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How Modular Computing Is Accelerating Modern Defense Technology

On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, Shaun Fischer, Director of Development and Open Systems Solutions at Leonardo DRS, discusses the company’s newly launched THOR — Tactical, High‑Performance Embedded Computing, Open Architecture, Rugged — embedded computing chassis and the new military applications it is designed to enable. Listen now!

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Aerospace

How AI Acceleration Strategies Are Changing Embedded Computing Architectures

On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, we continue our Season 14 focus on military embedded computing and networking, featuring keynote remarks from the 2026 AUSA Global Force Symposium and an interview with Jeff Baldwin, Director of Engineering at Sealevel. Listen now!

Application Briefs

Software

Nanoscale Thermal Prediction for Real-World Chip Design

DARPA’s Microsystems Technology Office launched the Thermal Modeling of Nanoscale Transistors (Thermonat) effort, which aims to combine the accuracy of atom-level physics with the speed required for industry design timelines, targeting predictions within 1°C of ground truth and reducing computation time by more than 1,000x. Read on to learn more.

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Energy

CES 2026: AI, EVs Need These Power Electronics Updates

Physical AI may have been the dominant keyword at CES 2026, but behind all the hype around that, there were still plenty of companies on hand in Las Vegas focused on less flashy headlines. Read on for some examples of companies working on the power electronics required behind the scenes to make our potential artificial intelligence future possible.

Products

Software

New Products

See the new products, including Signal Hound's VSG200, a 20 GHz vector signal generator offering 40 MHz of realtime streaming bandwidth; LK Metrology's innovative COREX 250; Aerotech Inc.'s launch of its AGV-CPO CORE Performance 2-Axis Laser Scan Head; VPT, Inc.'s release of the VSCPL1210SG, the first point of load DC–DC converter in its award–winning VSC Series of space–grade COTS power supplies; and more.

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Software

Why CFD is Stuck in the File Era

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) workflows are stuck in the file era — results disconnected from their geometry, provenance tracked in spreadsheets, certification evidence scattered across email threads. Flexcompute is building Flexcompute Thread: artifact-native simulation where every result you would normally save to result.png becomes a traceable asset that knows where it came from, automatically. Read on to learn more about it.

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Software

Accurate and Resilient GNSS Timing Modules for Critical Infrastructure

Precise time synchronization is the backbone of today’s connected world, keeping telecom networks, data centers, and financial systems running seamlessly. Without accurate timing, our digital infrastructure would quickly fall out of sync. Septentrio designs and manufactures world recognized Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) timing receivers for critical infrastructure and leading industry organizations. Read on to learn more.

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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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Software

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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Electronics & Computers

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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Electronics & Computers

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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Communications

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.

Videos of the Month

Manned Systems

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.

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Electronics & Computers

Air Force Validates Software Architecture for Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program

The U.S. Air Force has achieved another development milestone for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program by demonstrating the performance of...

Application Briefs

Software

Factory-as-a-Service for Missile Production

Lockheed Martin and Hadrian signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the pace and value of advanced manufacturing at Lockheed. Read on to learn more about it.

Products

RF & Microwave Electronics

New Products

See the new products, including Pacific Defense's SDR4320VP, its newest ultra-wideband software-defined radio transceiver; Microchip Technology's Radiation-Tolerant ATA6571RT CAN FD Transceiver; Smalley's Nestawave™ — the spring that redefines compact power; and more.

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Software

Machine Learning Drives Design Space Exploration

Opportunities for innovation can be missed. Entire regions of the design space – potentially rich in viable or even optimal solutions – remain unexplored.

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Software

Digitally Transforming the Future of Defense: Collaborative Combat Aircraft

A very promising application of technologies is the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs) being developed for sixth-generation fighter aircraft. On top of an advanced crewed jet integrated with cutting-edge software and equipment, sixth-generation aircraft will be accompanied by several autonomous CCAs, supporting the crewed aircraft in a multitude of functions. Read on to learn more.

Products

Software

New Products

See the new products, including Kontron's VX307C, a rugged 3U VPX computing module based on the Intel® Xeon® D-1700/1800 platform; Concurrent's Narvi, a rugged XMC form factor GPGPU and graphics processing card developed in collaboration with EIZO Rugged Solutions; ITT Cannon’s C5 Warrior connectors; and more.

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

L3Harris Starts Low Rate Production Of New F-16 Viper Shield

L3Harris is ready to start low-rate initial production of the Viper Shield, a next-generation software-defined electronic warfare (EW) upgrade for the U.S. Air Force fleet of F-16...

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Electronics & Computers

A Quantum Leap for Defense Computing Applications

Several U.S.-based government and defense agencies, and customers are exploring quantum use cases in areas such as radar detection, resource deployment, military logistics optimization,...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Bailey Electrohydraulics and Specialized Scenarios

As mobile equipment is pushed to perform in increasingly demanding and challenging environments – ranging from frozen construction sites to harsh marine applications – some OEMs are...

Technology Report

AR/AI

Talking SDVs and Zonal Architecture with TE Connectivity

For a company focused on selling components to make physical connections in vehicles, TE Connectivity is more than ready for future growth in software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and the...

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Software

Joby Taps NVIDIA for Superpilot, Starts Manufacturing eVTOL Propeller Blades

Joby Aviation, the California-based startup, recently announced major program milestones toward its goal of developing a new electric vertical takeoff and landing...

Application Briefs

Electronics & Computers

The World’s Largest Real Time EW Test Range

The U.S. Department of Defense faces an increasingly complex electromagnetic environment, in which rapid advances in radar and electronic warfare (EW) demand new tools for development, testing, and training. DARPA’s Digital RF Battlespace Emulator (DRBE) program took up this challenge, resulting in the development of the world’s largest high-fidelity, real-time virtual radio frequency (RF) test range. Read on to learn more.

Products

Electronics & Computers

New Products

See the new products, including Littelfuse's Pxxx0S3H SIDACtor® Protection Thyristor Series; Knowles Corporation's Type BLS 125°C DC-Link Capacitors for harsh environments; Aitech's Aitech A230 Vortex AI GPGPU supercomputer; and more.

Articles

Software

High-Performance Enclosure Systems for Aerospace and Defense Applications: Preparing for What’s Next

As mission-critical systems demand more processing power, real-time data movement, and multi-domain interoperability, rugged embedded systems are being transformed. Today’s military and aerospace applications increasingly demand the merging of AI computing, enhanced sensor interfaces, and cybersecurity. At the heart of this evolution is the 3U OpenVPX form factor, a modular, compact, and ruggedized hardware standard. Read on to learn more.

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Manned Systems

Analyzing Aircraft Antenna Placement and Performance with Unified Modeling and Simulation

Aircraft OEMs and suppliers are implementing unified modeling and simulation technology and processes, which enables them to combine their CAD model with multiphysics simulation within a secure, data-managed and collaborative computing environment. Read on to learn more.

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Helsing Unveils New Autonomous Fighter Jet 'CA-1 Europa'

Defense technology startup Helsing unveiled its new CA-1 autonomous fighter jet powered by their proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) software Centaur during a launch ceremony in...