Vicor will present some of its newest high-power-density DC-DC...

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Road Ready
Electronics & Computers

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Brings All the Right Updates

The place doesn’t look like much: A Sonic drive-through in Cathedral City, California, and a row of eight Tesla Superchargers. But the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 I’m driving is helping to...

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On-Demand Webinars
Automotive

The Road Ahead for Next-Gen E/E Architectures: Trends and Connectivity Innovations

The automotive industry is entering a new era, driven by increasing consumer demands for safety, sustainability, connectivity, and comfort. To meet these...

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Articles
Photonics/Optics

Next Level Rugged Fiber Optic Interconnects: A New Era of High-Speed Data Transmission in Defense

In addition to the high level of complexity, the upcoming generation change from fifth- to sixth-generation fighter jets poses major challenges for component suppliers and accelerates the pace of technological competition. Read on to learn more.

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