New Technologies, Avionics & Software

NEW TECHNOLOGIES, 3-D PRINTING, AVIONICS AND SOFTWARE

July 11, 2025 by

Sponsored By Oxley Developments

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09 Jul 25. Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) today announced the launch of the newest version of its Fortus® 450mc 3D printer, marking the 10th anniversary of one of the industry’s most trusted manufacturing solutions. Over the past decade, the Fortus 450mc system has earned its reputation as a reliable, mid-level FDM® workhorse, with 92% of installed systems still producing parts. Designed for customers who demand durability, precision, and repeatability, the Fortus 450mc printer has proven its value across aerospace, automotive, and general industrial sectors. Manufacturers worldwide utilize the system to create high-strength jigs, fixtures, production tooling, and end-use parts, supported with industrial-grade performance and material versatility. The new Fortus 450mc printer enhances this legacy with bundled upgrades designed to improve application range, productivity, connectivity and security. New features include:

Hardened components to support materials like FDM® Nylon 12CF and Antero®
An all-materials license for full access to the Fortus 450mc materials portfolio
A one-year license for GrabCAD Streamline Pro™ and GrabCAD Print Pro™

GrabCAD Streamline Pro software provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity capabilities to protect Stratasys printers and the network from cyber threats and business disruptions. GrabCAD Print Pro license software delivers greater precision, real-time insights, and workflow optimization. It also includes access to fixturemate by trinckle, a new feature that simplifies and automates custom fixture creation. Additional upgrades coming later this year include support for new glass-filled, fire-resistant material and faster build capabilities for certain materials, further expanding the system’s role as a factory-floor-ready solution.

07 Jul 25. BAE Systems (LON: BA), a leading provider of defense systems integration and advanced DevSecOps services, in collaboration with Defense Unicorns, a pioneer in secure software delivery platforms today announced that their joint solution has achieved “Awardable” status through the Platform One (P1) Solutions Marketplace. The P1 Solutions Marketplace is a digital repository of post-competition, five-minute long readily-awardable pitch videos, which address the U.S. Government’s greatest requirements in hardware, software and service solutions. BAE Systems’ solutions are designed to deliver scalable, secure DevSecOps capabilities that directly support the Government’s digital modernization priorities. Developed in cooperation with Defense Unicorns, using their Unicorn Delivery Service (UDS) secure software delivery platform, this integrated solution builds on technologies already trusted across the DoD and used by a wide range of defense organizations, including the U.S. Air Force, strategic deterrence programs, and other critical national security initiatives.

“Joining the P1 Solutions Marketplace reflects our mission to integrate automation, autonomy, and AI into scalable DevSecOps solutions,” said Sam Bushell, director of tech development for BAE Systems’ Intelligence and Security sector. “Our aim is to empower the DoD with rapid, resilient, and intelligent capabilities that drive decision advantage at mission speed.”

BAE Systems’ video, accessible only by government customers on the P1 Solutions Marketplace, presents an actual use case in which the company demonstrated a scalable, cloud agnostic DevSecOps platform, that leverages UDS to accelerate secure software delivery across environments. BAE Systems was recognized among a competitive field of applicants to the P1 Solutions Marketplace whose solutions demonstrated innovation, scalability, and potential impact on DoD missions. Government customers interested in viewing the video solution can create a P1 Solutions Marketplace account at https://p1-marketplace.com/.

About the P1 Solutions Marketplace: The P1 Solutions Marketplace is a digital repository of post-competition, readily awardable pitch videos that address the Department of Defense’s (DoD) most significant challenges in hardware, software and service solutions. All awardable solutions have been assessed through complex scoring rubrics and competitive procedures and are available to Government customers with a Marketplace account. Government customers can create an account at https://p1-marketplace.com/. (Source: PR Newswire)

08 Jul 25. Magtec secures DTEP funding to deliver world-first in submarine propulsion technology. Magtec, the UK’s leading innovator in electric driveline technology, has secured funding through the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP) to deliver a world-first in submarine propulsion technologies. This game-changing project will enhance power efficiency and capability, cementing Magtec’s role at the leading edge of defence engineering. Through this collaboration with MacTaggart Scott, Magtec will develop Permanent Magnet Motors (PMM), drastically reducing heat emissions, and overall motor size. This breakthrough promises to transform the Royal Navy’s fleet. DTEP is providing £500,000 in funding, which is being matched by Magtec.

Magtec was recently visited by Secretary of State for Defence John Healey MP who described the company as “deeply impressive” and said that it has the “long established manufacturing skills and creative flair to improve the battlefield performance and the environmental performance of military vehicles.”

Marcus Jenkins, chief technical officer at Magtec, emphasised the strategic importance of this development: “This is more than just an improvement. Our Permanent Magnet Motors will deliver unmatched power and efficiency while slashing weight and maintenance needs. This is a monumental advancement in defence technology, and we’re proud to be leading the charge.”

Andrew Gilligan, managing director at Magtec, echoed the sentiment: “Magtec has always been at the forefront of electrification, and this project is proof of our ability to deliver world-class defence solutions. The technology we’re developing will provide the Royal Navy with an operational advantage that was once thought impossible.”

The development reinforces Magtec’s position as a strategic innovator in the UK defence sector, proving that British SMEs can drive technological advancements on a global scale. By partnering with higher-tier defence suppliers, Magtec is delivering cutting-edge propulsion system enhancements and ensuring the UK retains full sovereign capability in advanced defence technology. This partnership will boost the UK’s defence supply chain with homegrown innovation, reduce maintenance costs while increasing global operational readiness and ensure long-term strategic advantages in effectiveness.

04 Jul 25. BAE to Develop AI-Powered Software to Improve Battlefield Medical Care for Warfighters. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has selected BAE Systems to continue development and support deployment of the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Operations Kit (BATDOK®) through the new Force Optimization through Rapid-prototyping, Gear Enhancements & Innovative Technology (FORGE-IT) program. Together, BATDOK® and FORGE-IT will improve and modernize the capabilities of warfighters to provide medical care for wounded servicemembers on the battlefield and ensure they receive proper treatment into long-term care.

BATDOK® is an AFRL application developed with the support of BAE Systems that creates a complete and reliable record of injuries and treatments from the point of injury through recovery. Traditionally, medical care administered on the battlefield is only recorded on paper. BATDOK® records medical care electronically, ensuring the details of a patient’s injury and field treatment are seamlessly transferred to the nurses and doctors providing ongoing care.

FORGE-IT will build on BATDOK®, continuing to enhance remote patient monitoring and improving medical care in the field through clinical decision support powered by embedded artificial intelligence capabilities.

“At BAE Systems, our goal has always been to protect those who protect us,” said Nathaniel Wiesner, vice president and general manager of Ground Systems & Services for BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems. “Through projects like FORGE-IT, we’re augmenting the abilities of our nation’s warfighters to provide critical medical care in high-threat scenarios and ensure that those who are wounded are given effective treatment in the field.”

Data collected by BATDOK® and FORGE-IT will be integrated into the Department of Defense’s Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems (JOMIS) care delivery platform, which ensures delivery of comprehensive health services for U.S. Armed Forces patients in deployed and home station medical care facilities. Through this integration, these systems will help clinicians deliver effective care and make sure service members’ injuries are properly documented. FORGE-IT represents the latest innovation in BAE Systems’ efforts to support and protect our nation’s warfighters on and off the battlefield. (Source: ASD Network)

10 Jul 25. Sentrycs, a global leader in protocol-manipulation-based counter-drone technology, also known as Cyber over RF, announced today the release of Version 6.0 of its software suite. Developed in close coordination with operational teams in the field, this release brings significant upgrades across detection, mitigation, and the user interface. It addresses the growing need to protect wide and infrastructure-limited areas from unauthorized drone activity.

A key advancement in the new version is the extension of the system’s mitigation range to a 10-kilometer diameter, to support existing customers with broader protection operations, including extended border protection, where expansion in both detection and mitigation range plays a critical role. This enhancement is combined with full 360-degree coverage from a single sensor, significantly reducing the number of sensors required in the field. It enables more efficient, cost-effective deployment across large and complex environments.

Another major milestone is Sentrycs’ support for DJI drones using the OcuSync 4.0 protocol. This includes advanced drone models such as the DJI Air 3, Mini 4 Pro, and Matrice 4. These drones are widely recognized for their sophisticated communication capabilities and maneuverability. With version 6.0, Sentrycs enables not only detection and mitigation but complete protocol-level takeover.

The new software version also introduces an enhanced command-and-control interface. The updated C2 experience is more intuitive, faster, and visually streamlined, helping operators manage threats with greater speed and situational awareness, while simplifying workflows during critical missions. Additional upgrades include improved signal processing through software that allows the system to accurately track and identify drones even in noisy or low-signal environments, as well as new predictive timing algorithms that ensure stable communication with distant drones. These enhancements are delivered entirely through software, with no need for hardware modifications.

“Version 6.0 reflects Sentrycs’ agile development model—driven by ongoing dialogue with our customers in the field. Each feature addresses a specific operational challenge, from securing remote borders to countering the newest commercial drones. The result is a flexible, future-ready system that delivers actionable capabilities where and when they’re most needed”, said Rotem Epelbaum, VP Development at Sentrycs.

Unlike conventional C-UAS solutions that rely on a multi-layered approach to detection, where multiple technologies are used, such as Electro-Optics, Radars, and Radio Frequency (RF) scanners and fuse together data from these different sources to identify a drone, Sentrycs’ technology understands the communication signals between drones and their operators at the bit level, and extracts key insights from the data layer. Within a matter of seconds, it passively identifies the drone down to the serial number, allowing for faster, more precise mitigation. This data analysis also delivers advanced situational awareness, including the ability to estimate the operator’s location.

Already operational in over 20 countries across six continents, Sentrycs’ solutions protect critical infrastructure, military bases, borders, and law enforcement agencies worldwide. The company’s unique approach—based on protocol manipulation—delivers simple-to-operate, proven, reliable, and lawful results in even the most complex threat environments.

About Sentrycs

Sentrycs is a technology leader in counter-drone solutions, supported by innovative Protocol Manipulation, often referred to as Cyber over RF technology. Sentrycs’ simple, effective, and field-proven solutions are designed to passively detect, track, identify, and, where necessary, mitigate unauthorized drones. It is custom-built for various environments, including airports, borders, prisons, critical infrastructure, and mass events. Founded in 2017, Sentrycs has offices in Israel and the US, serving customers worldwide. By combining its innovative technology and its expertise in global drone environments, Sentrycs is leading the way toward a safer and more secure drone-driven future. For more information, visit www.sentrycs.com

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Oxley Group Ltd

Oxley offer a range of Military Marine NVG friendly LED lighting that includes navigation lights and controls, flight deck landing lights and interior compartment lighting. Our lighting products are used by Navies around the world including our own Royal Navy on UK Aircraft Carriers, Canadian Frigates, Swedish Submarines, Australian Surface vessels and Submarines, on board French Naval Carriers and in Naval Gun Turrets.

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The technology is extremely energy efficient and built robustly, with proven long life. The lighting is NVG friendly, dimmable and programmable to allow for operations with aircraft pilots using military night vision goggles. They offer superior design giving high reliability for the most demanding environments with high sealing and the ability to meet the most stringent EMC standards.

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Oxley are proud to say that we are working in partnership with SeaKing to enable a control panel to be offered with our LED Navigation Lighting. All of Oxley navigation lights have been specifically developed for vessels over 50 metres.

Contact Marcus Goad on 07850 917 263 for more information or to arrange samples.

Oxley specialises in the design and manufacture of advanced electronic and electro-optic components and systems for air, land and sea applications within the military sector. Established in 1942, Oxley has manufacturing facilities in the UK and USA and enjoys representation worldwide. The company’s products include night vision and LED lighting, data capture systems and electronic components. Oxley has pioneered the development of night vision compatible lighting. It offers a total package incorporating optical filters, equipment modification, cockpit and external lighting along with fleet wide upgrade services including engineering, installation, support, maintenance and training. The company’s long experience of manufacturing night vision lighting and LED indicators, coupled with advances in LED technology, has enabled it to develop LED solutions to replace incandescent and fluorescent lighting in existing applications as well as becoming the lighting option of choice in new applications such as portable military hospitals, UAV control stations and communication shelters.

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NEW TECHNOLOGIES, NAVIGATION SYSTEMS, AVIONICS AND SOFTWARE

June 20, 2025 by

Sponsored By Oxley Developments

www.oxleygroup.com

19 Jun 25. NATO and Systematic mark Initial Operational Capability for SitaWare Headquarters – NATO’s future land C2 capability. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) and Systematic have formally marked the achievement of the Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for SitaWare Headquarters – NATO’s new command-and-control (C2) software for land forces, delivered under the DEMETER FLC2 project. The IOC declaration marks a significant step in modernising NATO’s land C2 capabilities. It supports the alliance’s transition towards more agile, data-driven decision-making with SitaWare Headquarters playing an integral role in strengthening C2 infrastructure across the land domain. The solution supports information superiority across strategic and operational levels, enabling NATO land forces to share accurate, real-time data in dynamic and contested environments. The Initial Operational Capability status reflects successful delivery across several core areas, including the deployment of SitaWare Headquarters at NATO sites, its integration into the alliance’s operational command framework, the provision of user training, and the availability of long-term support services. To mark this milestone, representatives from NATO and Systematic met at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on 18 June. The meeting included NCI Agency General Manager Ludwig Decamps and a delegation from Systematic, led by Founder and Chairman Michael Holm.

“The declaration of IOC marks a significant step in NATO’s ongoing efforts to modernise land Command and Control capabilities. SitaWare is a robust, interoperable solution, developed hand-in-hand with NCIA and NATO Allies, that will help strengthen our ability to operate together in the current complex environment,” stated NCIA General Manager Ludwig Decamps.

“With IOC now achieved, we are ready to support the continued operationalisation of SitaWare across NATO structures – ensuring users have the tools they need to plan, decide, and act in demanding environments,” said Michael Holm, Founder and Chairman of Systematic.

About SitaWare Headquarters

SitaWare Headquarters is the operationally proven C4ISR solution that delivers superior tactical communication, unmatched interoperability, seamless collaborative planning and comprehensive situational awareness across the battlespace. As an advanced C4ISR application, it allows all levels of command and all domains to exchange vital information and extensive plans within own, coalition, and joint battle networks. SitaWare Headquarters is used by more than 50 countries worldwide and is a trusted force multiplier. Its proven ability unites armed services and ensures efficient communications and decision-making from the command right to the tactical edge. SitaWare Headquarters will also greatly increase interoperability between not only NATO and its member states, but across all Western allies.

18 Jun 25. Meshmerize and 8devices Launch RoboNode-M: Compact Dual-Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Module for Robotics and Drone Swarms.

A Breakthrough in Intelligent Wireless Mesh Connectivity for Mobile and Autonomous Systems

Meshmerize, a leader in software-defined wireless mesh networking, and 8devices, a premier EU-based manufacturer of compact Wi-Fi modules and a Qualcomm® Authorized Design Center (ADC), are proud to announce the launch of the RoboNode-M — a robust, high-performance wireless module purpose-built for integration into mobile robots, drone swarms, and autonomous systems. Engineered for the demands of real-world industrial environments, the RoboNode-M features a lightweight (178g) aluminum housing with extended temperature support, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor deployments.

A long-range 2×4 MU-MIMO radio and a 1×1 auxiliary radio for dual-concurrent Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) operation
Software-selectable 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, plus extended frequency support across 2.3–3.2 GHz and 4.1–6.7 GHz

This exceptional hardware is seamlessly integrated with Meshmerize’s intelligent, field-proven mesh networking software which is designed specifically for machine to machine (M2M) and machine to infrastructure (M2I) communication. Meshmerize’s platform powers fully autonomous “dark” warehouses across six continents with hundreds of interconnected nodes achieving 99.99% reliability, and has enabled drone swarms of over 50 units operating kilometers apart.

“The RoboNode-M is a brilliant example of how Wi-Fi continues to push boundaries in automation and robotics,” said Claus Hetting, CEO & Chairman of Wi-Fi NOW. “This compact, dual-radio module proves Wi-Fi is not just a consumer technology—it’s a high-performance platform for drone swarms, autonomous systems, and industrial innovation. It’s truly exciting to see Wi-Fi connectivity enabling new categories of ultra-innovative products.”

Key Benefits of RoboNode-M

Compact dual-radio Wi-Fi 6 module with extended frequency range
High-throughput, low-latency performance ideal for mobility and autonomy
Meshmerize’s Hive Network Manager simplifies large-scale deployment and monitoring

Availability

RoboNode-M is now available for orders.

Learn More

Visit meshmerize.net/supported-devices or 8devices.com/products/robonode to explore RoboNode-M for your robotics, drone, or automation projects.

About Meshmerize

Meshmerize delivers cutting-edge software that transforms advanced wireless hardware into intelligent, resilient, and high-performance mesh networks. Our technology provides mission-critical connectivity for autonomous systems worldwide.

About 8devices

8devices specializes in designing and manufacturing high-performance Wi-Fi hardware modules. They are known for their robust, reliable, and compact solutions tailored for demanding wireless applications, including IoT, robotics, and telecommunications.

16 Jun 25. HENSOLDT group is unveiling its new IFF Mode 5 QRTK77 cryptographic module at Paris Air Show 2025. In a context of geopolitical uncertainty and changing priorities for the US administration priorities, and at a time when European leaders are talking about the need to strengthen the sovereignty of the European defence industry, the French subsidiary of the international HENSOLDT group is strengthening its range of IFF (Friend or Foe) equipment with the launch of a new mode 5 cryptographic computer, the QRTK77, unveiled this Monday at the Paris Air Show. Like the entire range of HENSOLDT France IFF products, this latest model complies with STANAG 4193 Ed. 3, guaranteeing interoperability within NATO and with its allies. The electrical and mechanical interfaces comply with DoD AIMS 04-900 option B. Designed to work with the American-format transponders, interrogators and CITs that equip many European and international platforms, the QRTK77 features a series of innovative features guaranteeing operational and maintenance simplicity. Capable of storing the equivalent of 3 months of encryption keys, the QRTK77 features a standby mode that extends the platform’s autonomy, and a battery designed to keep the time of the day (TOD) for up to ten days – almost three times longer than other models currently on the market. With no timer, this battery has the added advantage of being replaceable without a time limit, which means that operators run no risk of blocking the system if the manipulation takes longer than expected. What’s more, the QRTK77 incorporates a removable, external CIK (Crypto Ignition Key), making the system inoperable once removed and reinforcing the security and ease of use of the solution in theatres of operation. The QRTK77, made in France and ITAR-free, is compatible with a wide range of IFF subsystems, for all types of platforms: naval vessels, combat aircraft, ground radar stations, air defence systems, etc.

“HENSOLDT France SAS, a subsidiary of the HENSOLDT group, is currently the only European player to have the complete IFF chain (cryptographic calculators and hosts) and the only supplier of mode 5 cryptographic modules in France. With our recognised expertise in embedded cybersecurity and the design of high-security systems, we are very proud to have developed this innovative new model, which demonstrates the technical excellence of our engineers,” explains Philippe Guibourg, President of HENSOLDT France SAS. “At a time when the issue of protecting national sovereignty is being revived by current conflicts, we are delighted to announce that this model can be made available very quickly. We are ready to meet the growing needs of our customers, so that we can play our part in rearming Europe.” Come and see the QRTK77 and the wide range of sensors from the HENSOLDT group at the Paris Air Show from 16 to 22 June 2024, Hall 2b on stand G121.

18 Jun 25. HBK shrinks tactical-grade navigation into a 15g powerhouse. This dual-frequency GNSS/INS sensor delivers ultra-precise localisation for even the most size and cost-constrained platforms. MicroStrain by HBK, a pioneer in inertial sensing technology, has launched the 3DM-CV7-GNSS/INS – an ultra-compact, tactical-grade inertial navigation system designed for seamless integration into space-constrained platforms. Combining advanced inertial technology with tightly coupled, onboard dual-frequency GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receivers, the 3DM-CV7-GNSS/INS delivers the precision and reliability needed for navigation and localisation in dynamic environments – particularly those where GNSS signals may be weak, intermittent, or denied altogether. From autonomous robotics to drones and UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles), this new solution helps engineers overcome one of the toughest challenges in modern navigation: achieving consistent, high-quality data in challenging conditions. , , Weighing just 15.6 grams and measuring 38x30x10mm, the 3DM-CV7-GNSS/INS offers tactical-grade performance without any size, weight, or cost trade-offs. Its user-friendly functionality, Adaptive Extended Kalman Filter, and full industrial temperature calibration deliver robust and reliable data acquisition across a wide range of real-world scenarios. Engineers benefit from the sensor’s compatibility with open-source platforms such as PX4 and ROS™, which enables faster development cycles and easier integration into existing architectures.

Justin Bessette, Engineering Manager at HBK commented, “With the 3DM-CV7-GNSS/INS, we’re bringing tactical-grade performance to applications where every gram and millimetre matter. Built for real-world situations, this embeddable sensor is a flexible, ready-to-integrate solution – making advanced navigation easier to deploy and more dependable across the board.”

Low-latency data processing, accurate positioning during dead reckoning, and resilient performance in demanding conditions all allow the 3DM-CV7-GNSS/INS to redefine what’s possible in embeddable navigation technology. This latest innovation underscores HBK’s commitment to best-in-class inertial sensing. With proven calibration standards, robust GNSS integration, and extensive configurability, HBK sensors continue to set the benchmark for precision and flexibility in complex applications. As industries push toward smarter autonomy and increasingly compact systems, HBK remains at the forefront – delivering innovative, future-ready sensor solutions that empower engineers to navigate further, faster, and more reliably.

Explore how HBK is redefining inertial navigation at www.hbkworld.com

About HBK – Hottinger Brüel & Kjær Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK)’s testing and measurement solutions give engineers around the world the accurate, up-to-date data they need to bring higher-quality products to market faster. HBK bridges the physical and virtual worlds with robust, flexible hardware and precise, powerful analytics software. Giving design, test, and measurement engineers complete confidence in every reading and every data-driven decision – across the entire product development lifecycle. Backed by decades of experience and deep expertise, HBK’s sensors and software transform testing and measurement in a huge range of use cases, from building more aerodynamic aircraft to testing the safety of automotive vehicles, and monitoring assets throughout their production cycle. HBK empower the innovators by providing exceptional sensing and insights to help create solutions for a cleaner, healthier and more productive world. For more information, please visit www.hbkworld.com

16 Jun 25. Resilient fuel for a resilient Europe: Rheinmetall and INERATEC forge strategic partnership for decentralised fuel production. Europe’s fuel supply is entering a new era: critical infrastructures are to be supplied with safe synthetic fuels in the future. INERATEC, a leader in synthetic fuel production, and Rheinmetall, a global technology leader in the defense sector, have signed a strategic partnership to deploy scalable Power-to-Liquid (PtL) solutions across defense and critical infrastructure sectors. This collaboration marks a milestone in building resilient energy systems that operate independently from fossil fuel supply chains and vulnerable infrastructure.

Europe needs secure fuel supply

Modern defense strategies depend not only on technology and logistics but also on energy resilience. As fossil fuel supply chains become increasingly vulnerable in case of conflicts, the ability to produce carbon-neutral synthetic fuels on-site becomes essential. Hospitals, critical infrastructure, and armed forces alike require a stable, independent, and clean fuel supply – in peacetime and during crisis. The Giga PtX solution delivers secure, redundant and consistent access to high-quality fuel, independent of geopolitical dynamics. Giga PtX lays the groundwork for establishing a sustainable carbon-neutral fuel network all applications that are currently depending on fossil fuels. Fuel is an everyday essential. In military operations, fuel consumption can reach 20 to 60 liters per soldier per day. Yet fossil fuel logistics, designed for peacetime, are increasingly fragile. Synthetic e-Fuels are the only scalable solution that match the energy density, storability, and versatility of conventional fuels – making them indispensable for modern defense readiness.

“INERATEC makes an important contribution to resilience – and the defense sector is a powerful catalyst to scale resilient, clean technologies,” said Maximilian Backhaus, Chief Commercial Officer at INERATEC. “This partnership proves that energy resilience and defossilization go hand in hand. By delivering scalable Power-to-Liquid solutions for systemically important operations, we demonstrate how European climate tech can play a pioneering role – not only ecologically, but strategically.”

“e-Fuels are more than a technological solution – they are a strategic necessity. With Giga PtX, we are creating a scalable network that strengthens energy autonomy for Europe’s defense forces,” said Shena Britzen, Head of Hydrogen Program at Rheinmetall. “What matters is not just energy security, but the ability to act independently – in logistics, in operations, and in times of crisis.”

With this partnership, INERATEC and Rheinmetall are sending a clear message: Fossil fuel supply chains function in peacetime, but security requires resilience. Giga PtX will demonstrate how synthetic fuels is set to become a cornerstone of energy sovereignty. By providing access to INERATEC’s PtL systems through the current fuel logistic infostructure, militaries can decarbonize this critical sector with no changes to current vehicle technologies while increasing their flexibility in logistics.

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Oxley Group Ltd

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Contact Marcus Goad on 07850 917 263 for more information or to arrange samples.

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NEW TECHNOLOGIES, NAVIGATION SYSTEMS, AVIONICS AND SOFTWARE

June 12, 2025 by

Sponsored By Oxley Developments

www.oxleygroup.com

12 Jun 25. Breakthrough Battery Chemistry for Aerospace and Defense. American Lithium Energy (ALE) is revolutionizing energy storage with advanced lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, delivering higher energy density, enhanced safety, and superior performance for defense and aerospace applications. American Lithium Energy (ALE) discusses groundbreaking developments in lithium-metal and solid-state battery technology. As the global shift toward electrification accelerates, ALE is leading the charge with innovations that are already transforming sectors ranging from electric vehicles to aerospace and defense systems.

Advancing Energy Density and Safety with Lithium-Metal Batteries

Traditional lithium-ion batteries have served as a cornerstone of mobile energy, but limitations in energy density, safety, and charging performance have prompted the need for next-generation alternatives. ALE’s lithium-metal battery technology delivers a significant leap forward by replacing conventional graphite anodes with lithium metal. This enhancement can provide up to 10 times the energy density of standard lithium-ion cells. In partnership with a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, ALE has successfully integrated lithium-metal batteries into advanced EV platforms, resulting in a 40% increase in driving range and substantial reductions in vehicle weight, achieved without compromising safety or performance. These capabilities are equally valuable across defense and unmanned systems applications, where compact, high-capacity power is essential.

Solid-State Battery Innovation for Mission-Critical Applications

ALE is also at the forefront of solid-state battery development, a transformative technology that replaces volatile liquid electrolytes with solid materials. The benefits are enhanced safety, longer lifecycle, higher voltage capability, and faster charging. ALE’s proprietary solid-state platform is currently being piloted in high-reliability environments, including aerospace and defense. In collaboration with a major aerospace partner, ALE’s solid-state batteries are being tested in unmanned aerial systems (UAS). These trials have demonstrated a 30% improvement in endurance, confirming the platform’s viability in mission-critical scenarios where failure is not an option.

Designed for Integration and Real-World Impact

What sets ALE apart is its systems-level approach to innovation. Every advancement in chemistry is engineered for seamless integration into real-world platforms, whether it’s an electric truck fleet, a tactical UAS, or a remote microgrid. This philosophy ensures that ALE’s batteries don’t just deliver on technical benchmarks, they provide tangible, scalable value for users across defense, aerospace, and industrial sectors. From stabilizing field-deployed power systems to enabling extended-range robotics, ALE’s next-generation energy solutions are designed to meet the evolving demands of modern defense operations.

Empowering the Future of Defense Technology

In an increasingly electrified and connected world, the need for safe, high-performance, and adaptable energy storage has never been greater. ALE’s commitment to pioneering next-gen battery chemistry, grounded in real-world applications and strategic partnerships—is powering progress across some of the most demanding domains.

Represented by KT Technical Solutions

KT Technical Solutions is the trusted representative of American Lithium Energy and a premier provider of forward-thinking technology and equipment solutions. KTTS partners with world-class suppliers to deliver innovative, proven, and future-ready capabilities tailored to operational needs across defense and industry. (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)

12 Jun 2025. Thales strengthens its European leadership in resilient navigation, for air, land and sea, by enhancing its Châtellerault and Valence industrial sites in France.

The Group will invest €55m in order to meet growing demand for secure navigation solutions for both the civil and military sectors.
This industrial ramp-up will quadruple the production capacity of the Châtellerault site, while in Valence, the serial production of TopStar-M GNSS receivers and the TopShield anti-jamming solution will be launched, and a new sovereign production line for inertial micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) will be established.

Thales, the European leader in resilient navigation, today announces a major €55 million investment to strengthen its industrial sites in Châtellerault and Valence, France. This investment, which will be made between 2025 and 2028, will meet the growing demand for high-performance navigation solutions, both civilian and military, and will strengthen its sovereign and cutting-edge industrial base.

A comprehensive range of solutions for resilient navigation

In a context of increasing jamming and spoofing of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) signals, Thales is deploying a complete range of resilient navigation solutions that combine precision, autonomy, and security. These technologies are essential to ensure operational continuity, whether for critical military missions or civil aviation safety. By integrating two technological pillars combining inertial systems and GNSS signal reception, Thales enables reliable navigation even in contested environments. Autonomous navigation capability is maintained at all times due to the high performance of the TopAxyz inertial navigation systems. Signal reception integrity is ensured by combining the encrypted, multi-constellation TopStar-M receiver with the TopShield anti-jamming solution. These innovations are supported by France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) under the OMEGA (Operation for the Modernization of GNSS Equipment of the Armed Forces) programme. The performance and unique combination of these solutions make Thales the European leader in resilient navigation.

A strengthened, sustainable, and sovereign industrial base

At Châtellerault, the production capacity of inertial navigation systems will be increased fourfold, with a gradual ramp-up through 2028. This site, with sixty years of expertise in laser gyroscopes, and as the only European supplier equipping civil aircraft, will thus be able to meet growing demand and to provide solutions for aircraft, land vehicles, ships, and munitions. In Valence, mass production of TopStar-M receivers and TopShield systems will begin in 2026. A new production line dedicated to inertial MEMS sensors—a breakthrough technology combining compactness and high performance—will be created, establishing the site as the spearhead of France’s sovereign MEMS technology sector for defense. The launch of this new production line will be accelerated with the support of Tronics Microsystems for certain industrial expertise.

A strong human and regional commitment

More than 800 employees are currently working at the two sites, and 150 new hires are planned by 2028. These investments strengthen Thales’ regional footprint and actively contribute to positioning France at the forefront of the navigation industry.

“Thales, a leader in resilient navigation, is reinforcing its industrial base in France, and thanks to this investment, it will have a sovereign and sustainable industrial capability, delivering the most advanced and competitive solutions to meet growing needs across both civil and military customers” said Yannick Assouad, Executive Vice-President, Avionics, Thales.

11 Jun 25. Altitude Angel Awarded US Patent for Groundbreaking ARROW UTM Technology. Altitude Angel has announced that it has been awarded a United States patent for its pioneering ground-based detect and avoid (DAA) technology, ARROW, the foundational innovation behind the UK’s first drone superhighway. The newly U.S. patented ARROW system enables drones to safely operate Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) without the need for onboard sensors or, critically, visual observers. Instead, ARROW leverages a network of strategically positioned ground-based sensors—including radio frequency detectors and high-resolution cameras. The data collected is then ‘fused’ through Altitude Angel’s air traffic management software to provide a high-resolution, real-time, airspace picture at significantly lower cost and with comparable characteristics to RADAR. This ground-breaking technology allows drones to seamlessly integrate into shared airspace with traditional aircraft, unlocking transformative applications in emergency response, medical logistics, infrastructure inspection, and more. Further, the technology is designed to provide automated air traffic control to commercial drones who want to use the service, independent of other airspace users: this means there is no burden on traditional airspace users, GA pilots, paragliders and the like, to change their operations or carry new equipment.

“Receiving this U.S. patent is a major milestone for Altitude Angel and a testament to the ingenuity of our team,” said Richard Parker, CEO and founder of Altitude Angel. “ARROW is not just a technology – it’s a seismic shift in how we think about airspace access and drone operations. With this patent, we’re one step closer to making scalable, automated drone flight a global reality, by enabling our partners to licence and deploy their own scalable infrastructure.”

The U.S. patent strengthens Altitude Angel’s global IP portfolio, which includes two UK patents awarded in 2020 – for ARROW, and Conflict Resolution Service – Tactical, and positions Altitude Angel to expand the use of ARROW internationally by enabling trusted, regional, partners to build their own infrastructure on which local drone economies can be developed. Project Skyway, part of Innovate UK’s Future Flight Challenge, concluded in January 2025 and was led by Altitude Angel in collaboration with BT and other key partners. The project demonstrated how ARROW can deliver “Separation-as-a-Service,” enabling safe, inclusive, and efficient, multiple drone operations (and operators) without segregating airspace or requiring costly onboard equipment. The patents confirm Altitude Angel’s commitment, ingenuity and push for innovation, to support the next generation of urban air mobility and autonomous aviation. (Source: UAS VISION/Altitude Angel)

11 Jun 25. Scotland to host UK’s national supercomputer as Chancellor confirms £750m investment. Scotland will become home to the UK’s most powerful supercomputer, with up to £750m for the project confirmed in the Spending Review.

Scotland to host the UK’s most powerful supercomputer.

Up to £750m for a new supercomputer in Edinburgh will be confirmed by the Chancellor at Spending Review – giving scientists across the UK access to compute power found in only a handful of other nations.
Commitment follows the Prime Minister committing an extra £1 bn of funding to ramp up the UK’s AI compute power twenty fold as he opened London Tech Week.
AI Research Resource coming into operation soon, as Isambard supercomputer named one of the most powerful in the world.

Scotland will be home to the UK’s most powerful supercomputer to drive forward innovations that grow our economy and ensure people are better off, putting Edinburgh at heart of the UK’s plans to unlock a decade of national renewal through artificial intelligence. The news comes after the Prime Minister kicked off London Tech Week by unveiling £1bn of extra funding to scale up the country’s AI compute power twenty-fold. Following that announcement, the Chancellor has now confirmed up to a further £750m to build the UK’s new national supercomputer at the University of Edinburgh, strengthening Britain’s position as an AI-maker and research power, with researchers and start-ups backed to deliver new waves of innovations and discoveries. Edinburgh’s new supercomputer will give scientists from across the UK the compute power they need for cutting edge research and making the next big breakthrough – whether that’s personalised medical treatments, making air travel more sustainable, or modelling climate change. This will form part of the Chancellor’s commitment to investing in Britain’s renewal at the Spending Review today (Wednesday), ensuring the British people are better off – from better health to economic growth. The supercomputer will work alongside the AI research resource, a network of the UK’s most powerful supercomputers that were built to bolster scientific research. The AI Research Resource, which is due to come into operation soon, is already being used to research Alzheimer’s vaccines and treatments for cancer by simulating how drugs work inside the body and ‘testing’ millions of potential drugs virtually to speed up the creation of new medicines. Ahead of that moment, the Isambard system has this week been ranked in the top ten globally and top 5 in Europe for publicly available supercomputers. According to the latest Top500 rankings, it also ranks as a leader in terms of efficiency, setting a clear benchmark of how the UK government is delivering on its AI ambitions while driving forward its mission to become a clean energy superpower.

UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle said: “From the shipyards of the Clyde to developments in steam engine technology, Scottish trailblazers were central to the industrial revolution – so the next great industrial leap through AI and technology should be no different. Basing the UK’s most powerful supercomputer in Edinburgh, Scotland will now be a major player in driving forward the next breakthroughs that put our Plan for Change into action.”

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said: “We are investing in Scotland’s renewal, so working people are better off. Strong investment in our science and technology sector is part of our Plan for Change to kickstart economic growth, and as the home of the UK’s largest supercomputer, Scotland will be an integral part of that journey.”

Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray said: “This is a landmark moment and will place Scotland at the forefront of the UK’s technological revolution. The £750 m investment in Edinburgh’s new supercomputer places Scotland at the cutting edge of computing power globally. This will see Scotland playing a leading role in creating breakthroughs that have a global benefit – such as new medicines, health advances, and climate change solutions. This is the Plan for Change – delivering real opportunities and economic growth for communities across Scotland.”

Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, Professor Sir Peter Mathieson said: “This significant investment will have a profoundly positive impact on the UK’s global standing, and we welcome the vast opportunities it will create for research and innovation. Building on the University of Edinburgh’s expertise and experience over decades, this powerful supercomputer will drive economic growth by supporting advancements in medicine, bolstering emerging industries and public services, and unlocking the full potential of AI. We look forward to working alongside the UK government and other partners to deliver this critical national resource.”

The new supercomputer will vastly exceed the capacity of the UK’s current national supercomputer, ARCHER2. The government will set out more details about the system in our upcoming Compute Roadmap, which we will publish this summer. It will outline the government’s strategic approach to building world-class compute infrastructure in the UK – which will include the new national supercomputer in Edinburgh and our investment to expand the AI Research Resource by at least 20 times by 2030. DSIT and UKRI will work to ensure that the Edinburgh supercomputer’s system size represents value for money on our investment and meets the needs of the diverse user groups of the UK’s compute infrastructure. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

11 Jun 25. Saab, Helsing progress Project Beyond to equip Gripen E with AI. Saab has flown a series of test beyond-visual-range (BVR) engagements of its Gripen E combat aircraft equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) that is geared at redefining air-to-air combat of the future. Speaking to Janes and other defence media on 11 June, officials from the joint Saab-Helsing team performing the work under Project Beyond outlined the background behind the efforts to revolutionise aerial combat, and the recent flight-test campaign to validate the concept. “For Project Beyond, on 28 May a Gripen E took off with the BVR AI agent onboard, developed by Helsing and Saab together. I would say it’s a quite big step for air combat worldwide, because with the speed and the way we have developed it and integrated it, there is no comparison in my mind,” Peter Nilsson, Saab Aeronautics’ head of Advanced Programs, said. First briefed at the IQPC International Fighter Conference (IFC) in November 2024, Project Beyond is geared at exploiting in the near term the advanced capabilities AI has to offer, rather than going through the usual long development cycles that can take years or decades. It is part of a wider drive within Saab to reduce pilot workload through software that can be turned around in days and weeks rather than months and years. In this case, it involves the integration of Helsing’s ‘Centaur’ AI agent aboard the Gripen E. (Source: Janes)

10 Jun 25. Indra Group Advances Europe’s Leadership in Quantum Communications for Defence and Space. The company contributes for the strengthening of Europe’s strategic autonomy with trusted, quantum-resilient technologies, delivering secure communications across defence, space and critical infrastructure domains. Indra Group is reinforcing its leadership in secure communications and quantum technologies, responding to the growing need for robust, sovereign solutions to protect critical infrastructure across Europe. The company is accelerating the deployment of quantum-secure technologies for both defence and civil use, ensuring the resilience and trustworthiness of communication networks in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. With the integration of the capabilities of its Space subsidiary in Portugal into those already existing in the company, Indra Group is leading the development and integration of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technologies, which provide tamper-proof communication by enabling secure key exchange over quantum channels. These efforts are part of several high-profile European initiatives, including the DISCRETION project and participation in the NATO-led REPMUS exercise series. DISCRETION, a €6m project funded under the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP), successfully demonstrated a quantum-secure network for military use. The system integrates Software-Defined Networking (SDN) with QKD technologies to secure tactical and strategic communications across domains and borders. The demonstration, held in Brussels, showcased encrypted messaging capabilities, resilience against cyber threats and operational flexibility—key requirements for future-proof European defence infrastructures. DISCRETION brings together key European players, including institutions from Portugal, Spain, Austria and Italy, and exemplifies European collaboration in quantum-secure networking. Indra’s quantum-secure capabilities were also successfully validated in the international REPMUS exercise, reinforcing its strategic commitment to NATO and other allied frameworks. These demonstrations highlighted quantum-encrypted messaging, key management and multi-node network resilience—cornerstones of the emerging secure communications architecture. The company is also leading the NATO working group on military use cases for QKD, underlining its relevance in strategic defence dialogues. In parallel, Indra Group is equipping the European Commission’s cyber risk management centre with COMSec, a secure communication system developed in-house to withstand future quantum computing threats, and is developing a technological framework in the PQReact project to facilitate the transition to post-quantum cryptography in critical infrastructures. These further underscores Indra’s commitment to protecting critical assets in the face of evolving technological risks. Indra Group participates in the European Quantum Communications Infrastructure (EuroQCI), coordinating the Portuguese Quantum Communications Infrastructure (PTQCI) and taking part in the deployment of the infrastructure in Spain (EuroQCI Spain), where it is integrating its key manager (KMS) adapted to this type of technology. In the Space sector, the company brings comprehensive expertise in QKD technology in both LEO and GEO orbits, ranging from system architecture and key exchange protocols to optical terminals and network integration. The company’s work spans both terrestrial and space domains, ensuring compatibility and performance in future quantum-enabled environments. With the creation of Indra Space, Indra Group is advancing to become one of the largest space companies on the continent, covering the complete value-chain of a space project, from mission design through satellite development and manufacturing, ground segment design, deployment and mission operations. By bringing together its long-standing engineering and systems integration capabilities under Indra Space, the company is well positioned to deliver secure, scalable and sovereign communications for a post-quantum world. Its continued investment in advanced communications ensures Europe remains at the forefront, guaranteeing its technological sovereignty and defence readiness. (Source: ASD Network)

10 Jun 25. Leidos Using Quantum Technology to Thwart GPS Jamming. Susceptibility to jamming is a significant military vulnerability of the Global Positioning System (GPS) signal. Through a Defense Innovation Unit contract, Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) is developing an alternative navigation technology that measures variations in the Earth’s magnetic field and harnesses the quantum properties of nitrogen in diamonds.

“With magnetic navigation (MagNav) there’s no signal to jam,” said Aaron Canciani, manager of the Leidos Transition of Quantum Sensing (TQS) team and a former Air Force scientist who is a pioneer of the technology. “The one thing MagNav does need is a very sensitive magnetometer, which is where quantum comes in.”

Quantum sensing uses microscopic particles that can simultaneously exist in multiple states to more accurately detect aspects of geophysical properties like magnetic fields. Leidos has been doing quantum work for years, applying it to a variety of cyber security and sensing applications.

“Quantum magnetometers have the potential to greatly increase position and attitude accuracies in magnetic navigation systems,” Canciani said. “Nitrogen vacancy-diamond magnetometers use the crystal structure of a diamond to define a sensing axis in which quantum measurements of the complete vector field can be known to exquisite accuracies.”

The sensor is being developed by Frequency Electronics, Inc. under subcontract to Leidos and in collaboration with MIT Lincoln Lab. Compared to classic magnetometers, which tend to drift due to reliance on relative measurements, Canciani adds, “These quantum measurements are linked to the magnetic field through fundamental physics-based constants.” Ultimately, Leidos intends to fly a MagNav system with the new magnetometer. If successful, the technology has the potential to significantly advance navigation technology for military use. (Source: ASD Network)

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04 Jun 25. US Army to lead nuclear microreactor development to power bases. Some Army installations could be powered by nuclear microreactors under an executive order recently issued by President Donald Trump. The order, published May 23, calls for deploying advanced nuclear reactor technologies for national security and directs Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll to establish a program using the technology for both installation and operational energy. It orders the operation of a nuclear reactor at a domestic military base or installation by Sept. 30, 2028.

“Advanced nuclear reactors include nuclear energy systems like Generation III+ reactors, small modular reactors, microreactors, and stationary and mobile reactors that have the potential to deliver resilient, secure, and reliable power to critical defense facilities and other mission capability resources,” according to the order.

Testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, Driscoll and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George took multiple questions from various committee members on the initiative. Driscoll indicated his support for the move in response to a question from Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., as to where microreactors fit into America’s national security strategy.

“I think microreactors can be an incredible asset as we solve against the future energy needs of the United States Army, both CONUS [continental United States], OCONUS [outside the continental U.S.] and peacetime and wartime,” Driscoll said. “We are excited to lead that effort.”

Neither Driscoll nor George had details as to which installation might feature such a reactor. But both said the reactors could provide energy resilience and independence for some installations. Pentagon officials announced in early 2022 that the Defense Department would build a nuclear microreactor that could be flown to an austere site by a C-17 cargo plane and set up to power a military base. The initiative, dubbed “Project Pele,” outlined a 40-ton reactor that could fit in three to four 20-foot shipping containers and provide one to five megawatts of power on full power for up to three years before refueling. The name is a reference to the Hawaiian deity Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanos. The acronym also stands for Portable Energy for Lasting Effects. The Pentagon awarded an initial $300m contract in June 2022 to Lynchburg, Virginia-based BWX Technologies to build the reactor. (Source: Defense News Early Bird/Military Times)

06 Jun25. Advantech, a leader in IoT, edge, and AI computing solutions, is demonstrating its GPU servers for AI and IoT applications at NVIDIA GTC 2025. With the complexity of AI, high-performance computing (HPC) and data analytics increasing exponentially, over the next decade scientists and developers will require advanced computing platforms with performance that’s several orders of magnitude better than today to overcome these extraordinary challenges. With the NVIDIA MGX reference architecture, system manufacturers can quickly and cost-effectively build more than 100 server variations. Advantech is launching a series of NVIDIA MGX GPU servers to suit a wide range of AI, high performance computing, and NVIDIA Omniverse-based physical AI simulation applications. The Advantech SKY-622G4 is a 2U GPU server with dual Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, supporting up to four double-width NVIDIA GPUs for intensive AI and HPC workloads. It features 7 x PCIe 5.0 expansion slots, enabling seamless Smart NIC and DPU integration for enhanced networking and computing performance. Additionally, the SKY-622G4 is equipped with 8 x E1.s storage bays and up to 6000W CRPS AC power supplies to meet the demands of AI-driven computing environments To fuel Omniverse applications, which require high-performance CPUs, multiple GPUs, and high-speed networking, the SKY-622G4 is an OVS Certified ready server that supports up to four double-width GPU cards, including the NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell Server Edition, which is a powerful data center GPU for AI and visual computing. It accelerates demanding enterprise workloads, including AI, scientific computing, graphics, and video applications. It supports MIG (Multi-Instance GPU), enabling up to four fully isolated instances to power both AI and graphics workloads. With 96GB of GDDR7 memory, it offers twice the memory capacity and up to 5x the performance of the L40S, making it ideal for large-scale LLM (Large Language Model) inference applications. Learn more about the NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell Server Edition: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/rtx-pro-6000-blackwell-server-edition/ In conclusion, the SKY-622G4 is the ideal choice for developing applications on the NVIDIA Omniverse platform , delivering exceptional computing power, scalability, and efficiency.

SKY-622G4: 2U MGX Server

Dual Intel® Xeon® 6 Processors
32 x DDR5 ECC/RDIMM
4 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Dual Slot GPU
3+1 6000W Redundant PSU
NVIDIA MGX Compliant Design

NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition: A New Standard for AI and Omniverse Computing

Based on the Blackwell Universal architecture, it delivers exceptional performance for AI, HPC, and Omniverse applications.

Up to 4 MIG (Multi-Instance GPU) partitions for universal workloads, delivering 4x higher utilization compared to L40S
GDDR7 memory capacity up to 96GB, doubling the memory size of L40S and enabling larger LLM (Large Language Model) workloads
Higher media engine count per GPU, ensuring 1 media engine per MIG instance for superior multimedia performance
PCIe Gen5 x16 interface, providing 2x the bandwidth of PCIe Gen4
Configurable TDP (400W-600W) for optimized power efficiency

Built for mission-critical environments, the SKY-622G4 series incorporates industrial-grade design with hot-swappable PCIe SSDs and comprehensive connectivity. Its scalable architecture, aligned with NVIDIA MGX, empowers enterprises to optimize their infrastructure for next-generation AI-driven applications.

Besides SKY-622G4, Advantech also showcases SKY-602E3 mid tower GPU server at NVIDIA GTC 2025. SKY-602E3 mid tower GPU Server is a compact AI computing solution powered by the AMD EPYC™ 8004 Series Processors. Featuring 6 DDR5 ECC/RDIMM slots and four PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, it delivers high-performance graphics processing for AI applications. The server supports multiple NVIDIA GPUs, including RTX 6000 Ada, RTX 4000 SFF Ada, and L4/L40, ensuring scalability. With dual M.2 PCIe 5.0 storage and versatile mounting options—table, wall, or 4U rack—it is ideal for various AI and data-intensive environments.

SKY-602E3Mid-Tower GPU Server

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6 x DDR5 ECC/RDIMM
4 x PCIe 5.0 x16 DW GPU
2 x PCIe 5.0 x8 slots
2 x 2.5” SATA SSD internal
800W Redundant PSU

Advantech SKY-6 series GPU servers aim to transform enterprises and empower them with intelligent connectivity from IoT devices to cloud-based services. The SKY-6 series is able to scale out from a single-GPU node to multi-GPU nodes when needed in industrial applications, especially in the areas of healthcare and video streaming. With NVIDIA EGX platform support, Advantech SKY-6 GPU servers offer a wide selection of optimized and efficient solutions for intelligent edge applications. They provide seamless integration from the network edge to the public/private cloud, and support evolving applications that enable an intelligent planet.

Learn more about our SKY-6 Series server: https://www.advantech.com/en/products/gpu-servers/sub_bc4ce515-2d0a-40d4-889c-e42ec79c53a0

As a well-established manufacturer in the embedded industry, Advantech’s servers and server-grade motherboards are built with longevity and strict revision control. Advantech has over 40+ history and experience in customization and configure-to-order services to meet flexible customer requirements. To learn more about Advantech’s industrial-grade servers, server boards, and chassis, please visit https://www.advantech.com/en/solutions/industrial-and-telecom-servers.

04 Jun 25. Service Leaders Talk Emerging Technologies at AI Expo. Senior leaders from each military branch spoke about changing battlefield technology and their service’s current transformation efforts during the AI+ Expo in Washington this week. The recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian air bases are prime examples of how rapidly technology is changing the battlefield, said Army Gen. Randy A. George, Army chief of staff.

“Look at how cheap those systems were compared to what they took out,” George said, referring to the relatively inexpensive Ukrainian drones that knocked out a significant number of Russian bombers, June 1, 2025.

To keep up with the changing technological landscape, the Army needs to be more agile in its procurement, he said. “That’s a struggle because everybody wants us to buy the same drone for the next 25 years.” Instead, the general noted that the way forward is to use and adapt commercial drones at speed and scale. The Army employed a similar approach by converting a commercial truck into an infantry squad vehicle. “Our soldiers love that system,” he said, adding that they modified it for their needs. George said the service is also considering off-the-shelf interactive glasses adapted for soldiers to use. Soldiers are innovative, and they understand technology intuitively, he added. Industry engineers are also inventive, and when they go out in the field with soldiers and observe how they use their equipment, it sparks fresh ideas.

Gen. David W. Allvin, Air Force chief of staff, said in the changing character of warfare, the Air Force brings speed and agility to the fight, not only projecting power overseas but also defending the homeland through two of the three legs of the nuclear triad — strategic bombers and intercontinental ballistic missiles — as well as contributions the service will make in building the air defense system known as the Golden Dome.

Allvin said in addition to building the planned F-47 sixth-generation fighter aircraft, the Air Force is planning human-machine teaming using both manned and unmanned aircraft.

“I believe human-machine teaming is a door we need to push through very rapidly. There are opportunities there that we’re seeing play out in other parts of industry and other parts of society that we really need to leverage to keep that edge,” he said.

He added that assimilating artificial intelligence into areas such as data fusion, predictive maintenance and strategic decision-making are ways the service is experimenting with technology.

“We have to keep our imaginations wide open to understand this is a game-changing technology … when it comes to air dominance, but we can only do that if we don’t sort of get trapped by the vestiges of the past,” Allvin said.

Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, spoke not only about technological changes on the battlefield but also about changes to the way Marines fight, survive and thrive in contested spaces, known as force design.

To fight the future fight, talent management is essential, Mahoney said.

“Let’s make sure we have the right Marines with the right skill sets and keep them around longer,” he said, adding that it’s important that they engage in realistic and challenging training.

Implementation of force design, he said, involves things like:

Making the force more distributed.
Enhancing Marines’ ability to maneuver and sustain themselves.
Having Marine formations broadcast a smaller signature to avoid detection.
Supplying Marines with longer-range fires, including the ability to hit ships from the shore.
Providing Marines with better sensing capabilities for situational awareness and targeting.
Equipping Marines with more autonomous and robotic systems.

Mahoney spoke highly of young Marines today, saying they’re what made him stay in the service for 38 years.

“They are motivated. They’re resilient. They have surrendered to a life of … honor, courage and commitment,” he said.

Vice Adm. James Pitts, deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting requirements and capabilities, said the Navy’s navigation plan includes developing key capabilities, including long-range fires, robotic and autonomous systems, and enablers like live, virtual and constructive training, so sailors can be better trained for a potential high-end fight.

The admiral also emphasized shipbuilding, noting the history of cost overruns and maintenance and modernization backlogs.

“We do need a whole-of-government, whole-of-nation effort in order to revitalize our shipbuilding base,” Pitts said.

The service is navigating in the direction of building a hybrid fleet that includes manned and unmanned platforms, he added.

The Navy established its disruptive capabilities office to develop and scale robotic and autonomous systems, along with other technologies, the admiral said, adding that the Navy is also seeking more flexible funding to support these initiatives.

He said the Navy is hoping to use less expensive defensive weapons against things like inexpensive one-way drones. Such weapons could include high-powered lasers and microwaves.

Space Force Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, chief of space operations, said his service will play a critical role in building the Golden Dome. Its contribution, he said, includes sensing capability to rapidly identify threats and the ability to quickly move quality data from the collection point to the decision maker for use in targeting information and space-based interceptors. A lot of research and development work still needs to be done with industry’s help, Saltzman said.

“One of our great asymmetric advantages as a country is the tremendous innovative capacity that we see in the commercial sector,” he said, adding that the service is bringing in the best and brightest to make an impact.

“We don’t want the tremendous skill sets that people are coming into the service with to languish and suffer because they are not working at the leading edge of industry. So, we’re trying to send our people back into industry — even if it’s just for six, eight months or a year — to maintain that credibility in the industry and then bring that knowledge back into the force,” he said.

The Space Force plans to establish a futures command later this year to assess the potential operating environment over the next 12 to 15 years and identify how the U.S. can counter any emerging threats. Saltzman said industry partners will play a significant role in that development. (Source: U.S. DoD)

03 Jun 25. Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] is pioneering a competitive environment designed to accelerate the testing and operational deployment of artificial intelligence to support warfighters in their missions. Lockheed Martin’s AI Fight Club™ is a comprehensive testing ground to simulate how AI systems perform in air, land, sea, and space domains.

“There has never been a more important time to prove which implementations of AI technologies are the best, to help the United States stay ahead of the threats facing our nation and allies,” said John Clark, Lockheed Martin’s senior vice president of Technology and Strategic Innovation. “AI Fight Club uses advanced simulation and visualization to evaluate AI in realistic and complex scenarios that mimic the challenges of modern warfare. Teams with the best AI will battle each other to determine the most robust, reliable and effective models.”

A Proving Ground for the Best AI in the Nation

AI Fight Club will use a synthetic environment developed by Lockheed Martin that simulates realistic scenarios across domains. This gives companies and teams of all sizes the opportunity to test their models in simulations that meet Department of Defense (DOD) qualifications. AI models will meet exacting DOD standards that are an integral part of the AI Fight Club proving ground, demonstrating the feasibility of the models for national security. Ultimately, events will bring together teams from across the industry and government experts to collaborate in a unique environment that fosters innovation, identifies vulnerabilities and informs the development of more advanced AI systems to benefit national security as a whole.

How it works

Teams of experts across industry will compete in head-to-head matchups.
Government representatives will engage with the competitors as they demonstrate their capabilities.
Organizers will select a scenario for each match that reflect realistic and complex military operations for the competitions, such as:
Airborne operations in a contested environment
Layered Homeland Defense
Coastal defense against amphibious assault
Space-based surveillance and reconnaissance
Teams will submit their systems, which then will be evaluated in competitions on their performance in each scenario.
Insights and lessons learned from the AI Fight Club will inform the development of future AI systems, push industry forward, and ensure American capabilities are optimized to support the unique needs of the warfighter and the Joint Force.
Teams will have the opportunity to publish and present their research and results, showcasing their innovations and advancements in AI.

03 Jun 25. US Army contracts Picogrid for military system integration. Legion software platform serves as a bridge, connecting data from various military assets. The US Army has contracted defence technology company Picogrid to implement Legion, a software solution designed to integrate disparate military systems. Legion is designed to address the need for cohesive system integration within the military’s diverse technological landscape. It serves as a bridge, connecting data from various military assets including outdated systems, sensors, and weaponry platforms. This data is then streamlined into essential operational applications such as the tactical awareness kit (TAK), which is the Army’s chief app for coordination efforts, along with other pivotal mission-centric software tools. By transforming isolated data streams into a unified operational picture, Legion enhances decision-making speed and improves collaborative efforts among different military units.

Picogrid co-founder Martin Slosarik said: “Legion breaks down the walls between systems that were never meant to work together. We’re giving soldiers access to powerful, modular software that plugs into what they already use and extends its capabilities.”

The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center Construction Engineering Research Laboratory has taken a leading role in this project partnership, with Program Manager David Delaney at the helm of this initiative. Prior tests of Legion have been conducted with units from both the US Air Force and Space Force and have seen application in numerous extensive Army training operations. The $1.1m contract aims to further expedite Legion’s assessment process and broaden its deployment throughout various Army divisions for operational use. Recently, the US Army has initiated the army transformation initiative (ATI), aimed at revamping its operational processes and expediting the delivery of advanced technologies to service members. The initiative is focused on promoting rapid learning, swift adaptation to new challenges, and the provision of ready-to-use technological solutions that are responsive to dynamic operational requirements. In May 2025, US Army secretary Dan Driscoll, Army chief of staff general Randy George sent a letter to the force and outlined the ATI. In the letter, they said: “Autonomous systems are becoming more lethal and less expensive. Sensors and decoys are everywhere. Dual-use technologies are continuously evolving and outpacing our processes to defeat them. To maintain our edge on the battlefield, our Army will transform to a leaner, more lethal force by adapting how we fight, train, organise, and buy equipment.” (Source: army-technology.com)

02 Jun 25. DoD software scandal should be added to Mapisa-Nqakula charge sheet – Niehaus. After the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) set aside a R257 m software contract between the Department of Defence (DoD) and SoftwareOne due to procurement irregularities, the Economic Freedom Fighters’ Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans representative is calling for the contract to be added to the charge sheet of former Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. In his capacity as permanent representative to the defence committee, Carl Niehaus noted that the 2018 contract was awarded under Mapisa-Nqakula, who is already charged with 12 counts of corruption and one count of money laundering for soliciting R4.5 m in bribes from defence contractor Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu between 2016 and 2019.

“The EFF demands that the SoftwareOne scandal be added to her charges. Her successors, Ms Thandi Modise and the current Minister, Ms Angie Motshekga, alongside Deputy Ministers Maj Gen (Ret) Bantu Holomisa and Mr Richard Mkhungo, and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) senior command, have failed to address this scandal, making them equally culpable,” Niehaus said.

“The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and Special Tribunal’s findings on 30 April 2025 prove this was a deliberate looting of public funds. The EFF demands the immediate dismissal of Motshekga, Holomisa, Mkhungo, and the SANDF leadership, and accountability for Mapisa-Nqakula and Modise,” he added.

The SIU exposed that the 2018 contract, worth R257 536 303.41, for Microsoft software licences, was awarded to SoftwareOne under Mapisa-Nqakula’s watch without competitive bidding, without a budget, and for licences never used. The Special Tribunal declared it unconstitutional, unlawful, and invalid, violating the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). The SIU found suspicious third-party payments and evidence of fraud, referred to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

“This scandal, following the R41.6m EOH Microsoft deal in 2016–2017, shows a pattern of corruption that began under Mapisa-Nqakula, continued under Modise, and remains unaddressed by Motshekga, who has failed to ensure accountability,” Niehaus stated.

Mapisa-Nqakula’s charges stem from soliciting R4.5 m in bribes from Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu’s Umkhombe Marine to secure a R104 m SANDF logistics contract, where she allegedly pocketed over R2.1 m in cash between December 2016 and July 2019.

“These 2024 charges, tied to 12 meetings where she demanded payments, confirm her corruption,” Niehaus said. “The SoftwareOne scandal, with its R257 m contract and fraudulent payments during her tenure, must be investigated as another instance of her corruption. The EFF demands that it be added to her charges, given the SIU’s evidence of fraud. We will not tolerate this looting of our nation’s wealth.”

Niehaus believes the R257 m spent on the software licenses could have modernized the SANDF or supported veterans “neglected by the DoD’s mismanagement.” He added that the Auditor-General’s report of financial mismanagement in the DoD for 2023/24, Motshekga’s absence from briefings on the SANDF’s DRC withdrawal and 1 Military Hospital, and her failure to deliver a promised SANDF report by September 2024 “show she’s unfit to lead.” Niehaus put Holomisa and Mkhungo, as deputy ministers, in his crosshairs as well, accusing them of having failed to fix procurement, “while the SANDF senior command lets corruption erode our security.” (Source: https://www.defenceweb.co.za/)

02 Jun 25. Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has expanded its navigation portfolio with the addition of the HG3900 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), a small, lightweight and low-power tactical-grade device with accuracy and reliability comparable to larger near-navigation-grade IMUs. The HG3900 is comprised of all-silicon MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) gyroscopes and accelerometers, which enables a significant reduction in size, weight and power from comparable IMUs using traditional technologies. Its advanced sensors significantly boost its performance by offering a 20-time improvement over other Honeywell MEMs. The HG3900 is designed with backward compatibility in mind. As the highly successful Honeywell HG1900 IMU nears its end of life, the HG3900 will be offered in a nearly identical package to enable an easy transition for existing HG1900 customers. In addition to Honeywell’s rigorous product development process, the HG3900 IMU has successfully completed full environmental testing by the U.S. Army and Navigation Technology Associates (NTA) where it met requirements while under demanding environmental conditions including high vibration and dynamic temperature changes.

“Our HG3900 IMU is an ideal solution for customer applications requiring tactical or near-nav grade performance in a small, lightweight package,” said Matt Picchetti, vice president and general manager, Navigation and Sensors, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. “Extensive Honeywell and customer testing demonstrates that our new IMU offers superior real-world performance in a smaller package as compared to other IMUs.”

IMUs are widely used on aircraft, ships, spacecraft and other applications where precision positioning and navigation are critical. The importance of these devices has intensified considerably over the past decade with the significant growth in autonomous vehicles and other autonomy use cases. IMUs utilize gyroscopes, accelerometers and electronics to determine where a vehicle is, what direction it is going, at what speed and how far it has travelled. Advanced MEMS IMUs such as the HG3900 are highly resilient and can provide accurate navigation and orientation data with or without global navigation satellite system (GNSS) inputs. They can function independently for extended periods when GNSS signals are jammed, spoofed or are simply unavailable. The design verification process will continue into 2026 with initial production and deliveries to commence in late 2026 or early 2027. Honeywell is accepting orders for pre-production units for delivery in 2026. Honeywell has been a top innovator in IMU technology for more than three decades and pioneered the use of MEMS technologies in navigation. Learn more about Honeywell’s full suite of IMU technologies here. Honeywell will showcase the HG3900 IMU, along with the rest of the Navigation products, at the Joint Navigation Conference in Cincinnati from June 2-5, including a feature session on June 4.

30 May 25. Anduril, Meta to develop advanced XR solutions. This initiative is financed entirely through private investment, ensuring no reliance on public funds. Defence technology company Anduril Industries has entered into a collaborative agreement with Facebook owner Meta to develop and deploy a suite of integrated extended reality (XR) technologies aimed at enhancing the capabilities of US military personnel. The XR products are aimed at improving situational awareness and facilitating seamless command of uncrewed systems by military personnel during combat operations. This initiative will leverage the companies’ extensive investments in hardware, software, and artificial intelligence over the past ten years. It is financed entirely through private investment, ensuring no reliance on public funds. The collaboration seeks to deliver cost-effective solutions to the US military by repurposing commercially developed high-performance technology components for defence applications, with the potential to generate significant cost savings for the military budget. Anduril explains that the new XR tools will function in conjunction with its AI-driven command and control system, Lattice, which synthesises data from myriad sources to deliver instantaneous battlefield insights in real time. The collaboration will integrate role-specific augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) interfaces into their products, granting military personnel intuitive interaction with Lattice’s analytical tools. This integration is intended to enhance the way combatants perceive, process, and assimilate information on the battlefield. By offering immersive technological solutions, the aim is to bolster the effectiveness of tactical decision-making in various combat situations.

Anduril founder Palmer Luckey said: “I am glad to be working with Meta once again. Of all the areas where dual-use technology can make a difference for America, this is the one I am most excited about. My mission has long been to turn warfighters into technomancers, and the products we are building with Meta do just that.”

For Meta, the partnership extends its Reality Labs ventures and promotes the use of its open-source AI models, such as Llama, for national security purposes by the US and allied nations. The partners have already submitted a white paper as a team for SBMC Next, formerly IVAS Next. Following the transition of the integrated visual augmentation system (IVAS) contract from Microsoft to Anduril, the companies have made strides in evolving IVAS into a soldier-borne mission command system. Progress includes enhanced operational efficiency, expedited delivery schedules, reduced costs, and software updates that now take less than 18 hours instead of 180 days. Testing is currently underway for Lattice-integrated IVAS headsets.

Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said: “Meta has spent the last decade building AI and AR to enable the computing platform of the future. We’re proud to partner with Anduril to help bring these technologies to the American servicemembers that protect our interests at home and abroad.”

In November 2024, Meta made its open source Large Language Model Meta AI (Llama) model available to US government agencies working on defence and national security applications. (Source: army-technology.com)

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30 May 25. cortAIx SG: Thales Accelerates Trusted AI Innovation in Singapore with Strategic Partnerships

Thales’s global acceleration in trusted AI extends to Asia for the first time with the launch of cortAIx SG. Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), cortAIx SG aims to drive the ethical and effective adoption of AI in Singapore, in alignment with Singapore’s National AI strategy. The Group’s global expansion of cortAIx to Singapore has the dual purpose of serving the needs of both the civil and defence ecosystems.
Thales is strengthening its strategic partnerships in Singapore by launching joint initiatives with CAAS1, DSTA2, and HTX3 across Aviation, Defence, and Public Safety and Security. These enhanced collaborations include an expanded innovation partnership with HTX focused on AI, border security, quantum, and cybersecurity technologies, as well as the creation of a joint Avionics Lab with CAAS—supported by Changi Airport Group, ICAI4, SATS, and Singapore Airlines—to drive next-generation avionics solutions.
With these partnerships, cortAIx SG will become an integral part of the Group’s global cortAIx network of 800 highly-skilled AI and data experts, supported by local talent with deep expertise in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science.

On 30th May, Thales and EDB signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the launch of cortAIx SG to extend the Group’s global AI programme to Asia, and further accelerate on AI research and industrialisation. With more than 100 products integrating AI, Thales already develops and deploys trusted AI-powered systems in the most complex and challenging environments. Building on this strong foundation, cortAIx SG will serve as an important accelerator, identifying critical challenges and developing high-impact AI solutions for Thales’ business units across Singapore and the broader Asia region. The centre will play a key role in driving the development and implementation of trusted AI systems in complex and mission-critical environments, thereby strengthening Thales’ R&D capabilities and long-term innovation footprint in Singapore. cortAIx SG positions Thales Singapore as a hub for AI leadership and joint innovation, aligned with the nation’s ambitions under the National AI Strategy. The centre will be driven by several key initiatives: including projects that enhance utilisation of knowledge and sensor suites to aid planning and decision support; increase operational efficiency; and drive human-autonomy teaming. Thales will work with the Singaporean government and ecosystem to grow domain and technology capabilities in Singapore, bringing together cutting-edge technology, talent and research to AI solutions that are ethical, transparent, explainable, and operationally effective. The announcement was made on the occasion of French President Mr. Emmanuel Macron’s State Visit to Singapore, with multiple agreements signed on 29th May and during the France–Singapore Frontier Technologies Forum on 30th May.

1.Expansion of Strategic Partnership with HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency)

Thales and HTX first signed a Master Agreement for Strategic Partnership for Innovation in 2020. Today, they expanded the scope of this partnership, extending it for another three years to:

Establish a joint-lab focused on AI-enabled technologies, local capability development and the formation of best practices for trustworthy AI within the local context;
Enable technology insertion through agile collaboration, testing and technology experimentation aligned to HTX’s evolving needs. Thales will support HTX in translating early-stage technical solutions into concrete systems that can be integrated into HTX’s homeland security programmes to drive rapid innovation and early adoption;
Jointly develop a shared Research and Development (R&D) strategy and future technology roadmap relevant to public safety and security, bringing together HTX, Thales, academia and startups, across five critical technology frontiers: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI), Cybersecurity, Quantum Technologies and Space.

2.Joint Avionics Lab with Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to innovate avionics-oriented solutions

CAAS, Changi Airport Group (CAG), the International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI), SATS Ltd. (SATS), Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Thales signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 29th May 2025 to foster greater innovation and collaboration at the aviation ecosystem level.

Under this MOU, the partners will work together to identify key challenges to solve and undertake joint innovation projects to develop solutions, which could include the following:

Air traffic optimisation, by combining airlines’ flight operations and cockpit data with air traffic management information. AI-enabled algorithms can detect and predict holding patterns within a particular radius around Changi Airport, helping manage congestion and leading to reduced flight delays.
Digitalising and optimising the data shared between airlines, air traffic management and airports. Data from sensors in the aircraft, like cameras or inflight entertainment systems, can provide real-time, automated data to complement current data streams like video content from ground infrastructures. Enhancing these with AI models can help airlines, air traffic managements and airport operators improve collaborative decision making.

The Avionics Lab in Singapore, the first of its kind for Thales outside France, represents a significant milestone in deepening Thales’ avionics capabilities in Singapore and the region. The Avionics Lab complements the AIR Lab (jointly set up by CAAS and Thales in 2019 to work on cutting-edge Air Traffic Management solutions) to optimise air transport operations in the region. The Avionics Lab will serve as a vital platform for collaborative innovation, between the world leading aviation eco-system in Singapore and Thales, to co-develop and test cutting edge concepts grounded in real-world operational scenarios, strengthening Singapore’s position as a hub for aviation technologies.

3.AI in critical systems for Defence through DSTA – Thales co-lab

Announced in April this year, the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Thales have set up a joint lab for AI-enabled technologies, which can augment combat systems currently in use by the Singapore Armed Forces to efficiently handle drone threats. The lab will work on joint projects, the first of which is related to Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) and advanced sensors. Thales is also providing a cyber-secured and AI-powered autonomous mine countermeasures system to the Republic of Singapore Navy, in partnership with ST Engineering. The sonars and mission management system are accompanied by data analysis tools reinforced with AI, in order to facilitate target detection and identification that ease the workload of operators.

These initiatives form the core of Thales’s AI strategy in Singapore and touch on key sectors aligned with the National AI Strategy 2.0. These collective partnerships will see Thales grow its pool of AI experts in Singapore to over several dozen in the next three years, adding to the Group’s global cortAIx network of 800 highly-skilled AI and data specialists.

“The launch of cortAIx SG by Thales will add new capabilities to Singapore’s growing AI and innovation ecosystems, and builds on Thales’s longstanding presence in Singapore. We look forward to the impactful AI-enabled solutions cortAIx SG will develop in partnership with our ecosystem for Singapore and the region,” said Cindy Koh, Executive Vice President, EDB.

“Thales is honoured to be working with our strategic partners in Singapore to bring new technologies to the fore, whether in aviation, in public security or to help reinforce national defence and sovereignty. Being able to announce the launch of cortAIx SG this week, in the presence of Ms Clara Chappaz, French Minister Delegate for AI and Digital Affairs and Ms Josephine Teo, Singapore’s Minister for Digital Development and Information and Minister-in-charge of Smart Nation and Cybersecurity, is a true recognition of our role as a technology leader, notably as France and Singapore celebrate 60 years of bilateral cooperation. cortAIx SG will be a valuable asset to help our customers and partners embrace the vast opportunities AI has to offer, deploying it as a force for good, in support of Singapore’s National AI Strategy. We are excited at the prospect of bringing our leading technology, talent and research to deliver AI solutions that are ethical, transparent, explainable and effective.” said Philippe Keryer, Senior Executive Vice President, Strategy, Research and Technology, Thales.

28 May 25. With the successful completion of the first release milestone for its CERETRON software, sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT is ushering in a new era in digitally networked sensor technology and automation. As part of a comprehensive system concept, a software-defined defence runtime environment has been put into operation that seamlessly integrates containerized algorithms into ground-based systems. The system successfully controlled optronic reconnaissance sensors via the standardized HENSOLDT architecture and displayed video streams and algorithm results in near real time. Supplemented by the company’s own object recognition and object-based tracking in a GVA (Generic Vehicle Architecture) -compliant user interface, CERETRON is already demonstrating in this early phase its ability to map simple control sequences just as reliably as complex target detection and reconnaissance processes.

“CERETRON not only opens up significant technological advances for us, but also creates new perspectives for our business development and future orders,” says Christina Canitz, Head of Division Optronics at HENSOLDT.

Modular software architecture for scalable automation

CERETRON is designed to be gradually expanded into a modular software system that will be continuously enhanced with new functions and interfaces in six-month release cycles. The next steps include the integration of additional sensor technology, such as the See Through Armour System (SETAS), and the connection to leading battlefield management systems such as “SitaWare” and “Adler”. At the same time, technical conditions are being created that enable flexible distribution of the computing load between central servers, distributed vehicle systems, and directly at the sensor.

Software-defined defence: networking and automation in combat

With CERETRON, HENSOLDT connects sensors, soldiers, and weapons in a continuous battle chain – a paradigm shift toward software-defined defence. The system supports the automated execution of action sequences on sensor platforms, from booting up the sensor suite to assisted close and long-range reconnaissance and post-mission debriefing. Intelligent assistants take over health monitoring, parameterize mission-specific settings, and ensure smart reporting. Automatic object recognition and data fusion from different sensors (image, acoustics, radio, and radar) aggregate data into mission-relevant information. The situation thus determined can be distributed in a data volume-optimized manner even at low bandwidth on the battlefield. CERETRON thus creates the conditions for early detection and countering of new threats such as drone and missile attacks.

NATO-level interoperability and shared information space

CERETRON complies with important international standards such as NGVA and GVA, which guarantees interoperability with third-party systems. Seamless integration into the Shared Information Space and connection to command-and-control systems such as “FüWES” and “BMS” optimize digitally supported combat operations. Continuous development and platform independence ensure that users are always up to date and can respond flexibly to changing mission requirements.

27 May 25. Hermeus, a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company specializing in high-speed aircraft, announced today the flight of its Quarterhorse Mk 1 aircraft. This milestone is a significant step in Hermeus’ development of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft. With this flight, Hermeus demonstrated a rapid development pace, advancing Hermeus’ mission to operationalize hypersonic technologies.

“Mk 1 has redefined the pace of developing and flying new aircraft,” said AJ Piplica, CEO and Co-Founder of Hermeus. “I’m incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished. We’ve proven the viability of our iterative development approach. But this is just the start. We have much more to do as the bar rises for the next iteration.”

Quarterhorse Mk 1 went from clean sheet to flight-ready in a little over a year. The primary focus of the test campaign was validate high-speed takeoff and landing of a large uncrewed aircraft. The aircraft’s unique configuration — driven by high-speed flight — makes basic operations of takeoff and landing distinctly challenging.

“Industry partnerships continue to have an important role in the development and test of disruptive and innovative capabilities for our warfighters,” commented Major General Scott Cain, Commander of Air Force Test Center. “The promise of routine hypersonic flight is an exciting capability for the joint team.”

Data from the campaign has validated design and performance models, including aerodynamics, stability and control. Testing also validated performance of vehicle subsystems including propulsion, fuel systems, hydraulics, power, thermal management, avionics, flight software, telemetry, flight termination and command and control.

“The real-world flight data from Mk 1 provides significant technical value that we’re rolling into our next aircraft,” said President and Co-Founder Skyler Shuford. “Moreover, the team has accomplished this milestone on a challenging timeline while operating within the overall aerospace ecosystem — all to support rebuilding America’s lost capability to quickly develop brand-new, full-scale jets.”

Quarterhorse Mk 1 is the first in a series of uncrewed aircraft on Hermeus’ iterative development roadmap. The approach emphasizes ‘hardware richness’ – building multiple prototypes in quick succession, allowing the team to take well-managed technical risk. The team is actively reviewing data and integrating lessons learned into Hermeus’ next iteration, Quarterhorse Mk 2, currently being manufactured at Hermeus’ headquarters in Atlanta. The scale of an F-16, Quarterhorse Mk 2 is a high-Mach aircraft designed to de-risk uncrewed supersonic flight. It is on-track to fly late this year. Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate aviation. In the near-term, the business is focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus’ high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

26 May 25. Largest ever UK defence AI trial conducted across land, sea and air. Sailors and air crews are set to benefit from new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities following the UK’s largest ever multi-domain AI trial, bringing together land, sea and air equipment. The trial provides valuable data to develop and validate AI algorithms. It strengthens the UK’s position as a leader in defence innovation, supporting the government’s Plan for Change. For the Royal Navy, AI technologies developed through these trials will enhance maritime surveillance, improve threat detection in complex sea environments, while enabling faster decision-making during naval operations. The Royal Air Force (RAF) will benefit from advanced target recognition systems that can process information from multiple airborne sensors simultaneously, reducing pilot cognitive load and enabling more effective air operations in challenging conditions. Building on previous trials – known as WINTERMUTE – this third iteration involved around 200 scientists from the Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl), military personnel from the Royal Navy and RAF, industry representatives and international partners collaborating at Portland Harbour to develop critical AI systems for automatic target detection and recognition.

Over a five-day period, visual infrared and band radar data was recorded from Royal Navy vessels, ground vehicles, and both manned and unmanned aircraft, operating in mission-based scenarios. The groundbreaking trial follows the Prime Minister’s historic commitment to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, recognising the critical importance of military readiness in an era of heightened global uncertainty.

Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP said: “We can all see how AI has the potential to impact our lives and enhance our war fighting ability, and UK defence is embracing this leap forward in technology to better support our personnel on the frontline.

Significant trials like this, working with international and industry partners, demonstrate the rapid progress we’re making to utilise new technology for keeping Britain secure at home and strong abroad. The programme included crucial participation from the United States and Australia, reinforcing the UK’s commitment to international defence partnerships, which helps drive long-term national growth and support the government’s Plan for Change.”

Dr Paul Hollinshead, Dstl’s Chief Executive, said: “This innovative trial represents a significant advancement in how we develop and test defence technologies. By bringing together multiple domains and partners, we’re not just collecting data – we’re creating the foundation for mission success and operational advantage that will protect our forces for decades to come. The use of these AI systems is designed to support, not replace, human decision-making in defence operations. The technology aims to reduce cognitive burden on military personnel by filtering information and providing clearer battlefield intelligence. By curating high-quality data from multiple domains, Dstl is creating the foundation for future AI systems that will provide UK forces with operational advantage in complex environments.” (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

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22 May 25. OSI Completes TDNS HAT for Chilean Navy Submarines.

TDNS the Submarines Tactical Advantage
Involved two classes of submarines: Thomson and Scorpene
Each submarine deploys TDNS, OSI’s advanced Tactical Dived Navigation System
Key capability includes GNSS Denied Navigation
Systems are Powered by OSI’s ECPINS, the only WECDIS fully compliant to NATO WECDIS STANAG 4564

OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the final Harbour Acceptance Test (HAT) for the upgrade with OSI’s Tactical Dived Navigation Systems (TDNS) on board four Armada de Chile (Chilean Navy) Submarines. OSI delivered four TDNSs, with the Chilean Navy Thomson-class submarine receiving the first system in 2022, the second in 2023, and the final two TDNS units delivered to the Scorpène-class submarines also in 2023. Additionally, OSI has provided Operator and Maintainer training to the submarine crews. TDNS represents a significant advancement in submarine operations and Dived Navigation. Powered by ECPINS WECDIS, the system offers a wide array of GNSS-denied features, including multi-sensor data integration, bottom contour navigation, and uniquely advanced algorithmic calculation that provides a Pool of Errors. This minimizes reliance on external sensors, allowing the submarine to remain undetectable for extended periods of time while retaining its full tactical advantage. Situational awareness and operational effectiveness are further optimized with specialized ECPINS features, such as 3D view, Water Space Management (WSM), Moving Havens (MHN), Target Motion Analysis (TMA), and Subnotes. OSI worked closely with the Chilean Navy to meet their requirements. Sensor identification combined with mast management was crucial in improving the operator’s response and awareness. Further, the system features a bespoke submarine user interface providing the operator with quick, easy-to-reference navigation details, thus improving the navigator’s response time and ship safety. The Chilean Navy currently operates two Thomson-class (Type 209) submarines alongside two newer Scorpène-class submarines. The HAT is the second-to-last stage in certifying the seaworthiness of the vessels and systems; the Sea Acceptance Test (SAT) is the final test. ECPINS is the only WECDIS third-party type-approved against NATO WECDIS STANAG 4564 and is deployed on more than 60 submarines among NATO and Allied navies, including Chile, Sweden, the UK, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brazil.

Jim Girard, President and CEO, “This milestone highlights the strength of our collaboration with the Armada de Chile and our ability to tailor advanced systems to specific operational needs. The delivery and integration of TDNS across their submarine fleet is a testament to OSI’s technical expertise and trusted solutions.”

Jim Davison, VP of Business Development, “The successful completion of the HAT with the Chilean Navy underscores OSI’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge navigation capabilities. TDNS reflects the future of undersea operations, providing unmatched tactical advantages in GNSS-denied environments. We are proud to support our partners in achieving their mission objectives with precision and safety.” (Source: ASD Network)

20 May 25. Sopra Steria and EUROCONTROL have agreed a new five-year contract to further develop the local and sub-regional airspace management support system – better known as LARA. The new agreement extends a long-standing successful partnership, which has seen LARA become the cornerstone of advanced airspace management for over fifteen years. The system enables real-time decision-making and optimised flight paths, enhancing the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of air travel. By supporting collaborative decision-making between civil and military airspace users, LARA provides common situational awareness to all stakeholders and increased efficiency, while enhancing safety and promoting harmonisation. LARA has also helped to address environmental challenges – by reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions – and ensure safer skies, which is paramount for the ms of passengers who rely on air travel every day.

Adrian Fieldhouse, Managing Director (Strategic Digital Solutions) at Sopra Steria UK, said: “We’re committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation to drive positive change in business and society – and it doesn’t get much more important than keeping people safe and reducing environmental impact. We’re therefore delighted to continue our journey with EUROCONTROL and are proud to deliver such critical infrastructure for the aviation sector.”

Major Gen Karsten Stoye, Head of Civil Military ATM Cooperation Division at EUROCONTROL, said: “The renewal of the contract with Sopra Steria confirms EUROCONTROL’s commitment to providing state-of-the-art airspace management capabilities to our civil and military stakeholders. LARA is a key pillar in ensuring a flexible, collaborative, and secure airspace environment, and its continued development and support are vital for the performance and resilience of the European Airspace Network.”

Xavier Pecquet, Executive Lead for Aeroline, Sopra Steria’s dedicated aerospace organisation, said: “This renewed commitment presents an exciting opportunity for Sopra Steria to actively support EUROCONTROL in addressing its evolving digital transformation challenges. By delivering innovative solutions like LARA, we are dedicated to enhancing flight efficiency, improving airspace capacity, while ensuring military mission effectiveness.”

20 May 25. uAvionix Releases muLTElink Upgrade, Enabling Seamless Autonomous C2 Link Management. uAvionix, a provider of low-SWaP aviation-grade communications and surveillance technologies for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, has announced a significant software update to its muLTElink product family, enabling advanced link management for assured Command and Control (C2) and payload during UAS operations. muLTElink, which integrates up to four independent radios (C-Band, LTE, ISM, and optional IP based radios such as SATCOM or Starlink), includes advanced Dynamic Link Selection and Active Link Monitoring features. These improvements allow seamless, automated make-before-break switching across multiple C2 links—without operator intervention. The upgrade enables dedicated radios for Command Non-Payload Communications (CNPC) to be optimized for path and frequency diversity, minimizing the risk of lost connectivity in complex terrain or dynamic RF environments, while allowing an additional link for transmittal of payload data.

“This release delivers meaningful improvements in operational resilience and cost-efficiency that our customers have asked for,” said Cyriel Kronenburg, VP of UAS and Aviation Networks at uAvionix. “Our customers face unpredictable terrain, RF interference, and increasing complexity while trying to control the aircraft and complete the mission. muLTElink’s enhanced automation means the UAS selects the best available link in real-time for C2 and keeps payload data streaming—so operators can focus on the mission, not the network, all through a single device.”

New Capabilities and Highlights

Real-Time Dynamic Link Selection – Automatically chooses the optimal link (LTE, C-Band, ISM, or an IP based radio such as SATCOM) based on real-time signal quality, interference, and geographic conditions.
Active Link Monitoring – Continuously monitors all available links and autonomously switches before failure occurs—virtually eliminating link loss.
Improved Network Resilience – Provides true frequency and path diversity. Adversarial interference or coverage gaps in one band are bypassed using alternative paths.
Lower Operational Costs – Intelligent link arbitration reduces unnecessary reliance on high-cost SATCOM by using LTE or ISM when viable.
Field-Proven Reliability – Under FAA contract testing, muLTElink achieved 99.97% link availability across a 360-mile flight path, with less than 5 seconds of total downtime over 4.3 hours.

Deployment Scenarios

The upgraded muLTElink is optimized for high-risk and complex UAS operations such as:

Long-range linear inspections (pipeline, powerline, rail)
Emergency response and public safety (DFR, overwatch)
Urban air mobility (UAM) trials and infrastructure surveys
FAA test site research and certification initiatives

Current muLTElink configurations include the muLTElink5060, which combines LTE and C-Band in a compact 100g, 2W package, and the muLTElink915, offering LTE and ISM radios at 65g. Both support external SATCOM integration and are managed via uAvionix’s SkyLine C2 Manager, a web-based platform for link arbitration and C2 application integration. Either muLTELink can be combined with a skyLink915 or skyLink5060 for up to four communications links.

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muLTElink and skyLine is already at several ranges in partnership with NASA, Choctaw Nation, OAIRE, skyWay Range, Thales, and Vantis, and is active at multiple FAA-designated UAS test sites.

21 May 25. Advanced Navigation, a global leader in autonomous systems and navigation technologies, has successfully demonstrated a hybrid solution for long endurance GNSS-denied navigation, proving that a software-fused inertial-centered architecture is the defining standard for autonomy.

“The world is evolving, and navigation must evolve with it. GPS is disturbingly vulnerable to challenging environments, harsh weather conditions and cyberattacks with rising threats of jamming and spoofing. The question isn’t if GPS will fail, but when. Operators need to build resilience now,” shares Advanced Navigation CEO and co-founder, Chris Shaw.

“This hybrid solution is designed with adaptability and reliability in mind. While others focus on individual components, Advanced Navigation champions a layered, inertial-centered, multi-sensor architecture, fused together by intelligent software. This approach can be updated or modified to adapt to harsh environments and mission requirements.”

A New Era of Navigation Resilience

This advancement is achieved by integrating a strategic-grade fibre-optic gyroscope (FOG) inertial navigation system (INS) with a new class of navigation aid: a Laser Velocity Sensor (LVS). The result is a fused hybrid architecture that delivers unprecedented precision and reliability in even the most challenging environments. At the centre of every reliable navigation platform is a trusted source of truth: the INS. Advanced Navigation’s FOG INS, which is sensitive enough to detect the Earth’s rotation, provides that foundation by delivering precise attitude. Complementing this, Advanced Navigation’s LVS uses infrared lasers to measure a vehicle’s ground-relative 3D velocity with exceptional accuracy and long-term stability. Unlike conventional sensors, LVS performs reliably on both ground and airborne platforms, as long as it maintains a clear line of sight to the ground or a stationary surface. Beyond its role as a velocity aid, LVS also enhances navigation resilience by detecting GNSS spoofing. By comparing its independent velocity measurements against GNSS-derived velocity, LVS adds an extra layer of security to Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) strategies.

AdNav OS Fusion draws on sophisticated algorithms to interpret and filter sensor data. The software is designed to dynamically weigh the input from each sensor, adjusting in real time based on reliability scores, environmental conditions, and operational context. This ensures continuous, high-confidence state estimation even when signals are lost, degraded, or distorted. This inertial-centered, multi-sensor approach delivers a step-change in GNSS-denied navigation performance, compared to traditional methods.

Proven Capabilities with Real World Data

To validate the accuracy and resilience of the LVS Hybrid system, Advanced Navigation conducted a series of rigorous real-world driving tests. Across five trials, the system delivered exceptional performance with an average error per distance traveled of 0.053% compared to a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) reference. At the starting point, GNSS on the INS was disabled in the state estimation process, forcing the system into dead-reckoning mode. RTK GNSS was logged separately as a reference. This approach allows for a direct comparison between the computed dead-reckoning solution and a trusted position reference. The below data shows dead-reckoning results from a 23 km drive around Canberra, Australia. GNSS was not used at any point in the drive for heading or position. RTK GNSS is shown as the red line, while the Hybrid system’s result is shown in blue. The below results are from a 19.2 km drive around the Parliamentary Triangle in Canberra, Australia. GNSS was not used at any point in the drive for heading or position. RTK GNSS is shown as the red line, while the Hybrid system’s result is shown in blue. The Hybrid system was also tested on a fixed-wing aircraft combined with a tactical-grade INS, demonstrating a final error per distance traveled of 0.045% over the course of a low-altitude flight over 545 km. These results demonstrate the system’s impressive ability to improve navigation performance of the INS in GNSS-denied or contested scenarios. For a more in-depth look into the technology, a white paper can be read here.

Commercialising Space to Earth

LVS is a terrestrial adaptation of LUNA (Laser Unit for Navigation Aid), a space-grade navigation technology developed for autonomous lunar landings. LUNA enables reliable navigation in the harsh environment of space by providing precise three-dimensional velocity and altitude information relative to the Moon’s surface. The result of several years of R&D, LUNA is set to be demonstrated aboard Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.

By leveraging the engineering insights gained from LUNA, LVS adapts space technology into an Earth-ready solution for terrestrial GNSS-denied navigation.

What This Means For the Future of Navigation

In today’s dynamic operational environments, relying on a single sensor technology (such as GNSS or IMU) is no longer viable. Missions increasingly take place in GNSS-denied, electromagnetically noisy, and physically complex settings where traditional systems falter.

Robust navigation demands a layered, inertial-first and multi-sensor architecture – held together by intelligent software – that can adapt and scale to meet the unique demands of each mission. Embracing a software-defined nature, Advanced Navigation’s architecture means updates and enhancements can be deployed with minimal hardware disruption. This paradigm shift ensures truly resilient navigation for critical applications across defence, aerospace, robotics and autonomous systems.

About Advanced Navigation

Advanced Navigation is a global leader in APNT and autonomous system technologies. By leveraging capabilities in software-enhanced hardware, every solution delivers unrivaled capabilities and exceptional performance across land, air, sea and space applications where GPS is contested.

Made possible with extensive research, testing and vertically integrated manufacturing, the company has progressed into deep technology fields, including robotics, inertial, photonic and quantum sensing, artificial intelligence, underwater acoustics, and GPS antennas and receivers. Customers choose Advanced Navigation for rapid product delivery and unmatched technical field expertise.

Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with research and production facilities nationwide and offices globally, Advanced Navigation is an Australian manufacturer exporting worldwide. The company is backed by KKR, In-Q-Tel (IQT), former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.). #JoinTheAutonomyRevolution.

21 May 25. HighPoint Technologies is introducing an industry-first, portable, near-petabyte NVMe storage solution. The solution leverages eight Solidigm™ D5-P5336 122TB SSDs in a HighPoint RocketStor 6542AW NVMe RAID Enclosure to deliver an astounding 976TB storage capacity in an ultra-compact high-performance design. This innovative solution is designed to deliver scalable, server-grade NVMe storage for a variety of data-intensive applications, including artificial intelligence (AI), media production, big data analytics, enterprise data backup, and high-performance computing (HPC).

Industry-First Portable near 1 Petabyte Storage Solution

The RocketStor 6542AW supports up to eight Solidigm D5-P5336 SSDs via a single PCIe connection, delivering a massive 976TB of storage capacity. This solution not only breaks through the capacity limits of portable storage devices but also ensures exceptional data read/write speed via HighPoint’s proven PCIe Switching technology. The combination of near-petabyte capacity together with ultra-fast transfer performance represents a significant milestone in storage innovation, and is ideal for enterprise workflows designed to handle massive datasets.

Ultra-Compact Powerhouse

With its near-petabyte storage capacity, compact footprint measuring just 4.84 inches tall and 9.25 in length, and dedicated PCIe x16 host to device connectivity, the HighPoint RocketStor 6542AW NVMe RAID Enclosure is ideal for environments where space is limited but high performance is essential. Whether in an enterprise data center environment, media production studio, or portable setup for an on-the-go professional, this solution delivers uncompromised storage capacity and performance while maintaining a sleek and space-efficient form factor.

Empowering AI/ML and Big Data Analytics

For artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) workloads, data throughput and processing speed are critical factors in model training efficiency. The RocketStor 6542AW, combined with high-performance Solidigm D5-P5336 SSDs can significantly accelerate AI/ML model training times. For researchers and developers working with large datasets, this solution provides a powerful boost to productivity and efficiency.

Ideal for Enterprise Backup and HPC Applications

Data security and backup efficiency are paramount in the enterprise. The RocketStor 6542AW’s redundant RAID technology and robust CDFP connectivity facilitates rapid and secure backups of large datasets. Additionally, the compact solution excels in high-performance computing (HPC) environments and is capable of supporting intensive computational workloads with minimal latency. It is particularly well-suited for scientific research and engineering simulations, where fast and reliable data access is critical.

Seamless Handling of High-Resolution Media Workflows

For high-resolution media applications such as 4K/8K video editing and rendering, storage capacity and data access speed are often bottlenecks. The solution’s 976TB of capacity and 28GB/s of transfer bandwidth effortlessly accommodates large volumes of video files, ensuring smooth playback and accelerated production pipelines. This makes it an ideal choice for High-resolution media applications such as film production, animation design, and rendering.

HighPoint Technologies: Redefining the Boundaries of NVMe Storage

“This collaboration between HighPoint and Solidigm is a game-changer in enterprise storage,” said May Hwang, VP at HighPoint Technologies. “By qualifying the Solidigm D5-P5336 SSDs in our RocketStor 6542AW, we’ve created an unprecedented solution that combines high-capacity NVMe storage with seamless scalability. AI, HPC, and data-driven industries can now harness near-petabyte storage in an ultra-compact form factor without compromising performance.”

“As Hardware RAID adoption in the AI ecosystem is becoming more prevalent, this collaboration is significant using Solidigm industry-leading, high-capacity SSDs and HighPoint’s HW RAID enclosure.” – Mike Mamo Senior Principal Engineer/ Senior Director at Solidigm

A New Benchmark for External Storage Expansion

The HighPoint solution with Solidigm SSDs sets a new standard for external NVMe storage expansion, addressing the growing demand for external, high-performance, high-capacity storage in AI, media production, and big data analytics. With its exceptional speed, unparalleled capacity, and flexible RAID technology, the 976TB external NVMe storage solution is poised to become the go-to choice for customers seeking reliable and efficient storage support in their data-intensive workflows.

20 May 25. Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, joined the U.S. Army Program Manager FLRAA office and members of Team FLRAA in support of a program status update and demonstration of the FLRAA Virtual Prototype.

“I am thrilled to see the first piece of hardware that will be delivered on the Army’s FLRAA program,” said Col. Jeffrey Poquette, FLRAA Project Manager. “By leveraging Congressional authorities, not only will we deliver two FLRAA virtual prototype cockpit simulators but also accelerate the broader FLRAA program by four years. Once delivered they will provide our user community, Army pilots, with the ability to experiment with tiltrotor tactics and ultimately develop doctrine for its future use. Additionally, we will take the feedback received from our users and seek to incorporate what is most important to them into the final design of the aircraft. Overall, this represents great progress for the FLRAA program.”

The Virtual Prototype, an advanced simulator based on a digital twin of the FLRAA weapon system, is a key element of the Army’s accelerated acquisition approach leveraging the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) process. The two Virtual Prototypes will support accelerated user familiarization, feedback, and development of TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) in preparation for FLRAA’s transformational speed and range. These assets are expected to be converted into Flight Training Devices (FTDs) over time.

“I am incredibly proud of the joint team’s execution, working together in parallel to the weapon system development to deliver this advanced capability,” said Ryan Ehinger, senior vice president and FLRAA program director, Bell. “Having the PM FLRAA team alongside the Bell team as we head into final USG testing and delivery is further evidence of the extensive industry/government collaboration benefitting this program.”

The U.S. Army’s new long-range assault aircraft is designed to fly twice as far and twice as fast as the current fleet while providing unmatched agility and handling capabilities. Utilizing mature tiltrotor technology coupled with an innovative digital engineering approach and a modular open systems approach, it is designed to be the most reliable, affordable and high-performing long-range assault aircraft in the world.

20 May 25. Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has expanded its navigation portfolio with the launch of the HGuide o480, a high-performance, single-card inertial navigation system (INS) engineered to deliver precise, resilient localization and attitude data in an ultra-low size, weight and power package.

“The HGuide o480 is an engineering marvel and a technological breakthrough,” said Matt Picchetti, vice president, Navigation and Sensors, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. “For the size, there are no competing products in the industry today that can achieve the same high-performance at the price point, in addition to having the ability to be augmented by the wide array of Honeywell alternative navigation capabilities to form a truly remarkable resilient navigation solution.”

The entire HGuide o480 product line is suitable for a wide range of industries, including the emerging small-factor unmanned aerial vehicles, autonomous ground and underwater vehicles, as well as an extensive range of aerial and terrestrial mapping systems for the geodetics industry.

The HGuide o480 can be integrated directly into the electronics stack of a range of applications requiring precise and robust localization. It can also reduce system size and integration complexity, enabling faster deployment and improved performance for unmanned and autonomous systems across air, land and sea. The system is fully compatible with multiple velocity aiding sensors, including the Honeywell Radar Velocity Sensor, and provides GPS-denied localization performance that is typically unavailable in similar systems.

Additionally, security is built into the fabric of the HGuide o480. Designed to perform in contested and GPS-challenged environments, the system features anti-jamming and anti-spoofing capabilities via Septentrio’s AIM+ technology included with the Mosaic global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver. The HGuide o480 is offered with both the triple-frequency Mosaic X5 in a single-antenna configuration and with the dual-frequency, dual-antenna Mosaic H for when GNSS attitude aiding is required. In both cases, the Mosaic delivers best-in-class real-time kinematic (RTK) GNSS performance.

19 May 25. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has successfully integrated the advanced Optix software—developed by General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-i3)—into the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Common Intelligence Picture (CIP) for a multi-service Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course.

This milestone marks a significant enhancement in the USMC’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, delivering a unified operational view critical to the training of future aviation leaders. For the USMC, this integration directly supports the deployment and effectiveness of the GA-ASI-supplied MQ-9A Medium-Altitude, Long-Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aircraft System within the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). Achieved through close collaboration with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) and Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1), the integration brought together engineers from GA-ASI and GA-i3 alongside USMC unmanned aviation operations experts. Their combined efforts enabled the seamless deployment of the Optix software during the rigorous WTI 2-25 training cycle. USMC MQ-9A operations during the exercise took place at Yuma, Arizona, and the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (SELF) at Twenty-Nine Palms, California—the Marine Corps’ only expeditionary runway in the U.S. The live-fire training environment provided an invaluable opportunity to evaluate the MQ-9A’s role in complex combat scenarios. By introducing Optix into this high-demand setting, Marines gained access to real-time data fusion, a shared operational picture, and enhanced collaborative decision-making—tools critical for modern battlefield success.

“The integration of Optix software represents a key step toward the effective deployment of the MQ-9A MUX MALE platform within the MAGTF and joint operations,” said Doug Brouwer, Senior Director for USMC Programs at GA-ASI. “It enables near real-time situational awareness and improves the decision-making process across the battlespace.”

Andrew Majchrowicz, Project Manager for Department of Defense Programs at GA-i3, added: “Equipping Marines with advanced ISR tools like Optix enhances the common intelligence picture and operational readiness in live-fire environments. This is a critical milestone in our shared goal of enabling joint-force effectiveness and full operational integration of the MQ-9A.” The successful deployment of Optix within the WTI course underscores General Atomics’ continued commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower the U.S. military with unmatched intelligence and operational capabilities for future multi-domain operations.

19 May 25. RTX, Tawazun Council, EGA to advance gallium production in UAE. The gallium is said to be a critical component of defence products including advanced radars. RTX has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tawazun Council and aluminium producer Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to explore production of gallium for applications, mainly defence, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The MoU aims to create gallium extraction and refining capabilities at EGA’s alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi. This would make the UAE the world’s second largest producer of gallium; a critical mineral with applications in various sectors including semiconductors, electric vehicles, medical devices, and telecom infrastructure. In the defence industry, gallium is a vital component in advanced radars and other military products. The agreement is set to secure access to this essential mineral for companies, including RTX. RTX operations and supply chain senior vice-president Paolo Dal Cin said: “The aerospace and defence industry relies on stable access to rare earth elements.

“Today’s agreement puts us on a path towards a reliable supply of gallium, needed for production of critical aerospace and defence solutions.”

EGA and RTX intend to sign an agreement to assess the feasibility of developing a high purity gallium plant at EGA’s Al Taweelah alumina refinery.

The refinery processes bauxite ore into alumina, which is the feedstock for aluminium smelters and contains trace amounts of gallium. RTX said that as gallium is an impurity in aluminium, gallium levels must be carefully managed in metal for the most demanding applications.

RTX, previously recognised as Raytheon, manufactures jet engines, aircraft parts, and Patriot missile defence systems. In April 2025, RTX has reported a total revenue of $20.3bn for the quarter ended 31 March 2025. The company anticipates adjusted sales in the full year 2025 to range between $83bn and $84bn. However, RTX has issued a caution regarding the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which could reduce its 2025 profits by $850m. The company estimated $50m burden stemming from steel and aluminum tariffs. The company anticipates that the impact of tariffs on operating profits will become more evident in the latter half of the year when existing inventory is sold off, according to chief financial officer Neil Mitchill. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

16 May 25. Lyten Announces Next-Generation Drone Propulsion Initiative with American-Made Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. Lyten, the supermaterial applications company and global leader in lithium-sulfur batteries, has announced a new national security-focused initiative to support the growing demand for high-endurance, wide-operational-radius drones for defense applications.

The initiative is built on a next-generation drone energy storage system powered by Lyten’s ultra-lightweight lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. Lyten is dedicating production capacity in its California manufacturing facilities to meet the unique needs of the U.S. defense, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and satellite sectors.

Lyten’s U.S.-sourced and manufactured lithium-sulfur batteries are uniquely positioned to help the Department of Defense meet two urgent modernization imperatives:

Reducing dependence on foreign and adversarial supply chains for critical minerals, components, and batteries, and
Enabling the deployment of lighter, longer range, and more capable UAV platforms.

“Defense initiatives increasingly rely on unmanned, autonomous systems, yet nearly all these systems are powered by raw materials and batteries sourced from geopolitical rivals,” said Dan Cook, Lyten Co-Founder and CEO. “We built Lyten’s lithium-sulfur battery platform to solve exactly this problem – to provide lightweight, high performance battery power that is locally sourced and locally manufactured in the United States.”

In a newly released demonstration flight video, Lyten showed its lithium-sulfur battery powering a U.S.-built, 3D-printed UAV. The drone was made by Titan Dynamics, utilizing a battery pack designed by Upgrade Energy, both located in Los Angeles. The successful flight of Titan’s 8.5 foot wingspan drone in Palos Verdes, California demonstrated flight time capability of over 3 hours while executing a wide range of maneuvers, at speeds of up to 86 mph.

Lyten’s next upcoming drone battery release is targeting up to 8 hours of flight time on the Titan Dynamics platform.

Lyten’s lithium-sulfur batteries are free from nickel, manganese, cobalt, and graphite — minerals dominated by Chinese supply chains — enabling a secure, National Defense Appropriations Act (NDAA)-compliant energy solution for defense platforms. Lithium-Sulfur batteries, with their higher energy density, are designed to support longer flights, heavier payloads, and extended operational range.

“Lightweight propulsion is of critical importance to so many industries,” said Celina Mikolajczak, Lyten’s Chief Battery Technology Officer. “Satellites, drones, EVs, and micromobility can all dramatically improve in performance with lighter weight batteries. We have designed the lithium-sulfur battery platform to provide this lightweight performance, while avoiding materials subject to growing geopolitical and supply chain constraints.”

Lyten is currently taking orders for its latest lithium-sulfur battery for drones. Lyten previously announced a contract with the Defense Innovation Unit to demonstrate Lyten’s lithium-sulfur batteries on the International Space Station, slated for launch later this year. Lyten’s ultra-lightweight solution is now achieving over 3000 cycles for satellite applications. (Source: UAS VISION)

16 May 25. Pierce Aerospace and MITRE Partner to Advance Remote ID Research and Development. Pierce Aerospace announced that it has executed a memorandum of understanding with MITRE to advance research and the state of the art of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) remote identification. The new collaboration between Pierce Aerospace and MITRE will see Pierce Aerospace’s Remote ID sensors installed at the MITRE National Range for remote identification and UAS-related research purposes.

The two organizations also will collaborate to advance airspace detection, UAS/autonomy operations, and homeland security capabilities.

“MITRE has always been at the forefront of supporting the public safety sector and the United States through their research and development in support of the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Transportation,” said Aaron Pierce, chief executive officer, Pierce Aerospace. “We previously engaged with MITRE in testing and evaluation of our Remote ID sensors and capabilities. It made logical sense to further the relationship so we can continue to advance research and development with MITRE in support of the public safety sector and the U.S. government, particularly as we continue to advance the state of the art of UAS remote identification.”

The new collaboration between Pierce Aerospace and MITRE focuses on using scientific research and experimentation to address real-world challenges from the increased use of unmanned systems. Allowing academia, government, and industry to collaborate on advancing mission priorities through prototyping and experimentation, the MITRE National Range provides an ideal location to learn, develop, and test capabilities to enhance homeland and national security measures that serve the public interest.

“MITRE is proud to partner with Pierce Aerospace to advance critical initiatives in homeland and national security. Our mission is to enhance capabilities in ways that are both effective and safe,” said Yosry Barsoum, vice president and director of the Center for Securing the Homeland at MITRE. “By working across industry, federal agencies, and academia, MITRE is uniquely positioned to understand how emerging technologies align with mission objectives. This collaboration between the MITRE National Range and Pierce Aerospace is a vital step in transforming airspace management, ensuring public safety for drone operators and hobbyists, and strengthening our ability to respond to evolving threats.”

“In the last year, we’ve advanced our Remote ID capabilities and demonstrated that broadcast Remote ID can serve as a fundamental infrastructure that supports an economical path toward UAS integration into the National Airspace System (NAS),” added Pierce. “With MITRE we intend to continue to push the envelope of research and deliver solutions that aid in the safe and secure integration of drones into the NAS.” (Source: UAS VISION)

17 May 25. UK Armed Forces to benefit from ground breaking underwater glue developed with industry. Defence scientists develop glue that enables rapid repairs to equipment in extreme environments. An underwater glue could soon be saving lives and providing UK Armed Forces with an operational edge following successful trials in Portsmouth. The glue, which mimics the way a mussel sticks to a rock in nature, will enable military personnel to repair wetsuits, damaged dinghies and other equipment rapidly in extreme environments, potentially saving lives. It will also make it easier to repair bridges under the water line and could save the public money by enabling repairs during deployment. The glue was developed by the Ministry of Defence’s Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), working with biotech firm Zentraxa. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

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07 May 25. Northrop Grumman Navigation Technology Completes Hypersonic Test Flights. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) successfully completed two test flights of its Advanced Hypersonic Technology Inertial Measurement Unit at hypersonic speed, leveraging Stratolaunch’s reusable hypersonic airplane, Talon-A. These advanced flight tests move engineers one step closer to precisely navigating hypersonic vehicles in GPS-denied environments, further protecting the trajectory of the hypersonic vehicle from adversary threats. Survivability of the navigation unit, also known as a hemispherical resonator gyroscope, is a major accomplishment due to the harsh environment hypersonic speed presents and the intense forces experienced as the technology operates within Earth’s atmospheric boundary. This technology collected hours of critical ground and flight data, pivotal for future development. (Source: ASD Network)

08 May 25. Moasure<https://www.moasure.com/> is the world’s first and only measuring tool that measures and draws as it’s moved. The multi-award-winning, patented handheld tool calculates distance, area, height, volume, and more, simultaneously displaying results via the Moasure app. Moasure completely transforms the way we measure. Moasure is fast, accurate and easy to use. The device utilises high-performance motion sensors to capture x, y, and z data as it moves, simultaneously measuring and drawing complex and irregular areas. Automatically calculating perimeter, area, elevation, gradient and volume, Moasure collects essential measurement data without the need for GPS, Wi-Fi or mobile phone signal. Moasure is the first and only motion-based measuring tool, revolutionizing measurement by leveraging the same principles and technologies found in missile guidance and navigation systems. Utilizing accelerometers, gyroscopes, and sophisticated algorithms, Moasure accurately tracks its own movement and calculates the distance travelled in any direction. Moasure is designed to make difficult measurements easy, particularly irregular shapes and hard-to-reach areas. Moasure dramatically reduces measurement time and eliminates guesswork, thereby saving costs and increasing efficiency. Its compact design makes it ideal for professionals who need to measure on the go

The Bluetooth-connected app transforms measurements into dynamic 2D and 3D visuals in real-time on your smartphone screen – view, edit and save measurements and export straight from the field as a PDF, CSV or directly to CAD software.
Measurements that normally take many hands and several hours, now just need one person and a few minutes. You don’t need to sketch or use a calculator, Moasure does it all for you in an instant. Moasure integrates seamlessly with your smartphone or tablet through the Moasure app via Bluetooth, as you walk with the device the Moasure app plots your measurement in 3D – all in real-time.
Traditional measuring tools have so much potential for error. Moasure calculates area, perimeter, elevation, and volume, and even generates a site topography map all to an accuracy of 0.3% in each dimension. Moasure is a revolutionary tool offering efficiency, accuracy, and versatility. Its innovative sensor technology, practical design, and digital integration make it a standout invention, addressing the limitations of traditional measuring tools and providing a transformative alternative.

07 May 25. IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, today announced the launch of IFS Nexus Black™, a strategic innovation programme to expedite high-impact AI adoption for industrial organisations. Nexus Black provides a credible alternative to legacy software vendors by delivering bespoke solutions at pace with guaranteed industrial scalability and security. Nexus Black combines advanced AI technologies, deep industrial context, and a dedicated delivery team, partnering with customers to tackle bespoke, complex challenges in asset-intensive industries. Built on the foundation of IFS.ai, Nexus Black enables rapid development and deployment of AI capabilities to turn bold ideas into tangible outcomes in a matter of weeks.

Nexus Black offering to customers comprises:

Agile, sprint-based co-creation and prototyping. A proven co-development model that is safe, scalable, and fast
Structured four phase model: Problem Definition; Proof of Value; Accelerated Development; Digital Continuity
Access to dedicated AI engineers, domain experts, and solution architects, with deep expertise in industrial contexts and enterprise architecture
Collaboration on agentic AI and contextual intelligence with industrial scalability

Nexus Black turns intelligence into applied impact thanks to the deep IFS industry footprint and its proximity to rich industrial asset data, combining context and AI resulting in trusted contextual AI into live operations, quickly and securely.

“Too many businesses are stuck choosing between inflexible enterprise tools or niche AI vendors with no roadmap to scale. Nexus Black changes that,” said Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS. “Nexus Black is IFS’s commitment to rapid, high-impact AI innovation for leading industrial organisations. It combines the agility of a start-up with the industrial context, security, and delivery strength IFS is known for. It’s how we help our customers leap ahead – not just catch up.”

“AI capabilities like co-pilots and embedded agents are no longer a differentiator, they’re expected,” said Matt Kempson, SVP, Commercial at IFS. “What sets IFS apart is how we apply AI – rapidly, with deep industrial context, and in direct collaboration with our customers. Nexus Black gives us a razor-sharp edge, engaging deeply with complex industrial challenges, rapidly building proof points, and translating innovation into scalable impact across our AI portfolio.”

Co-investing for the future

Nexus Black enables customers to access capabilities ahead of general launch and directly engage in the creation process. Through a co-investment model, customers gain a fast-mover advantage in their industries and influence solutions that enhance their agility. Initial use cases include predictive maintenance, manufacturing scheduling optimisation, AI copilots for service and sales, and intelligent automation for finance and supply chain.

Pricing and availability

Nexus Black engagements are bespoke, reflected in the resource-intensive, expert led nature of the programme. Customers with AI driven ambitions interested in engaging with Nexus Black should contact their IFS account manager for an exploratory discussion.

06 May 25. Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, successfully demonstrated the Air Space Total Awareness for Rapid Tactical Execution, or ASTARTE, system’s ability to integrate with multiple military command and control systems during Project Convergence Capstone 5. Developed by a team of technologists led by Raytheon Advanced Technology, ASTARTE enhances airspace operations and deconfliction in highly congested battlespaces. The software automates the ability to provide a real-time common operational picture by integrating with existing command and control systems, predicting airspace usage, and improving speed by reducing time for planning and generating courses of action for joint fires.

“ASTARTE’s advanced capabilities in airspace deconfliction and mission planning provide a technological edge that can enhance overall effectiveness in multi-domain operations,” said Colin Whelan, president of Advanced Technology at Raytheon. “This makes the system an extremely valuable asset for modern, complex, large scale military operations.”

In a Live, Virtual, Constructive environment, Army and Air Force personnel worked together to prosecute dynamic targets using a combination of fires, fixed wing aircraft, and attack helicopters. Operators used the ASTARTE software to generate courses of action for airspace conflicts with each operator seeing only relevant information for their specific function. Based on its analysis, ASTARTE provided real-time recommendations to the operators, saving time and improving the quality of decision-making compared to current manual and standalone processes. Since last year’s demonstration at the Capstone 4 event, the ASTARTE system has been refined and improved to provide new capabilities, handle larger scenarios, and improve reliability to adapt to changing operational needs. This flexibility is crucial as military requirements and technologies continue to advance. (Source: PR Newswire)

07 May 25. As mobile workforces across Europe increasingly turn to the latest technology to offer competitive advantage, Panasonic Connect Europe has announced major enhancements to its TOUGHBOOK support infrastructure – effective April 1st – by establishing dual Service and Solutions Centres in Cardiff and Budapest. Today’s organisations need a rugged mobile device partner that can help them design, deploy, maintain and evolve complete mobility solutions. From the rise of edge-based AI to the growing capabilities of 5G, frontline teams are demanding more from their technology – and the support behind it.

“Our customers are transforming how they work in the field,” said Jon Tucker, General Manager of Engineering for Panasonic TOUGHBOOK. “With real-time operations increasingly the norm, downtime is simply not an option. That’s why we’re doubling down on our Service and Solutions Centre model – to provide the hands-on support, in-region resilience and full lifecycle services our customers need to stay ahead.”

A dual-centre approach to managed mobility

The long established Cardiff centre – now redefined as a Service and Solutions Centre – continues to serve UK customers, while expanding its managed services capabilities to support the growth of Panasonic TOUGHBOOK operations in Europe. This includes everything from hardware staging and kitting to proactive device monitoring and fleet management. Increasingly, Panasonic is managing entire mobile estates, with tailored, always-on support for mission-critical operations. In addition, Panasonic has also invested in a Budapest Service Centre as the central servicing hub for TOUGHBOOK customers across the European mainland. This centre has been providing service and maintenance support for the Panasonic visual and factory solutions business units for the past two years. Now with added local rugged mobility expertise, it enhances Panasonic’s ability to deliver high-speed TOUGHBOOK deployment, repairs and support across the continent.

Donald Maidment, Head of Customer Service at Panasonic Connect Europe, explains: “We’ve always taken full responsibility for the service and performance of our TOUGHBOOK devices – and that’s what sets us apart. With this investment, we’re expanding that commitment. Unlike competitors who outsource support, we maintain a direct line to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their mobile estate.”

Supporting innovation at the edge

Panasonic’s expansion supports the rapid evolution of field technology. With AI models now running at the edge and 5G enabling real-time connectivity, organisations are pushing more intelligence and decision-making closer to the point of service. This creates greater business efficiency – but also increases the pressure on technology to perform, everywhere and without fail.

“Our Service and Solutions Centres are built to meet this challenge,” added Tucker. “They’re so much more than repairs and maintenance – they’re enablement hubs for modern mobile workforces.”

Mobile-IT-As-A-Service – a full-service mobility model

As well as bespoke solution design, it’s from these centres that Panasonic TOUGHBOOK will deliver its Mobile-IT-As-A-Service – a flexible model that bundles rugged hardware, tailored software and managed services into one scalable, turnkey solution. Whether a customer needs hundreds of tablets configured for frontline logistics or end-to-end management of thousands of mobile devices across multiple regions, Panasonic delivers a bespoke service that meets their needs today and can evolve with them tomorrow.

07 May 25. Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Windward Ltd, a leading US-based maritime AI company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on Maritime Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and development to address emerging threats and trends at sea. The partnership will explore efforts to enhance the Singapore Armed Forces’ maritime domain capabilities through digital technologies. The MOU will also cover talent development initiatives through exchange programmes and internship opportunities at Windward, allowing DSTA engineers to deepen their technical competencies.

“This MOU underscores DSTA’s efforts to tap synergies with global partners. By leveraging our strengths and expertise, we seek to advance AI research and development to strengthen our maritime security capabilities, and protect our sea lines of communication,” said DSTA’s Group Technology Officer, Mr Cheng Heng Ngom.

“Singapore has long been a leader in embracing innovation, setting a standard for how nations should implement technological advancement,” said Ami Daniel, Co-founder and CEO of Windward. “Partnering with DSTA is a significant step in our shared commitment to enhancing maritime security through AI. Windward’s unique expertise and patented technology will equip DSTA with the tools to not only address current challenges but to proactively address emerging threats, ensuring a safer and more efficient maritime environment.”

This collaboration was announced at IMDEX Asia 2025.

About Defence Science and Technology Agency

The Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) is a top-notch technology organisation that drives innovation and delivers state-of-the-art capabilities to make the Singapore Armed Forces a formidable fighting force. Harnessing and exploiting science and technology, our engineers and IT professionals leverage multidisciplinary expertise to equip our soldiers with advanced systems to defend Singapore. DSTA also contributes its technological expertise to support national-level developments. To achieve our mission, DSTA excels in systems engineering, digitalised platforms, cyber, software development and more.

Visit www.dsta.gov.sg for more information.

About Windward Ltd

Windward is the leading Maritime AI™ company, providing an all-in-one platform to accelerate global trade. Windward’s AI-powered decision support and exception management platform, enhanced with Generative AI, offers a 360° view of the maritime ecosystem and enables stakeholders to make real time, predictive intelligence-driven decisions to achieve business and operational readiness.

By integrating advanced AI and Generative AI capabilities, Windward delivers deeper insights, automated risk analysis, and enhanced maritime intelligence and context. Windward’s Maritime AI™ supports companies across industries. The company’s clients range from energy supermajors, shipowners, mining companies, freight forwarders, and port authorities, to banks, insurers, and governmental organizations. For more information visit: https://windward.ai (Source: PR Newswire)

05 May 25. Velo3D, Inc. (OTCQX: VLDX), a leader in metal additive manufacturing technology, is pleased to announce a new agreement with Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc. (OOW), a leading manufacturer of firearms and military systems for professional services, advancing the company’s Rapid Production Services (RPS) offering. Under the agreement, Velo3D will provide application engineering, additive design, and analysis services as part of OOW’s 3D Printed Military Weapons Development initiative. This collaboration focuses on the early stages of the development process, providing application engineering and design services that optimize military weapon components for additive manufacturing. Velo3D’s expertise in additive design and material analysis will ensure that OOW’s components which are designed for maximum performance, strength, and manufacturability, are in the best state before production begins.

“We are excited to collaborate with Ohio Ordnance Works on this critical defense initiative,” said Arun Jeldi, Chief Executive Officer of Velo3D. “Through our application engineering, additive design, and analysis services, we are supporting OOW in the development phase to ensure that their components are optimized for 3D printing. This partnership enables us to help OOW streamline their design process, enhance performance, and ultimately meet the demanding needs of the defense sector.”

Velo3D will support OOW with engineering services focused on design optimization, material selection, and testing to ensure the components meet the necessary performance requirements for military applications. The goal is to create complex, high-performance parts that are designed for efficient and effective 3D printing, which will ultimately accelerate the timeline for OOW’s Rapid Production Services.

“At Ohio Ordnance Works, we are committed to delivering the highest-quality military components to our defense partners,” said Robert Landies III, President of Ohio Ordnance Works. “By partnering with Velo3D, we can leverage their expertise in application engineering and design for additive manufacturing to optimize our design processes and ensure that we are producing parts with the precision, speed, and quality our military customers expect.”

This collaboration represents an important step forward in integrating additive manufacturing into defense systems, providing OOW with the ability to improve the design and testing phases of their military weapons development, while also speeding up the production process.

About Velo3D:

Velo3D is a metal 3D printing technology Company. 3D printing—also known as additive manufacturing (AM)—has a unique ability to improve the way high-value metal parts are built. However, legacy metal AM has been greatly limited in its capabilities since its invention almost 30 years ago. This has prevented the technology from being used to create the most valuable and impactful parts, restricting its use to specific niches where the limitations were acceptable. Velo3D has overcome these limitations so engineers can design and print the parts they want. The Company’s solution unlocks a wide breadth of design freedom and enables customers in space exploration, aviation, energy, and semiconductor to innovate the future in their respective industries. Using Velo3D, these customers can now build mission-critical metal parts that were previously impossible to manufacture. The fully integrated solution includes the Flow print preparation software, the Sapphire family of printers, and the Assure quality control system. Through this vertically integrated approach, the Velo3D ecosystem facilitates scalable metal AM using the same print file across any Sapphire system, ensuring repeatable outcomes without the need for additional optimization. This enhances manufacturing scalability and supply chain flexibility, allowing Velo3D customers to seamlessly adapt to fluctuating demand. The Company delivered its first Sapphire system in 2018 and has been a strategic partner to innovators such as SpaceX, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Lockheed Martin, Avio, and General Motors. (Source: PR Newswire)

05 May 25. Software Fast Track Initiative. On April 24, Ms. Katie Arrington, performing the duties of the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO), signed a memo titled “Accelerating Secure Software,” which establishes the Software Fast Track (SWFT) Initiative for the Department. This effort is aligned with Secretary Hegseth’s guidance (Directing Modern Software Acquisition to Maximize Lethality, March 6, 2025) and will reform the way the Department acquires, tests, and authorizes secure software. Current systems for software procurement were developed for a different environment and using processes that are outdated and slow, with little to no supply chain visibility. This guidance directs the office of the CIO (OCIO) to work with the Under Secretaries of Acquisition and Sustainment, Research and Engineering, and Intelligence and Security to address these critical areas. Improving our ability to bring high quality secure software to the Warfighter rapidly will greatly increase the lethality and resilience of the Joint Force. This action directs the OCIO to undertake a 90-day sprint to develop a framework and implementation plan to define clear, specific: (1) cybersecurity and SCRM requirements; (2) rigorous software security verification processes; (3) secure information sharing mechanisms; and (4) Federal Government-led risk determinations to expedite the cybersecurity authorizations for secure, rapid software adoption. Today, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced three Requests for Information (RFI) to gather market information and capabilities in accelerating secure software delivery to the federal government. This is an important step forward in transforming how the U.S. government verifies software security and informs risk-based decisions when introducing new capabilities to the DoD. This puts the nation on a path to rebuild military capabilities. It is absolutely mission one that we arm our warfighters with the best cutting-edge weapons available, but we don’t need duplicative and wasteful processes to do that. This is just one example of how we are going to deliver on the President’s promise to rebuild the military and restore the Warrior Ethos throughout the Department.

To read the memo on Accelerating Secure Software, please click here: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Portals/0/Documents/Library/Memo-AcceleratingSecureSoftware.pdf

To read the Request for Information (RFI) – Software Fast Track (SWFT) Tools please click here: https://sam.gov/opp/753c9598b7904657b528e9de39efdee8/view

To read the RFI – Software Fast Track (SWFT) External Assessment Methodologies please click here: https://sam.gov/opp/4a79c3e777c24d14a69d6c090950a755/view

To read the RFI – Software Fast Track (SWFT) Automation & Artificial Intelligence (AI) please click here: https://sam.gov/opp/7ca9ff30bad5407db7de079f7bf397c0/view (Source: U.S. DoD)

02 May 25. Fischer Connectors’ Swiss-engineered MIL-SPEC solution features an expanded portfolio of cables compatible with Nett Warrior and NATO STANAG 4695/4851 interfaces via Fischer UltiMate 80 connectors. It offers a competitive solution in line with the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Hub (NGH) specifications. The new general-purpose, power, radio, EUD, and device cables enable plug-and-play connectivity, compatibility, and interoperability within the battlefield management ecosystem.

Olivier Thormann, Product Manager at Fischer Connectors for Fischer KEYSTONE, shares feedback from customers worldwide who have field-tested the Swiss power and data hub: “Soldiers say it is reliable and simple and does exactly what it’s expected to do. They already know how to use it – they clip it on, plug it in, and it just works.”

The reliability and ease of use of Fischer KEYSTONE are complemented by enhanced interoperability and advanced device integration capabilities. Since its launch in March 2023, Fischer Connectors’ R&D team has developed several new cable options designed to support seamless connectivity, improved ergonomics, and multi-device interoperability for dismounted operations within the Nett Warrior compatibility environment. The cable catalog offers options for integrating EUDs, batteries, radio systems, and devices such as helmet cameras and target acquisition or range-finding systems into soldier-worn gear. It delivers a comprehensive tactical connectivity solution tailored to the rigorous demands of modern warfare.

“KEYSTONE meets the growing demand for easy, reliable connectivity and interoperability of soldier-worn digital equipment in dynamic operational environments,” says Thormann. “Our cable portfolio addresses essential tactical connectivity needs by combining lean ergonomics with the seamless integration of key devices and C4ISR communication systems. Customers trust Fischer Connectors’ hubs as robust plug-and-play solutions that enable real-time communication, intelligence gathering, and precision engagement.”

The expanded lineup of standard and customizable cable assemblies compatible with Nett Warrior and NATO STANAG 4695/4851 standards includes extensions, adapters, and interconnects across four categories:

General purpose cables: USB 2.0, RS-232, Ethernet, Nett Warrior type and BB-2590 batteries, right-angle overmolded cable options
Radio cables: Silvus, Bittium, L3 Harris, DTC CODAN, Thales
EUD cables: Standard USB-C right-angle assemblies compatible with Juggernaut cases
Devices cables: Designed for the MOHOC® 2 IP Camera and Safran Vectronix’s target acquisition and range-finding systems (PLRF25C, MOSKITO TI, STERNA True North Finder), among others available upon request.

KEYSTONE cable assemblies can be customized to meet specific requirements. “Customization is one of our company’s core strengths,” says Thormann. “Our technical teams collaborate closely with customers to ensure our solutions align precisely with their operational needs and expectations.”

Fischer UltiMate 80: the complete range of Nett Warrior-compatible connectors

The Fischer UltiMate 80 connectors used for KEYSTONE are the Nett Warrior-compatible connectors from Fischer Connectors’ flagship series of ultra-rugged, MIL-SPEC connectors: the Fischer UltiMate Series.

The UltiMate 80 product line has recently been extended to include a new panel plug. This completes a product offering capable of meeting all the integration needs of users seeking products that operate in the most demanding environments.

A competitive edge in Soldier Modernization

Available with 4 or 6 ports, Fischer Connectors’ Swiss-engineered KEYSTONE hub offers a competitive, ready-to-deploy solution in line with the specifications of the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Hub (NGH).

Designed for simplicity and efficiency, KEYSTONE enables soldiers to manage data and power flows across sights, sensors, night vision devices, radios, and other digital equipment. It keeps teams and commanders connected, powering mission-critical devices while supporting real-time situational awareness and faster decision-making in dynamic operational environments.

Fischer KEYSTONE supports USB 2.0 and SMBus data channels, along with power distribution of up to 100 W (5 A max) – all through a lightweight, ergonomic interface. An intuitive power management app is included in Fischer KEYSTONE 6, available either as a standalone application or as an ATAK plug-in on the soldier’s EUD.

Built with Fischer Connectors’ proven MIL-SPEC technologies, KEYSTONE delivers rugged durability, compact form factor and IP68 sealing. It is a comprehensive connectivity platform that meets the demanding requirements of soldier modernization initiatives, including U.S. Army 2030.

02 May 25. Airbus, Shield AI Partner to Integrate Autonomy on Unmanned Aerial Logistics Connector. Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and Shield AI announced a teaming agreement to integrate Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software on the Airbus MQ-72C Logistics Connector, an unmanned variant of the UH-72 Lakota. The collaboration will expand the platform’s mission capabilities through autonomy-enabled operations across a wide range of logistics and operational scenarios—including those under the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program. Under the agreement, Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and Shield AI will test Hivemind autonomy in collaboration with Airbus’ Helionix, advancing the future autonomous mission capabilities of the Marine Corps. The level of autonomy will be scaled during future test activities and demonstrations, ultimately leading to unmanned operations in contested logistics environments.

“The Lakota is a proven multi-mission platform that is ready to support unmanned operations in austere environments,” said Robert Geckle, Chairman and CEO of Airbus U.S. Space & Defense. “Pairing our aircraft with next-generation autonomy software opens new mission possibilities for the warfighter and allied forces worldwide.”

The effort will continue to evolve missionization over the next several years, ultimately enabling more advanced levels of autonomous flight across the Marine Corps and broader Joint Force.

“Airbus is a world-class partner with a strong track record of delivering reliable systems for the warfighter,” said Ryan Tseng, CEO of Shield AI. “The Lakota has been a mainstay of military aviation for years—a widely-fielded, trusted platform used across a range of missions. Integrating Hivemind onto this aircraft shows how autonomy can rapidly enhance proven systems to meet the demands of today’s missions, and it’s a key step toward fully autonomous, uncrewed logistics operations that are scalable, resilient, and built for the future fight.”

The Airbus U.S. team is entering the second year of the Aerial Logistics Connector Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) Rapid Prototyping Program, which aims to provide the service with aircraft prototypes to demonstrate capabilities to the warfighter through a series of operational demonstrations and experiments. The Aerial Logistics Connector effort is one of several efforts across the Department of Defense to deliver logistical support in distributed environments during peer or near- peer conflicts. (Source: UAS VISION)

02 May 25. UK Royal Navy launches new Disruptive Capabilities and Technologies Office. The UK Royal Navy (RN) has inaugurated a new Disruptive Capabilities and Technologies Office (DCTO) that aims to speed up the adoption of advanced technologies into front-line operations. Announcing the milestone on 29 April, the RN said the new innovation unit, which has now achieved full operational capability, combines the expertise of specialist teams from the former Office of the Chief Technology Officer, NavyX, and the Navy AI Cell to create a new DCTO as a single entity. The new team will rapidly prototype, test, and deploy emerging technologies – including artificial intelligence (AI), autonomy, and directed-energy weapons – to support naval operations and address urgent operational requirements.

“Different to how the teams worked in the past, the DCTO will have an entrepreneurial mindset to ensure they drive groundbreaking innovation forwards,” the RN said.

The DCTO’s first prototype project is already under way and has applied lessons from the Ukraine conflict to reduce operational risks through the delivery of new autonomous systems, related training, and the creation of a framework for the introduction of other autonomous equipment into operations, the RN said.

For the project, the team has worked in close collaboration with the RN and Royal Marines, including regulators, policymakers, and planners, to facilitate the transition from concept to deployment. The DCTO will continue to utilise the RN’s bespoke experimental trials and evaluation vessel XV Patrick Blackett as a testbed for established systems and a floating laboratory for newer technologies. (Source: Janes)

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01 May 25. Partnership to Enhance Networking Capabilities for Defense Platforms. Amphenol Aerospace and BotBlox have partnered to distribute and integrate compact, rugged Ethernet hardware for defense platforms, enhancing networking capabilities and accelerating product development for uncrewed and mobile systems. Amphenol Aerospace, a leading developer of ultra-rugged interconnect systems for mission-critical aerospace and defense platforms, will collaborate with BotBlox. BotBlox specializes in compact, rugged networking hardware for mobile platforms, and together they aim to bridge the capability gap in modern defense electronics, particularly in the growing sector of compact and cost-effective unmanned and autonomous systems. While Amphenol Aerospace is renowned for its high-bandwidth, durable electronic systems used in large-scale platforms such as the F-35, its hardware has historically catered to complex, high-performance environments where size and weight are less constrained. In contrast, BotBlox has carved out a niche in creating the small, rugged Ethernet networking hardware specifically designed for smaller, lower-cost systems that must still operate reliably in harsh conditions. This complementary expertise makes the partnership a natural fit, with both companies bringing unique strengths to the table. The collaboration will initially focus on three key areas. Firstly, Amphenol Aerospace will serve as the U.S. distributor for BotBlox hardware, significantly simplifying procurement for domestic defense customers. Secondly, BotBlox’s compact networking modules will be integrated into Amphenol’s existing systems, enabling the creation of more scalable and size-efficient electronic architectures, and thirdly, the partnership will accelerate the development of advanced networking solutions tailored to emerging defense requirements by leveraging BotBlox’s agility in product innovation and Amphenol’s deep industry insight. The partnership is particularly impactful for developers of compact, mobile defense systems such as drones, robotic platforms, and distributed sensor nodes. These platforms require rugged, high-performance networking solutions in increasingly constrained form factors, which is exactly where BotBlox excels.

Key benefits for defense developers

Streamlined Procurement: With Amphenol handling U.S. distribution, acquiring BotBlox products becomes faster and more accessible for defense integrators.
Resilient Supply Chains: Amphenol’s robust global supply chain infrastructure will bolster BotBlox’s manufacturing and delivery capabilities, reducing lead times and mitigating risk.
Smarter, More Capable Products: By combining the innovation speed of BotBlox with Amphenol’s systems-level expertise, the companies aim to deliver next-generation networking hardware that meets the evolving needs of the modern battlefield.

This partnership marks a significant step toward enabling reliable, high-speed wired networks in compact, mission-critical systems, and paves the way for smarter, more agile defense technologies across the battlespace. (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)

30 Apr 25. Elma Electronic has expanded its line of SOSA aligned CompacFrame development chassis to include an AI (artificial intelligence) optimized 7-slot version. Equipped with six 3U payload slots and one VITA 62 power supply slot, the new 3U VPX/OpenVPX test and development platform allows for SBC and GPU coupling and distribution directly through the backplane. The CompacFrame was designed to meet the complex needs of AI-based processing when testing and developing rugged embedded applications. Typical applications include where one GPU/SBC pair is running an inference model and another is supporting signal processing of RF data or driving a high-definition display. The portable unit is ideal for compute-intensive processing of electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) and radio frequency (RF) using AI, machine learning (ML) or traditional digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms. Applications include radar beamforming, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), ground moving target indicator (GMTI) radar, autonomous navigation, threat detection and identification as well as target tracking and display, sensor fusion, surveillance and situational awareness. Because the slot profiles are aligned with SOSA and CMOSS, the AI optimized CompacFrame is ideal for modern military applications that will adhere to the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), an interoperability initiative driven by the Department of Defense. A fully SOSA aligned VITA 46.11 chassis manager is accessible from a connector on the rear of the unit. For maximum throughput and speed, the 6+1 backplane (six VITA 65 payload slots, one VITA 62 power supply slot) supports a dual domain Ethernet switch up to 100GBASE-KR4 and the expansion plane link supports PCI Express (PCIe) Gen4. With 16 lanes of PCIe between a host SBC and a GPU, including meshed GPUs between slots 5 and 6, the backplane can handle multiple AI-based use cases. Designed for flexible test and development, the new CompacFrame provides several easy-to-use features. Both air-cooled and conduction-cooled payload boards can be inserted. The angled card cage provides easy access to plug-in cards and the front panel includes reset and power switches as well as voltage-monitoring LEDs and test points. The rear of the unit contains an Ethernet port, serial port – chassis manager, USB port aggregator and LED indicators for power, fan, and over temp.

30 Apr 25. European-first semiconductor facility launches in Southampton. A new facility to build the next generation of semiconductor chips, and the first of its kind in Europe, was opened at the University of Southampton.

Science Minister Lord Vallance unveils new electron beam facility for creating incredibly small patterns onto chips to enable breakthroughs in AI and medical tech
Comes alongside nearly £5m in new government support to boost talent pipeline and address skills gap in growing semiconductor industry
Support will fund new bursaries, chip design courses and outreach in schools – helping deliver growth as part of our Plan for Change by strengthening our sector and creating high-skilled jobs

A new facility using cutting edge electron beam technology to build the next generation of semiconductor chips, and the first of its kind in Europe, was opened at the University of Southampton by Science Minister Lord Vallance today (Wednesday 30 April). The new E-beam lithography facility is just the second in the world, and first outside Japan, and provides incredible accuracy that is critical to designing the tiny components that power technologies of the future, from medical diagnostics to defence systems.

Semiconductors – the small chips that power devices from smartphones to satellites – already contribute an estimated £10 bn to our economy each year, with the sector projected to grow to an estimated £17 bn by 2030.

Strengthening the sector offers a major opportunity to drive the growth at the heart of our Plan for Change, through boosting innovation and jobs. It also supports the UK’s wider Industrial Strategy to grow key advanced manufacturing sectors and secure global competitiveness.

E-beam lithography uses a focused beam of tiny particles called electrons to create patterns in materials with unrivalled resolution – allowing researchers to create features thousands of times smaller than a human hair.

Science Minister, Lord Vallance, said: “Britain is home to some of the most exciting semiconductor research anywhere in the world – and Southampton’s new E-beam facility is a major boost to our national capabilities. By investing in both infrastructure and talent, we’re giving our researchers and innovators the support they need to develop next-generation chips right here in the UK. Our £4.75m skills package will support our Plan for Change by helping more young people into high-value semiconductors careers, closing skills gaps and backing growth in this critical sector.”

The Science Minister’s visit to Southampton comes alongside new research being published today, which shows that one of the biggest barriers to achieving growth in the UK’s burgeoning semiconductor industry is a lack of emerging talent. With a single semiconductor worker contributing an average of £460,000 to the economy annually, the sector’s economic potential is huge. In response, the government has launched a new £4.75m semiconductor skills package to help build the talent base needed to fuel this high-growth industry. The package will also help strengthen R&D capacity at leading universities, such as Southampton, which are central to UK semiconductor innovation and talent development. By supporting local talent pipelines and university–industry collaboration, the programme will contribute to both regional and national economic growth, fuelling our Plan for Change, and reinforcing the role the semiconductors industry is set to play in the Industrial Strategy.

The package includes:

£3m for undergraduate bursaries, offering £5,000 each to 300 students starting Electronics and Electrical Engineering degrees this year, alongside specialist semiconductor content to raise awareness of the field, with a focus on courses that include semiconductor design and manufacturing.
£1.2m for chip design training, with new chip design courses to teach practical chip design skills to undergraduates, postgraduates, and lecturers, as well as a feasibility study for new postgraduate conversion courses.
Almost £550,000 for school outreach, giving 7,000 students aged 15–18 and 450 teachers hands-on semiconductor experience in partnership with local employers, helping raise awareness and diversify the future workforce. This programme will be focused on existing UK semiconductor clusters – such as Newport, Cambridge, and Glasgow – helping to strengthen these ecosystems and create long-term career opportunities.

This targeted skills support will underpin the long-term success of the UK semiconductor sector – helping to attract more students into high-value careers, fill key vacancies and support UK leadership in critical and emerging technologies that will be instrumental to our mission to grow the economy.

University of Southampton’s Professor Graham Reed, who leads its Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), said: “The introduction of the new E-Beam facility will reinforce our position of hosting the most advanced cleanroom in UK academia. It facilitates a vast array of innovative and industrially relevant research, and much needed semiconductor skills training.” (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

28 Apr 25. Rheinmetall achieves milestone in the future-oriented field of hydrogen – major order for storage and transport systems in sight from renowned supplier of renewable green hydrogen. A major producer and supplier of renewable green hydrogen intends to place the first major order with the technology corporation Rheinmetall in the field of hydrogen storage and transport systems, with a contract volume in the mid double-digit million Euro range. A corresponding letter of intent (LoI) for the framework contract in the mid double-digit m Euro range includes the delivery of one hundred multiple-element gas containers (MEGC) of various sizes. These MEGCs are used for transporting large quantities of technical gases such as hydrogen, and play a crucial role in the future climate-neutral energy supply. With the letter of intent, the technology corporation has reached an important milestone in the corporation’s relatively short history of MEGC development. The first MEGC is scheduled to be delivered at the beginning of 2026. The customer is a major European manufacturer and supplier of renewable green hydrogen.

Philipp Engl, INVENT H2 business field manager: “We are very proud of having acquired our first major customer for our innovative product in such a short time, and thus can further establish the recently set-up business field of hydrogen storage and transport systems for Rheinmetall”.

Rheinmetall’s innovative Multiple-Element Gas Container is equipped with advanced Type-IV hydrogen pressure tanks that allow pressures of up to 700 bar. These pressure tanks are characterised by a shortened winding time, the reduced use of carbon fibres and an increased storage capacity. The system offers a convenient all-in-one solution which also includes a smart service and maintenance support. The scalable length is between 20-40 feet. The containers can hold up to 1,000 kg (380 bar) of hydrogen. The National Hydrogen Strategy is aiming at making Germany climate-neutral by 2045 which, in accordance with the Strategy, will require a higher demand of hydrogen. Being the energy source of the future, hydrogen is therefore expected to play a key role in the future energy mix. In this context, the transportation of hydrogen, being an energy source, plays a crucial role in order to ensure an efficient and secure supply chain, especially for industrial customers. Rheinmetall’s MEGCs fully comply with the regulations for movement by all common modes of transport, such as road (ADR), rail (RID) and inland shipping (ADN), and ensure safety and efficiency in storage and transport. In addition, the corporation offers its own trailers for the safe transport of the containers. The promising conversations currently being held with other potential customers emphasise Rheinmetall’s prospects of gaining a further foothold in the future-oriented hydrogen market with innovative solutions. Within the Rheinmetall Corporation, the Power Systems division is a system supplier of high-quality and innovative (mobility) solutions, control technologies and digital applications for the automotive and energy industries. This includes balance-of-plant (BoP) components for hydrogen fuel cell systems as well as electrodes for electrolysers. The portfolio is being expanded to include hydrogen storage systems such as multiple-element gas containers (MEGCs). This expansion is a core element of Rheinmetall’s comprehensive hydrogen strategy, which aims at replacing fossil fuels with green hydrogen. The strategy focusses on the development and advancement of hydrogen technologies in the areas of production, storage, distribution and use, as well as the development of innovative fuel cell solutions to support zero-emission mobility and the decarbonisation of industries.

25 Apr 25. GigaIO, a pioneer in scalable edge-to-core AI platforms for all accelerators that are easy to deploy and manage, today announced the general availability of Gryf™, the world’s first suitcase-sized AI supercomputer. Co-designed by GigaIO and SourceCode, Gryf delivers datacenter-class computing power directly to edge operations, enabling real-time intelligence and analytics in previously impossible field conditions. The platform has already secured significant orders from the U.S. Department of Defense and the intelligence community, validating its game-changing capabilities for mission-critical applications in challenging environments. Gryf redefines on-demand configurability in the field. Powered by GigaIO’s AI memory fabric, Gryf enables users to dynamically deploy applications anywhere, at any time. The revolutionary computing platform allows organizations to process critical data on-site without latency issues from data transfers, providing unprecedented computing power in a ruggedized, field-ready design that can be deployed virtually anywhere.

“Gryf represents a fundamental shift in how organizations access and utilize high-performance computing at the edge,” said Alan Benjamin, CEO of GigaIO. “By bringing supercomputing capabilities to field operations in a portable form factor, we’re enabling real-time intelligence and analytics that were previously impossible without massive infrastructure. The strong interest from defense, intelligence, sports, media organizations, and the energy sector confirms the market need for this revolutionary approach to edge computing.”

Scalable and Flexible Design

One of Gryf’s most innovative features is its scalability, allowing users to stack up to five units for increased performance while maintaining portability. The units interconnect across GigaIO’s AI fabric, allowing any server to access any resource within the fabric as if it was on a single node. This configuration can be adjusted in real-time to meet changing application requirements. The system’s customizable design, featuring GPU, compute, storage, and network sleds, enables organizations to optimize configurations for specific workload demands, maximizing return on investment while providing a smaller footprint and lower power draw than traditional solutions.

Meeting Critical Defense and Intelligence Requirements

Designed and built in the US, Gryf has quickly gained traction within defense and intelligence sectors, where its portable data center performance and AI-enhanced capabilities enable mission-critical workloads at the tactical edge. The platform is optimized for AI, Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR), cybersecurity, and tactical missions, providing commanders with immediate insights without requiring data transmission to remote processing centers. The seamless edge-to-core integration between Gryf and GigaIO’s SuperNODE system enables field units to operate autonomously and then synchronize instantly with central computing resources upon connection. This revolutionary capability ensures continuity of operations across the disconnected, intermittent, and limited bandwidth environments common in defense operations.

Transforming Sports Analytics and Performance Monitoring

Gryf significantly elevates sports analytics at remote training locations, stadiums, race courses, and practice facilities by providing instant data analysis at the edge with its portable AI-powered data center capabilities. The platform’s ability to analyze speed, workload, heart rate, and other performance metrics in real time enables data-driven decisions that optimize performance and prevent injuries, providing coaches and performance staff with immediate insights during training and competition.

“Sports teams competing at the highest levels need immediate access to performance insights,” noted Lauren Spurlin, Founder, Aurified Consulting. “Waiting hours or days for data processing is no longer acceptable. Gryf eliminates those delays by bringing the data center directly to the field, changing how teams train, compete, and recover.”

Accelerating Media Production and Broadcasting

Early adopters of the Gryf in media and entertainment are already seeing dramatic improvements in production workflows. Deployed on set, Gryf decreases post-production time for sports broadcasts and entertainment productions by enabling on-site processing of high-resolution content. Gryf’s high-performance computing and storage capabilities support on-site live broadcasting, rapid content processing and editing, real-time analytics, and enhanced graphics generation. Particularly effective at outdoor venues with challenging high-speed connection points, such as NASCAR race tracks and sports stadiums, Gryf can create 360-degree virtual camera environments and handle resource-intensive tasks like green screen video capture directly on location, completely transforming the economics of remote production.

Edge AI for Energy / Oil & Gas Exploration

Energy operations demand speed, precision, and resilience in remote and rugged locations such as offshore drilling rigs and overland exploration sites. Offshore rigs lack traditional IT infrastructure, relying on high-latency satellite communications (SATCOM) for data transmission, and exploratory teams often work in remote, power-limited areas for short durations, with limited visibility into whether data collection was successful until they return. Gryf enables teams to capture, process, and act on critical data right at the edge, helping to prevent dangerous events offshore or validate drilling targets in real time during land-based surveys, processing data locally so that teams can act faster, improve safety, and maintain control over sensitive information.

Additional Applications and Availability

Other applications for Gryf include:

Healthcare/Medical Research, enabling diagnostic analysis and patient-critical decisions in clinical environments through its configurable, facility-ready design that processes data securely on-site.
Scientific Research/Field Studies, empowering scientific breakthroughs directly at research sites through its configurable, field-ready design that processes complex data at the source.
Industrial/Manufacturing, providing production analysis and process optimization directly at manufacturing operations through its configurable, factory-ready design that eliminates remote processing delays.

Gryf is now generally available worldwide and shipping through GigaIO’s global partner network. For more information about Gryf and its applications across different industries, visit gigaio.com/products/gryf.

About GigaIO

GigaIO redefines scalable AI infrastructure, seamlessly bridging from edge to core with a dynamic, open platform built for every accelerator. Reduce power draw with GigaIO’s SuperNODE, the world’s most powerful and energy-efficient scale-up AI computing platform. Run AI jobs anywhere with Gryf, the world’s first suitcase-sized AI supercomputer that brings datacenter-class computing power directly to the edge. Both are easy to deploy and manage, utilizing GigaIO’s patented AI fabric that provides ultra-low latency and direct memory-to-memory communication between GPUs for near-perfect scaling for AI workloads. Visit www.gigaio.com, or follow on Twitter (X) and LinkedIn. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

25 Apr 25. In-field Battery Charging Solution for Aeryon SkyRanger. Aeryon Labs Inc., a provider of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), and Protonex Technology Corporation, a developer of intelligent power management solutions, have announced the development of an in-the-field battery charging solution for the Aeryon SkyRanger sUAS. This new lightweight charging solution enables an operator to rapidly charge Aeryon SkyRanger batteries using Protonex SPM (Squad Power Manager) and VPM (Vest Power Manager) intelligent power management kits and eliminates the weight of a dedicated sUAS charger. The need for military operators to keep SkyRanger batteries charged during demanding and often remote operations can introduce significant challenges. Wall sockets are rarely available, and personnel need to take advantage of any accessible source of power such as solar cells, car batteries, and single-use batteries including BA-5590 or BA-5390. The Protonex power managers enable SkyRanger batteries, as well as radio, laptop, and other tactical and civilian batteries, to be charged simultaneously from any available power source, delivering maximum operational uptime, while reducing the need to carry multiple batteries or transport large charging systems. Protonex is the leading provider of intelligent power management products to the U.S. military, having deployed thousands of lightweight SPM and VPM alternative energy kits to the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corp, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. National Guard, as well as to coalition partners worldwide.

“The new charging solution for Aeryon SkyRanger batteries addresses a common challenge faced by military small UAS operators,” said Dave Kroetsch, President and CEO of Aeryon Labs Inc. “This new offering helps the operator move fast and adapt to changing conditions, and is just one example of how we continue to invest in our class-leading sUAS through both in-house R&D and key technology partnerships such as the one with Protonex.”

”Protonex is pleased to work with partners, like Aeryon Labs, that bring unique capabilities to our warfighters,”elaborated Phil Robinson, Protonex Vice President of Defense Power Systems. “By leveraging power management capabilities that they are already carrying, these operators can deploy new technologies like the SkyRanger without carrying a plethora of new chargers and converters.”

The field charging solution for the Aeryon SkyRanger, compatible with Protonex VPM and SPM units, will be available for purchase from both Aeryon Labs and Protonex in Q4 2015. (Source: UAS VISION)

24 Apr 25. HawkEye 360 Inc., the global leader in commercial signals intelligence and data analytics, has partnered with General Atomics – GA-Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-i3) to integrate its advanced RF data capabilities into GA-i3’s Optix platform. This collaboration establishes HawkEye 360 as a channel partner and value-added reseller of the Optix platform. This groundbreaking solution delivers HawkEye 360’s all-domain RF data out of the box, while enabling correlation with other disparate intelligence sources. Integrating HawkEye 360’s evolving suite of RF analytics, including archived RF data and analytics, augments the Optix platform to fill critical gaps in situational awareness. Optix enhances workflows by providing a combined multi-INT data picture, enabling users to ingest, visualize, and analyze multi-domain activity with unparalleled efficiency and insight. Optix supports advanced analytics for identifying suspicious behavior, such as dark activity and rendezvous patterns, providing a more comprehensive understanding of operations in complex environments.

“HawkEye 360 is advancing commercial signals intelligence by making RF data more accessible and actionable for a broader range of users,” said Patrick Zeitouni, Chief Strategy Officer of HawkEye 360. “Through our partnership with GA-i3, we are integrating our RF analytics into the OPTIX platform, enabling customers to seamlessly fuse multi-INT data, enhance workflows, and drive more informed decision-making across defense, security, and commercial sectors.”

The collaboration reflects HawkEye 360’s commitment to innovation in RF data capabilities. Optix enhances global domain awareness and supports more effective ISR planning by cueing assets based on RF emissions, improving the effectiveness of manned patrol and UAV missions, and reducing operational costs. This data-as-a-service model provides scalable, user-friendly solutions for defense, intelligence, and commercial customers, allowing them to streamline workflows and focus on actionable insights.

“Our customers have critical mission needs that require additional knowledge to reduce uncertainty about objects of interest,” said Brian Ralston, President of GA-i3. “With HawkEye 360’s commercial capabilities, we can better enrich their view of the world.”

This partnership positions HawkEye 360’s RF data as an integral layer within the Optix platform, empowering a broader range of users to access its advanced capabilities. By making RF data more accessible and actionable, HawkEye 360 and GA-i3 are redefining how maritime and ISR challenges are addressed globally. For more information about the HawkEye 360 and GA-i3 partnership, visit https://www.optix.earth/ or https://www.ga-i3.com/. (Source: PR Newswire)

25 Apr 25. RUSI RESEARCH – Nuclear Facilities Under Fire: New RUSI report highlights military threats to nuclear facilities.

“Military activity that threatens the safety of nuclear installations and poses a risk to civilians must not be normalised; however, political and military leadership must be ready to anticipate, mitigate and respond to potential future military attacks on nuclear installations.”

This is the view expressed in a new Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) report, Nuclear Facilities as Targets of Military Attack: Assessing Drivers and Implications for Nuclear Safety by Darya Dolzikova, which warns about the rising strategic risks posed to nuclear facilities in modern warfare. While military threats to nuclear installations are not new, Russia’s occupation of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has raised concerns globally about the deliberate or incidental targeting of nuclear sites. With more states adopting nuclear power and geopolitical tensions intensifying, RUSI’s report argues that military threats to nuclear infrastructure are likely to grow. International humanitarian law will not always be sufficient to prevent military targeting of nuclear facilities. The report examines the reasons and motivations behind attacking nuclear facilities and puts forward a series of considerations for safeguarding against a range of potential consequences.

Key Findings

Energy Disruption as an Operational Objective. Targeting nuclear plants can cripple an adversary’s energy supply, as seen in the Russian advance on ZNPP. “The expected growth of nuclear power in the global energy mix may increase the likelihood that future armed conflict will see greater targeting of nuclear energy infrastructure.”
Coercion and Fear. The threat of targeting nuclear sites can be a psychological tool to generate fear. “Such threats may be used as a ‘half-step’ between conventional and nuclear weapons—despite key differences in their normative and operational significance.”
Nuclear Sites on an Axis of Advance. Military operations may encounter nuclear facilities and require contesting control over them even when the installation is not the primary target, underscoring the need for operational planning and expertise. “Militaries… must ensure they have the necessary capabilities and have conducted the operational planning to be able to safely operate around nuclear facilities.”
Counter-proliferation Remains a Major Motivation. Military force has repeatedly been used or contemplated to halt nuclear programmes, despite limited historical success. “Counterproliferation strikes may be carried out against a range of installations across the nuclear fuel cycle, each presenting unique risks to civilian populations and the environment.”
Area Denial Through Radiological Release. Contaminating territory with radioactive material may delay or complicate enemy operations—though with unpredictable and often self-damaging results. “The unpredictability of the dispersion… creates significant risks of contamination to friendly populations and forces.”

Key Recommendations

To mitigate the growing risk of nuclear sites becoming targets or areas of conflict, the report makes the following evidence-based recommendations:

Strengthen Prohibitions. Reinforce prohibitions on attacks and develop operational guidance to integrate International Humanitarian Law into targeting decisions. “Reiterating commitments to existing legal provisions … is important for making sure that military force threatening nuclear safety is not normalised.”
Enhance Passive and Active Defences. Harden auxiliary systems like power and water supplies, and where appropriate, consider integrating air defence and counter chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (C-CBRN) capabilities into the defence of nuclear installations. “Passive defences may need to be supported with active defence measures … including layered and distributed air defence.”
Increase Decentralisation. Transition from gigawatt-scale reactors to small modular reactors and diversifying grid architecture to reduce strategic vulnerability. “This may help shift the cost–benefit calculus for an attacking state by increasing the number of targets required to have a meaningful effect.”
Foster Whole-of-Society Resilience. Prepare populations and political leaders through public education, crisis communications, and disinformation countermeasures, remaining conscious of avoiding alarmism. “Efforts must prioritise the establishment of trust between the population and authorities, and offer clear information and instructions.”

Conclusion

The use of military force near or against nuclear facilities represents an under-addressed threat to international peace and civilian safety. RUSI’s report urges pragmatic, strategic and legal countermeasures to prevent avoidable disasters. The report notes: “The strategic and operational logic behind attacks on nuclear infrastructure must be understood—not to justify them, but to better anticipate and reduce the harm they can cause.”

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24 Apr 25. GA-ASI Advances 3D Printing for Small & Medium-Altitude UAS. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has completed a full UAS airframe using metal additive manufacturing, advancing 3D printing applications in partnership with the Department of Defense. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is advancing additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, to produce advanced medium-altitude and small unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This manufacturing technique constructs aircraft components directly from digital blueprints by adding material layer upon layer. GA-ASI has recently completed the construction of a full UAS airframe using this process, fabricated entirely through metal additive manufacturing. Using this manufacturing method, the company produced a five-foot section of the airframe, considered one of the largest and most complex metal laser powder bed fusion 3D-printed structures built to date. GA-ASI has heavily invested in additive manufacturing and design technologies to support the advancement of future UAS, aiming to deliver forward-leaning, cost-effective solutions in anticipation of mission requirements. This work was completed in partnership with the Department of Defense and Divergent, a collaborator from the private sector. In 2022, GA-ASI established its Center of Excellence for Additive Design and Manufacturing (AD&M). This facility focuses on rapid manufacturing for the company’s UAS platforms, combining operationally viable and flight-certified additive manufacturing processes with R&D, large-scale tooling, and next-generation airworthy components. To validate additive manufacturing for flight applications, GA-ASI has expanded its additive manufacturing ecosystem. This encompasses essential capabilities required to transition from prototype-quality results (“print right once”) to consistent production quality (“print right always”). The comprehensive AM ecosystem enables GA-ASI to maintain reliability, uniformity, and efficiency in 3D printing for production. These outcomes are supported by refined internal procedures, a dedicated applications team, and a clear path for continued development. Alongside steady production at the AD&M Center of Excellence, GA-ASI has also built a strong AM supply network to handle fast-turnaround and low-volume production needs. This includes supporting the manufacture of intricate thermoplastic and metal components for operational use. GA-ASI reports that incorporating additive parts into the MQ-9B platform has cut tooling costs by more than $2 m and led to ongoing savings of over $300,000 per aircraft, with around 240 AM parts used per unit. The number of additive manufacturing applications continues to rise, fueled by the capabilities of GA-ASI’s established AM system. Over 10,000 3D-printed components have now been installed across its aircraft, with the MQ-9B SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian® leading in additive manufacturing adoption across the industry. (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)

25 Apr 25. Firehawk Aerospace eyes distributed network for 3D-printed rocket fuel. Firehawk Aerospace, headquartered in Addison, Texas, is bringing new technology and processes to the rocket motor market. “We really got started in early 2020, late 2019”, with a vision for 3D printing rocket fuel, Will Edwards, co-founder and CEO of Firehawk Aerospace, told Janes on 18 April. “We got our start by building these hybrid rocket engines, which are half-solid, half-liquid” fuel, he said, explaining that these depend on nitrous oxide, which reacts with the fuel, enabling “a lot of unique capabilities”.

“We learnt how to produce rocket propellant out of this material we were using” with the “oxidiser, the energetic, actually mixed into it. We found a way to essentially rapidly 3D reproduce this propellant, where it takes us about three to six hours, when traditional cast-and-cure methods take about 15–60 days”, Edwards said.

The binder for solid rocket propellant is usually a thermoset polymer called hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB). “We are utilising thermoplastics,” he said.

“With our thermoplastic material, we make that feedstock”, which is ingested by the 3D printer, heated, and extruded in a “more liquefied shape, and it solidifies almost immediately. We’re protecting that ammonium perchlorate (AP) from decomposing due to the heat. We found a way to protect the AP from reacting so it doesn’t blow up a print”, he noted, adding that “we’ve never blown up a printer or an extruder”. (Source: Janes)

23 Apr 25. NATO agrees sole-source procurement of Palantir’s Maven. NATO allies agreed to a sole-source procurement of Palantir’s Maven Smart System NATO (MSS NATO) software, a representative of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) told Janes. The procurement took only six months, one of the quickest in NATO’s history. It is expected the system will be in use in May 2025. Maven was already “active and proven across nine different NATO nations contributing to real-world operations”, the SHAPE representative added. An official from NATO’s Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) told Janes on 23 April that Maven would be demonstrated at the alliance’s Coalition Warrior Interoperability Exercise 2025 (CWIX25) in the second quarter (Q2) but that it would not be officially tested alongside other capabilities at that time for technical reasons. The official added that they look forward to deeper involvement from Maven during the 2026 NATO exercise cycle. Maven is designed to connect multiple command, control, and communications (C3) systems so that the “data collected from older systems, third-party apps, and even custom solutions can be shared and leveraged in ways that were previously off-limits”, according to NATO’s Allied Command Operations (ACO) in comments published in the SHAPE Community Life Magazine in March 2025. (Source: Janes)

23 Apr 25. IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, today unveils new Industrial AI-powered features introduced with IFS.ai into the latest IFS Cloud 25R1 release. With Industrial AI and sustainability at its core, this new release incorporates agentic Industrial AI capabilities that enable customers in asset and service-intensive industries to rapidly drive value from Industrial AI at scale. With 200+ AI-based capabilities now available in IFS Cloud, customers can automate workflows and leverage industrial agents throughout the entire asset lifecycle and across manufacturing processes—from supply chain augmentation, through to critical service capabilities.

New capabilities include:

IFS.ai Forecasting and Inventory Replenishment helps customers accelerate demand planning and inventory replenishment for spare parts, so they can optimise global and centralised stock management. It calculates safety stock, reorder points, and optimal lot sizes for parts used in the maintenance process from service and asset part demand.
IFS.ai XD Integration and Visualisation unlocks deeper insights by bringing 2D or 3D data into IFS Cloud, accelerated by AI-powered data mapping. Early visibility empowers proactive decision-making across maintenance and engineering teams, paving the way for more efficient and maintainable assets. Technicians visualise parts requiring attention within 3D models overlaid with maintenance information like open work orders, while engineering teams benefit from graphical performance data and real-time alerts to address asset maintenance faster.
IFS.ai AI Data and Work Generation from Documents saves time and effort. It extracts data and recommendations from third-party contractor maintenance reports improving follow-up maintenance work identification and next steps.
IFS.ai Summarised Supply Chain Events transforms unstructured data into valuable insights, so customers have better sight across their critical supply and production processes. At a time where countries, industries, and businesses are evaluating how they can navigate macroeconomic swings, this level of insight can provide control and resilience that has not previously been achievable.
IFS.ai Copilot for Sales Quotation enhances customer service efficiency, boosts sales through better recommendations, and increases revenue by reducing order errors and improving productivity.
IFS.ai Copilot for Shipment Order improves supply chain matrix with automated and flexible freight selection which enhances sales team productivity and customer services.
IFS.ai Copilot for Customer Order enhances supply chain analysis leveraging AI to summarise important events related to orders in supply chain scenarios. Provides deeper insights and speeds up decision-making leading to better service and improved stakeholder communication.
IFS.ai Operation Time Prediction improves operational efficiency, reduces delay costs, and enhances customer satisfaction by using AI/ML to predict shop order operation times and identify potential delay risks. Early identification helps prevent delays, mitigate their impact, uncover systematic issues, and enable adjustments to planned data.
IFS.ai Emissions Management in IFS Cloud supports Scope 1 and 2 emissions, management, and reporting allowing customers to calculate emissions and accurately track progress against 160,000+ verified emissions factors (thanks to the IFS global partnership with Climatiq).

Christian Pedersen, Chief Product Officer, IFS, commented: “IFS’s ability to deliver AI in the industrial setting is rooted in solving real, complex industrial challenges. IFS.ai isn’t speculative; it’s already helping the world’s largest industrial companies navigate and lead at a time where supply chains and production have been challenged. The company’s consistent growth and increasing number of real-world AI capabilities show the enduring value to customers who are choosing IFS over monolithic giants due to our specialised focus, inherent agentic capabilities, and agile integration of AI advancements.

“This targeted approach allows us to offer tailored solutions that align closely with the unique challenges and requirements of these complex industries. This is embodied by the new features available in 25R1. Our mission is to power the next industrial revolution with AI, and I am proud of the impactful advancements we are bringing to customers in 25R1.”

As the regulatory and geopolitical landscape evolves, IFS Cloud enables enterprises to anticipate disruption, optimise planning and production cycles, and strengthen operational resilience while meeting sustainability goals, profitably. Customers attending the IFS Connect series of events will be able to see IFS Cloud in action and understand how to derive value from AI today. IFS has made an introductory offer available until the end of June offering customers a risk-free way to track and see the value from AI on performance and operational efficiency with minimal effort. A 12-month subscription provides access to all of the IFS.ai Use Cases in IFS Cloud, as well as initial consumption tokens to get started. IFS.ai is made available with monitored AI consumption across the business and with standardised consumption rates removing the risk of variable costs affecting the bottom line.

22 Apr 25. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), in collaboration with the Defence Medical Service (DMS), has unveiled a cutting-edge portable oxygen delivery system designed to improve casualty survival rates for UK soldiers and civilians. Weighing just 5kg, this ground-breaking system offers sustainable oxygen delivery on the battlefield, overcoming limitations of traditional pressurised oxygen cylinders. Unlike current cylinders, which pose logistical challenges due to their weight, risk of explosion and requirement to be refilled using specialist equipment after use, the Dstl system offers improved safety flexibility and reusability. The innovative concentrator system works by drawing air from the environment surrounding the patient, pushing it into a series of chambers that removes the nitrogen present in atmospheric air, allowing breathable oxygen-rich gas to be delivered directly to the patient. Additionally, its rebreather element conserves exhaled breath, scrubs carbon dioxide out of it and enables it to be breathed back in. This combination ensures that any oxygen consumed by the patient is replaced, maintaining a consistently high concentration of oxygen delivered to the patient. The system also provides rebreathing capabilities and patient ventilation for casualties unable to breathe unaided, all within the same weight class as a standard oxygen cylinder.

Dstl Military Advisor Major Andrew Maggs said: “The ability to deliver oxygen at the point of injury represents a game-changing advance in battlefield medicine. By reducing logistical burden and improving safety, the system will provide critical care in situations where every second counts.”

The first deployment of the system is yet to be determined, but potentially means 15 prototype systems will be deployed out to operations. The system developed using a combination of off-the-shelf components is currently undergoing design work to create a mass-producible version tailored for rigorous military use. This collaboration highlights the importance of UK science and innovation in addressing real-world challenges. We’re working to ensure this technology is refined and ready to meet the demands of military and civilian operations and crises. Oxygen therapy is critical for trauma patients suffering from blood loss, head injuries and lung trauma – injuries frequently seen on the battlefield. By getting oxygen delivery directly to the point of injury, the system can dramatically improve the likelihood of survival and recovery.

Dstl’s Chief Executive Dr Paul Hollinshead said: “In operational terms, this system will reduce the logistical strain on supply chains while improving battlefield care. The ability to also reuse the system with external power or replaceable batteries means it offers unparalleled flexibility.”

In the system’s current format combining various components at a cost of approximately £15,000 per unit, efforts are underway to design an even more cost-effective system with greater scalability.

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14 Apr 25. Laser Velocity Sensor & Enhancing GNSS-Denied Navigation Precision. Advanced Navigation’s LVS is a new class of navigation technology using IR lasers to measure a vehicle’s ground-relative 3D velocity with extraordinary accuracy and precision. Advanced Navigation’s Laser Velocity Sensor (LVS) offers a breakthrough in ground-relative velocity measurement by using infrared lasers to deliver high-accuracy 3D velocity data, even in the absence of GNSS signals. Read more >> In a paper authored by Dr. David McManus, Patrick Wiltshire, Mark Gibson, and Dr. Lyle Roberts, Advanced Navigation tested the LVS alongside the company’s Boreas D90 fiber-optic gyroscope INS. The LVS achieved an average error per distance traveled of just 0.053% during seven GNSS-denied vehicle trials. In aerial tests, integrated with a tactical-grade INS on a 545 km fixed-wing flight, the system delivered a final error of 0.045%. These results confirm LVS as a robust velocity aid for precision navigation in GPS-contested environments. (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)

17 Apr 25. Saab to open aerospace R&D hub in Budapest. Swedish defence and aerospace group Saab will establish a flight development centre in Budapest. The new centre will support high-end research and engineering tied to Gripen fighter jet programme, which has underpinned Hungary’s air defence for over two decades, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced on April 16 in Linköping. The announcement comes as Hungary prepares to expand its Gripen fleet from 14 to 18 aircraft by next year, enabling it to deepen its role in regional air policing missions to half a dozen other countries. Hungary finalised a defence cooperation agreement with Sweden in February 2024, which included the purchase of four additional JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets and also the establishment of the facility by Saab. The deal marked a symbolic end to a prolonged diplomatic standoff over Sweden’s NATO accession, which Hungary had delayed ratifying for months. The true motifs remain unclear 14 months later. The agreement was widely seen as a gesture to ease tensions and reset bilateral ties, while also reinforcing Hungary’s military capabilities through continued reliance on Swedish-made aircraft. Hungary signed the lease contract with Sweden for the leasing of 14 Gripen fighter jets in 2001, which has been extended twice. The aircraft are expected to be fully transferred to Hungarian ownership by 2026. Szijjarto said the initiative would not only bolster the country’s technological capabilities but also place Hungary on the map as a player in Europe’s combat aircraft development landscape. Hungarian jets already participate in protecting the airspace of Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia and the Baltics, where Hungarian pilots will serve again from August.

“The geopolitical turbulence of our time has increased demand for advanced fighter jets and made NATO’s eastern flank a critical zone,” he said.

Saab’s R&D centre is expected to provide new high-tech career opportunities for Hungarian engineers and contribute to the country’s industrial modernisation, according to the minister. (Source: News Now/https://bne.eu/)

16 Apr 25. Australia launches quantum research project for enhanced PNT. The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has initiated a project to research and develop quantum technologies that can provide secure and persistent position, navigation, and timing (PNT) capabilities to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The DoD announced on 14 April that its Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) will lead this project. DSTG is partnering with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the Australian National University, and the University of Western Australia to implement the project.

“PNT is an essential component of the command and control (C2) of deployed forces. These technologies enable real-time operational and logistical information to be shared across defence assets in the air, on the land, and in the sea,” the DoD said.

The ADF relies on GPS for PNT. However, GPS receivers are susceptible to jammers or spoofing attacks. Under the project, DSTG will develop solutions that will enable the ADF to operate in contested environments when GPS is degraded or denied, the DoD added. The DoD said that the project – funded by the Australian Army – aims to deliver two key components to achieve a “ground-to-satellite optical quantum link” including optical ground stations and quantum light sources.

“Establishing a direct link between the ground and a satellite allows for the robust, secure, and precise synchronisation of timing between defence assets across a battlespace,” the DoD said.

DSTG scientist Ben Sparkes said the agency will use quantum-secured time transfer (QSTT) signals to deliver the ground-to-satellite optical quantum link. QSTT cannot be spoofed and is difficult to jam and detect. (Source: Janes)

13 Apr 25. IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT), a division of one of the largest public research organizations in Japan, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology’s (AIST). This memorandum facilitates cooperation between IonQ and G-QuAT intended to advance quantum computing technologies in Japan. G-QuAT is AIST’s initiative focused on developing advanced hybrid-quantum computing technologies with artificial intelligence, and aims to advance quantum research and development, accelerate real-world use cases and build a global quantum business ecosystem. The intent of this MOU is for G-QuAT and IonQ to work together to facilitate G-QuAT prospectively obtaining access to IonQ Forte-class quantum computers through the IonQ Cloud that supports collaborative research, development, and innovation. This MOU reflects both companies’ shared vision to accelerate the development and adoption of quantum technologies in Japan’s research and technology industries.

“Our expanded alliance with AIST marks an important step in IonQ’s global expansion and deepens our engagement with the Japanese quantum market,” said Niccolo de Masi, President and CEO of IonQ. “We look forward to our further collaboration with G-QuAT to explore new quantum computing applications that can deliver transformative outcomes across industries.”

Today’s announcement marks the latest milestone in IonQ’s alliance with AIST, which seeks to provide access to its Forte-class quantum computers to support the advancement of quantum technologies in Japan. According to McKinsey, Japan is making substantial progress toward its quantum computing goals with over $1.8 bn in public funding already announced and multiple government-sponsored research labs commissioned as of 2024.

“Our goal is to foster a robust, international quantum ecosystem and our collaboration with IonQ will bring us closer to achieving this,” said G-QuAT Deputy Director, Mashiro Horibe. “We’re excited to explore new R&D and application possibilities using IonQ’s Forte quantum computer, and to make quantum computing accessible to researchers, enterprises and institutions both in Japan and globally.”

Today’s announcement builds on IonQ’s global momentum, including the unveiling of its first quantum computer in Europe in partnership with QuantumBasel. IonQ aspires to contribute to the advancement of quantum technology and workforce development worldwide. This non-binding MOU shows IonQ’s ongoing focus on contributing to the growth of Japan’s quantum economy and in the APAC region. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

16 Apr 25. Shield AI Acquires Crowdbotics’ Data Driven Readiness Software Tools. Combined capabilities will deliver an end-to-end AI-enabled autonomy solution. Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and defense aircraft, today announced the acquisition of the Data Driven Readiness (DDR) intellectual property assets from Crowdbotics, Inc. DDR is a software analytics tool that collects, processes, and visualizes flight data to assess pilot proficiency for post-mission debriefs. Originally developed to help fighter pilots rapidly analyze their own performance, DDR will be integrated into Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy stack to evaluate autonomy performance and accelerate the qualification process. Together, DDR and Hivemind will deliver a unified solution for mission execution, data-driven debrief, and continuous performance improvement—grounded in objective, measurable standards.

“Building trust between human pilots and AI pilots is essential for embracing advanced autonomy and concepts such as manned-unmanned teaming, or MUM-T,” said Christian Gutierrez, Vice President of Hivemind Solutions at Shield AI. “Hivemind Pilots generate substantial amounts of flight data, and integrating DDR will strengthen Hivemind’s autonomy debrief capabilities —improving how users prepare for, execute, and learn from each mission.

“This is a powerful addition that accelerates our vision of delivering turnkey autonomy: solutions that are performant, adaptable, and trusted to meet the evolving needs of our customers. We’re also thrilled to welcome key members of the DDR team to Shield AI.”

“We’re excited to see the DDR technology, which is best in class for analyzing flight data and pilot proficiency, join forces with the Shield AI platform to further their mission in delivering advanced autonomous defense solutions,” said Julian Capps, formerly the Managing Director of Defense at Crowdbotics and incoming Shield AI team member. (Source: ASD Network)

14 Apr 25. Advantech, a global leader in intelligent IoT systems and embedded platforms, is excited to introduce its latest AIR series Edge AI systems, powered by the comprehensive AMD compute portfolio. These next-generation solutions leverage AMD Ryzen™ and EPYC™ processors alongside Instinct™ MI210 accelerators and Radeon™ PRO GPUs, delivering exceptional AI computing performance for demanding edge applications.

“Advantech and AMD continue to strengthen our collaboration in the Edge AI era, integrating advanced CPU platforms with high-performance AI accelerators and GPU solutions,” said Aaron Su, Vice President of Advantech Embedded IoT Group. “This joint effort enables cutting-edge computing power to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving embedded AI applications.

“We are excited to collaborate with Advantech on system platform, professional graphics, and AI accelerators, combining our cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation in Edge AI. This new edge AI system will help deliver high-performance, scalable solutions while accelerating AI adoption across industries and expanding the Edge AI market”, said Ed DuCharme, AMD Embedded Director.

Advantech’s AIR-410 and AIR-420 systems harness the power of AMD Ryzen™ 7000/8000 series and EPYC™ 8004 processors, paired with expandable Radeon™ Pro W7800 and W7900 GPUs, to deliver unparalleled AI computing capabilities. Designed for vision AI, real-time analytics, and large-scale model processing (SLM/LLM), these systems empower businesses to deploy AI applications with enhanced speed, efficiency, and scalability. Optimized for AI inferencing and fine-tuning at the edge, they offer high-speed AI processing with reduced latency—ideal for next-generation AI-driven solutions. Whether for vision-based AI or large language models (LLMs), AMD’s complete compute ecosystem ensures optimal performance, stability, and energy efficiency. The AIR-410 and AIR-420 will be available in Q3/2025.

11 Apr 25. Qolab, Inc. today announced its participation in the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) as a co-leader, together with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), of a consortium that is building a quantum supercomputer. Qolab is spearheading the hardware development of the consortium, focusing on designing and fabrication of the quantum processors. The QBI program aims to determine the feasibility of building an industrially useful quantum computer much faster than conventional predictions, with a goal of developing such a computer by 2033. As part of this initiative, Qolab is leveraging its deep expertise in quantum physics and its collaborators in the semiconductor industry to overcome the critical scaling challenges in quantum computing.

“We are thrilled to be at the forefront of hardware development for this groundbreaking initiative,” said Dr. John Martinis, CTO of Qolab and the pioneer of developing the flux-tunable transmon and couplers, key components in modern superconducting qubit systems. “Our focus is on fabricating high-quality superconducting qubits leveraging the latest tools the semiconductor industry has to offer. We recognize the critical need for significant improvements in qubit fabrication, and we are dedicated to overcoming these challenges with our collaborators.”

In this consortium, Dr. Martinis is leading all quantum hardware efforts, including design and fabrication of qubits, control electronics, and system engineering. Dr. Masoud Mohseni, distinguished technologist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, is leading full-stack software developments including quantum algorithms, quantum error-correction, heterogeneous hybrid quantum-classical architectures, quantum applications and benchmarking. “By bringing together the best minds and technologies in the field, we are confident that we can accelerate the development of quantum computing,” Dr. Mohseni added. “Our team is committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible and delivering the solutions that will power the future of quantum computing.”

“We are excited to work with our collaborators to build high-performance quantum-classical coprocessors,” Dr. Martinis explained. “This collaborative effort will allow us to design and test high-quality quantum components and system integration at all intermediate scales with accelerated pace and reduced cost.”

Qolab is working alongside a diverse group of collaborators including large semiconductor companies, startups, universities, and national labs where their expertise and contributions are highlighted below:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Hybrid High Performance Computing

HPE partners with Qolab to integrate quantum computing with classical supercomputing, leveraging their extensive experience in high-performance computing to develop robust and scalable quantum systems. This collaboration aims to create hybrid solutions that can address complex computational problems more efficiently.

Applied Materials: Material development and wafer-level fabrication

Applied Materials leverages its expertise in materials engineering, advanced packaging, and nanofabrication to drive innovations in quantum computing. By collaborating across the ecosystem, the company is advancing the development of superconducting qubits with improved error rates and uniformity, supporting the scalability of next-generation quantum architectures. The collaboration with the consortium highlights Applied’s commitment to accelerating solutions for scalable quantum computing through its leadership in materials engineering and manufacturing.

Synopsys: Modeling and simulation, EDA tools and semiconductor IP

With decades of experience in solving engineering complexity and delivering breakthroughs from silicon to systems, Synopsys is contributing its industry-leading expertise in modeling and simulation, design automation, semiconductor IP, and cryoCMOS design to help realize scalable quantum computing solutions. Synopsys can drive the evolution of quantum computing technology toward market readiness by addressing challenges in qubit design, fabrication, algorithms, and applications.

Qolab: Qubit and circuit design

Qolab is spearheading the hardware development for the consortium, focusing on fabrication and control electronics. Leveraging its deep expertise in quantum physics and the capabilities of the semiconductor industry, Qolab is driving rapid advancements in scaling superconducting qubits. Recognizing the critical need for significant improvements in qubit fabrication, Qolab is dedicated to overcoming these challenges to enable the development of commercially viable quantum computers.

Quantum Machines: Quantum hardware control and real-time quantum error correction

Quantum Machines (QM) is a leading provider of quantum control solutions, driving the advancement of quantum computing with its Hybrid Control approach. By harmonizing quantum and classical operations, Hybrid Control eliminates friction and optimizes performance across hardware and software, enabling researchers and builders to iterate at speed, resolve setbacks, and bring visionary ideas to life. Its platform supports any type of quantum processor, empowering the industry to scale systems, accelerate breakthroughs, and push boundaries.

1QBit: Fault-tolerant quantum error correction design and simulations, quantum algorithm compilation, and automated resource estimations

1QBit is advancing the field of quantum computing through benchmarking studies that assess the impact of quantum hardware specifications, such as noise characteristics and manufacturing imperfections, on the resources required for utility-scale quantum computers. Using its Topological Quantum Architecture Design (TopQAD) software suite, 1QBit analyzes hardware characteristics, fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC) protocols, quantum error correction, and quantum networking requirements. This comprehensive approach supports the efficient design and simulation of scalable quantum architectures.

University of Wisconsin: Algorithms, benchmarks

Professor Matthew Otten, a quantum benchmarking expert from the University of Wisconsin, plays a pivotal role in assessing the progress of the consortium toward quantum advantage for utility-scale applications. His expertise in quantum algorithms is also instrumental in driving the consortium’s objectives forward.

About Qolab

Qolab is a leading quantum computing hardware company focused on developing high-coherence superconducting qubits and scalable quantum architectures. By leveraging semiconductor fabrication techniques, Qolab aims to bridge the gap between quantum research and commercial-scale quantum computing. For more information, visit www.qolab.ai. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

10 Apr 25. Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc. (“AML” or the “Company”) a recognized leader in the development of innovative magnet technologies, is offering supply chain and product solutions for permanent magnet customers through its innovative manufacturing process that enables for a new frontier for permanent magnet applications.

AML PM-360 – Motor Rotor Magnets

This differentiator is PM-Wire™, which is a scalable and modular, manufacturing process, that can produce non-sintered and sintered permanent magnets at a high-rate and high-yield. This process is adaptable to a variety of applications, including those that benefit from magnets in unique configurations and material compositions, such as electric motors.

AML’s PM-Wire™ products include:

PM-UniformTM – straight, curved, ring or helical magnets with transverse or radial magnetization.
PM-360TM – straight, ring or helical magnets with “Continuously Changing Magnetization Direction.”
PM-AxialTM – curved magnets with Axial magnetization allow for rotor topologies having breakthrough benefits.

AML’s non-sintered magnets have several material options, including Samarium Iron Nitride (SmFeN), Manganese Bismuth (MnBi), and other (bonded) neo magnet materials. AML is looking at additional materials to introduce within the PM-Wire™ offering.

AML’s sintered magnets have options such as Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB), which is common among traditional permanent magnet producers, and (Mischmetal-Nd)FeB. AML’s approach with (Mischmetal-Nd)FeB provides for permanent magnets with less critical rare earth elements and better traceability of inputs for end-use customers.

AML is strategically aligned with several U.S. and global supply chain partners for magnet materials for AML’s permanent magnets.

AML has spent a decade developing some of the most advanced permanent magnet technology in the world, including leading-edge manufacturing processes that maximize the use of existing magnet materials and processes that enable the use of new, lower-cost materials while meeting or exceeding the most demanding application requirements of electrical machines (motors and generators).

About Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc. (AML)

Founded in 1995, AML is a recognized leader in the development of innovative magnet technologies and magnet-based applications. Today, AML is executing on multiple product development programs including magnet materials and PM-Wire™ based motors and generators for industrial, aerospace and defense. This includes projects funded by large industry, U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Defense. To learn more about magnets or AML, please visit http://mitusmagnets.com for industry white papers and company information. (Source: PR Newswire)

11 Apr 25. UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Helps PRIMOCO UAV SE Achive First STANAG 4703 Certification for Fixed Wing UAV Platform. UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, a respected European manufacturer of guidance, navigation, and control systems for unmanned platforms, has collaborated with its client PRIMOCO UAV to obtain the STANAG 4703 certification of the One 150 UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from Primoco UAV SE. This milestone marks the first time that an unmanned aircraft in its category has obtained both North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military certification (STANAG 4703) and the Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) at SAIL III from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This dual certification is the result of five years of rigorous testing and development, during which UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía played a key role by providing critical technology to ensure the reliability and robustness of the PRIMOCO One 150’s flight control system. Thanks to its cutting-edge autopilot capabilities, the UAV met stringent safety and operational requirements in shared airspace.

“This milestone not only reaffirms the quality and reliability of our navigation and control systems but also demonstrates our ability to support our customers in the most demanding certification processes worldwide,” stated Miguel Ángel de Frutos, Director and CTO of UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía. “Our commitment to safety and technological innovation is our top priority, and this certification is a testament to that.”

The certification process included more than 200 verifications, 170 test flights, and nearly 50 ground tests, collecting an extensive volume of data that validated the performance of UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s flight control system. The Spanish autopilot manufacturer has also contributed by providing evidence and a certification data pack confirming the robustness and reliability of the flight control system. This advanced technology has been crucial in demonstrating the One 150’s ability to operate safely alongside manned aircraft and other certified UAVs in complex environments. In addition to this military certification, the civilian EASA LUC obtained for SAIL III enables the One 150 to operate over urban areas with population densities of up to 5,000 inhabitants per square kilometer, significantly expanding its range of civilian applications. With this historical certification, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía reaffirms its position as a leader in guidance, navigation, and control technologies for unmanned aerial systems, contributing decisively and accompanying its customers in the certification processes to the development and certification of UAVs in both the military and civilian markets. (Source: UAS VISION/UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía)

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04 Apr 25. Wide-Surface Wireless Power Transfer Technology Demonstrated at Arctic Warrior Experiment. Quaze Technologies showcased its wide-surface wireless power transfer at Arctic Warrior Experiment 2025, proving its ability to wirelessly recharge tactical systems in extreme Arctic conditions. Quaze Technologies is advancing battlefield energy solutions with its wide-surface wireless power transfer (WPT) technology, designed to provide seamless, uninterrupted charging for robotic platforms, soldier-worn systems, and unmanned assets—even in the most demanding conditions. As a key participant in the Arctic Warrior Experiment (AWE) 2025, Quaze Technologies put its Surface Power Technology to the test in Norway’s unforgiving Arctic terrain. Hosted by the Norwegian Special Operations Command (NORSOCOM) in collaboration with the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the event aimed to evaluate advanced capabilities in cold-weather warfare.

Arctic Testing of Wireless Charging for Tactical Operations

Quaze’s Surface Power Technology, which leverages magnetic resonance for efficient and safe power transfer, was rigorously tested to deliver continuous wireless recharging across multiple deployed assets. The trials focused on evaluating the system’s adaptability and performance in sub-zero conditions.

In partnership with Galvion, Quaze successfully integrated its wireless power transfer solution into BRP Lynx snowmobiles and Zeal Motor FAT trucks, enabling on-the-move charging for ‘on-the-soldier’ systems via Galvion’s BATLCHRG™ technology. This setup demonstrated how warfighters can sustain multiple battery-powered devices without manual intervention, significantly enhancing operational flexibility.

Additionally, Quaze showcased continuous remote drone charging over a three-day period, proving the technology’s viability for extending unmanned aerial system (UAS) endurance in the field.

Charging Resilience in Extreme Conditions

The testing confirmed that Quaze’s foldable light-surface charging system and receiver configuration deliver robust power transfer, even when covered by over 10cm of snow or other battlefield debris. Unlike conventional charging methods that require precise alignment, Quaze’s wide-surface power transfer ensures reliable energy flow regardless of environmental obstructions.

Further concept demonstrations explored the system’s potential for additional tactical applications, reinforcing its reliability and versatility. By allowing multiple systems to charge simultaneously, even when concealed beneath snow, sand, water, or soil, Quaze’s technology provides a strategic advantage in combat scenarios.

Xavier Bidaut, CEO of Quaze Technologies, said, “Quaze continues to be at the forefront of the defence industry’s push towards untethered, cable-free power solutions. The AWE opportunity in Norway enabled us to showcase our unparalleled autonomous operational wireless charging solutions in the most extreme environments.

“As we look ahead to where this technology might be of future use across land, sea and air domains, we are excited to explore the endless options. We are delighted to continue to push the boundaries of our technology alongside our partners.”

The Arctic Warrior Experiment 2025 underscored Quaze Technologies’ capability to enhance mission endurance and efficiency with its wireless power solutions. (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)

09 Apr 25. Airbus and European Innovation – Imagining a Future Combat Aircraft Cockpit. The multinational EPIIC programme, involving Airbus Defence and Space, is exploring multiple exciting innovations to strengthen Europe’s defence capabilities and technological sovereignty. Imagine Tony Stark soaring through the skies in his iconic Iron Man suit, each command answered with a seamless blend of futuristic technology. Now imagine the cockpit of tomorrow’s fighter jet. It’s a high-tech arena where pilots will use adaptive human-machine interfaces and immersive displays. A digital assistant provides timely updates, while a helmet-mounted system projects critical and mission information into the pilot’s field of vision. Gesture control allows him to acknowledge an update from ground control and order tasks to an unmanned platform, among other things. In addition, the vibration of the control stick gives the pilot an intuitive sense of the engine speed and flight conditions. This fusion of technologies creates a smooth, responsive experience that mirrors the magic of Stark’s suit. This isn’t just a flight of fancy. The journey to the cockpit of the future begins with discreet steps and by several different means. One is through the hands and eyes of Airbus Defence and Space test flight pilots. Today one of them, José Ramón Asensi Miralles, is in the Future Air Capabilities Prototyping Lab at Airbus’ facilities in Getafe, Madrid. The test pilot is testing a goggles-based solution that recognises the pilot’s gestures to interact with various systems in a fighter cockpit environment.

Indigenous R&D for European technological sovereignty

Today’s tests are part of the Enhanced Pilot Interfaces & Interactions for Fighter Cockpit (EPIIC) project, supported by the European Defence Fund (EDF). Airbus is a key participant. The project aims to future-proof Europe’s defence capabilities by providing pilots the tools they need to optimise their work in the cockpit during military air operations.

Coordinated by Thales, EPIIC explores technologies such as virtual assistant, adaptive human-machine interface, large area displays and helmet-mounted displays, and cockpit interactions. These innovations are at an early stage of technology readiness, and are platform-agnostic: technologies ready for any next-generation European fighter.

Airbus is leading EPIIC’s innovative interaction modalities pillar. “This ranges from the use of voice commands and voice synthesis to gesture-based interactions and eye tracking. Every new feature must facilitate and empower the pilot,” says Belén Calleja, project manager for three EDF programmes at Airbus Defence and Space.

Enhancing situational awareness for faster responses

The test pilot explains that the goal of today’s tests is “to validate the development of a system that recognises gestures such as hand movements without using traditional buttons or switches.”

But as he says, these interactions won’t replace the use of the traditional control stick and throttles that control military fighters. “There is a philosophy behind it: HOTAS,” he says. “Cockpit design reflects how pilots have their Hands On Throttles and Stick as much as possible, so as not to interfere with flight. We’re looking at how acceptable it is for the aircraft to talk to pilots, or pilots to talk to the aircraft’s systems. It makes sense, for example, to accept a frequency change from the controller with a voice or a gesture, rather than manually entering the digits.”

Using AI to innovate in defence

EPIIC is a consortium of 27 European companies and academic partners: an innovation eco-system for a strategically autonomous European defence sector. “It is about helping European armed forces to remain agile and technologically superior in increasingly complex theatres of operation,” stresses project manager Calleja.

Building greater European technology autonomy means reducing reliance on third-party technologies, such as legacy avionics. To this end, Airbus is partnering with artificial intelligence solutions provider Multiverse Computing through an open innovation approach. This collaboration combines Airbus’ expertise in pilot interfaces with Multiverse’s expertise in building quantum machine learning algorithms and efficient large language models. “This will help us develop a more efficient pilot gesture recognition algorithm that uses less energy and power compared to conventional strategies, and reduces the demands on the processing unit,” says Calleja.

FCAS on the horizon

Airbus’ teams are already working on the project’s second phase. By the time it ends in 2026, EPIIC’s most promising results will be considered for demonstration and testing. This will include potential validation in simulated and realistic operational environments. As the EPIIC teams look to the future, the line between science fiction and reality blurs. The futuristic technologies that power Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit – such as virtual assistants, adaptive interfaces and gesture control – could find their way into the cockpits of a next generation of fighter jets, such as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) being developed by France, Germany and Spain. These technologies will help to build a strong and autonomous European defence. In Stark’s own words: “It’s not the suit, it’s what you do with it”. In the FCAS system of systems, New Generation Fighters will work together with Unmanned Remote Carriers – all connected to other systems via a data cloud. This publication was co-funded by the European Union under the Grant Agreement 101103592. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the EPIIC (Enhanced Pilot Interfaces & Interactions for fighter Cockpit) Consortium and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union. (Source: ASD Network)

08 Apr 25. AMAX, a leader in AI solutions, has partnered with HighPoint to introduce a groundbreaking solution that addresses the critical needs of enterprise IT, edge computing, high-performance computing (HPC), and industrial computing environments.

Key Features:

Unmatched Performance and Scalability: The AMAX Edge AI Solution integrates the HighPoint SSD7505 RAID controller with the MECAI-GH200 Server platform, delivering an unparalleled performance bandwidth of up to 25GB/s. This ensures that even the most demanding AI applications can operate with maximum efficiency and speed.

Versatile Operating System Support: The solution is ready for both Windows and Linux environments, providing flexibility and ease of integration for a wide range of enterprise and industrial applications. This compatibility ensures that businesses can leverage their existing infrastructure without the need for significant overhauls.

Proven RAID Capabilities: With proven RAID 0, 1, and 10 support, the AMAX solution offers robust data protection and redundancy. This is crucial for applications where data integrity and availability are critical, such as video surveillance, autonomous vehicles, and industrial automation.

Advanced PCIe Gen4 Switching Architecture: The solution leverages HighPoint’s industry-leading PCIe Gen4 switching architecture, which minimizes latency and sharpens response times. This results in unbeatable transfer speeds, ensuring that data is processed and analyzed in real time, which is essential for edge computing scenarios.

Compact and Robust Design: Designed for space-constrained edge platforms, the AMAX solution provides a compact yet robust solution for environments where data storage and performance are paramount. This makes it ideal for deployment in remote locations or within compact industrial setups where space is at a premium.

Maximized Storage Expansion: By leveraging HighPoint NVMe RAID technology, the solution maximizes storage expansion and performance for AI applications. This ensures that businesses can scale storage capacity as data requirements grow without compromising performance.

Enhanced Data Security: The SSD7505’s RAID 1 and 10 capabilities enhance data security, protecting against data loss and ensuring business continuity. This is particularly important for industries that handle sensitive or mission-critical data.

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08 Apr 25. Nortech Systems (“Nortech” or the “Company”), a global leader in digital connectivity solutions and data management engineering, proudly announces its latest innovation—a groundbreaking patent for non-magnetic expanded beam fiber optic cables. This revolutionary technology platform reimagines connectivity as lighter, faster, and more sustainable while ruggedized for superior performance in the most demanding environments. The patented non-magnetic expanded beam technology introduces a hybrid solution that seamlessly integrates optical and electrical elements, making it the ideal choice for industries requiring precision, durability, and reliability. From medical imaging systems to aerospace and military applications, this innovation sets a new benchmark for high-speed, high-performance data transmission.

Revolutionizing Connectivity with Expanded Beam Technology

Unlike traditional physical contact connectors, Nortech’s expanded beam fiber optic cables utilize advanced lenses to expand, collimate, and refocus light beams. Key benefits include reduced contamination impact, enhanced reliability, and improved insertion loss performance. Built with robust precision-lens technology and non-magnetic materials like aluminum, titanium, and silver, the solution achieves outstanding durability with reliable performance in high magnetic-field environments such as MRI systems.

“Our non-magnetic expanded beam fiber optic patent redefines innovation in connectivity,” said Jay D. Miller, President and CEO at Nortech Systems. “With capabilities such as over 100,000 mating cycles, reduced contamination sensitivity, and unparalleled data integrity, this technology is transforming industries that demand the very best from their digital connectivity. We’re very bullish on the future of Nortech and continue to make R&D investments to accelerate long-term growth.”

The imposition of tariffs may significantly impact contract manufacturers with facilities in China and Mexico, including Nortech. “While the Company continues to invest in new technologies, such as non-magnetic expanded beam technology, we are closely monitoring any potential changes that could affect our operations and the operations of our customers.” added Miller. “Much of our production work globally takes a near-shoring approach to build products in-country, for-country. This allows Nortech to better serve customers with reduced shipping costs and time, while limiting the adverse impact of tariffs.”

Key Features

Nortech’s patented design includes the following standout features:

Hybrid Cabling Solution – Simultaneously delivers electro-optical signals, control, data, and timing.
Non-Magnetic Components – Ensures peak performance in environments with high magnetic interference, such as medical imaging systems.
Extended Mating Cycle Reliability – Exceeds 100,000 cycles for low-maintenance, long-lasting connections.
Resilient Performance – Innovative optical designs minimize the impact of dust, contaminants and vibration.

Applications Across Industries

This non-magnetic expanded beam fiber optic technology offers unmatched versatility, serving critical industries including:

Medical Imaging – Reliable, interference-free data transmission for MRI systems and other advanced imaging applications.
Aerospace and Military – Robust, vibration-resistant communication systems for challenging environments.
Industrial and Oil & Gas – Durable connections that withstand harsh conditions and extreme temperatures.

Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation

Nortech’s new patent represents a significant step toward sustainability. By reducing maintenance needs while improving durability and performance, this technology is lighter and faster than copper-interconnect solutions, significantly contributing to environmentally conscious engineering practices while helping Nortech’s customers reduce their overall carbon footprint. Through constant innovation and commitment to sustainability, Nortech continues to set new standards in the fiber optic and data connectivity industries. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

08 Apr 25. Lynred unveils LTB, comprehensive software suite enabling quicker integration of its infrared sensors. Lynred ToolBox (LTB) supports Lynred’s infrared (IR) products by enabling integrators in defense, commercial and industrial sectors to evaluate and enhance IR image quality and optimize IR sensor performance. It simplifies development, potentially halving time-to-market

First software suite offering from hardware manufacturer Lynred

Lynred, a leading global provider of high-quality infrared sensors for the aerospace, defense and commercial markets, today announces its unveiling of Lynred ToolBox (LTB), an intuitive software solution designed to facilitate the evaluation of Lynred’s IR modules and sensors by assessing IR image quality and overall performance. LTB is Lynred’s first software offer, perfectly timed to support the recent launch of its new module products: ATI EOLE and ATI GALATEA. LTB provides system integrators with an integrated environment for image management from a variety of Lynred tools, enabling image acquisition and recording, image correction with algorithm testing and image quality assessment.

This software facilitates integration by customers of Lynred IR devices from among its portfolio of cooled and uncooled sensors and modules. LTB enables a quick and easy setup accompanied by an ergonomic graphical interface and real-time visualization.

“In today’s rapidly evolving context, the need for shorter development cycles and accelerated time-to-market is crucial. Lynred takes a more holistic approach by complementing its hardware offer with this new software toolbox to enable faster and easier integration of IR modules and sensors in customers’ devices,” said Hervé Bouaziz, executive president at Lynred. “LTB’s user-friendly tools simplify their work, irrespective of their level of expertise, optimizing every phase — evaluation, development, testing and validation. LTB is a major stride forward in making IR technologies more accessible. Its efficiency will give our customers a greater competitive edge.”

LTB is a complete framework of software tools dedicated to Lynred’s products. It enables users to quickly design their own IR devices for a wide range of applications, such as surveillance and nature observation, potentially halving development times.

LTB integrates all the essential features for managing Lynred’s IR sensors and modules, alongside advanced image-processing capabilities including noise reduction, shutterless mode, non-uniformity correction, edge enhancement and tone mapping.

LTB’s main functionalities:

Data acquisition and processing:

Enables thermal image and video recording for further analysis
Integrates image processing features to provide state-of-the-art IR image quality

Diagnostics and optimization of performance:

Provides tools for adjusting the parameters of sensors and modules
Helps optimize thermal image quality based on the application

Compatibility and flexibility:

Compatible with various Lynred thermal modules and sensors
Can be installed on Windows and Linux platforms

“This first software solution by Lynred is aimed at using our expertise for the direct benefit of our customers. It also demonstrates our ability to innovate in a demanding technological environment,” added Benoit Louvat, module R&D manager at Lynred, who will present a dedicated poster at SPIE DCS 2025, Orlando, Florida, USA, April 13 – 17. Lynred will run a live demo of LTB at booth #1401. Attendees are invited to visit for a hands-on test.

About Lynred

Lynred, alongside its subsidiaries Lynred USA, Lynred Asia-Pacific and New Imaging Technologies, is a global leader in designing and manufacturing high quality infrared technologies for aerospace, defense and commercial markets. It has a vast portfolio of infrared sensors that covers the entire electromagnetic spectrum from near to very far infrared. Its products are at the center of multiple military programs and applications and are key components in many top brands in commercial thermal imaging equipment sold across Europe, Asia and North America. Lynred is the leading European manufacturer for IR detectors deployed in space. www.lynred.com

07 Apr 25. Thales is a global leader in inertial navigation solutions and the first and only manufacturer in France to produce this unique solution based on 3-axis Ring Laser Gyro and MEMS (Micro-ElectroMechanical Systems) accelerometer technology.

New unit is designed for large-scale production with same level of performance as Thales’s best-in-class TopAxyz IMU, in a lighter, smaller and less power-consuming package.
This solution is a key achievement resulting from years of research and investment. It is manufactured at Thales’s Valence and Châtellerault sites in France, which provide a sustainable industrial foundation for meeting the long-term demands of both commercial and military markets.

Thales today announces an innovative technology – with the creation of a new Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), in its TopAxyz product line, which uses MEMS technology, creating a breakthrough in navigation solutions.

The new unit, built on Thales’s proven TopAxyz IMU technology, is the result of extensive investment not only in research and development, but also in advanced production facilities, with state-of-the art technology and expertise in inertial navigation. The result is a more resilient navigation system which is more compact (20% smaller), lighter (10% less) and less power-consuming, thanks to the use of MEMS accelerometers, instead of mechanical ones.

Best-in-class performance

TopAxyz is the best-in-class navigation unit on the market today and can be used in a large range of civil and military applications such as aeroplanes, helicopters, UAVs, land vehicles, weapons, launchers and naval. Combat proven, the new IMU maintains the same level of high performance, delivering precise localization, navigation, attitude and heading information, but also offers enhanced resilience in harsh environments such as strong acceleration, vibration, electromagnetic fields and hypervelocity. In commercial aviation, TopAxyz has cumulated 35 m flight hours, demonstrating the best level of accuracy, safety and reliability even in the most critical conditions. In recent years, GPS jamming and spoofing operations have become increasingly common, affecting the navigation of both civilian and military platforms across all environments – air, land, and sea. Therefore reliable and trustworthy real-time navigation systems that withstand these external threats are essential. The TopAxyz new IMU maintains resilient navigation capability, despite these threats.

Technological innovation

This innovative design is based on Thales’s advanced sensors, using a three-axis Ring Laser Gyrometer (RLG) and three digital MEMS accelerometers with a very small mass and form factor, in a single unit. The MEMS technology facilitates serial production, allowing for a rapid increase in production rates. This development will significantly contribute to the growth of production, which began with the tripling of capacity currently underway at the Thales site in Châtellerault. This latest-generation Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) capitalizes on the Group’s solid experience expertise in designing high-end Inertial Navigation Systems, based on RLG technology.

Availability. First customer deliveries are expected in early H2 2026.

07 Apr 25. Aitech, a leading provider of rugged embedded systems for military, aerospace and space platforms, today introduced the picosatellite (PicoSat) constellation platform, IQSat™. The IQSat is AI-enabled and includes Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) from Intuidex, Inc. incorporated in Intuidex’s Watchman for Space™ (W4S™) product for detecting and providing insight on patterns and anomalies for a range of applications, including public safety, agriculture, military, defense, climate, biology and more.

Built on Aitech’s 30 years of electronics legacy and trillions of miles flown in space, the IQSat is small enough to be held in the palm of a hand and can be deployed in a constellation of five to thousands. Offering coverage previously unattainable, IQSat is powerful enough to deliver actionable pattern of life analysis, rapidly and frequently, from any desired point on Earth.

“Space-based infrastructure solves big problems and fuels big advancements on Earth. The new IQSat platform is integral to space accessibility by delivering low cost, rapid deployment constellations that provide access to actionable information quickly and frequently for infinite applications,” said Pratish Shah, U.S. general manager, Aitech. “Whether used for military and defense, environmental or agricultural applications, communications or scientific research, the flexibility, cost and availability of a solution like IQSat has not existed before – providing more accessibility to the power of space.”

Leveraging Intuidex’s Watchman for Space product, the IQSat offers Higher-Order Low-Resource Learning™ (HO-LRL™) in support of rapid do-it-yourself user-based modeling, detection and tracking, pattern of life and anomaly detection, and constellation operations capabilities that enable new uses across a range of markets:

Military and Defense: With a low probability of intercept and low probability of detection, IQSat can deliver critical information on threat locations, directions and velocities in any area of interest at tactically significant update rates directly to the warfighter
Space Situational Awareness: With flexible sensor options and constellation configurations, IQSat brings low-cost capability to detect space debris to prevent space collisions and monitor orbital traffic, as well as detect changes in satellite trajectories or potential anti-satellite threats
Space Habitat: Placed in the vicinity of Space Habitats, IQSat can deliver temperature, radiation levels and other data variables to evaluate structure integrity by detecting micro-meteorite impacts and material degradation or external surveillance to detect space debris collision threats
Public Safety: A low-cost LEO constellation of IQSats can provide rapid detection of remote areas to identify natural disasters such as floods and fires; assist in remote search and rescue operations through detection of objects, locations and movement directly to the rescuer; or monitor infrastructure surveillance of dams, bridges and other structures
Agriculture: IQSat can assist farmers by delivering fast and frequent insight on soil, crops, disease, weather and other critical variables to help improve crop output
Science and Research: A constellation of IQSats can provide researchers and scientists with a low-cost solution for tracking unique weather patterns, monitoring wildlife migrations around the world, tracking ocean currents and wildlife and many more capabilities

The IQSat provides mission flexibility for quick and cost-effective constellation design, reducing delivery time and cost of custom sensing satellites and constellation configurations. Leveraging Watchman for Space, the IQSat platform dynamically updates its incident, event, object or threat detection priorities to meet ever-changing mission needs through uplinked software and configuration driven by users. Additionally, IQSat offers the industry’s first common payload interface designed to host multiple payloads on a single flexible electrical and mechanical interface, allowing for quick and standardized designs to reduce cost, NRE and time to launch.

Aitech is showcasing the new IQSat PicoSat constellation platform at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado in booth #612 from April 7-10.

The IQSat platform will be available in Q4 2025 for mission development and ready for LEO flight in Q1 2026. Based on mission needs, the IQSat offers:

Small size and ruggedized, standardized design for low-cost access to space
Rapid development and deployment to create constellations in months
Flexible sensor options to meet a range of mission needs
The latest relevant information from areas of interest in minutes, with a constellation of thousands, frequent revisit rates and human-in-the-loop management in Watchman for Space
High accuracy pattern of life and anomaly detection of incidents, events and items of interest through on-board AI/ML processing capabilities using HO-LRL
Low uplink and downlink bandwidth utilization for rapid delivery of critical information directly to the point of need

About Aitech

Leveraging four decades of experience providing reliable, rugged embedded solutions for use in military, aerospace and space platforms, Aitech is the world’s first independent, open systems architecture, COTS/MOTS innovator offering customized boards as building blocks for integrated computing and networking subsystems. Offering customization services for rugged and severe environments in military, aerospace and space applications, Aitech delivers mission-optimized and proven system solutions across Sea, Land, Air and Space domains. Aitech solutions are used by industry leaders like Airbus, BAE Systems, Boeing, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Northrop Grumman, Rafael and Virgin Galactic.

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04 Apr 25. NASA Makes Progress on Advanced Drone Safety Management System. NASA is testing a new software system to create an improved warning system – one that can predict hazards to drones before they occur. The In-Time Aviation Safety Management System (IASMS) will monitor, assess, and mitigate airborne risks in real time. But making sure that it can do all that requires extensive experimentation to see how its elements work together, including simulations and drone flight tests. From agriculture and law enforcement to entertainment and disaster response, industries are increasingly turning to drones for help, but the growing volume of these aircraft will require trusted safety management systems to maintain safe operations.

“If everything is going as planned with your flight, you won’t notice your in-time aviation safety management system working,” said Michael Vincent, NASA acting deputy project manager with the System-Wide Safety project at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. “It’s before you encounter an unusual situation, like loss of navigation or communications, that the IASMS provides an alert to the drone operator.”

The team completed a simulation in the Human-Autonomy Teaming Laboratory at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley on March 5 aimed at finding out how critical elements of the IASMS could be used in operational hurricane relief and recovery. During this simulation, 12 drone pilots completed three 30-minute sessions where they managed up to six drones flying beyond visual line of sight to perform supply drops to residents stranded after a severe hurricane. Additional drones flew scripted search and rescue operations and levee inspections in the background. Researchers collected data on pilot performance, mission success, workload, and perceptions of the experiences, as well as the system’s usability. This simulation is part of a longer-term strategy by NASA to advance this technology. The lessons learned from this study will help prepare for the project’s hurricane relief and recovery flight tests, planned for 2027. As an example of this work, in the summer of 2024 NASA tested its IASMS during a series of drone flights in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Transportation in Columbus, Ohio, and in a separate effort, with three university-led teams. For the Ohio Department of Transportation tests, a drone flew with the NASA-developed IASMS software aboard, which communicated back to computers at NASA Langley. Those transmissions gave NASA researchers input on the system’s performance. NASA also conducted studies with The George Washington University (GWU), the University of Notre Dame, and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). These occurred at the U.S. Army’s Fort Devens in Devens, Massachusetts with GWU; near South Bend, Indiana with Notre Dame; and in Richmond, Virginia with VCU. Each test included a variety of types of drones, flight scenarios, and operators. Each drone testing series involved a different mission for the drone to perform and different hazards for the system to avoid. Scenarios included, for example, how the drone would fly during a wildfire or how it would deliver a package in a city. A different version of the NASA IASMS was used to fit the scenario depending on the mission, or depending on the flight area. When used in conjunction with other systems such as NASA’s Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management, IASMS may allow for routine drone flights in the U.S. to become a reality. The IASMS adds an additional layer of safety for drones, assuring the reliability and trust if the drone is flying over a town on a routine basis that it remains on course while avoiding hazards along the way.

“There are multiple entities who contribute to safety assurance when flying a drone,” Vincent said. “There is the person who’s flying the drone, the company who designs and manufactures the drone, the company operating the drone, and the Federal Aviation Administration, who has oversight over the entire National Airspace System. Being able to monitor, assess and mitigate risks in real time would make the risks in these situations much more secure.”

All of this work is led by NASA’s System-Wide Safety project under the Airspace Operations and Safety program in support of the agency’s Advanced Air Mobility mission, which seeks to deliver data to guide the industry’s development of electric air taxis and drones. (Source: UAS VISION/NASA)

03 Apr 25. Babcock International Group (Babcock) has been awarded a proof-of-concept contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) which will enable Ukraine’s armed forces to 3D print military equipment. Babcock as prime contractor will work with UK defence technology company QinetiQ to create digital drawings and Computer Aided Design (CAD) files of military equipment which then can be used to print parts in country. This innovative technology support comprises reverse engineering older parts to understand their function and design, enabling them to be digitally recreated on demand. Digital files will enable the manufacturing of parts during operations using a variety of methods including 3D printing, demonstrating Babcock’s ability to deliver defence support capability whenever and wherever it is required.

Tom Newman, CEO of Babcock’s Land Sector, said: “We aim to give Ukraine the capability to recreate the military parts that they need, where and when it really matters. This innovation builds on our engineering expertise and technology capability, giving us further opportunities to optimise 3D printing.”

Alan Hart, Managing Director of Science, Technology and Weapons for QinetiQ, said: “We are delighted to be working with Babcock to support Ukraine, and are immensely proud that QinetiQ is able to draw on our world-leading expertise in technical assurance to assist. This latest contract demonstrates QinetiQ’s unequalled expertise in material capability assurance, and commitment to support to the frontline, whether our own or those of our allies.”

This new contract forms part of Babcock’s steadfast support for Ukraine. Recently, Babcock announced an extension to our support for Ukraine’s armed forces which will ensure vehicles such as the Challenger 2 tank are repaired and restored as quickly as possible to the front line.Babcock manages the vehicle supply chain and spares, and shares its engineering expertise to train the Ukrainian military to conduct the repairs themselves.

31 Mar 25. Korean Army Integrates Meltio’s Metal 3D Printing Technology. Meltio’s unique wire-laser technology has been certified by the Army of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) to introduce robot-based metal 3D printers for the in-house production of parts. Meltio, in partnership with AM Solutions, has introduced its certified wire-laser metal 3D printing technology to the Korean Army, enhancing defense logistics with cost-effective, on-demand manufacturing and repair solutions. As part of this initiative, the Meltio metal 3D printer employs the Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition (LW-DED) method. This advanced metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology works by melting metal wire with a laser beam and layering it to form a three-dimensional structure. Compared to other metal AM techniques, DED technology significantly reduces material waste, making it a cost-effective solution for manufacturing. Meltio systems are capable of reliably producing metal parts using Stainless Steel, Titanium, Copper, Inconel, and a wide range of other metal alloys. This achievement was made possible through a collaboration between Meltio and AM Solutions, extending the initiative to the Korean Army. Additionally, this marks the first time the Army of the Republic of Korea has decided to integrate metal additive manufacturing solutions for spare parts and repairs, gaining autonomy over conventional and more costly manufacturing processes. According to an article published by the South Korean magazine Kookbang and Meltio’s partner, AM Solutions, the Marine Corps Logistics Group is the first in the entire military to use robot-based metal 3D printers for logistics support. This advancement enables the rapid manufacturing of discontinued or hard-to-source repair parts. Field maintainability is expected to improve significantly, as the system can be relocated using a crane or forklift Thanks to AM Solutions, Meltio offers the Korean Army its unique Meltio Integration Kit for Industrial Robots. This system turns an industrial robot arm into a metal 3D printing system eliminating inherent size constraints, allowing for large-scale metal 3D printing, including complex geometries. It is the ideal platform for large-scale 3D printing, repair, cladding, and adding features to existing parts. The Meltio Engine seamlessly integrates with nearly any robotic arm manufacturer and interface available on the market. Its Meltio Space slicer software for robotic systems is fully compatible with ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Yaskawa. Over the next two years, the Marine Corps Logistics Group plans to enhance its maintenance support capabilities by increasing operational proficiency and expanding field equipment, including mobile metal precision processing machines and generators

Adam Hourigan, Meltio Sales manager for APAC region, commented, “The defense sector is strategic for Meltio. Our technology is being validated by armies all over the world and for us it is very positive that thanks to collaboration agreements with relevant partners in Asia such as AM Solutions we are able to help with our different 3D metal wire welding printing solutions the army of the Republic of Korea to gain autonomy in manufacturing and creating metal parts in a reliable and sustainable way.”

Lieutenant Colonel Kim Seong-nam of the Republic of Korea, commander of the maintenance battalion, also said, “The introduction of metal 3D printers is significant not only for reducing operation and maintenance costs, but also for preventing delays in maintenance schedules due to limited procurement of repair parts. We will maintain the best logistics support system to enable stable maintenance support.”

Daejung Kim, AM Solutions CEO, stated, “The successful introduction of Meltio’s outstanding technology into the Republic of Korea marks a significant milestone in local manufacturing innovation.”

Kim also conveyed that this entry into the defense sector is just the beginning, and through a continuous partnership with Meltio, they aim to lead the Republic of Korea’s advanced industries in other sectors requiring additive manufacturing.

On the 19th of February, the Marine Corps Logistics Group announced, “We have introduced a container-type mobile metal 3D printer to quickly and smoothly provide logistics support, such as manufacturing parts in-house to cope with the limited procurement and discontinuation of repair parts for Marine Corps-specific equipment, including the amphibious assault armored vehicle (KAAV).” (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)

02 Apr 25. Accelerating its global leadership in sustainable production of advanced materials for additive manufacturing, 6K Additive and the German technology company TRUMPF, today announced that TRUMPF has qualified 6K Additive’s titanium metal powder for use in the TruPrint additive manufacturing systems. Both organizations have a strong customer base in aerospace as well as initiatives toward sustainability. This new qualification helps strengthen the opportunity for customers to leverage the premium titanium powder for their applications with the assurance that printed parts will meet their most stringent requirements and will have the lowest environmental impact.

“At TRUMPF we are dedicated to making our customer’s experience with our TruPrint systems deliver the highest level of performance and this includes the powder they use for their metal parts,” said Dennis Pede, Material engineer and scientist at TRUMPF. “TruPrint systems are open systems, allowing our customers to use the powder of their choice. However, for optimal process conditions and material properties, we recommend suitable material powders and work closely with our partners. Additionally, more and more our customers are asking us for metrics on the environmental footprint of our machines and the process. Having 6K Additive’s titanium sustainable powder added as an approved qualified powder, ensures customers get the quality assurance with the added value of driving down their CO2 footprint.”

Frank Roberts, President of 6K Additive added, “We continue to hear from our aerospace and defense customers asking us to help lower the barriers for qualification for their applications. The collaboration between our two companies did just that by ensuring the machine and powder are qualified ahead of their own internal qualification, which will streamline the customer’s process into production faster. We are excited to work with the TRUMPF team on titanium and other powders in our portfolio going forward.”

6K Additive is the world’s first producer of AM powder made from highly sustainable sources – offering a full suite of premium metal and alloy powders including nickel, titanium, copper, stainless steel, and refractory metals such as tungsten, niobium, and rhenium. Backed by the award-winning UniMelt® production-scale microwave plasma process, the technology precisely spheroidizes metal powders while controlling the chemistry and porosity of the final product with zero contamination and high-throughput. An independent LCA study (click here to download) validates that the approach makes it possible to achieve reductions in energy usage and carbon emissions of 90% for its nickel-based alloys and a 75% reduction in titanium alloys.

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About 6K

With sustainability at its core, 6K has developed UniMelt®, a proprietary advanced microwave plasma production system, to transform engineered materials into revolutionary products that advance industries across additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, consumer electronics, and more. 6K represents 6000 degrees, both the temperature of the operation of UniMelt®, the world’s only microwave production scale plasma system, and the temperature of the sun’s surface. 6K was founded in North Andover, Massachusetts. The 6K Energy division is focused on the production of low-cost, sustainable, and domestically produced battery material accelerating the pace of battery production and adoption of electric vehicles. The 6K Additive division specializes in sustainably sourced, AM metal powders production and reclamation, using a proprietary milling and cleaning process that ensures contamination-free, high-quality powders. For more information, visit www.6Kinc.com.

About TRUMPF

TRUMPF is a high-tech company offering manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools and laser technology. It drives digital connectivity in manufacturing through consulting, platform products and software. TRUMPF is one of the technology and market leaders in highly versatile machine tools for sheet metal processing and in the field of industrial lasers. In 2023/24, TRUMPF employed 19,018 people and generated sales of 5.2 bn euros. With about 90 companies, the TRUMPF Group is represented in nearly every European country as well as in North America, South America and Asia. The company has production facilities in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United States, Mexico and China. (Source: PR Newswire)

02 Apr 25. XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ: XTIA), a pioneer in VTOL and powered-lift aircraft solutions, today announced the launch of the XTI Aerospace Prototyping and Innovation Lab within The HIVE in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The HIVE is a one-of-a-kind hybrid business accelerator & incubator focused on vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This new lab is designed to accelerate the development of XTI’s flagship powered-lift aircraft, the TriFan 600, initially focused on advancing the subscale model, code-named “Sparrow,” and progress toward the construction of a more advanced model, “Kestrel,” which will be crucial in enhancing key elements such as flight control systems and aerodynamics. Under the leadership of Professor Robert Lunnie, an expert in VTOL systems and an Aerospace Professor at the University of North Dakota, the team will work to optimize the aircraft’s performance capabilities and develop a cutting-edge flight control center. Professor Lunnie has assembled a highly skilled team dedicated to the development of XTI’s subscale models. XTI Aerospace anticipates that this new lab will help to not only enhance the design and flight capabilities of the TriFan 600 but also contribute to the broader advancement of aviation technology. By leveraging The HIVE’s collaborative environment and utilizing the expertise and resources within the Grand Forks aerospace community, XTI is positioning itself to remain at the forefront of the VTOL and powered-lift industries.

“We are excited to advance the next generation of TriFan 600’s subscale models, focusing on critical flight control and aerodynamics systems,” said Tobin Arthur, Chief Strategy Officer of XTI Aerospace. “With Professor Lunnie’s leadership, and strong local support and resources, the work at the XTI Prototyping and Innovation Lab will bring us closer to delivering the transformative TriFan to the market.”

Brandon Bochenski, Mayor of the City of Grand Forks, added, “Grand Forks is rapidly becoming a hub for aviation innovation, with key collaborations between the United States Air Force, various government agencies, the University of North Dakota, and the HIVE incubator. XTI Aerospace’s arrival strengthens our position as a leader in aerospace technology and we look forward to being a part of accelerating the TriFan 600’s path to first flight.”

Professor Lunnie stated, “Our team is highly motivated and eager to push the boundaries of aerospace innovation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding key milestones that will ultimately shape the future of air mobility. I am excited to have Professor Lunnie and XTI Aerospace collaborating at The HIVE,” said Johnny Ryan, Executive Director of the HIVE. “Their work epitomizes the collaborative ecosystem we have fostered in Grand Forks. XTI’s presence is a big step in our evolution from being a leading UAS market player to a broader mission incorporating all of VTOL and powered-lift markets.” (Source: PR Newswire)

02 Apr 25. HRL Laboratories, LLC has demonstrated proof-of-concept on a unique approach to achieve a silent pumping system that replaces traditional mechanical moving parts with an electric current and a magnetic field. This work is being performed under Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s (DARPA) “Principles of Undersea Magnetohydrodynamic Pumps (PUMP)” program.

HRL’s new device uses a recirculating electrochemical hydrogen cell which enables a prototype magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) pump that could be 70% efficient as well as highly reliable – with a lifespan of more than 5 years. Key design benefits:

Nearly eliminates gas bubbles – producing 95% fewer bubbles than traditional electrolysis cells – to deliver quiet, gas-free pumping
Produces no oxidative or corrosive elements (O2 or Cl2) which degrade electrode performance over time

Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) pumps:

MHD pumps, which generate force from a magnetic field acting on an electric current flowing through seawater, require no rotating mechanical components. This approach significantly reduces noise while simultaneously increasing reliability in comparison to conventional propeller- or impeller-based systems. In a typical MHD pump, a DC electrical current is passed through a volume of seawater, which interacts with an applied magnetic field, resulting in a Lorentz force on the ions in the water. As the ions accelerate, they drag the water molecules and generate thrust.

HRL’s concept includes uniquely tailored gas-diffusion electrodes in its MHD model. This innovation ensures that the hydrogen gas generated at the cathode does not form bubbles but instead diffuses-out to the back side of the electrode. The resulting H2 gas is then routed to the back side of the anode where it diffuses-in and is consumed. This completes the recirculation loop while preventing corrosive oxygen and chlorine bubbles from forming at the anode.

“With the successful demonstration of a viable method to achieve an efficient, quiet and reliable MHD pump, we hope that HRL will next have the opportunity to build a complete prototype test system for the U.S. Navy for further testing,” said Jason Graetz, principal investigator at HRL Laboratories.

History of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) drive technology:

Since the 1960s, academic, commercial and military researchers have attempted to realize a novel form of maritime propulsion involving no moving parts – no propeller, no drive shaft, no seals – just magnets and an electric current that silently propel a marine vessel through water. Developers have had some success over the decades demonstrating MHD drive technology on a small scale, but it has been inefficient and impractical for full-scale systems. HRL’s new approach to MHD offers a promising solution to overcoming some of these challenges.

Notable partners:

General Atomics will design and build the high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets required for the MHD pump.
University of Illinois will provide experience in electrochemical and corrosion modeling to develop a modeling and simulation toolset that will guide the electrode design to meet the project’s specifications.

HRL Laboratories, LLC, California (www.hrl.com) pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL is a source of innovations that advance the state of the art in profound and far-reaching ways. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

02 Apr 25. The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has published its first Defence Advanced Manufacturing Strategy. It highlights additive manufacturing as crucial to the British military’s strategic roadmap, identifying 3D printing’s vital role in strengthening supply chain resilience. The document emphasizes the urgency of accelerating additive manufacturing adoption in the UK’s defense sector. To achieve this, the MOD outlines three core initiatives: investing to incentivize industry, adapting policies to remove barriers, and integrating additive manufacturing into the defense supply chain. Key 3D printing benefits for defense include faster production, shorter lead times, access to obsolete parts, and improved sustainability. In 2021, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) identified obsolescence as the top supply issue affecting military operations, impacting both old and new platforms. With over 1.3 m items in its inventory, the MOD sees 3D printing as a solution for many obsolete components. Britain’s defense leadership believes additive manufacturing will significantly improve platform and equipment availability. A Defence Innovation Unit (DIU)-commissioned report found that 3D printing 15% of the defense inventory could save £110M over the next 15 years. After that, the annual net benefit could reach £35.5M. According to the new defense strategy, 3D printing represents the “first step” toward the MOD’s broader adoption of other advanced manufacturing technologies.

“This strategy outlines our intent to embrace AM in new designs, to help resolve obsolescence and to increase our competitive edge through development of expeditious battle damage repair techniques,” commented Vice Admiral Andy Kyte, Chief of Defence Logistics and Support.

“This exciting technology has been in existence for some time, and defence must now realise the latent benefits it offers, in terms of operational availability, improved supply chain resilience and efficiency.”

The MOD’s additive manufacturing vision. Image via the Ministry of Defence.

Introducing the MOD’s Defence Advanced Manufacturing Strategy

Conflict in Ukraine and hostilities in the Middle East are worsening supply shortages, affecting access to key products and raw materials. These global challenges have increased the need for improved supply chain resilience. Personnel cuts in the Armed Forces and Civil Service, along with shrinking fleet sizes and ageing equipment, have further reduced availability, productivity, and efficiency. The MOD is turning to additive manufacturing to address these issues. Its new Advanced Manufacturing initiative shows how 3D printing can create dispersed supply networks of qualified suppliers. This approach aims to reduce lead times, tackle obsolescence, and improve sustainability. Four key pillars are central to the MOD’s additive manufacturing vision. These are design sources, a digital thread, certification, and mobile production capabilities for fabricating parts close to the point of need. Design sources generate 3D printed parts. This includes designing for additive manufacturing (DfAM) of new components or using reverse engineering to enable 3D printing of existing parts. The digital thread securely transmits sensitive design information from a design library to the 3D printer. It also allows users or manufacturers to send requested changes back to the designer. Ensuring cyber-security and consistent information across transmissions is crucial. The MOD is currently exploring how to create a unified, fully integrated digital service that can link with design libraries. The finalized design is certified before being deemed fit for military operations and 3D printed, sometimes near the frontlines. These stages will reportedly exist within a circular economy based on 3D printing material recyclability and reusability. The British military is also working to recycle high-end scrap metal into new metal 3D printing feedstock. For instance, British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce recently partnered with the MOD to convert old Tornado fighter jet components into new 3D printed jet engines. Called Tornado 2 Tempest, the new initiative has already been used to 3D print components for the Orpheus jet engine concept, which supports the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program.

How to increase adoption of additive manufacturing for defense

The Defence Advanced Manufacturing Strategy outlines the MOD’s strategy for accelerating 3D printing adoption and development within the UK defense sector. To incentivise industry, additional investment will be used to foster 3D printer adoption, either directly or through partnerships with additive manufacturing companies. This will include embedding 3D printing in existing and future designs and digitizing strategically important inventory and spare parts. It will also work to clarify how digital information can be securely transmitted from industry to MOD units and Front Line Commands (FLC). Unlocking constraints is another key pillar of the MOD’s additive manufacturing strategy. This will see the MOD work with industry partners to create accessible cross-functional processes that adhere to updated policies and drive adoption. Additionally, it will create a “knowledge hub,” improving access to critical information. The MOD also plans to develop new metrics to improve tracking of financial and non-financial 3D printing benefits. The MOD will design and create networks of supply, allowing 3D printing technology to be brought into the defense supply chain. Equipment, training, and consumables will be standardized, making them accessible through regular supply channels to meet industry standards and qualifications.

New partnerships between industrial partners, FLCs, and MOD units will be encouraged. The goal is to facilitate rapid learning and build trust through “trusted agent status” in an extended ‘hub’ and ‘spoke’ supply network. Inter-industry partnerships will also be incentivized to enhance resilience and improve 3D printing capabilities. Additionally, the MOD plans to form a strategic partnership with the UK High Value Manufacturing Catapult to drive efficiencies and benefit the UK industrial base.

These strategic priorities will guide a program of work, involving the MOD, industry, and the research community. A new governance structure will not be created for this. Instead, the program will be managed by one of the MOD’s existing steering groups.

3D printing in the British military: advantages and challenges

According to the MOD, the main benefit of additive manufacturing is addressing shortfalls in inventory items, due to technical or commercial obsolescence. 3D printing can also reduce lead times and create a more resilient, agile, and dispersed supply network. The British military has already demonstrated the value of 3D printing for defense applications. In 2021, the Chief of Defence Logistics and Support (CDLS) commissioned Project TAMPA. This ongoing initiative seeks to establish a network of suppliers capable of 3D printing military-grade spare parts on demand and at the point of need. According to the MOD, this project has already validated its additive manufacturing vision, confirming that increasing industry incentivization is key to growing adoption. British forces have actively leveraged 3D printing since at least 2016, with various MOD units and FLCs establishing AM centers to support battle damage repair operations. This work has mainly been completed independently, with each unit developing its own 3D printing processes and digital threads. Elsewhere, the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is using 3D printing to produce complex parts, while the DE&S Defence Electronics and Components Agency (DECA) is 3D printing prototypes. Another MOD organization leveraging additive manufacturing is The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA). According to the Advanced Manufacturing Strategy, the SDA is using 3D printing to support In Service Submarines (ISS), Dreadnought, and Ship Submersible Nuclear (Attack) (SSN(A)) programmes. The ISS uses additive manufacturing to 3D print replacement components, conduct maintenance, and enhance supply chain resilience to improve submarine availability. 3D printing is being used in the SSN(A) to increase the rate of platform production.

The MOD claims that there is currently “no compulsion” for its manufacturing partners to accelerate 3D printing adoption to improve supply chains. It also highlights several key challenges constraining additive manufacturing development in the UK. For example, the MOD emphasized the need for more agile routes to the market, particularly when sourcing obsolete parts. It suggests creating separate supply chains for 3D printed components to avoid delays from traditional methods. This is because the benefits of AM, such as faster production and quicker responses, would be lost if the supply process is slowed. Interoperability challenges are also highlighted. Project TAMPA has proved that the pace of 3D printing development and increased machine versatility can cause 3D print files to quickly become obsolete. Even when using the same 3D printing method, different 3D printers often produce different results, hampering repeatability. TAMPA also found that a range of relevant 3D printing standards do not exist, with ASTM now working to improve access to the standards it has created. The MOD also identifies challenges related to through-life support, training, access to consumables, digital thread uncertainties, and high manufacturing costs.

Additive manufacturing enhances global defence capabilities

Beyond the UK, additive manufacturing is gaining traction in the global defense sector. The US, in particular, is investing heavily to expand its 3D printing-enabled supply chains. The US Department of Defense recently added $9.85 m to an existing agreement with 3D printing firm X-Bow Launch Systems. This contract, now worth $28.67 m, sees X-Bow develop 3D printed solid rocket motors (SRM) for US missiles. Similarly, rocket engine manufacturer Ursa Major recently received $12.5 m from the US Navy and the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) to scale the production of its own 3D printed SRMs. Using its Lynx 3D printing technology, the Colorado-based company will design, manufacture, and test a new SRM prototype for missiles critical to national security. This follows earlier news that the firm is 3D printing the Navy’s Mk 104 dual rocket motor, which powers the SM-2, SM-3, and SM-6 missiles. In other news, Spanish 3D printing OEM Meltio recently saw its technology deployed by the Republic of Korea Army. This marks the first time Meltio’s DED 3D printers have been validated by a military in Asia, expanding its global footprint following earlier integrations by US, French, and Spanish forces. (Source: Google/https://3dprintingindustry.com/)

02 Apr 25. Singapore’s DSTA, Thales to develop AI tech for combat systems. Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Thales have established a joint laboratory aimed at advancing AI-enabled technologies to enhance the combat systems used by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). This collaboration will initially concentrate on creating solutions for counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) and advanced sensing. To date, they have jointly created sophisticated AI algorithms that enhance the ability of combat systems to adapt and respond to the rapidly changing dynamics of drone-based threats. The outcomes were recently showcased at the Singapore Defence Technology Summit held between 18-20 March 2025. The partnership between DSTA and Thales was first formalised through a memorandum of understanding in 2022 to enhance collaboration on smart technologies and system supportability. The Co-Lab is an outcome of this agreement. This new initiative marks a significant progression in the strategic alliance between DSTA and Thales, highlighting their commitment to equipping the SAF with capabilities to address both conventional and unconventional security challenges. In 2023, DSTA signed a ‘master agreement’ with Thales, which focused on streamlining the establishment of long-term service contracts. This covered areas such as support, maintenance, operational availability, and local development. Over the past five months, engineers from both organisations have worked together to create ML-enabled software modules. These modules reduce false alarms in drone detection, thereby enhancing radar sensor performance. With the integration of AI, operators and end-users benefit from improved situational awareness, enabling quicker and more precise drone detection and classification.

Thales International president and CEO Pascale Sourisse said: “Thales’ AI for critical systems must meet the stringent reliability, safety and security requirements for armed forces worldwide. It is a true recognition when our customers trust us to co-develop solutions alongside them that address the pain points and challenges of the end-user. We have achieved the outcomes of the MoU in a relatively short span of time, with our teams harnessing AI to create solutions with real-world implications. This Co-Lab with DSTA speaks to the years of collaboration between us and our joint commitment to provide the best technologies for the SAF and the Singapore Ministry of Defence.”

Thales also contributes through its Defence Hub in Singapore, which provides local expertise for the support and maintenance of systems currently deployed by the armed forces. This hub plays a role in the ongoing partnership with DSTA and the Ministry of Defence. Singapore’s defence budget has increased from $11.4bn in 2021 to an estimated $17.7bn in 2025, according to a report by GlobalData titled “Singapore Defense Market 2025-2030”. Additionally, Singapore’s acquisition budget saw a rise from $2.1bn in 2021 to $3.3bn in 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 12.4%. (Source: army-technology.com)

02 Apr 25. Green Hills Software, the worldwide leader in embedded safety and security, today announced the expansion of its industry-leading products and services for microcontrollers by adding support for the newest Texas Instruments (TI) AM26x high-performance microcontrollers (MCUs) including the AM263x, AM263Px, and AM261x MCU portfolios. Green Hills Software’s ISO 26262 ASIL D-certified µ-velOSity™ real-time operating system (RTOS) provides the small footprint and safety-certified high-performance software foundation while the MULTI® integrated development environment (IDE) enables software developers to reduce the development and debug time required to create products that use AM26x MCUs. This integrated platform is ideal for automated factories and software-defined vehicle electronics that require safety-certification, real-time processing, advanced motor-control topologies, and analytics at the edge. To streamline development for functional-safety solutions in multicore configurations, Green Hills offers a highly integrated safety-certified software platform that reduces the development time for the increasing lines of code and complexity today’s embedded systems are facing. The Green Hills solutions for the AM26x MCU portfolio cover a wide range of safety certifications, such as industrial (IEC 61508), rail (EN 50128/50657) and automotive (ISO 26262).

“The AM26x high-performance microcontrollers offer the real-time control features needed to serve motor control and digital power applications,” said Na Kong, Automotive Application Specific MCU Product Line Manager at TI. “Complementing these MCUs with the Green Hills safety-certified solutions offers our customers an easy-to-use, streamlined development path to get to market quickly for their safety-critical designs.”

“Green Hills, in collaboration with Texas Instruments, is enabling its customers with highly integrated, optimized software and hardware solutions for developing advanced, next-generation safety systems,” said Dan Mender, Vice President, Business Development at Green Hills Software. “The availability of this combination ensures rapid development, efficient debugging, and unmatched optimization, while enabling cost-effective, timely delivery of safety-certified solutions across many industrial and automotive applications.”

The AM26x MCU safety solutions from Green Hills Software are a complete offering that simplify creating, debugging, and deploying software for production-focused designs.

Simplified and Streamlined Development

Integrated and Validated – The Green Hills products are tightly integrated with AM26x MCUs and include:

o µ-velOSity RTOS – safety-certified, small footprint, simple API, efficient execution

TI Driver Porting Layer (DPL) Integration – instant access to complete device driver support for the AM263x/AM263Px/AM261x

o MULTI IDE and multicore debugger with TimeMachine® that debugs forward and backward in program execution

TI SysConfig Integration – visualization and automation for AM26x MCU driver configuration
History® Viewer – intuitive visualization of system events over time, correlated to source code
Safety-certified C/C++ optimizing compilers and run-time libraries – highest performance, smallest code size
MISRA C Adherence Wizard – Integrated enforcement of MISRA C rules
DoubleCheck™ – for user-based static source code analysis at the time of link and compile

o Green Hills Probe for high-speed, multicore trace and JTAG debugging and board bring-up

Find and Fix Bugs Faster – Time-saving features include multicore OS-aware debugging, trace-powered TimeMachine back-in-time debugging and History system event visualization.
Efficient Use of Processor Resources – Green Hills Optimizing Compilers for C/C++ produce the smallest code with the highest performance.
Resolve Software Problems Sooner – Static source code analysis with DoubleCheck automatically runs during compilation, enabling engineers to detect and resolve problems more efficiently and earlier in the development cycle.

Satisfying Safety- and Security-Critical Requirements

The µ-velOSity RTOS and Green Hills Compilers and run-time libraries are certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D (Automotive), IEC 61508 SIL 3 (Industrial) and EN 50128/50657 SIL 4 (Railway)
The safety team at Green Hills offers services to help customers design and certify their safety systems
The AM26x MCU portfolio has multiple pin-to-pin compatible devices with up to four 400MHz Arm® Cortex®-R5F cores that can be programmed to run in lockstep or dual-core mode supporting ASIL D
System MPU and a dedicated MPU per Arm Cortex-R5F core
Other safety and security hardware features include: cryptographic acceleration and secure boot through a Hardware Security Module (HSM), Error-Correcting Code (ECC), Built-In Self-Test (BIST) and other processor integrity checking

Availability

The safety-certified µ-velOSity RTOS and MULTI IDE from Green Hills Software for the AM26x MCU portfolio are available today for use on the TI AM26x Launchpad hardware platforms. For more information, go to: https://www.ghs.com/products/sitara-am263x.html.

31 Mar 25. US Army to deploy integrated data layer for NGC2 at division level before next Project Convergence. The integrated data layer is a user interface where sensors from multiple domains can work together to supply information on enemy targets and other data the warfighter needs to make important calls. The Army plans to have its Next Generation Command and Control’s (NGC2) integrated data layer fully operational at the division level before next year’s Project Convergence Capstone (PCC) event, Army senior leaders said today. The integrated data layer is a user interface where sensors from multiple domains can work together to supply information on enemy targets and other data the warfighter needs to make important calls. It’s a key part of the technology stack that makes up NGC2, and it creates a framework where, for example, artillery, operational, aviation and other systems can talk to each other so the warfighters operating these systems don’t have to digest the various data separately.

“We, on this side, kind of owe the Army an integrated data layer that then we can build applications just like the ones that are on your phone, where warfighting systems can reach you and use that same data, and we’re not building separate pieces of transport, complicated spaghetti charts that connect the boxes and flow data. Now all the data is in one place and anyone can interact with it,” Director of the Army’s Network Cross Functional Team Gen. Patrick Ellis told reporters at the Pentagon today.

“Before PCC 6, we’re going to scale it [the integrated data layer] up to an entire division, so division headquarters, division enablers, multiple brigades,” he said. “What we found is the physical presence of everyone in one location, running this with a real unit, that’s given us the quality feedback that we need. And we’re going to make a project product that’s very useful to the Army.”

As the integrated data layer gets brought up to the division level, this will allow the layer to become accessible by multiple divisions at once since it is accessible over the cloud, Alex Miller, chief technology officer to Army Chief Gen. Randy George, told reporters.

“I’m confident that when the first division gets the core software and data pieces of this because they’ll be cloud based, multiple divisions will be able to log in at the same time,” he said. “So it will not just be a vertical stove piped deployment. So this year, the chief and the secretary will charter us, get a division and a quarter squared away. As soon as that’s live, other units will give it a login.”

Multiple divisions being able to log in to the integrated data layer at once will speed up the deployment of NGC2 across the entire force, Miller said. This, in turn, makes it difficult to put a timeline on when NGC2 will be fully deployed, he said. However, Ellis said the integrated data layer portion is moving along “really quickly” compared to how long the service’s usual processes take.

“As the integrated data layer goes live, it intends for anyone to be able to access it through their government system. So a division that’s not scheduled to get Next Gen C2, the full stack approach, would still be able to access that very, very early, if that’s something that they want to do,” Ellis said. “We’re excited about that, because we think that’s also going to help us accelerate the growth of this across the United States Army.”

Ellis said that the service began working on the integrated data layer at PCC4 last spring, but it was merely a “proof of concept” then. After PCC5 about three weeks ago, this proof of concept turned into a “proof of principle.” (Source: Defense News Early Bird/Breaking Defense.com)

31 Mar 25. DEEPX, a company specializing in on-device AI semiconductors, announced that its “Early Engagement Customer Program” (EECP)—ran over the past year in preparation for the mid-year mass-production launch of its first product—has received more than 300 customer validation requests worldwide for its DX-M1 prototype. This milestone reflects strong global interest in the upcoming mid-year release of DEEPX’s first mass-produced chip, the “DX-M1.” Through the program, the company has confirmed surging demand for on-device AI technology across a broad range of industries. Since last year, DEEPX has participated in over 20 global events to promote its prototype products and expand its international business footprint. The program specifically targeted companies requiring AI semiconductors—including those in surveillance systems, smart mobility, robotics, factory automation, and camera systems—by providing MPW (Multi-Project Wafer) based prototypes and technical support. By showcasing prototype capabilities in real-world environments, DEEPX proactively collected industry feedback and swiftly pinpointed areas needing further refinement. These efforts went well beyond simple readiness for mass production. They delivered valuable insights into each industry’s requirements and emerging market trends, while also securing diverse use cases from a wide spectrum of customers. DEEPX noted that the data and feedback gathered through this program has been instrumental in boosting both the technical robustness of the DX-M1, scheduled for release in mid-year, and its user convenience. DEEPX has also highlighted its technical strengths at leading industry events worldwide. By tailoring its response to specific technical needs—well before mass production—the company has garnered multiple awards from international organizations. Notably, DEEPX secured three innovation awards at CES 2024 for its original technologies, and at COMPUTEX Taipei, one of the largest AI semiconductor tradeshows, it won a startup terrace award in a competition against more than 400 companies. At this year’s CES, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) even named DEEPX a “must-visit company,” drawing over 16,000 booth visitors—an all-time high. Additionally, DEEPX was recognized as the “2024 Company of the Year – In the Global Artificial Intelligence Chip Industry” by market research firm Frost & Sullivan, and the DX-M1 was named “the 2024 Product of the Year” by global IT publication EETimes. These accolades highlight DEEPX’s strong technological foundation and have heightened expectations for robust worldwide sales as soon as mass production officially launches mid-year. According to market research firm Omdia, the global AI chip market is set to reach approximately USD 243 bn by 2028, propelled by an emerging market of around USD 69 bn in sectors such as surveillance systems, smart mobility, and robotics. Recognizing these opportunities, DEEPX is expanding global partnerships in key regions including the United States, Taiwan, and Europe, continuously strengthening its product competitiveness through close collaboration with potential customers.

DEEPX’s CEO Lokwon Kim stated, “Over the past year, more than 300 companies worldwide have carried out customer validations with us, underscoring the rapid spread of on-device AI technology. With the official mid-year launch of the DX-M1, we aim to address market needs head-on and firmly establish DEEPX as a foremost global player in the on-device AI industry.”

27 Mar 25. Vantiq, C4i Systems unveil AI-powered solution for ACE operations. The VANGUARD AIX solution integrates Vantiq’s real-time intelligence platform with C4i’s AIX. Vantiq has joined forces with C4i Systems to introduce VANGUARD AIX, a real-time, AI-powered advanced solution for defence, emergency response, and national security operations, achieving a fully operational Technology Readiness Level 9 status. The VANGUARD AIX solution integrates Vantiq’s real-time intelligence platform with C4i’s AI Accelerator (AIX) to provide adaptive, mission-ready AI with a large language model. It is poised to deliver faster and more accurate responses for defence and first responder teams, aligning with the needs of today’s agile combat employment (ACE) operations.

Vantiq CEO Marty Sprinzen said: “AI for defence and security can’t just crunch data—it has to think, adapt and act quickly at machine speed, in a format that is easy to use in critical situations. Power and agility have never mattered more. VANGUARD AIX isn’t just an upgrade—it redefines how AI drives real-time decision-making in high-stake environments.”

This joint offering is designed to operate effectively in contested, low-communication, and high-risk environments such as dispersed headquarters, isolated command posts, and more. It is engineered to function across various command levels and agencies, offering the necessary Agentic AI and computational power to counter AI-equipped adversaries within the command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance system.

VANGUARD AIX’s advanced computing capabilities are expected to allow for automated threat detection and scalable situational awareness in real time.

C4i Systems Martyn Dove said: “This is about giving operators the confidence to act decisively, no matter the circumstances.

“By combining the strengths of our lightweight and ruggedised edge solutions with Vantiq’s advanced agentic AI platform, we’re equipping teams with the tools they need to navigate complex situations with speed and precision.”

The companies note that the system can be deployed in less than five minutes. In February 2025, Vantiq and NTT Data announced an enhanced collaboration to integrate AI into NTT Data’s disaster coordination platform, D-Resilio. (Source: army-technology.com)

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27 Mar 14. Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) today announced the launch of AIS™ Antero® 800NA and AIS™ Antero 840CN03 as validated materials for the Stratasys F900®, marking a new milestone in qualified additive manufacturing for aerospace, defense, and other highly regulated industries. These new AIS™ advanced industrial solution materials were rigorously qualified in collaboration with leading organizations, including Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Blue Origin, Raytheon, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), United States Air Force, BAE and Stratasys Direct Manufacturing.
The qualification program confirms that these Stratasys AIS materials meet the stringent requirements of mission-critical applications, providing manufacturers with trusted solutions for high-temperature, chemical-resistant parts. By leveraging NCAMP (National Center for Advanced Materials Performance) equivalence, Stratasys delivers a scalable and clear pathway to process and materials qualification, reducing time and cost to accelerate adoption of additive manufacturing in highly regulated markets.
“The ongoing development and qualification of these Stratasys advanced additive manufacturing materials are pivotal for manufacturers in aerospace and defense, enabling them to confidently adopt 3D printing for mission-critical applications,” said Ryan Martin, Senior Research Director, ABI Research. “With validated materials that meet rigorous industry standards, manufacturers can now accelerate production, reduce costs, and streamline qualification processes. This evolution in material capabilities provides the reliability, precision, and regulatory compliance required for producing high-performance parts that meet the demanding needs of these highly regulated industries.”
AIS Antero materials offer:
* Proven Reliability: Validated materials with NCAMP-backed data for consistent performance across production sites.
* Streamlined Qualification: Documentation, training, and tools to implement best in class process control.
* Cost Reduction: Significant savings on internal testing and qualification expenses.
“These new AIS Antero materials represent a major step forward for additive manufacturing integration in the production of aerospace and defense platforms,” said Foster Ferguson, Vice President, Industrial Business Unit, Stratasys. “By combining best-in-class performance with an established qualification framework, we’re empowering manufacturers to innovate faster and confidently deploy 3D printing for qualified end-use applications at multiple locations across an enterprise.”
AIS Antero 800NA and AIS Antero 840CN03 are designed to meet the demanding requirements of high-performance polymer applications, offering unparalleled design flexibility and exceptional resistance to extreme temperatures and harsh chemicals. These materials are ideal for creating lightweight, durable parts in mission-critical systems. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

27 Mar 25. Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Google Public Sector today announced their intent to integrate Google’s advanced generative artificial intelligence (genAI) into Lockheed Martin’s AI Factory ecosystem. This collaboration will enhance Lockheed Martin’s ability to train, deploy, and sustain high-performance AI models alongside other leading providers, accelerating AI-driven capabilities in critical national security, aerospace, and scientific applications.
Lockheed Martin’s AI Factory leverages both open-source and proprietary AI models, providing traceability, reliability, and monitoring to ensure trust, security, and high-assurance deployment. Google Cloud’s AI capabilities will become part of this ecosystem, complementing Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive approach to AI.
“Using Google Cloud’s AI technologies allows us to explore a wide range of powerful capabilities to deliver innovative, reliable solutions that stay ahead of the curve,” said John Clark, senior vice president, Lockheed Martin Technology & Strategic Innovation. “A sustained relationship with Google Public Sector is part of our ongoing commitment to a culture of innovation, driving continuous improvement and delivering results for our customers.”
“Lockheed Martin and Google Cloud share a vision to bring new innovation to the industry with AI,” said Jim Kelly, vice president Federal, Google Public Sector. “Our Google Cloud AI technologies will provide Lockheed Martin with a powerful toolset to address some of their most demanding issues faster than ever before.”
Lockheed Martin will apply these integrated AI capabilities to enhance critical areas including advanced intelligence analysis, real-time decision-making, predictive aerospace maintenance, optimized engineering designs, robust supply chains, secure software development, customized workforce training, and accelerated scientific discoveries.
Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform helps organizations train, deploy, and customize large language models (LLMs) securely and at scale, complementing Lockheed Martin’s AI Factory’s commitment to secure, reliable AI across global operations, including air-gapped environments.
This collaboration reflects both companies’ shared commitment to trustworthy and secure AI deployment, adhering to the highest standards of security and reliability, hallmarks of both organizations.

26 Mar 25. How British tech is taking frontline role in modern warfare. Camouflage that can avoid detection by AI systems and drones is among the innovation inspected by Rachel Reeves as Britain beefs up its defences British troops will hide in camouflaged vehicles that cannot be identified by automated enemy systems and “killer drones” under novel technology being developed for the Ministry of Defence. The specialist printed material that covers military equipment confuses an adversary’s artificial intelligence systems so that they are unable to understand what they are seeing on the battlefield. Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, was at Wellington Barracks in Westminster on Wednesday to see where the MoD is spending its money after she pledged to make the UK a “defence industrial superpower”.
In the spring statement, Reeves announced money for new kit would be protected, with a minimum of 10 per cent of the MoD’s equipment budget being spent on “novel technologies”. (Source: The Times)

25 Mar 25. Leonardo DRS Launches Next-Generation A.I. Processor to Give Warfighters Greater Tactical Edge. Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) today introduced its high-performance Artificial Intelligence Processor (AIP) latest computing system, designed to quickly deliver real-time threat detection, situational awareness, and advanced mission processing directly to military vehicles. Built for high-speed processing in extreme environments, the ruggedized AIP integrates with A.I. algorithms in current and future U.S. Army combat applications and is engineered to process vast amounts of battlefield data, from advanced image sensors to sensor fusion systems. The system rapidly delivers actionable intelligence to soldiers at the tactical edge across the U.S. Army’s ground vehicle fleet.
“With AIP, we are redefining how A.I. is deployed in combat operations,” said Denny Crumley, Senior Vice President & General Manager, at Leonardo DRS. “This is not just about processing power—it’s about delivering decisive advantage in real-time, ensuring soldiers and commanders are able to make the right decisions when it matters most.”
Ruggedized for challenging outdoor environments, the Leonardo DRS AIP system provides a distinct advantage over similar products, while leveraging cutting-edge commercial technology. The powerful and high-speed processing unit is platform agnostic, compact, and ruggedized – developed around the company’s deep experience in building advanced and proven combat processing systems for the U.S. and allied militaries around the world.
The AIP product line builds on Leonardo DRS’s legacy of providing mission critical tactical computing solutions for battle management, fires, and logistics applications that are trusted across the U.S. military. The company has a long legacy of pioneering A.I.-powered video and image processing, working with industry leaders and the U.S. government to refine A.I.’s role in modern warfare.
The Leonardo DRS Artificial Intelligence Processor product line is the latest example of its leadership in the military network computing, processing, and integration market. It is a key strategic focus for the company as it continues to be the leading provider of advanced C5I technologies with the U.S. military and allied militaries around the world. These capabilities are enabling increased data and communications needed for situational awareness in multi-domain battlefield operations.
The company is investing in the future of C5 for the Department of Defense through the development of the next generation Mounted Mission Command Systems, A.I. processing solutions and advanced C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards/ Sensor Open System Architecture (CMOSS/SOSA) aligned mounted systems – all aimed at enabling future network and platform processing to improve sensor fusion, situational awareness, and reduce the cognitive burden for commanders and crews.

26 Mar 25. China’s J-36’s latest flight reveals some new design details. On March 25, 2025, the new Chinese fighter jet, designated as the J-36, took to the skies for its third test flight, offering a rare glimpse into Beijing’s latest advancements in military aviation technology.
Photographs of the aircraft, captured during the flight and shared across online platforms, reveal a sleek, delta-winged design that prioritizes stealth, maneuverability, and potentially supersonic performance.
The images, one showing the jet climbing steeply from a rear angle and another capturing it in level flight with its landing gear extended, have sparked intense interest among defense analysts and aviation enthusiasts alike.
While details about the J-36 remain scarce due to China’s secretive approach to military development, the visual evidence provides enough material for a detailed examination of its design and potential role in modern warfare.
This test flight marks another step in China’s ongoing effort to modernize its air force. This move could have significant implications for the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
The J-36’s design, as seen in the photographs, immediately stands out for its delta-wing configuration, a shape that has been used in military aviation for decades but appears to have been reimagined here for the demands of 21st-century combat.
The delta wing, characterized by its broad, triangular shape with slightly rounded edges, is clearly visible in the image of the jet climbing at a steep angle. This configuration has historically been favored for its ability to provide excellent maneuverability at high speeds and maintain stability during complex aerial maneuvers, a trait that made it a staple in aircraft like the French Mirage 2000 and the Soviet MiG-21.
For the J-36, this design choice suggests a focus on agility, which could prove advantageous in dogfights or other close-range aerial engagements. Additionally, the large surface area of the delta wing generates significant lift, potentially allowing the aircraft to perform well at lower speeds, such as during takeoff, landing, or extended missions like reconnaissance or patrol duties.
What sets the J-36 apart from its delta-winged predecessors, however, is its apparent emphasis on stealth technology, a critical feature for modern fighter jets operating in contested environments.
In the side profile image, where the jet is flying horizontally, the aircraft’s lines are remarkably clean and smooth, with no protruding elements that might increase its radar cross-section.
The nose of the J-36 is sharp and elongated, a design choice often seen in stealth aircraft because it helps scatter radar waves rather than reflecting them back to their source.
The absence of visible weapon hardpoints or external antennas further suggests that the J-36 likely incorporates internal weapons bays, a hallmark of stealth design that minimizes radar detectability.
This places the J-36 in the same category as other stealth-oriented fighters like the U.S. F-22 Raptor or China’s own J-20, but the delta-wing configuration adds a unique twist that could offer distinct operational advantages. (Source: News Now/https://bulgarianmilitary.com/)

25 Mar 25. Exail delivers navigation equipment for Finnish Navy’s Squadron 2020 programme. French navigation systems specialist Exail has completed deliveries of critical navigation equipment that will be installed on the four new Pohjanmaa-class corvettes being procured for the Finnish Navy under its Squadron 2020 corvette programme. Announcing the milestone on 25 March, Exail said the delivery included multiple Marins M3 inertial navigation systems (INSs) and shock-mounted protection systems. Exail’s Marins series, which is based on fibre-optic gyroscope (FOG) technology, is the highest-grade INS in the company’s portfolio and will provide the Pohjanmaa-class corvettes with uninterrupted, highly accurate navigation data even in global navigation satellite services (GNSS)-denied environments.
The Marins M3 INS has a heading accuracy of 0.01° and a pitch roll accuracy of 0.01°. Positional accuracy (without GNSS aiding) is to within 1 n mile for every 12 hours travelled. The system is maintenance-free and certified to MIL-STD 461 and MIL-STD 810. In addition to the Marins M3, each corvette will also be equipped with Exail’s photonic INS (Phins). According to Exail, this will create a uniquely redundant inertial architecture that maximises reliability and resilience during naval operations. The Phins INS has a heading accuracy of 0.01°, pitch roll accuracy of 0.01°, and a positioning accuracy (without GNSS) to within 0.6 n miles after one hour. The shock-mounted protection will ensure that these systems withstand high-impact shocks, maintaining uninterrupted performance under demanding conditions, Exail said. (Source: Janes)

25 Mar 25. ZeroAlpha Solutions develops energy data logger for dismounted soldiers. UK dismounted soldier power and energy specialist ZeroAlpha Solutions has developed a body-worn energy consumption data logger to help better understand the energy requirements of the dismounted soldier’s equipment, the company revealed at SAE Media’s Future Soldier Technology conference in London in March.
Speaking at the conference, Stewart Burton, managing director of ZeroAlpha, said that on the modern battlefield energy needs to be treated as a consumable supply in the same way as rations, ammunition, and food, and its use needs to be planned and tracked in the same way.
He observed that power is generated but energy is consumed, and it is consumption that is the challenge, not generation. “You need to know what your consumption is so you know what to generate against,” he added. Burton noted that there has been a dramatic change in the profile of dismounted energy usage in the last decade, with every individual now carrying and using devices that require energy. “What was once a platoon challenge is now an on-the-man challenge,” he added.
However, Burton said there was very little data available on the overall energy requirements for specific dismounted roles and equipment profiles over a given time in a given environment. He added that he had never seen an equipment requirement stating an energy usage limit based on this sort of data. The company’s new data logger is designed to be integrated into the dismounted soldier’s assembly and record energy consumption. It is interoperable with standard soldier systems, has internal memory storage, and an integrated GPS receiver. Data can be extracted via USB and is exported as a comma-separated value (CSV) file. (Source: Janes)

25 Mar 25. The NG MIMA project, which brings together more than 20 major companies, universities and research centers, will introduce a new era of integrated modular avionics tailored to military airborne platforms
o With a total budget of €30m, this project is key to foster European technological sovereignty and autonomy in military integrated modular avionics, key element of future air combat systems
o The scalable reference architecture resulting of this project can be considered a first step to a future European avionics standard for the entire continent which will strengthen the interoperability of allied European armies
Indra is coordinating the NG MIMA (Next Generation Military Integrated Modular Avionics) project, one of the most important European R&D initiatives to boost a new generation of modular avionics carefully tailored to address the distinctive and demanding requirements of future military airborne platforms.
Fostered by the European Commission through the European Defence Fund, this project is made up of 21 large companies, research centers and universities from all over the continent and it has a budget estimated at €30m.
Its goal is to completely shake up the military avionics, identifying new high-level architecture principles for most demanding operations, studying key technologies capable to support the higher data sharing and processing derived from the new operating environments. The Indra-led consortium will therefore strive to design a scalable reference architecture ready to be instantiated on different European military platforms.
This will endow manned and unmanned military platforms with unprecedented flexibility, making it easier to evolve and adapt to new demands throughout its life cycle. They will be equipped with avionic systems with open, modular and interoperable architectures that will become the long-term standard for the entire industry and armies.
NG MIMA now faces the challenge of coming up with an architecture flexible enough to integrate technologies that don’t yet exist while meeting, among others, extremely demanding cybersecurity requirements. The continent’s largest companies and best researchers will work on it for three years, applying all their knowledge of cloud, computing and cybersecurity.
All of this work is key to enhancing the ability of allied armies to interoperate and conduct multi-domain operations involving simultaneous actions in the land, sea, air, space and cyberspace domains. Developing this modular architecture will also help Europe invest more intelligently and efficiently in defence and thereby acquire greater technological and strategic sovereignty.
About NG MIMA
NG MIMA (Next Generation Military Integrated Modular Avionics) is a project financed by the European Commission through the European Defence Fund with a three-year execution period, with 21 companies from nine countries coordinated by Indra working together. More specifically, Airbus Defence and Space GMBH (Germany), Airbus Defence and Space SA (Spain), Arctur Racunalniski Inzeniring Doo (Slovenia), Barcelona Supercomputing Center Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (Spain), Clue Technologies SL (Spain), Data Machine Intelligence Solutions GMBH (Germany), DIEHL Aerospace GMBH (Germany), Elettronica SPA (Italy), ESG Elektroniksystema und Logistik GMBH (Germany), GMV Aerospace and Defence SA (Spain), Honeywell International SRO (Czech Republic), Indra (Spain), ISD Lyseis Olokriromenon Systimaton Anonymos Etaireia (Greece), Leonardo Societa Per Azioni (Italy), Office National d’Études et de Recherches Aerospatiales (France), Politécnico di Milano (Italy), Rockwell Collins Deutschland GMBH (Germany), Saab Aktiebolag (Sweden), Safran Electronics & Defece (France), Scioteq (Belgium) and Thales AVS France SAS (France) are taking part.
This publication has been co-financed by the European Union under Grant Agreement 101167828. The contents are the sole responsibility of the NG-MIMA consortium and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.

25 Mar 25. The Prädifa Technology Division of Parker Hannifin, the global leader in the field of motion and control technology, has developed a wide range of sealing solutions tailored to the special requirements of electrolyzers and fuel cells – especially to the bipolar plates used in the cell stacks. The portfolio extends from rubber frame seals to injected composite seals to PTFE seals that are available even in XXL dimensions.
Crucial for Efficiency and Safety
Electrolyzers and fuel cells play a key role regarding the sustainable production and use of hydrogen. They are systems that are closely related to each other in terms of technology. Their composition and functional principle are basically similar but the functional principle of a fuel cell is inverse to that of an electrolyzer. Electrolyzers and fuel cells can differ in terms of size, cell chemistry, and operating parameters, and partly entail different requirements, depending on their technology. Irrespective of the specific technical design, the stack that is responsible for the chemical reaction is always central to the system. It consists of various components including – among other things – the electrochemical heart of the fuel cell or electrolyzer: the membrane electrode assembly (MEA).
In turn, the bipolar plates are a central element of the stack. They serve as connecting elements between the individual cells and enable the transportation of gases and liquids between the electrodes. In addition to gas distribution and cooling of the stack, they are responsible for sealing the stack against the outside. Reliable sealing of bipolar plates poses one of the greatest challenges to designing fuel cell or electrolyzer systems. Inadequate sealing can lead to gas leaks or electrolyte loss, which may impair system performance, or to safety issues. The seals used are crucial for efficiency and safety of the total system and both reliable sealing against the outside and effective separation of the process gases within the system are essential to optimal performance of fuel cells and electrolyzers.
Sealing Solutions for Bipolar Plates
The operating conditions in fuel cells or electrolyzers pose major challenges to the seals. Depending on the functional principle of the system, they must be able to withstand high pressures, high temperatures, and/or corrosive media while ensuring that neither educts, products, or electrolytes can escape in an uncontrolled manner. That is a prerequisite for ensuring that the exacting requirements for the service life and safety of the fuel cell or electrolyzer system are met.
Aside from suitable materials, that calls for a simple, reliably operating, and easy to install seal design enabling cost-efficient and reliable mass production. Parker Prädifa has developed an extensive portfolio of various sealing solutions in a wide variety of sizes and shapes for that purpose. It extends from elastomer frame seals to composite solutions with seals that are connected to carrier frames or directly to the bipolar plate or other components of the stack (e.g., mounting frames, gas distribution structures, or membranes). For harsh application conditions and particularly high service life requirements, PTFE sealing solutions are available as well.
The following overview briefly summarizes the uses and beneficial properties of the various solutions:
* Rubber frame seals provide a cost-efficient solution. They can be produced either classically in a mold or by using continuous extrusion technology in practically any desired size and shape. Suitable for temperatures of up to 250 °C. Good compression set. Suitable for fuel cells (e.g., PAFC, AFC, PEM) and electrolyzers (e.g., AE, PEME).
* Injected composite seals can be applied directly to a bipolar plate or to a metal or plastic carrier frame. This considerably reduces assembly errors, times, and costs, and simplifies the installation process. The need for seal grooves may be eliminated in certain cases. The seals are available in large dimensions for electrolyzer applications (segment manufacturing).
* PTFE seals are particularly well suited for applications requiring high chemical resistance such as those in stationary fuel cells and electrolyzers operating with aggressive chemicals. They are characterized by high media resistance, long life, good electrical insulation properties, and high dimensional stability under load. These types of PTFE seals are available in specialty materials with enhanced permeation behavior and in XXL sizes of up to 4.5 meters as well.

25 Mar 25. Panasonic is set to revolutionise the way organisations manage their mobile IT with the introduction of its innovative TOUGHBOOK Mobile-IT As-A-Service (MaaS). This comprehensive solution offers businesses a customisable, end-to-end package that includes robust hardware, essential software and dedicated support – with no upfront costs and a highly flexible monthly subscription fee. It ensures today’s mobile workforces always have access to the latest technology and support to continuously enhance efficiency and productivity for field operatives. With the subscription-based, as-a-service economy set to grow at 18% a year and be worth €2.8trn by 20281, Panasonic’s TOUGHBOOK MaaS provides a seamless, reliable mobile solution that can adapt to specific business requirements. It ensures mobile workers have the most up-to-date equipment and service delivery without the burden of managing it. Removing risk with a predictable monthly OPEX cost, TOUGHBOOK MaaS provides flexibility and control, enabling customers to swiftly adapt solutions as needs change.
At the end of the subscription period, customers can choose to seamlessly transition to new Panasonic TOUGHBOOK solutions and extend or tweak existing software and support services, based on their requirements. For all end-of-life equipment, TOUGHBOOK MaaS supports the circular economy by extending the lifecycle of devices through refurbishment and reuse.
Recognising that no two businesses are alike, this service offers tailor-made packages encompassing:
* Services: Comprehensive support tailored for hyper-mobile workers, ensuring uninterrupted productivity through monitoring of assets in the field, through to maintenance and integration services.
* Software: Essential applications designed to empower mobile workers, enabling them to perform their tasks more effectively.
* Hardware: Access to Panasonic’s TOUGHBOOK devices, known for their durability and reliability in challenging environments.
* Device Ecosystem & Accessories: A range of supplementary tools and accessories that enhance the mobile working experience, from additional batteries to specialist devices and docking units.
Leading technology company, Siemens Mobility UK&I, has chosen to adopt TOUGHBOOK MaaS at its UK Bogie and Wheelset Service Centre. Its engineers will use Panasonic TOUGHBOOK devices for component management, condition assessment recording, digital twin inspections, maintenance, work instructions, employee communication, and health and safety compliance.
Rick Evans, Head of Site IT, at Siemens Mobility UK&I said: “This is another great example of our commitment to delivering the safest, most accessible rail network for Britain. With technology and business requirements changing at a faster pace than ever, TOUGHBOOK MaaS ensures our engineers always have access to the latest hardware, applications and support to deliver the very best transport solutions for Britain.”
Timo Unger, Head of Business Planning for Panasonic TOUGHBOOK, added: “TOUGHBOOK Mobile-IT As-A-Service delivers business certainty in an uncertain world. With this comprehensive service, we remove the complexities associated with managing mobile IT infrastructure, allowing businesses to concentrate on delivering high-performance, reliable services whenever and wherever needed.”
The subscription-based model offers businesses the flexibility to select the level of support that aligns with operational needs. With a standard 60-month contract period, pricing starts from just €33 per user, per month. Additional services, such as proactive maintenance plans and swift deployment options, including vehicle integration for devices, are available for a nominal uplift, ensuring that businesses can scale their solutions as their needs evolve.

24 Mar 25. Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it has delivered its 100,000th mission command computing system, known as the Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS), to the U.S. Army. The delivery marks more than two decades of providing the U.S. military with advanced situational awareness and tactical computing system capability for ground combat vehicles and command post operations.
MFoCS is an advanced modular computing hardware system that is the cornerstone of an integrated suite of mission command hardware, software, and networking capabilities. The combat proven system delivers substantial battlefield situational understanding and interoperability across the joint force, giving users a significant advantage for command and control, maneuverability, and logistics. The technology is at the core of C5I network computing for ground forces, integrating next-generation software-based systems, communication systems, and is capable of supporting other Army modernization initiatives.
“As a trusted partner for more than twenty years on the MFoCS program, we are honored to have reached this significant milestone supporting the U.S. Army with these state-of-the-art, mission critical network computing systems,” said Denny Crumley, senior vice president and general manager of the Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business. “As a marquee program for Leonardo DRS, we continue to take great pride in advancing the technology across our family of combat network systems to stay ahead of evolving battlespace threats and ensure warfighters have the best possible situational awareness capability at their fingertips.”
The announcement was made at a ceremony with U.S. Army and Leonardo DRS leaders at its Melbourne, Florida facility where the MFoCS systems are developed, assembled, and tested.
“Leonardo DRS has a great working relationship with our partners at the U.S. Army Project Manager – Mission Command, and the MFoCS products we are delivering today represent the most advanced generation of military vehicle mounted computers and displays available,” Crumley said. “Our years of experience, close partnership, a spirit of innovation – and most importantly – performance in the field, have been critical to the success of the program.”
Network computing and integration is a key strategic focus for Leonardo DRS as it continues to be the leading provider of advanced C5I technologies with the U.S. military and allied militaries around the world. These capabilities are enabling increased data and communications needed for situational awareness in multi-domain battlefield operations. The company is investing in the future of C5 for the Department of Defense through the development of the next generation Mounted Mission Command Systems, AI processing solutions and advanced C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards/ Sensor Open System Architecture (CMOSS/SOSA) aligned mounted systems – all aimed at enabling future network and platform processing to improve sensor fusion, situational awareness, and reduce the cognitive burden for commanders and crews.

24 Mar 25. First NATO Innovation Hackathon Promotes Advanced Technologies for Defence.From 11 to 18 March 2025, NATO and the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) brought together more than 60 companies from across the Alliance to compete in the first NATO Innovation Hackathon. The aim was to uncover new technological solutions to improve intelligence gathering and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and electronic warfare system detection, including in degraded visual environments, such as at night.
Challenges run during the competition were directly drawn from those faced daily in war zones such as Ukraine. To address these challenges, contestants were assisted by mentors from DIANA and the Ukrainian innovation ecosystem.
The hackathon rewarded ten companies for their proposed technological solutions in areas such as AI, acoustic sensors, robotics and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) detection. In addition to up to 20,000 EUR funding, the winning teams were also offered the opportunity to further engage with DIANA. The NATO Innovation Hackathon underscores NATO’s commitment to accelerating the development and adoption of innovative defence technologies. It also contributes to the implementation of the NATO-Ukraine Innovation Cooperation Roadmap and actively supports Ukraine’s needs from the battlefield. (Source: UAS VISION/NATO)

24 Mar 25. Shield AI and KAI to advance AI pilots. The collaboration will use Hivemind Enterprise, Shield AI’s AI-powered, modular, and scalable autonomy software suite. Deep-tech company Shield AI is collaborating with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to advance AI pilots, which are integral to KAI’s efforts in enhancing crewed-uncrewed teaming operations. This alliance will see the use of Hivemind Enterprise, Shield AI’s AI-powered, modular, and scalable autonomy software suite.
Hivemind Enterprise is designed for developers and organisations that are building, testing, evaluating, and deploying intelligent machine autonomy. It accelerates autonomy development by providing a multi-year head start with platform products, AI-powered toolsets, and leveraging Shield AI’s proven edge autonomy work.
This enables uncrewed systems to operate in environments where GPS and communications are compromised.
Shield AI recently completed a $240m F-1 strategic funding round, raising its valuation to $5.3bn.
The funds are expected to enable Shield AI to expand the deployment of Hivemind Enterprise to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), governments, and companies.
The product suite of Hivemind Enterprise includes an integrated autonomy factory, industrial-grade production-ready middleware, a rich autonomy catalogue, and seamless mission control. (Source: army-technology.com)
27 Mar 25. Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader of compute and connectivity for IoT solutions enabling Edge AI Intelligence, today announced its new Open-Q™ 8550CS System-on-Module (SOM). Powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS8550 processor, this production-ready module provides low-power, on-device Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities, simplifying design and empowering developers to more quickly bring innovative edge products to market.
Lantronix’s Open-Q 8550 is uniquely designed to meet the higher AI/ML requirements of extreme Edge computing, including advanced video and AI applications such as video collaboration, video transcoding, camera applications and integration with Edge AI gateways. Like all Lantronix’s embedded compute technology, this platform uniquely provides a complete solution comprised of hardware, software, Device Management and Services, enabling customers to get to market faster. It is an ideal platform for the development of industrial Edge AI products, including drones, controllers, robotics and industrial handheld devices for a variety of industries, including smart warehousing, manufacturing, transportation, logistics and retail.
“Qualcomm Technologies’ 15-year strategic collaboration with Lantronix supports our mutual goal of delivering integrated, collaborative solutions to elevate the success of IoT, Edge AI and AI/ML technologies to drive the development of advanced-edge applications,” said Suri Maddhula, vice president of IoT Solutions Product Management at Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
“With the support of Qualcomm Technologies, Lantronix is driving seamless AI innovation at the Edge, empowering developers to harness embedded computing and IoT for cutting-edge, industrial-grade solutions. Together, we’re transforming the impossible into reality,” said Mathi Gurusamy, chief strategy officer at Lantronix.
High-Performance Open-Q 8550CS SOM Meets AI/ML Requirements for Edge Computing
The Open-Q 8550CS SOM features an on-device AI engine with premium performance, supporting the higher AI/ML requirements for extreme Edge computing, including Edge devices, Edge servers and Edge AI boxes.
Key features include:
* Low power consumption with a 4nm process
* Kryo Octa-core CPU up to 3.2 GHz and Adreno A740 GPU
* Dual eNPU delivering 48 INT8, 12 FP16 TOPs
* Security features include Trusted Management Engine, Hypervisor, Secure Processing Unit, and DDR encryption
* Enterprise-level connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 MU-MIMO supporting up to 5.8Gbps
* Best-in-class performance across compute processing, camera, AI, security and audio.
* Up to 8GB LPDDR5 RAM + 128GB UFS Flash
* Android™ 13 and Linux Yocto Kirkstone
* Dedicated Computer Vision Engine
* Multiple MIPI camera and display ports
* Multiple high speed connectivity options
* Support for Qualcomm Sensing Hub 3.0
Benefits include the ability to:
* Enhance video conferencing meeting experiences, automated guided vehicle pathing, smart camera image quality and Edge AI box scalability with its octal-core computing capabilities and 48 AI TOPS tensor performance;
* Perform complex 3D rendering and computer vision tasks with a powerful Adreno 740 GPU supporting ray tracing, Open GL ES, Vulkan and Open CL profiles and 4K240/8K60 video decoding and 4K120/8K30 encoding; and
* Connect Edge AI boxes leveraging high-speed 2.5G and 10G Ethernet ports.
Open-Q 8550 Dev Kit Speeds Development, Reduces Time-to-Market
Providing an ideal starting point for evaluating the Open-Q 8550CS SOM, Lantronix’s Open-Q 8550CS SOM Development Kit is designed to facilitate easy evaluation of the SOM’s key features, such as the low-power AI subsystem with a dedicated DSP and AI accelerator supporting always-on audio, sensors, contextual data streams and an always-on camera.
The kit supports the evaluation of C-PHY and D-PHY MIPI CSI and GMSL cameras, dual MIPI DSI, DisplayPort, audio, sensors, GNSS, Gigabit Ethernet and many more features. It comes with Lantronix’s Open-Q™ 8550CS SOM, an open-frame carrier board exposing all the available I/O, and a range of accessories to fast-track product development.
TAA and NDAA Compliant Solutions
Lantronix Open-Q development solutions are TAA and NDAA compliant, ensuring at least 10 years of longevity with strict Bill-of-Materials and rigorous quality control. Backed by more than 20 years of expertise, Lantronix has successfully delivered more than 1,200 hardware and software projects, setting the standard for reliability and innovation.
Lantronix Engineering Services
Lantronix Engineering Services delivers turn-key product development support for its Open-Q platforms and development kits. Backed by unparalleled engineering expertise behind 1,500+ successful products, our development team specializes in camera development and tuning, voice control, machine learning, mechanical and RF design, as well as thermal and power optimization. With cost-effective solutions, we accelerate developers’ go-to-market timelines, ensuring innovation meets efficiency.
About Lantronix
Lantronix Inc. is a global leader of compute and connectivity IoT solutions that target high-growth markets, including Smart Cities, Enterprise and Transportation. Lantronix’s products and services empower companies to succeed in the growing IoT markets by delivering customizable solutions that enable AI Edge Intelligence. Lantronix’s advanced solutions include Intelligent Substations infrastructure, Infotainment systems and Video Surveillance, supplemented with advanced Out-of-Band Management (OOB) for Cloud and Edge Computing.

26 Mar 25. X-FAB, SMART Photonics and Epiphany Design demonstrate InP-on-Silicon design flow for next-generation optical transceivers at OFC
Collaborative platform combines InP chiplets with SOI technology via Micro-Transfer-Printing for high-speed, energy-efficient optical transceivers
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE, the leading analog/mixed-signal and specialty foundry, SMART Photonics, the leading Indium Phosphide (InP) integrated photonics foundry, and Epiphany Design, a fabless photonic design house specialized in hybrid and heterogeneous photonics, are collaborating to develop a new heterogeneous photonics integration platform that combines the strengths of InP and Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) technologies, enabling multi-tera bit data rates for datacom and telecom applications.
,,k,Through the co-optimization of SOI, InP, and Micro-Transfer-Printing (MTP) technologies, the new platform aims to address customer requirements for high-speed data rates and energy efficiency in high-volume manufacturing of optical transceivers. It also enables new functionalities and improved system performance while reducing integration costs through relaxed photonics packaging requirements. MTP technology, pioneered by X-Celeprint, provides a broad degree of freedom for the system and product designers, by allowing flexible integration of chiplets into the product design.
The collaboration has made significant progress, resulting in the development of a design flow and PDK that enables the design of photonics circuits integrating InP chiplets on an SOI platform. This design flow is implemented in Luceda’s IPKISS EDA tool. Luceda’s technical expertise and support enabled the design of the demonstrator.As part of this development, Epiphany Design – an X-FAB innovation and XCHAIN partner – has successfully demonstrated the new heterogeneous InP-on-SOI design flow with an optical transceiver demonstrator. This collaboration will be showcased at the 50th Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) in San Francisco next week.
The companies will be available at OFC 2025 – the premier global event for optical networking and communications – to discuss their respective technologies, the ongoing collaboration, and services at the following booths:
* Epiphany Design: # 6065 (NL Pavilion)
* SMART Photonics: # 6067 (NL Pavilion)
* X-FAB: # 4961
Jörn Epping, CEO of Epiphany Design, comments: “By bringing together the integration density of silicon with the high performance of InP actives, we enable new possibilities for disruptive innovation in telecom, datacom, and beyond. This approach empowers PIC designers with greater flexibility and a clear path towards scalable, high-performance PIC-based solution.”
This collaboration builds upon the PhotonixFAB EU funding project, which supports the development of industrial pilot lines for silicon photonics SOI, micro-transfer print ready InP chiplets and MTP of InP chiplets on SOI and SiN photonics wafers.
The complete design flow will be available for early access in the first quarter of 2026. The goal is to support lead customers industrial prototyping by mid-2026, with production ramp-up readiness in 2027.

24 Mar 25. Sonardyne revolutionises small marine robotics navigation with launch of SPRINT-Nav U. World’s smallest hybrid acoustic-inertial navigator packs powerful performance into ultra-compact form factor
Sonardyne International Ltd is proud to announce the launch of SPRINT-Nav U, the world’s smallest hybrid acoustic-inertial navigator designed specifically for compact marine robotic platforms. This groundbreaking technology delivers the proven performance of Sonardyne’s industry-leading SPRINT-Nav family in a package measuring just 135 mm tall by 114 mm in diameter and weighing only 600 grams in water. SPRINT-Nav U represents a significant advancement for operators of small ROVs, AUVs, towfish, and USVs, who can now access survey-grade navigation capabilities previously available only to larger platforms. The system combines four critical instruments—AHRS, DVL, INS, and pressure sensor—into a single unit with one connector and one cable, dramatically simplifying integration while optimising size, weight, and power consumption.
“SPRINT-Nav U transforms what’s possible for small robotic platforms. Operators can now conduct complex inspections and surveys around offshore structures, ports, and harbours with exceptional accuracy and reliability, without the need for large-scale vessel deployments.” Aidan Thorn, Business Development Manager – Marine Robotics, Sonardyne.
Key features and benefits
* Ultra-compact design: Measuring 135 mm x114 mm and weighing only 0.6 kg in water (1.98 kg in air), SPRINT-Nav U fits into spaces traditionally occupied by just a DVL
* True north seeking: Maintains accurate heading even in ferrous environments where MEMS-based navigation systems struggle
* Survey-grade performance: Delivers 0.1% error for distance travelled during typical surveys, with heading accuracy of 0.15°
* Extended altitude range: 500 kHz DVL maintains bottom lock at up to 100m altitude
* Rapid deployment: Aligns in just 5 minutes with DVL bottom lock
* Easy operation: Familiar web user interface shared with SPRINT-Nav Mini, with outputs compatible with third-party software
Game-changing capabilities for offshore energy
SPRINT-Nav U is particularly valuable for offshore wind operations, where its compact FOG-based IMU provides continuous, high-accuracy position, orientation, and velocity data even when operating in and around steel structures. This capability enables operators to conduct thorough inspections of wind turbine foundations, cables, and other subsea infrastructure without the interference issues common to magnetic-based systems.
“The ability to maintain accurate navigation in and around ferrous structures is a game-changer for operations such as offshore wind farm monitoring and maintenance. SPRINT-Nav U ensures operators can collect consistent, high-quality data near steel components where other systems would fail.” John Houlder, Senior Product Manager, Sonardyne.

21 Mar 25. China’s J-36 Tailless Stealth Fighter Seen Flying for Second Time. The largest of China’s two new tailless stealth fighters has flown again. This is just the second time we have evidence of it in the air, the first coming on Dec. 26, presumably during its inaugural flight. That day Beijing’s two new and previously never seen before heavy fighter designs were photographed and recorded in the sky.
The latest test flight imagery offers new views of the massive tactical jet.
The aircraft seen today has been unofficially dubbed the ‘J-36.’ Built by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, it was first spotted flying out of the company’s plant in its namesake city. After reviewing satellite imagery from Planet Labs, it’s clear that a shelter capable of containing the aircraft’s large wingspan was erected on the flight test line between November and December of last year. This allows the aircraft to be prepared for flight and final checks performed with minimal time exposed to onlookers and satellites above. It also keeps the jet out of the weather, which will be important for continued testing.
The new shelter is part of a line of 10 smaller ones that are used to accommodate existing fighter aircraft, such as the J-10s and J-20s that are manufactured at the plant.
A very similar structure that includes an access-controlled barrier around it, presumably to block line-of-sight and to restrict access, was constructed on the airfield’s primary apron in August. The prototype aircraft would likely live here for servicing with it being moved to the other shelter prior to test sorties.
As far as the video and images we are seeing today, two views are of note, at least so far. We also just have to add the disclaimer that it’s always possible that images that emerge online can be altered or faked, especially when it comes to Chinese military hardware. While that’s a possibility, these images look legit and line up with similar ones we saw from the jet’s first test flight.
First off, there is the side view seen below, which gives us a bit better look at the dorsal inlet and canopy. These are two unique features on the type. The canopy is very much streamlined with the top mold line of the forward fuselage. The idea that this aircraft leverages a side-by-side crew seating concept remains strong, especially given its very broad nose section. We also get more evidence that the dorsal intake uses a diverterless supersonic inlet (DSI) design, with the prominent hump and forward-raked upper area seen in this profile shot.
Second, we got the shot below of the J-36 in triple reheat during terminal operations (going around or taking off). This is an impressive and unique sight as the jet’s three-engine layout is certainly exotic by tactical jet standards. (Source: UAS VISION/The War Zone)

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20 Mar 25. Shield AI partners with RSAF and DSTA. The partnership aims to use Shield AI’s Hivemind Enterprise to boost the RSAF’s operational capabilities. Shield AI, a company specialising in autonomy software and defence aircraft, has announced a collaborative effort with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) of Singapore. The partnership aims to co-develop AI technologies for autonomous flight operations, using Shield AI’s Hivemind Enterprise to boost the RSAF’s operational capabilities. Shield AI president and co-founder Brandon Tseng said: “The Republic of Singapore Air Force is a fantastic US partner and one of the most technologically advanced air forces in Southeast Asia.

“We’re excited to be working with them to bring cutting-edge autonomy to their operations. This partnership is a testament to their forward-thinking approach and the growing demand for intelligent, resilient autonomy at scale. More and more companies and countries are turning to Hivemind Enterprise.”

Hivemind Enterprise is a collection of AI-driven autonomy software products, designed to facilitate swift development, testing, evaluation, and deployment across various domains for any intelligent machine. The software suite offers autonomy development, equipping users with a multi-year advantage through platform products and intuitive AI toolsets, stated the company. Hivemind Enterprise is claimed to transform intricate processes into scalable workflows, allowing teams to design, test, evaluate, and deploy autonomous behaviours faster. The suite’s offerings include an integrated autonomy factory, production-ready middleware, an autonomy catalogue, and streamlined mission control. These tools empower developers to create and implement mission-ready autonomous solutions with speed and adaptability.

DSTA chief executive Ng Chad-Son said: “Collaboration is at the heart of breakthrough technology. We believe true progress happens when innovators, technologists and operators come together – combining expertise, resources and creativity to drive transformative solutions. By working with Shield AI and RSAF, we want to drive AI innovation in drones – enhancing flight autonomy and overall effectiveness.”

In August 2024, Shield AI demonstrated multi-jet flight autonomy in San Diego, California, using its artificial intelligence (AI) pilot ‘Hivemind’. The company showcased the autonomous coordination between two Kratos MQM-178 Firejet systems. In particular, Hivemind executed onboard and in-air platform communication, enabling the two aerial systems to undertake coordinated manoeuvres. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

20 Mar 25. Teledyne FLIR OEM Launches Prism SKR Automated Targeting and Homing Software. Prism SKR addresses the ever-growing need for autonomously guided weapon systems: low-cost missiles, loitering munitions, and one-way drones. Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), today announced Prism™ SKR, the newest addition to the Prism embedded software ecosystem. Prism SKR, pronounced “seeker,” sets a new standard in precision automatic target recognition (ATR) for autonomously guided weapon systems, including loitering munitions, air-launched effects (ALE), counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), low-cost missiles, and smart munitions. Prism SKR operates seamlessly at the edge on low-power embedded processors. Compatible with both infrared (IR) thermal and visible camera data, Prism SKR’s advanced algorithms provide real-time target position, identification, direction of motion, and aim-point localization. The target information is used to guide the platform’s autonomous flight system for air-to-ground (A2G), ground-to-air, air-to-air, and ground-to-ground operations.

“Compatible with existing autonomy and navigation software via a Weapon Open System Architecture (WOSA) compliant interface, Prism SKR represents a significant leap forward in autonomous precision target detection, identification, and tracking technology for defense OEM developers and integrators,” said Dan Walker, vice president of product management, Teledyne FLIR OEM. “Additionally, developers can reduce development risk and costs with plug-and-play integration with the Prism embedded software ecosystem and Teledyne FLIR IR camera modules.”

The Prism software ecosystem streamlines development and shortens time to market with out-of-the-box compatibility. Starting with the Prism AI embedded software, developers and integrators can utilize detection and tracking models leveraging Teledyne FLIR OEM’s six m visible and thermal annotations. Custom target lists can quickly be incorporated using the Prism AIMMGen synthetic dataset and model training tool chain. Finally, Prism Supervisor empowers autonomous mission control and platform guidance with Prism SKR, where ATR is required. With its advanced features, robust ecosystem, and a complete application programming interface (API) and software development kit (SDK) for customization and performance optimization, Prism SKR is the ultimate solution for OEMs seeking to enhance the precision and reliability of autonomous weapon systems.

For more information about Prism SKR and the Prism family of embedded software, please visit www.flir.com/prism. Teledyne FLIR OEM will show Prism at SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing in Orlando, Florida, April 13-17, 2025.

20 Mar 25. Aitech today announced a significant milestone in AI technology with the S-A2300 COTS AI supercomputer. Leveraging NVIDIA’s GPGPU Orin architecture, the new groundbreaking AI supercomputer is specifically designed for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions and integrates exceptional computational power with advanced AI functionalities, promising to revolutionize data processing and analysis in the demanding conditions of outer space. Aitech is showcasing the new S-A2300 COTS AI supercomputer at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado in booth #612 from April 7-10.

“This milestone changes the way today’s space-based infrastructure uses AI to augment military defense, public safety initiatives, and scientific research,” said Pratish Shah, general manager. “By harnessing the immense power of NVIDIA’s Orin GPGPU technology, Aitech’s new S-A2300 AI supercomputer enables space missions to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably than ever before.”

Designed with NVIDIA’s advanced Orin architecture at its core, the S-A2300 AI supercomputer is engineered to address the unique needs of LEO operations. From real-time image processing and autonomous navigation to advanced climate monitoring and space debris tracking, the system’s exceptional performance offers unmatched potential for innovation and efficiency in space technology. The S-A2300 provides up to 2048 CUDA cores and 64 Tensor cores that reach up to 248 TOPS. The system also features two scalable, highly configurable, dedicated NVDLA (NVIDIA Deep-Learning Accelerator) engines that simplify integration and portability, as well as promote a standard way to design deep learning inference accelerators.

Key features of the S-A2300 AI supercomputer include:

* High-Performance Computing (HPC): Accelerated data processing speeds with NVIDIA’s cutting-edge AI and deep learning technologies

* Small Form Factor Size: Designed for use on 6U Cubesats or larger satellite or payload platforms

* Radiation Tolerant for LEO use: The watchdog and Error Detection and Correction (EDAC) mechanisms are implemented for Single Event Effect (SEE) mitigation; radiation-tolerant and automotive-grade components are selected to ensure reliable operation in LEO environment

* Power and Performance Flexible: Supports multiple power and performance options to meet a broad range of power and mission needs

* Robust Durability: Designed to withstand harsh space environments, including extreme temperatures and radiation

* Adaptability: Seamlessly integrates with multiple mission profiles, from Earth observation to scientific research and satellite operations

The S-A2300 adds to Aitech’s AI-enabled space computer offerings, including the proven S-A1760 Venus™ with NVIDIA Jetson TX2i SoM. The S-A2300 will be available in Q3 2025 for mission development and ready for NEO and LEO flight by Q1 2026. Radiation test reports of total ionizing dose (TID) and proton SEE for the S-A2300 will be available on request in Q3 2025. For more information, visit www.aitechsystems.com.

19 Mar 14. Cycuity, a leader in hardware security solutions, has collaborated with SiFive and BAE Systems to deliver increased, evidence-based security assurance for third-party intellectual property (IP) in a cost-effective and repeatable manner. The use of third-party IP can introduce potential system-level security vulnerabilities due to its high configurability and programmability. Verifying the highest levels of assurance for third-party IP components is important to safeguarding microelectronics. The three-way collaboration was helpful in validating a scalable framework based on Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE). Cycuity’s Radix product creates a “security digital twin” of an IP block which can then be re-verified by a system-on-chip (SoC) integrator at the block and full chip levels to provide assurance of the third-party IP. Cycuity’s Radix technology was successfully demonstrated through the integration, configuration, and generation of verifiable security evidence of SiFive’s Intelligence™ X280 RISC-V processor within a BAE Systems’ radiation-hardened SoC.

“We have demonstrated how Cycuity is solving a key challenge in ensuring robust security across the design lifecycle and across organizational and company boundaries,” said Jason Oberg, CTO at Cycuity. “Working to build out a secure third-party IP ecosystem aligns with our commitment to develop resilient microelectronics for defense and commercial applications.”

“The demonstration of RISC-V processors as a robust and secure choice for SoC developers, underscores our commitment to innovation and security. By utilizing Radix to validate secure integration and configuration of IP, developers can be empowered to innovate faster while enhancing the usability and effectiveness of third-party IP,” stated John Ronco, SiFive VP of Product.

This evidence-based framework is designed to meet the strict security requirements of industries where trust and reliability are paramount. “Today’s defense and commercial systems must meet the increasing need for traceable security assurances across the microelectronics ecosystem,” said Gayatri Perlin, Secure by Design Group Lead at BAE Systems’ FAST Labs™ research, development, and production organization. “By focusing on design- and application-specific security requirements, we can test, implement, and deliver our products with the confidence that third-party IP remains secure, which is key for fulfilling Department of Defense standards.” (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

19 Mar 14. Red Cell Partners, an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable, technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in cyber, national security, and healthcare, today announced the public launch of Hunted Labs, a software security company that leverages artificial intelligence to give organizations unprecedented end-to-end visibility into their software supply chains, allowing them to quickly identify — and eliminate — malicious threats. The company, which emerges from stealth with $3m in pre-seed funding from Red Cell, is the latest to launch under the firm’s Cyber Practice. By offering public and private organizations a clear line of sight into who is developing and controlling the open source software that their applications rely on day in and day out, Hunted Labs provides unified threat management to help customers improve their cyber-defense posture. Boasting a team with decades of experience in supporting the US Department of Defense, US Intelligence Community, and Fortune 100 and 500 clients, the company is led by co-founders Amanda Aguayo, Tim Barone, and Hayden Smith.

“Organizations today are under constant threat from attackers who hunt for vulnerabilities in the software supply chain that they can readily exploit. In fact, it is estimated that, by 2026, software supply chain attacks will cost victims almost $81 bn,” said Aguayo. “We created Hunted Labs to provide automated threat hunting and threat management that enable the proactive and systematic tracking, identification, and remediation of potential cybersecurity breaches, especially those that could inflict serious harm.”

Coming off its launch, the company was recently selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research Direct-to-Phase II contract totaling $1.79 m to support the strategic advancements of the Space Development Agency. This award will enable Hunted Labs to continue to develop its product Entercept™, which aims to provide customers with command and control over their software supply chain.

“The last few years have clearly shown us that when it comes to cyberattacks – whether by a nation-state actor seeking to disrupt critical infrastructure or a cybercriminal out to score a big payday – no organization is off-limits,” said Smith, a software engineer who spent a decade working at companies like Booz Allen Hamilton helping the DoD as well as private-sector clients secure their software supply chains. “When these attacks occur – often through malicious code inserted into third-party software, including open source – organizations find themselves in reactive mode and, unfortunately, by then the damage has likely already been done. With a focus on providing greater visibility into each stage of the software development life cycle and the potential risks, our aim is to help clients adopt a more proactive stance so they can better protect themselves against would-be attackers.”

Hunted Labs was invited to apply to Red Cell Go in Spring 2024, becoming the first company to launch from Red Cell’s open application program that allows entrepreneurs with deep domain expertise to incubate within the firm as they explore and validate early-stage concepts. Through the program, Hunted Labs has tapped platform services, including access to developers, compute, and myriad back-office functions, enabling the rapid development of a healthy federal and commercial sales pipeline. In addition, the team has assembled a Board of Advisors that includes Jim Higgins, CISO of CoreWeave and former CISO of Snap; Kris Merritt, former Senior Director of Threat Hunting Operations for CrowdStrike and former Intrusion Detection Lead for GE Aviation; and George Barnes, the President of Red Cell’s Cyber Practice and former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency.

“In the not-too-distant past, there was a heightened push to leverage open source software to expedite time-to-market, which often meant relegating cyber defense to backburner status. Today, however, we are seeing the consequences of not prioritizing cybersecurity as more and more entities fall prey to malicious attacks,” Barnes said. “Through its product and services, the Hunted Labs team will enable customers to maintain their velocity while also assessing and mitigating risk, proving that you don’t have to compromise in the pursuit of Secure by Design.

“We are proud to be on this journey with Hunted Labs and have full confidence in their ability to fortify software supply chains and protect the hunted,” Barnes added. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

19 Mar 25. Euro Manganese’s Chvaletice Project Declared Strategic Deposit by Czech Government. Euro Manganese Inc. (TSX-V and ASX: EMN; OTCQB: EUMNF; Frankfurt: E06) (the “Company”) today announced that the manganese deposit at its Chvaletice Manganese Project (the “Chvaletice Project” or the “Project”) has been declared a strategic deposit (“Strategic Deposit”) by the Czech government.

Highlights

* Chvaletice Manganese deposit designated a Strategic Deposit by the Czech government under the Czech Mining Act amendments

* Recognizes the importance of manganese as both a strategic and critical raw material for the Czech Republic

* Designation expedites and enhances predictability of permitting process

* Obtaining this status is the crucial prerequisite for receiving a state investment incentive in the form of a grant

Strategic Deposit Designation

The designation of the Chvaletice deposit as a Strategic Deposit by the Czech government marks a major step forward for the Project, further streamlining the permitting process and facilitating timely actions to advance development.

Strategic Deposit status helps accelerate permitting in the following ways:

Expedited approval processes: Strategically significant deposits will have priority in obtaining permits and official approvals, reducing the time required for project preparation and mining initiation.
Reduced administrative burden: The designation will streamline coordination between various authorities, eliminating bureaucratic obstacles and minimizing assessment duplication.
Use of special procedures: Strategically significant deposits may qualify for special legislative procedures similar to those for key infrastructure projects, potentially reducing the ability of certain institutions or civil organizations to hinder or block progress. This status enhances the predictability and speed of permitting processes, facilitating the timely extraction of raw materials critical for energy security, energy transition and industrial needs.

In March 2024, Euro Manganese received approval of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (“ESIA”) for the Chvaletice Project from the Czech Ministry of Environment, and in January 2025, the Company secured the Determination of Mining Lease permit, which represent two of the most significant approvals in the process towards full permitting.

Martina Blahova, Interim CEO of Euro Manganese, commented: “Being classified as a Strategic Deposit by the Czech government is a significant milestone for Euro Manganese, and we appreciate the support and recognition of the importance of the Chvaletice Manganese Project. This designation represents a significant catalyst for our development timeline and reflects the critical role our project plays in establishing local, sustainable raw material supply chains. This validates our team’s hard work and commitment, and strengthens our position as we continue to advance Project development.”

About Euro Manganese

Euro Manganese is a battery materials company focused on becoming a leading producer of high-purity manganese for the electric vehicle industry. The Company is advancing development of the Chvaletice Manganese Project in the Czech Republic and exploring an early-stage opportunity to produce battery-grade manganese products in Bécancour, Québec. The Chvaletice Project is a unique waste-to-value recycling and remediation opportunity involving reprocessing old tailings from a decommissioned mine. It is also the only sizable resource of manganese in the European Union, strategically positioning the Company to provide battery supply chains with critical raw materials to support the global shift to a circular, low-carbon economy. Euro Manganese is dual listed on the TSXV and the ASX and is also traded on the OTCQB.

19 Mar 25. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has released its latest evolution of the company’s payload command and control (C2), and tactical situational awareness software called TacSit-C2®. The new version builds on GA-ASI’s more than 25 years of experience in developing and deploying C2 for various payloads that are integrated onto GA-ASI’s world-leading Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). TacSit-C2 is part of General Atomics’ Quadratix software enterprise. TacSit-C2 provides tactical situational awareness so that UAS operators can plan and execute missions. Operators will use TacSit-C2 to view all sensor data concurrently, allowing them to cross-cue payload capabilities. GA-ASI’s development team of experienced payload C2 veterans used intuitive user experience (UX) to simplify payload operations. The new version of TacSit-C2 is expected to be fielded before the end of the year.

“As part of the Quadratix set of software solutions, TacSit-C2 seamlessly integrates Multiple Intelligence Signal Processing (Multi-INT) C2 into a single application that includes radar, Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), Communications Intelligence (COMINT), and Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensors,” said Darren Moe, GA-ASI senior director for Automation, Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence. “We anticipate that implementation of TacSit-C2 will significantly reduce manpower requirements.”

TacSit-C2 features GA-ASI’s Multi-Mission Controller (MMC), which enables one user to control multiple heterogeneous unmanned vehicles at the same time. TacSit-C2 is scalable, easily accommodating the addition or removal of workstations depending on the mission. The system runs on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) computer hardware from a laptop to a server. TacSit-C2’s Software Development Kit (SDK) empowers third parties to add additional capabilities such as new payloads.

18 Mar 25. L3Harris’ AMORPHOUS software targets drone swarm C2 capability. L3Harris is maturing a new command-and-control (C2) software architecture aimed squarely at drone swarm operations, an architecture programme officials anticipate of being capable of handing control of thousands of unmanned systems to a single operator.

“We are really trying to address the need the [US] military will have as they start to really field autonomous systems in large numbers,” said Jon Rambeau, president of Integrated Mission Systems at L3Harris. “How do we operate autonomous systems at scale?” he told Janes .

The solution company officials have developed the Autonomous Multi-domain Operations Resiliency Platform for Heterogeneous Unmanned Swarms (AMORPHOUS) programme, which is a C2 software architecture that can co-ordinate drone swarm operations across domains “not in the hundreds [but] into the thousands” of autonomous systems under a single C2 digital backbone, according to Rambeau.

“The goal is to control those assets with a very small number of operators,” he added.

Based on an open-architecture design created by L3Harris and third-party developers, the C2 software underpinning the AMORPHOUS programme is the company’s “smart swarm technology”, which is more akin to a data mesh network construct, according to Rambeau. Under AMORPHOUS, “a command would be passed to the [drone] swarm, and then members of the swarm would communicate with one another, and they would determine how to jointly accomplish” a given mission, he said during a February interview.

“If one member of the [swarm] falls out, the others recognise that it happened, and they communicate about how to fill that gap,” he added. (Source: Janes)

19 Mar 25. BlueHalo and GrandSKY Partner to Create a Unique Hub for Tech Innovation, Testing, and Training. BlueHalo and GrandSKY, the nation’s first commercial business park focused on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), announced a formal agreement today through a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU). The collaboration will promote the integration of BlueHalo’s next- generation autonomous systems, layered air defense solutions, hypersonic telemetry, and airspace command and control technologies into GrandSKY’s facilities and Air Space Infrastructure Systems (ASIS) to create an unmatched flight operations environment.

“This agreement marks a pivotal step forward in advancing capabilities for uncrewed aviation and national airspace security by enhancing the safety, reliability, and scalability of UAS within controlled airspace,” said Trip Ferguson, BlueHalo Chief Operating Officer. “GrandSKY is a world-class leader in UAS research and operations. Together, we are creating a special hub for hands-on research and development and industry collaboration that will yield results for our national airspace and our military abroad.”

In addition to the knowledge and resource sharing provided through the MOU, BlueHalo is expanding work on its PANTHER phased array antenna technology at GrandSKY. PANTHER is used for hypersonic missile tracking and telemetry in the Range Hawk unmanned aircraft by the Test Resource Management Center’s (TRMC) Sky Range program at GrandSKY; it is also being developed for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. BlueHalo will also integrate its airspace command and control technology, VigilantHalo, into GrandSKY’s BVLOS system to enhance airspace awareness and control while increasing counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities at the facility as part of Project ULTRA, launched last May by GrandSKY. The ASIS CORE system (Cooperative Open Research Environment) is a groundbreaking system that addresses the critical challenges of integrating UAS into the national airspace system (NAS), making it the backbone of UAS traXic management under Project ULTRA.

“By combining our expertise and capabilities, we can accelerate innovation and quickly transition groundbreaking technologies to the frontlines,” GrandSKY Founder and President Thomas Swoyer Jr. said. “BlueHalo and GrandSKY are poised to revolutionize how industry, community, and government come together to advance technologies, integrate systems, and train operators.”

The MOU with GrandSKY expands BlueHalo’s presence in North Dakota. Last year, the company announced a partnership with Bismarck State College to advance hypersonic missile testing research and train students for high-tech defense industry jobs in the state. BSC is set to open its new Polytechnic Advanced Technology Center later this month. (Source: UAS VISION)

18 Mar 14. mimik, a pioneer in Agentix-Native Device-First Continuum AI (DFC-AI), and TORII Technology, a leader in Holographic XR, Quantum, and AI-driven decisioning frameworks, are joining forces to bring advanced Tactile Edge and High-Performance Computing (HPC) solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD). The partnership delivers AI-driven mission readiness, real-time analytics, and dynamic Agentix-Native intelligence designed for secure, scalable, and autonomous operations. Defense operations require AI-driven insights, autonomous coordination, and seamless interoperability across dynamic environments. Cloud-native only architectures create latency, security risks, and dependency issues that limit real-time decision-making. mimik and TORII address these challenges by enabling AI execution at the Tactile Edge, reducing reliance on centralized systems for mission-critical responsiveness. Their high-performance computing framework accelerates AI workflows, analytics, and simulations, ensuring secure and efficient operations. The partnership establishes a resilient agentix mesh that enables real-time collaboration while TORII’s Holographic XR and Generative AI-driven decisioning enhance training and situational awareness.

“Integrating mimik’s Agentix-Native AI Continuum with our HPC-powered Holographic XR solutions creates an unprecedented leap in AI-driven defense and security,” said Theresa Malvin, Founder and CEO at TORII Technology. “This partnership unlocks real-time mission adaptability, immersive training environments, and AI-powered operational intelligence that will define the future of defense innovation.”

“By integrating mimik’s Agentix-Native AI Continuum with TORII’s high-performance AI-driven solutions, we are delivering a mission-adaptive AI infrastructure that enables real-time responsiveness, autonomous collaboration, and scalable training environments. This ensures defense operations can rapidly adjust to evolving scenarios while maintaining security, control, and efficiency,” said Fay Arjomandi, Founder and CEO at mimik.

To see the demo at NVIDIA GTC 2025, Book a meeting: https://www.mimik.com/our-events/live-demo-ai-agents-in-action-gtc-booth-3117/ (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

18 Mar 25. GKN Aerospace and Partners Successfully Complete ASCEND Programme, Transforming High-Rate Composite Manufacturing.

* The ASCEND consortium has driven significant advancements in high-rate composite technologies through cross-sector collaboration across UK industry.

* ASCEND positions the UK at the forefront of advanced, sustainable composite technologies for next-generation aircraft and future mobility solutions

GKN Aerospace, in collaboration with McLaren Automotive and other UK partners, proudly announces the successful completion of the ASCEND (Aerospace and Automotive Supply Chain Enabled Development) programme. This four-year, £39.6m initiative has significantly advanced the UK’s high-rate composite manufacturing capabilities, focusing on high-rate production, Industry 4.0, and sustainable composite manufacturing. The ASCEND programme, funded by a £20m commitment from industry and a £19.6m commitment from the UK Government via ATI, aimed to accelerate the adoption of composite technologies, industrialize new technologies, and meet future high-volume requirements. The collaboration brought together expertise from across the UK supply chain to develop advanced materials and automation equipment required for lightweight structures in the sustainable air mobility, aerospace, and automotive industries.

Key Achievements:

* Collaborative Innovation: The programme brought together 16 partners from the UK’s composites supply chain, each contributing their unique expertise to advance automation, material processing, and tooling. GKN Aerospace led the consortium alongside Assyst Bullmer, Airborne, Cygnet Texkimp, Des Composites, FAR-UK Ltd, Hexcel Composites, Hive Composites, LMAT, Loop Technology, McLaren Automotive, NCC (National Composites Centre), Rafinex, Sigmatex (UK), and Syensqo, with collaboration and investment support from Axillium Research.

* Technological Advancements: Significant progress was made in developing new methods, materials and processes, such as composite topology optimization with Rafinex, fast-cure prepreg technology systems from HEXCEL and Syensqo, joining mechanisms and cross sector bonding technologies with FAR and HIVE.

* Automation and Digital Integration: The development of automated systems from Loop Technology and GKN Aerospace’s RTM cell and Airborne’s Automated Ply Placement technology, showcased the potential for high-rate, high-quality composite manufacturing.

* Sustainability: NCC developed a Sustainability Maturity Level framework to assess and improve the environmental impact of composite manufacturing.

* Demonstrator Projects: The programme’s success was highlighted by two flagship projects: GKN Aerospace’s bladed wingtip and McLaren’s rear floor component, both demonstrating the integration of aerospace precision with automotive production rates.

The consortium, led from GKN Aerospace’s £32m Global Technology Centre in Bristol, supported up to 130 jobs through 2023 and 2024. GKN Aerospace utilised its long-term experience and in-depth knowledge of composite engineering for integrated airframe structures throughout the project.

John Pritchard, President Civil Airframe GKN Aerospace, said: “GKN Aerospace has deep knowledge and expertise in composite technology, and we are proud to have led this consortium. Through ASCEND, we accelerated the development of next-generation lightweight, cost-effective advanced composite technologies – critical for the aerospace and automotive industries in their transition to more energy-efficient aircraft and vehicles. Successfully developing and demonstrating high-rate manufacturing capabilities across the UK supply chain has reinforced our position as an industry leader and underscored our commitment to sustainability. With the support of the Aerospace Technology Institute, which continues to play a vital role in advancing the UK’s position in next-generation aircraft, we have delivered key technological breakthroughs while achieving benchmark levels of price, quality, and repeatability.”

The ASCEND programme not only achieved its technological goals but also established a new paradigm for cross-sector collaboration, creating a robust supply chain and skilled workforce to support future innovations in composite manufacturing. The programme’s legacy extends far beyond its immediate achievements, positioning the UK composites industry for sustained growth and innovation in the decades ahead.

Technology Highlights:

* Radiation characterized to 100 krad (Si) for LEO/GEO and lunar space missions

* Four 1.8 GHz 64-bit ARM Cortex-A72 cores of processing power

* Variety of I/O provides flexibility for different sensors, payloads and digital backbone

* Multiple NASA EEE-INST-002 reliability levels available for mission and orbit needs

19 Mar 25. Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced an agreement for access and use of NVIDIA AI software and GPU hardware to accelerate the development of advanced processing and communications systems for rugged applications at the extreme edge. Under the agreement, Curtiss-Wright, a NVIDIA OEM Partner for Embedded Compute, Computing, Networking & NVIDIA AI, gains access to NVIDIA’s extensive portfolio of AI and generative AI software as well as its GPU platforms and frameworks. The agreement will speed Curtiss-Wright’s ability to apply advanced AI technologies across its portfolio of capabilities.

“We are pleased to partner with NVIDIA, furthering our commitment to collaborate with the industry’s leading technology companies to bring the most advanced processing capabilities to our open standards based embedded computing solutions,” said Lynn M. Bamford, Chair and CEO of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. “This agreement will enable our customers to harness the power of NVIDIA’s GPU devices, and artificial intelligence and machine learning software ecosystem, to drive emerging capabilities and support new classes of compute intensive applications.”

“Curtiss-Wright’s core competency is the ability to rapidly embed the latest commercial technology into rugged form factors designed to perform in the harshest environments,” said Brian Perry, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Curtiss-Wright. “NVIDIA’s AI platform leads the industry in driving the innovation that solves difficult challenges, and this new OEM Partnership reinforces Curtiss-Wright’s ability to meet the growing demand for higher performance, advanced processing solutions across our customer base.”

Curtiss-Wright sees tremendous potential for highly compute-intensive applications to harness the capabilities of NVIDIA’s higher performance compute optimized and multi-workload optimized solutions for extensive software applications. This new agreement will enable Curtiss-Wright’s customers to rapidly develop leading-edge applications. To fully harness NVIDIA’s data center class of products, Curtiss-Wright will use its industry-leading electronics thermal management expertise, making it possible for advanced processing and communications solutions to operate in harsh, extended temperature environments. This effort will leverage the use of open standards-based embedded solutions that use a range of proven module and chassis level cooling technologies, such as conduction, forced air, AFT (air flow through), LFT (liquid flow through), FFT (fluid flow through), and spray cooling. In collaboration with NVIDIA, Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division is sponsoring the “AI at the Tactical Edge: NVRadar and Accelerated Sensor Processing” panel discussion at NVIDIA’s 2025 GTC conference. The 90-minute invitation-only event will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

19 Mar 25. Green Hills Software, the worldwide leader in embedded safety and security, today announced its collaboration with NXP® Semiconductors to provide a combined hardware and software solution for developing and deploying safety-focused, mixed-criticality SDV zonal architectures based on NXP’s new S32K5 MCU family. The software solution features the ASIL D safety-certified µ-velOSity™ real-time operating system (RTOS), the µ-visor® hypervisor for MCUs, and the industry-leading Green Hills Compilers, and advanced MULTI® debugger with system visualization tools. This combination from NXP and Green Hills Software enables OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to safely consolidate mixed-criticality ECU functions while reducing system complexity, lowering development cost and time-to-production while improving software reuse in new vehicle programs. Emerging designs for next-generation vehicle electronics must adapt to accommodate the growth and consolidation of software features with advanced new electronics architectures. Customers require a flexible and performant compute platform that is able to safely consolidate hardware and software with freedom-from-interference while providing uncompromised real-time performance, lower cost, and more system reliability. In addition, time-to-market pressures require a software development environment that reduces the time and cost to develop, integrate, optimize, and deploy ms of lines of code in complex heterogenous multicore, multi-OS ECUs.

“As vehicle ECU functions are consolidated, automakers must ensure functional safety while reducing system complexity and development time,” says David Vieira, Senior Director, Automotive Zonal Solutions at NXP. “We’re pleased to partner with Green Hills to enable our new S32K5 MCU family with solutions to help automakers accelerate and streamline vehicle development without compromising on safety.”

“Green Hills is thrilled to be working with NXP to provide early and extensive enablement for NXP’s latest microcontroller family, the S32K5,” said Dan Mender, Vice President, Business Development, Green Hills Software. “By using our comprehensive production-focused software solutions, customers can develop their next-generation zonal and domain controllers with the most performant, scalable, configurable offerings available, significantly reducing the time to production and cost to develop.”

This hardware/software solution is ideal for automotive applications targeting up to ISO 26262 ASIL D certification such as zone controllers, domain controllers, premium body and safety controllers. The S32K5 family of MCUs offers high performance, increased networking capability, and innovative hardware-enforced safety isolation – all at low power consumption. The production-focused software products and technologies from Green Hills provide the proven foundation for customers to efficiently develop and optimize their applications in next-generation SDV architectures.

Safe, Secure ECU Consolidation – With near-zero overhead, the Green Hills µ-visor hypervisor safely and securely consolidates multiple operating systems, such as AUTOSAR Classic or µ-velOSity, and their workloads in virtual machines. µ-visor can run one or more Guest OSes on a single Arm® Cortex®-R52 core with hardware-based enforcement to isolate Guest OSes and their applications.

Efficient & Performant – The µ-velOSity RTOS has a small footprint and simple programming model and can run on any of the S32K5’s Cortex-M7 or Cortex-R52 real-time cores. Green Hills Optimizing Compilers produce the smallest and highest performance code for Arm Cortex-M and Cortex-R cores. Together, they are the ultra-efficient software foundation to take advantage of the S32K5’s expanded performance.

Safety & Security – The S32K5 supports applications targeting ASIL D safety and ISO/SAE 21434 automotive cybersecurity. Likewise, the µ-velOSity RTOS and Green Hills Compilers and run-time libraries are certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D. Additionally, the safety team at Green Hills offers services to help customer design and certify their safety systems.

Find and Fix Bugs Faster – The MULTI integrated development environment (IDE) gives developers a unified view across all the running S32K5 real-time processor cores and OSes, such as AUTOSAR, FreeRTOS, or µ-velOSity, cutting development time and shortening time-to-production. Time-saving advanced features include multicore OS-aware debugging, trace-powered TimeMachine® back-in-time debugging, and the History® viewer of system events. To resolve software problems earlier, MULTI includes a MISRA C Adherence Wizard and DoubleCheck™ that automatically analyzes code during compilation, enabling engineers to detect and resolve problems more efficiently than stand-alone redundant-pass static code analyzers.

Complete Offering for NXP’s S32K5 MCU Family:

µ-velOSity RTOS for certified ASIL D safety on the Cortex-M7 and Cortex-R52 real-time cores
µ-visor hypervisor for concurrently hosting multiple AUTOSAR Classic, FreeRTOS, and µ-velOSity Guest OSes on the Cortex-R52 real-time cores
OS-agnostic MULTI integrated development environment (IDE) with advanced back-in-time TimeMachine debugger and History intuitive graphical system viewer for software solutions from Green Hills, NXP, and NXP CoreRide partners running on the Cortex-M7 and Cortex-R52 real-time cores
ASIL D Green Hills Optimizing Compilers and C/C++ run-time libraries

Availability

The S32K5 platform was demonstrated in the NXP booth at embedded world, March 11-13, 2025, and is available to early customers today, running and integrated with the Synopsys Virtualizer™ S32K5 VDK virtual model simulator.

18 Mar 25. Anschütz develops autonomous navigation and command system. The autonomous navigation and command system equips navies with a sustainable capability that enhances safety for unmanned systems. This system provides precise and secure autonomous navigation, control, and operation of uncrewed platforms. Credit: Anschütz. Anschütz, a German navigation company, has developed a navigation and command system designed for autonomous and uncrewed maritime operations. The company stated that the system, which is now ready for approval, offers a seamlessly integrated and holistic approach to navigation. It has been tested in autonomous operation mode and is currently being prepared for implementation in prototype vessels. The autonomous navigation and command system equips navies with a sustainable capability that enhances safety for unmanned systems, while maintaining complete technological sovereignty. This system provides precise and secure autonomous navigation, control, and operation of uncrewed platforms. Additionally, it facilitates remote monitoring and control capabilities from a tactical operations centre (TOC), which could be situated onshore or aboard a mothership, the company notes. Anschütz has also made provisions for the TOC systems to be deployed as a mobile, containerised solution. The foundation of the integrated system is the SYNAPSIS Integrated Navigation System, which uses and augments secure technology. The system’s capabilities include the monitoring and control of platforms, generating a maritime situational picture through the use of navigation sensors, optical sensors, and surveillance systems, as well as enhanced tactical target management. It offers uncrewed vessels the benefit of precise and secure navigation and dynamic manoeuvrability with automated course and speed control, bolstered by a collision avoidance system. The system automates target detection and classification, and integrates a range of tactical functions seamlessly. Due to the meta-architecture, the system enables scaling from assistance systems to highly automated systems, as well as the monitoring and control of uncrewed surface vessels and automation solutions for larger combat ships. As a reusable and modular system built on existing elements, designs, and standardised interfaces, it allows for straightforward integration and expansion of sensors, automation processes, and communication systems. It also caters to specific security requirements of customers and can be adapted to future regulations and standards. The system has various applications, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, protection of maritime infrastructure and coastlines, and the detection and identification of mines and other underwater anomalies. (Source: naval-technology.com)

18 Mar 25. Aitech, a leading provider of rugged embedded systems for use in military, aerospace and space platforms, announced the 3U OpenVPX SP1, a space-rated single-board computer (SBC) engineered for high-performance space missions, including low earth orbit (LEO), geostationary orbit (GEO), lunar and deep space missions. The SP1 is designed to be used in multiple spacecraft and payload systems to improve orbit computation and meet the growing needs for edge processing and analysis and on-board computing. With a wide range of I/Os, a powerful on-board processor, and a high-performance configurable FPGA that enables mission flexibility, the SP1 delivers mission-critical reliability and adaptability essential for space applications.

“The space market is rapidly evolving, and next generation, more powerful SBCs are essential in enabling multi-core high performance supporting increasingly complex missions,” said John White, Space Solutions Director, Aitech. “Aitech’s SP1 is indispensable in the space market by providing efficient and reliable computing solutions for Earth observation, communications, Command and Data Handling (C&DH), robotic applications with vision processing, power distribution and management, and signal processing and analysis, from LEO to lunar and deep space missions.”

The SP1 is designed and built for applications that require extensive data processing and high bandwidth, making it critical for next-generation missions, including:

* Autonomous Space Maintenance, Operations and Flights: As part of a digital backbone, the powerful and configurable SP1 supports a variety of autonomous operations, reducing reliance on ground-based decision-making and enabling spacecraft to perform real-time decision-making and maneuvering through integrated AI/ML algorithms.

* Debris Avoidance and Situational Awareness: With thousands of space debris, big and small, tracking in Earth’s orbit, collisions with all forms of space debris can cause catastrophic damage. Providing enhanced computational capabilities to detect and evade space debris, the SP1’s high-speed processing improves situational awareness, dynamic trajectory predictions, and autonomous collision avoidance to ensure long-term sustainability at all orbit levels.

* Multiple Payload Hosting and Control: The SP1 leverages OpenVPX and increased I/O bandwidth for future space systems, allowing it to provide flexibility for different sensors, payloads and digital backbone architectures including, Gigabit Ethernet, GPIO, UART Serial, USB 2.0, SpaceWire, SpaceFibre, CANbus, and SPI with an onboard FPGA and PMC connector to provide additional I/Os. The SP1 I/Os can be supplemented with peripheral boards that will provide stepper motor control, power control, high-speed camera interfaces, storage, and digital and analog IO.

Aitech offers the SP1 with electronic reliability to meet orbit and mission needs with different levels of EEE parts from LEO to deep space and every critical mission from unmanned to human safety critical space missions. The SP1’s four 1.8 GHz 64-bit ARM vortex-A72 cores can achieve 44,000 CoreMarks of performance and utilize ECC equipped DDR4 memory to enhance capacity and reduce bandwidth usage by processing data locally and sending only essential information. The SP1 will be fully radiation-tested and characterized to 100 krad (Si) and provide latch-up immunity to 67 MeV-cm2/mg in an ISS orbit.

18 Mar 14. STATION DC, the premier connector of tech and policy players in our nation’s capital, is now accepting applications for General Membership and its Delta Force, a small cohort of DC’s most promising founders, which it will introduce at the inaugural Build in DC Summit this July. As Washington’s dedicated hub for tech, STATION DC provides a purpose-built convening space designed for strategic discussions, board meetings, and private events. The organization’s physical site, events and programming, resources, and network provide a competitive advantage for founders building frontier innovations.

Now accepting applications, General Membership will provide access for Startups, VCs, Non-Profits, Government, Military, and Corporates to STATION DC’s:

* Headquarters in the Union Market District.

* Network of founders, investors, policymakers, military, philanthropists, and corporate leaders shaping key industries such as AI, energy, and security.

* Private briefings, policy roundtables, and exclusive networking events with policymakers, regulators, and national security leaders.

* Panels, private dinners with industry leaders, and strategic discussions designed to advance national innovation priorities.

* Regulatory and policy intelligence to help members navigate the evolving landscape of frontier industries.

STATION DC’s Delta Force, an annual cohort of DC’s 6-10 most promising startup founders, will be handpicked to receive access to exclusive resources and support. Each Delta Force startup accepted into the cohort will get:

* Complimentary STATION DC membership.

* Strategic engagement opportunities with DC government officials, federal agencies, and policymakers.

* Curated programming, featuring a kickoff event, quarterly gatherings, and dedicated communication channels.

“At STATION DC, we’re not just building a community—we’re delivering results,” said Executive Director James Barlia. “By connecting tech and policy, we give innovators the edge they need to lead in industries critical to America’s future.”

STATION DC will introduce its inaugural Delta Force cohort at the Build in DC Summit, a flagship event in early July bringing together the region’s and country’s most influential founders, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders. The Summit will serve as a catalyst for connection and collaboration among tech founders leveraging their DC headquarters as a strategic advantage.

“STATION DC is strengthening DC’s position as a leader in technology and innovation,” said Nina Albert, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. “We are committed to supporting the growth of our local businesses while attracting the next generation of innovators to the District.”

Across frontier industries—such as space, defense, energy, autonomy, healthcare, and more—business leaders are betting on DC’s unique role as the capital of innovation and policy. “STATION DC sits at the center of an emerging ecosystem where the highest levels of government and the most ambitious startups collaborate to solve national challenges,” said Grant Verstandig, Founder and CEO of Red Cell Partners, an incubation firm based in the area. “This is the place to build if you want to solve problems of consequence and change industries at scale.”

With limited slots available, STATION DC membership offers a unique opportunity for those looking to navigate the intersection of technology and policy. Apply now at stationdc.com to secure your seat at the table.

About STATION DC:

STATION DC supports local entrepreneurs and attracts ambitious companies looking to make DC their first—or next—home. It is a force multiplier for founders, investors, policymakers, military, philanthropists, and industry leaders, providing a direct line between innovation and decision-making. With its dedicated physical space in Washington, DC, STATION DC serves as the strategic hub for collaboration and influence, offering members an environment where technology and policy converge. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

17 Mar 25. Sensor specialist HENSOLDT and TUM Venture Labs, a joint initiative of the Technical University of Munich and UnternehmerTUM, have signed a partnership agreement. HENSOLDT will be an active industrial partner of the TUM Venture Lab ‘Aerospace & Defense’. The aim of the cooperation is to intensify the exchange between industry and research and to create joint potential for future investments in promising start-ups. The TUM Venture Labs are innovation centres that promote technology-based spin-offs. They support prospective entrepreneurs in putting promising research results and ideas into practice and provide an ecosystem with the necessary development environment. There are a total of twelve Venture Labs, each with its own thematic focus. With this cooperation, the TUM Venture Lab ‘Aerospace & Defense’ will pool all defence-related projects and advance the planned establishment of a European Defence Tech Hub. With this partnership, HENSOLDT is further strengthening its commitment to building bridges between science and industry. As an industrial partner, HENSOLDT will provide the founders and entrepreneurs supported by the Venture Labs with valuable insights into industry requirements and processes. Regular exchange in committees and working groups will open up new perspectives for both partners, create synergies and pave the way for future joint projects and investments in start-ups. The defence industry is undergoing a profound transformation due to new security policy realities and changing military requirements. The cooperation with TUM Venture Labs is a further step for HENSOLDT to expand its innovative strength in new, fast-growing areas such as software-defined defence. At the same time, the cooperation between HENSOLDT, one of the leading companies in the European defence electronics market, and TUM Venture Labs is a strong signal for Munich as a technology hotspot. It is characterised by an excellent ecosystem for tech start-ups and is increasingly becoming a central hub for Europe’s technological progress and sovereignty in the defence sector. HENSOLDT will provide significant support for TUM’s ambition to create a European Defence Tech Hub.

“Our innovative strength does not come from our own efforts alone. By integrating ourselves into a powerful network of research institutions and initiatives, we enable a dialogue about exciting future technologies and innovative ideas. At the same time, we are networking with a large number of founders with whom we will explore potential for future cooperation – including increased investment in their start-ups,” says Christian Schmidt, Chief Strategy Officer of HENSOLDT.

“As a leading European deep tech entrepreneurship hub, the TUM Venture Labs with our Munich partners are crucial for defence-related innovations in space, autonomous systems and software & AI,” explains Dr. Philipp Gerbert, CEO of TUM Venture Labs.

“In view of current geopolitical developments, we need to increasingly educate our start-ups on what it means to serve security and defence markets with their products,” adds Dr Florian Dötzer, who heads the security activities at TUM Venture Labs. “As a new partner, HENSOLDT is an invaluable asset at our side for this.”

10 Mar 25. Effective mission planning and execution require real-time data visualisation and collaboration. To meet this need, HOLOGATE has integrated the Fraunhofer Digital Map Table (DigLT) into the modular HGXR platform as part of their collaboration with the German Army’s Wehrtechnische Dienststelle 91 (WTD 91) and in partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Optronics, System Technologies, and Image Exploitation (IOSB). This integration provides a modern situational visualisation tool that enables users to analyse, plan, educate, and operate in a dynamic, immersive XR environment where mission-critical data is instantly accessible and interactive. Multi-Layered Visualisation and Real-Time Data Access: Developed by Fraunhofer IOSB, the Digital Map Table allows multiple perspectives on a mapped area. The DigLT offers a clear and adaptable tactical overview by combining 2D and 3D data, including live sensor data, reconnaissance imagery, operational metadata, and point clouds. Users can filter, analyse, and mark displayed information using functions like drawing tools, tactical symbols, line-of-sight calculations, and a timeline function to track movements and analyse past operations. The interaction with live data in real-time ensures dynamic updates and improved decision-making. Customisable and adjustable data layers provide enhanced situational awareness, making planning and execution more efficient. Now, with its integration into HOLOGATE XR technology, the Digital Map Table continues to evolve. XR-Powered Mission Execution and Training: HOLOGATE XR solutions are built on a modular, open-platform architecture, enabling smooth integration of third-party applications like the Digital Map Table. This design ensures flexibility, interoperability, and scalability, allowing for diverse applications within a single system. With its future-ready approach, the platform adapts to evolving operational needs, providing a versatile and efficient solution across a wide range of industries. XR technology provides a cost-effective solution, enabling true 3D visualisation of geospatial data. The integration of DigLT into HGXR’s modular XR platform makes full-scale virtual terrain walk-throughs in 1:1 scale possible. This allows personnel to explore operational areas, assess environments, and conduct mission briefings in a shared virtual space. The ability to virtually ‘jump’ into mission locations, interact with real-time data, and actively explore the environment ensures more precise planning, simulation, and execution. This immersive approach allows teams to visualise operational scenarios before deployment, reducing risk and enhancing strategic coordination. With the integration of the Digital Map Table, HOLOGATE, together with the WTD 91 and Fraunhofer IOSB, is setting a new benchmark for XR-powered mission planning, delivering cutting-edge solutions for defence, security, and beyond. (Source: joint-forces.com)

14 Mar 14. Blaize Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BZAI) (Blaize), a provider of purpose-built, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled edge computing solutions, today announced that it has partnered with Turbo Federal, a trusted provider of AI transformation services to federal government agencies including the DoJ, DoD, DEA and FBI, to help Blaize establish relationships and identify and implement Blaize’s AI technology in federal use cases to support the adoption and testing of AI within the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). Under the Master Services Agreement with Turbo Federal, it will leverage established relationships with federal government agencies to provide Blaize with entry points into the federal market, including with the DoD’s CDAO with the goal of developing solutions to harness AI’s potential for purposes of national security. This process enables the CDAO to work in partnership with prime contractors for DoD users to have a flexible means of supporting their commercial test and evaluation needs quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. The CDAO’s role is to identify AI resources to help the DoD test and improve AI systems developed for military operations and missions. Turbo Federal and Blaize hope to play a critical role in accelerating CDAO’s development and continuous testing of new AI tools and services, ensuring the seamless integration of AI technology into federal environments. The CDAO is the successor organization to the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center. It has also recently subsumed the office of Defense Digital Service and the Office of Advancing Analytics within the DoD.

“AI is revolutionizing every industry, and the federal government is no exception. Federal entities are realizing the tremendous potential of AI to enable faster, better decision-making, which is vital for national security,” said Dinakar Munagala, Co-founder and CEO of Blaize. “Through this Agreement with Turbo Federal, we expect to establish a relationship with CDAO and collaborate with CDAO to accelerate the meaningful adoption of AI across the U.S. federal government when it’s needed most.”

Blaize’s architecture and programming model enables organizations to create low-latency, energy-efficient Al solutions necessary for their intensive processing needs, such as image processing, security systems, and natural language processing. Blaize and Turbo Federal can provide the DoD with superior platforms ranging from inferencing in the data center to managing data in the physical world. Blaize systems deliver high efficiency and flexibility to meet power, performance, and cost targets, with full programmability to address a broad range of Al use cases, all of which are critical requirements for edge solutions.

“Blaize and Turbo Federal share a common mission: to accelerate efficient, fast-paced, high-quality AI adoptions,” said Kerry Gray, CEO at Turbo Federal. “With Blaize, we will apply this shared goal within the DoD’s CDAO, ultimately bolstering national security efforts.”

This latest agreement is part of a series of valuable partnerships for Blaize involving organizations such as the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, alwaysAI, and VSBLTY, potentially adding to Blaize’s growing customer pipeline. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

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13 Mar 25. EDA completes first phase of smart land camouflage project. The initiative focuses on developing adaptive materials to keep ground-based military systems undetected in changing environments. The European Defence Agency (EDA) has concluded the first stage of the Advanced Solutions for Camouflage of Land Systems Using Smart and Adaptive Materials (ASCALS) project. This research and technology initiative, launched in 2023, is focused on the advancement of intelligent camouflage solutions to improve the concealment and endurance of military assets. According to EDA, as surveillance methods including optical, radar, and thermal imaging continue to evolve, the demand for versatile camouflage increases. The ASCALS project aims to discover innovative materials and application techniques for dynamic and responsive camouflage across visible, infrared, and radar spectrums. A consortium consisting of ten industrial and research entities from six EU Member States has spearheaded the first phase of ASCALS. Coordinated by Adamant Composites from Greece, the project also involved contributions from the University of Luxembourg; TNO, MIS7, and Bolidt from the Netherlands; Poland’s Military Institute of Engineer Technology (WITI) and LUBAWA; among others. Supported by a budget of €1.3m ($1.41m), the two-year phase concentrated on the development of materials capable of dynamically altering their optical, thermal, and radar signatures to improve concealment capabilities. The research has been exploring materials designed to adapt to different detection methods, such as electrochromic materials that can modify colour and reflectance on demand. This allows systems to better integrate with their surroundings. Liquid crystals have been studied for their ability to change light transmission and reflection, particularly in the infrared spectrum, which is crucial for reducing detectability. Phase-change materials have been investigated for their capacity to regulate heat emission, aiding systems in managing their thermal signature to match varying temperatures. Additionally, the project has been examining the use of graphene and electrolyte structures for their properties in diminishing infrared and radar signals. Controllable meta-surfaces have also been a focus, enabling dynamic adjustment of the reflected radar signal through an app-controlled array of patches to meet operational requirements. ASCALS I has laid the groundwork for the subsequent phase of development. ASCALS II aims to further these technological advancements, aiming to field-test them on military platforms by 2027, contingent on the interest and backing of Member States. (Source: army-technology.com)

13 Mar 25. Hanwha Aerospace has received Approval in Principle (AIP) certification from DNV for its 200kW hydrogen fuel cell system designed for maritime applications, marking a significant milestone in the company’s official entry into the eco-friendly zero-carbon vessel market. This achievement follows the company’s development of the world’s first liquid-cooled Energy Storage System (ESS) late last year, securing consecutive world-class zero-carbon power solutions. The certification ceremony took place on the 12th at Hanwha Aerospace’s R&D Center in Pangyo, with Executive Director Dong-jo Oh of Hanwha Aerospace and Vice President Sung-ho Shin of DNV in attendance, the company announced on the 13th. AIP certification verifies the safety and compliance with international regulations of new technologies applied to ships and materials during the basic design phase. This rigorous evaluation process ensures that innovative marine technologies meet the highest standards of safety and performance before implementation.

“This certification from DNV validates our hydrogen fuel cell technology at the highest global standards for safety and performance,” said Dong-jo Oh, Executive Director of Hanwha Aerospace. “We will leverage our eco-friendly marine solution technologies to continuously collaborate with Hanwha Ocean in targeting the global zero-carbon vessel market, helping the maritime industry achieve significant reductions in carbon emissions.”

This latest certification builds upon Hanwha Aerospace’s previous success in obtaining AIP certification from the Korean Register of Shipping (KR) last year. With validation now from both KR and DNV, Hanwha Aerospace is positioned to begin full-scale marketing and sales of its maritime hydrogen fuel cells in the global market. With this certification, Hanwha Aerospace is positioned to secure type approval for its Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) technology, strengthening its competitiveness in the zero-carbon propulsion systems market. The company plans to further develop and commercialize this technology for various marine vessels, from commercial ships to specialized maritime applications.

11 Mar 25. Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has received approval for Full Rate Production of the Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Generation II system (MAPS GEN II). Following the fifth delivery order of the jam-and-spoof-resistant navigation solution, Collins will produce thousands of MAPS units for installation on U.S. Army and U.S. Marines Corps’ combat ground vehicles including military watercraft. MAPS fuses sensor data including satellite navigation information and secured positioning, navigation and timing data for crewed and uncrewed ground vehicles.

“Through close coordination with our customer, we’ve met the modernized fielding requirements for MAPS while reducing production costs,” said Sandy Brown, vice president and general manager for Resilient Navigation Solutions, Collins Aerospace. “MAPS GEN II is a critical part of the DOD’s modernization goals and will provide the warfighter with trusted access to Assured PNT when they need it most.”

MAPS GEN II is comprised of the company’s NavHub™-100 navigation system and Multi-Sensor Antenna System (MSAS-100) and supports multiple mission sets including combat, artillery fires, air and missile defense, ship-to-shore and contested logistics. Collins offers additional scalable configurations of NavHub™-100 navigation system and Multi-Sensor Antenna System (MSAS-100). (Source: PR Newswire)

11 Mar 25. Aitech and Intuidex, Inc., a software, services and data model solution provider, today announced a partnership to deliver ruggedized AI-enabled computing solutions for mission-critical Sea, Land, Air, and Space initiatives. Aitech embedded solutions utilizing the Intuidex Watchman Analytics™ platform will deliver AI processing infrastructure to achieve more comprehensive, near-real-time data analysis and intelligence extraction from varying data sources for applications ranging from environmental monitoring and urban planning to asset and object tracking.

“Working with Aitech, our high-level goal is to extend and streamline the use of AI across applications in ways previously thought unattainable,” said William M. Pottenger, Ph.D., founder and CEO of Intuidex Inc. “This collaboration with Aitech underscores our commitment to scale the impact of AI.”

Integrating seamlessly with Aitech’s mission-proven, rugged embedded computing solutions, Intuidex delivers effective analytic tools to discover and detect relevant content, utilizing Higher-Order Low-Resource Learning™ (HO-LRL™) data modeling technology. Aitech embedded solutions featuring Watchman Analytics will empower real-time data processing and decision-making for a range of exploration, defense and surveillance applications previously not possible.

“Coupling Intuidex advanced data analysis and intelligence with Aitech’s mission-proven, ruggedized, high-performance computing solutions, we are bringing to market AI-enabled solutions that reduce latency, improve response times and ensure continuity in extreme environments where communication is limited,” said Pratish Shah, general manager, Aitech. “Together, we are fundamentally transforming the way data is collected, processed and utilized for mission-critical initiatives.”

Managing and analyzing multi-source data effectively is an ongoing obstacle for organizations. Pairing the Intuidex Watchman platform with Aitech embedded computing and expertise, spanning a legacy of aerospace, space and defense-proven experience, the collaboration will deliver deployable AI solutions for a range of rugged and extreme environment scenarios. Aitech is building computing solutions using Intuidex data modeling technology to support future anticipated missions and deployments. For more information visit www.aitechsystems.com.

About Intuidex

Intuidex, Inc. provides advanced data analysis and decision support solutions for clients across the defense, homeland security, intelligence, law enforcement, civilian agencies, and the commercial sector. An artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) and data-modeling software development company, its focus is delivering effective mission-directed solutions that expand on existing client capabilities, facilitate intelligence extraction, driving understanding and comprehensive decision-making throughout the organization. For more information, visit www.intuidex.com.

About Aitech

Leveraging four decades of experience providing reliable, rugged embedded systems for use in military, aerospace, and space platforms, Aitech is the world’s first independent, open systems architecture, COTS/MOTS innovator offering customized boards as building blocks for integrated computing and networking subsystems. Offering customization services for rugged and severe environment military, aerospace, and space applications, Aitech delivers mission-optimized and proven system solutions across Sea, Land, Air, and Space domains. Aitech solutions are used by industry leaders like Airbus, BAE Systems, Boeing, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Northrop Grumman, Rafael, and Virgin Galactic. (Source: PR Newswire)

11 Mar 11. LDRA Launches Multicore and Worst-Case Execution Time (WCET) Support for RISC-V-based Processors. today announced that the LDRA tool suite now supports the hardware-based, multicore mitigation capabilities of RISC-V processors such as Microchip, Synopsys and ANDES Technology. Developers can now access and optimize performance across RISC-V-based multicore systems, including analyzing the impact of shared resources and data coherency on worst-case execution time (WCET).

With these tools, OEMs can automate WCET analysis and make it part of a continuous development cycle. This WCET inclusion streamlines design, increases reliability and accelerates time-to-market and guarantees deterministic execution in software-intensive applications that require a high level of safety and security, including avionics, automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, energy and medical.

“LDRA is committed to providing the tools manufacturers need to ensure safe, secure operation of mission-critical systems,” said Ian Hennell, Operations Director, LDRA. “We have been working with industry-leading hardware manufacturers to reduce the complexity of analyzing execution time for multicore architectures. Companies leveraging the RISC-V instruction set architecture have delivered innovative multicore mitigation capabilities, and LDRA provides the development tools to verify and guarantee that their performance meets the strict constraints required by today’s high performance real-time systems.”

Mitigating Multicore Contention in Mission-Critical Applications

Multicore processors accelerate performance by executing system code on different cores. In many multicore architectures such as traditional x86 and Cortex-A, cores share resources like cache and memory. To maintain data coherency, mediation between cores for shared resources is required. This means a core using a shared resource can unintentionally “lock out” other cores needing access to the same resource, resulting in an uncertain additional latency.

Mission-critical systems need to be able to guarantee the reliable and deterministic execution of critical tasks. To ensure this, developers must accurately assess the worst-case execution time for a system. New RISC-V-based processors introduce capabilities in hardware to help mitigate multicore shared access and data coherency issues. For example, Microchip RISC-V processors allow developers to allocate low latency memory to each core with zero shared cache contention.

The LDRA tool suite now supports multicore RISC-V architectures that address multicore contention in hardware. This support gives developers access to the full suite of LDRA tools, including static and structural coverage analysis, MISRA compliance and extensive reporting capabilities, all while taking full advantage of RISC-V-based multicore mitigation capabilities.

“Assessing shared resource access uncertainties can be complex, and many companies have had to rely on expensive consulting services to measure uncertainty in their systems to verify worst case execution time,” Hennell added. “Now developers can use the LDRA tool suite to automatically measure and analyze execution of RISC-V-based architectures to accurately and reliably guarantee execution time for mission-critical systems. In addition, automating analysis allows developers to quickly and inexpensively reassess systems after every code modification.”

Guaranteeing deterministic system performance is a continuous process: every code modification to core systems potentially requires a new WCET analysis to verify that changes have not introduced access issues that adversely increase execution time. LDRA brings its 50 years of static code analysis and software testing expertise to automate WCET analysis accurately and reliably. In this way, developers can verify mission-critical deadlines are met in a deterministic fashion without having to rely upon error-prone manual assessment processes or expensive and time-consuming consulting services.

About LDRA

For 50 years, LDRA has developed and driven the market for software that automates code analysis and software testing for safety-, mission-, security- and business-critical markets. Working with clients to achieve early error identification and elimination and full compliance with industry standards, LDRA traces requirements through static and dynamic analysis to unit testing and verification for a wide variety of hardware and software platforms. The company was acquired by TASKING in 2025. For more information on the LDRA tool suite, please visit www.ldra.com. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

10 Mar 25. Voyager Technologies (Voyager), a global leader in defense technology and space solutions, is expanding its partnership with Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) to develop AI-powered solutions for enhanced Space Domain Awareness, enabling the proactive mitigation of potential collisions and threats.

“Our partnership is driving resilience into national security space by providing decision-makers with critical information on operationally relevant timescales,” said Matt Magaña, President of Defense and National Security at Voyager. “We’re developing an integrated solution, harnessing the power of AI with Palantir’s software stack and taking advantage of real-time radio frequency streams and imagery to perform space-based object detection, identification, classification and tracking.”

The open-architecture SDA system pulls data from existing on-orbit assets using Voyager’s VPX signal processing electronics and chassis, signals intelligence software and mission services capabilities and Palantir’s AI/Machine-Learning engines. The team aims to rapidly transition the SDA system from TRL4 to TRL8 as a hosted payload in 2026.

“We are deepening our partnership with Voyager to deliver the transformative capabilities required to maintain our national security,” said Robert Imig, Head of USG Research and Development at Palantir. “We are further extending the reach of our AI solutions from ground to space, a critical frontier where demands are intensifying as the environment grows increasingly contested.”

Palantir’s AI capabilities will enhance Voyager’s defense and national security solutions, enabling in situ signals processing for optical communication systems and more.

To learn more about Voyager’s next-generation defense technologies please visit: https://voyagertechnologies.com/defense-natsec/

About Voyager Technologies:

Voyager Technologies (Voyager) is a defense and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. By tackling the most complex challenges, Voyager aims to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets from ground to space. For more information visit: voyagertechnologies.com (Source: PR Newswire)

11 Mar 25. Alpha Data continues to lead the way in space-capable reconfigurable computing technology with the release of its latest innovation: the ADM-VB630, a radiation-tolerant reference design for the AMD Versal™ AI Edge XQRVE2302 adaptive SoC engineered for space-grade design, development and deployment. Optimized for satellite applications within a 4-25W power budget, the ADM-VB630 is designed to power the rapidly expanding markets of sensor processing and AI applications in space. The ADM-VB630 enables fast, cost-effective development and rapid prototyping, making it a game-changer for space applications. It is ideal for advanced onboard sensor processing, supporting the growing demand for data analysis in expanding satellite constellations. It also brings AI and machine learning capabilities to space, unlocking new possibilities for in-orbit intelligence. The ADM-VB630 facilitates applications such as on-board anomaly detection and sensor data pre-processing, benefiting industries such as Earth observation, agriculture, forestry, and leak detection, or could enhance signal processing and satellite communications, delivering greater precision in PNT (position, navigation and timing) and connectivity solutions.

“The ADM-VB630, built around the AMD Versal™ AI Edge XQRVE2302 adaptive SoC, represents a significant step forward in on-orbit reconfiguration and high performance, low latency AI inference in space,” said Ken O’Neill, space systems architect, AMD. “Its robust design and AI capabilities are helping empower the next generation of space applications, from Earth observation to advanced satellite communications.”

“Alpha Data continues to push the boundaries of space-capable reconfigurable computing technology with the ADM-VB630, delivering a powerful and efficient solution for next-generation satellite applications,” said Andrew McCormick, Technical Director and CTO, Alpha Data. “By enabling AI and advanced sensor processing in space, we are opening new frontiers for in-orbit intelligence and mission-critical applications.”

Beyond its budget-friendly development board, the ADM-VB630 is also available in flight-build options, utilising a 3U VPX form factor to ensure a seamless transition from prototype to deployment. The design integrates a radiation-tolerant power supply from Texas Instruments and DDR4 memory from Teledyne-e2v, reinforcing its resilience in extreme environments. Environmental testing, including radiation, vibration, and thermal vacuum assessments, is currently in the planning phase with the potential to be conducted at facilities including the Science and Technologies Facilities Council’s (STFC). Customer shipments are expected to begin in Q2 2025.

11 Mar 25. Green Hills Software, the worldwide leader in embedded safety and security, today announced its new software platforms for microcontrollers (MCUs) designed for use in next-generation automotive and industrial electronics. The new platforms are a complete software environment tailored to new microcontroller trends and industry-specific software use cases. Powered by the Green Hills µ-velOSity™ real-time operating system (RTOS) with tightly integrated middleware and advanced multicore development tools, global automotive OEMs and industrial manufacturers can now efficiently create and confidently deploy their critical MCU-based applications in a wide range of safety/security-sensitive applications for automotive, industrial, medical, and military with increased developer productivity and faster time-to-production. As microcontrollers become more capable and performant, software applications for microcontrollers are also growing in complexity. Given these trends, using a small and efficient RTOS, like µ-velOSity, that is easy-to-configure, optimized for debugging, and focused on production quality is the foundation to program success, independent of whether the microcontroller is stand-alone or integrated as part of a more complex SoC.

Profiles Focused on Specific Microcontroller Use Cases

Today, global manufacturers are using µ-velOSity-based platforms tailored to specific automotive and industrial profile use cases. Example customer applications include safety-checkers, low-end zonal controllers, and I/O aggregator gateways. Example industrial profiles are railway signaling, crane systems, and infrared industrial cameras. For 20 years, companies have relied on the µ-velOSity RTOS in their microcontroller-based products across many embedded industries because of its memory-efficient footprint, optimized execution, ease of use, and low cost to deploy. The new automotive and industrial profiles extend and deepen µ-velOSity platforms:

µ-velOSity RTOS key features include:
small and efficient
simple API, making it easy to use, especially when migrating projects from no-OS bare board implementations
support for Floating Point Units (FPU) and Memory Protection Units (MPU)
essential middleware integrations and drivers for MCU peripherals for communication, graphics, storage and security
New support for industry-specific profiles including:
production-focused, market-specific Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)
diagnostics over IP (DoIP)
power fail-safe wear-leveling file systems
Distributed Data Services – DDS™
Cetitec Distributed Communication Framework (CDCF)
SoC-specific acceleration libraries
Safety and security certifications from TÜV Nord
ISO 26262 ASIL D, IEC 61508 SIL 3, EN 50128 SIL 4, EN 50657 SIL 4
Contact your local Green Hills office with regards to support for other microcontrollers, e.g. RH850, TriCore, and others

Part of a Complete Environment with Commercial Support

µ-velOSity was created and is owned and supported by Green Hills Software. It powers a complete environment for MCU applications development and is integrated with:

the MULTI® IDE advanced debugger and History® system viewer, OS awareness for µ-velOSity, and safety-certified Green Hills C/C++ Compilers and run-time libraries
the Green Hills JTAG/Trace Probe for hardware bring-up and trace data debugging
the small and highly efficient µ-visor® Hypervisor for microcontrollers that simultaneously hosts multiple guest operating systems such as AUTOSAR® Classic, µ-velOSity, FreeRTOS
in SoCs comprised of heterogeneous core complexes, the ASIL-certified INTEGRITY® RTOS from Green Hills runs and protects software on application cores, such as Arm® Cortex®-A cores

“Green Hills Software’s unique ability to provide mature, complete market segment optimized platforms for its µ-velOSity RTOS enables its customers to design, develop, and deploy advanced embedded automotive and industrial products at the least cost and fastest time-to-production,” said Dan Mender, Vice President, Business Development, Green Hills Software. “And, Green Hills support for a wide range of popular microcontrollers delivers the flexibility to match design requirements with the best MCU for the job.”

Availability

µ-velOSity solutions for automotive and industrial profiles are available today from Green Hills Software. Specific examples are being demonstrated in the Green Hills booth at embedded world, Hall 4, Stand 325.

10 Mar 10. Modern Software Acquisition to Speed Delivery, Boost Warfighter Lethality. Without a modern approach to software acquisition, the Defense Department risks falling behind adversaries who are better able to exploit rapid technological advances and outpace American capabilities. Defense Department leaders recognize outdated, bureaucratic processes have slowed the delivery of cutting edge software to warfighters, leaving critical department systems vulnerable to adaptation by enemies.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s memo, “Directing Modern Software Acquisition to Maximize Lethality,” issued March 6, 2025, aims to reverse this trend.

“Software is at the core of every weapon and supporting system we field to remain the strongest, most lethal fighting force in the world,” Hegseth stated in the memo.

By mandating the software acquisition pathway, also called SWP, and flexible contracting tools like commercial solutions openings and other transactions, DOD is cutting red tape to deliver software faster and tap into commercial innovation — ensuring warfighters stay ahead.

Unlike traditional acquisition — that emphasizes rigid, hardware-focused timelines — the SWP aligns with modern software development, delivering minimum viable products in under a year.

Commercial solutions openings and other transactions open doors to nontraditional vendors, bypassing lengthy requirements. Where past processes might have locked the DOD into a single, slow vendor pipeline, the new approach prototypes quickly, scales solutions, and fields them directly to the battlespace — adapting before adversaries can respond. With the memo now in effect, the DOD has 30 days to craft an implementation plan. The tight timeline is a reflection of Hegseth’s urgency. The software pathway program is less than a year to from when funds are obligated, a senior defense official said last week during a background briefing. That official also said more work lies ahead to fully integrate those tools across the enterprise. The defense innovation unit, a key player in this shift, has already proven the model. Since 2016, DIU has awarded more than 500 other transactions using the commercial solutions openings process, 88% of those contracts went to nontraditional vendors, a second official said.

A recent success, that official said, is the Replicator software project that moved from problem statement to award in just 110 days, a pace the official said was “much faster than traditional ways.” Over the next month, DIU and the department will finalize how to scale SWP across all DOD components. To make that effort successful, the department will focus on two priorities: training the workforce and broadening access.

“They’re getting practical experience by sitting alongside our team and actually working … which we think is what’s needed to get everybody up to speed,” another official said of the immersive commercial acquisition program.

“We can expose the software programs to nontraditional and commercial software developers, while we simultaneously lower the barrier for those … to get into defense programs of record,” that official said.

If efforts lag, the DOD risks missing the secretary’s vision to rapidly deliver scaled digital capabilities and evolve systems faster than adversaries can adapt. Security is nonnegotiable in the new software acquisition overhaul, and one department official said the process encourages acquisition officials to “bake cybersecurity, and really all compliance requirements, into their delivery pipeline.” By leveraging enterprise services, the DOD ensures new software meets rigorous standards without slowing progress — protecting both systems and the warfighters who rely on them. The new reform effort isn’t just about faster software — it’s about empowering those on the front lines. When the DOD struggles to reframe its acquisition process from a hardware-centric approach to a software-centric approach, “the warfighter … pays the price,” Hegseth stated in his memo. From real-time intelligence to autonomous systems, modern software delivered swiftly means better decisions, stronger defenses, and a decisive edge in contested environments. As the DOD races to implement the secretary’s directive, the stakes are high.

“Software-defined warfare is not a future construct, but the reality we find ourselves operating in today,” one official said.

With the SWP, commercial solutions openings, and other transactions now mandatory, the department is poised to turn that reality into a warfighter advantage — delivering lethality at the speed of innovation. (Source: U.S. DoD)

11 Mar 25. New Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ: HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), an advanced aerospace engineering company and developer of the world’s first hybrid eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) expects to see growing interest from the military and the defence sector in the eVTOL sector.

Brandon Robinson, CEO of Horizon Aircraft,: “The military is focused on fact-finding and growing its knowledge of the eVTOL sector and developing a better understanding of how it can be used in operations.”

Horizon Aircraft says the high-speed and long-range capabilities of their unique hybrid eVTOL design means they can be used for rapid deployment of advanced troop insertions and transporting equipment to remote areas at the same speed as an MV-22 Osprey. They can also be very effective in military search and rescue missions and medical evacuations. Hybrid eVTOLs can also deliver improved military maintenance efficiency with a lower cost/time per flight hour. The military has made a firm commitment to sustainability and the Horizon Aircraft Cavorite X7 hybrid eVTOL is much more environmentally friendly aircraft than traditional helicopters. It achieves this through a combination of eVTOL hovering and efficient turboprop cruise flight. In July 2024, Horizon Aircraft appointed Phil Kelly as Senior Vice President Business Development. His military experience includes flying Sea Harrier FA2, Harrier GR7/9A and F/A-18E/F aircraft to being Head of Aircraft Development for the Royal Navy, where he led eVTOL development and introduced the F-35B for the UK Royal Navy and Royal Marines.

Commenting on the Cavorite X7, Phil Kelly said: “It is an exceptional and unique aircraft in its ability to offer high-speed and long-range capabilities relative to helicopters and pure eVTOLs, and it could play a key role in supporting discrete military operations with a reduced acoustic signature. Now that our flight testing is well underway, we are looking to increase our dialogue with the military to discuss how we could support missions that were previously not possible at this payload scale for them. I see it as an ideal commando team insertion platform, an aircraft capable of hosting radars and other sensors with significant excess electrical power available (est. 100kW) briefly used to recharge eVTOL batteries, and it has great CASEVAC potential.”

Horizon Aircraft’s Cavorite X7 aircraft will have a gross weight of an estimated 5,500 lbs with a projected useful load of 1,500 lbs. With an estimated maximum speed of 250 miles per hour and an average range of over 500 miles with fuel reserves, Horizon believes that this experimental aircraft, if eventually licensed for commercial use, would be well-positioned to excel in medical evacuation, critical supply delivery, disaster relief, and special military missions. The Company believes that the proposed aircraft would also be attractive for Regional Air Mobility – moving people and cargo 50 to 500 miles. Unlike many in its category, the Cavorite X7 is being designed with a hybrid electric power system. The Company is designing the Cavorite X7 such that it will, after its vertical takeoff, re-charge its batteries enroute when it is flying in a configuration like a traditional aircraft. After a vertical landing and completion of a mission, the Company is designing the Cavorite X7 to recharge its own battery array requiring no ground charging infrastructure to be ready for its next mission. A wing fold capability is present in the prototype in flight test which will likely be a feature of a military version enabling air portability and ship borne operations. Horizon believes that its innovative approach and technology will allow the Cavorite X7 to fly 98% of its mission in a very low-drag configuration like a traditional aircraft. The Company believes that flying most of the time as a normal aircraft is also safer and will make the aircraft easier to certify than other radical new eVTOL designs. The Cavorite X7 will be powered by a hybrid electric system that will recharge the battery array in-flight and post-flight, while also providing significant system redundancy. The Company is continuing the testing of its 50%-scale aircraft that it believes will reduce technical risk moving forward as it continues to develop its full-scale aircraft.

10 Mar 10. Palladyne AI Selected for Participation at USSOCOM TE25-2: Collaborative Autonomy Integration Event. Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ: PDYN and PDYNW) (“Palladyne AI”), a developer of artificial intelligence software for robotic platforms in the defense and commercial sectors, today announced that the Company has been selected for participation at TE25-2: Collaborative Autonomy Integration, hosted by the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Technical Experimentation Team and taking place from April 14-17, 2025, at Avon Park Air Force Range in Avon Park, FL. Palladyne AI will be showcasing its Palladyne™ Pilot AI Software Platform at the event. The USSOCOM Technical Experimentation program brings together Special Operations Forces (SOF) operational users, acquisition and technology program managers, and technology developers (industry, government research and development labs, and academia) in a collaborative environment to evaluate new technologies in the developmental stages for SOF applications. The goal of this event is to highlight technologies allowing SOF operators to evaluate a digital network of autonomous systems leveraging AI to collaborate in real time. These systems are designed to perform tactical tasks in the joint and combined operating environment with actions conducted across the spectrum of integrated deterrence and capabilities enabling joint and combined operations to deliver a superior decision advantage. Palladyne AI will demonstrate its Palladyne Pilot AI Software Platform for UAVs throughout the TE25-2: Collaborative Autonomy Integration event. The Pilot AI software transforms unmanned tactical systems into highly efficient autonomous force multipliers capable of persistent target tracking, dynamic collaboration, and enhanced situational awareness. With advanced perception, learning, and autonomous capabilities designed to reduce operational burden while dramatically improving mission effectiveness for military and defense operations, Palladyne Pilot stands ready to support and deliver mission effectiveness and success. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

10 Mar 25. General Atomics Systems Integration (GA-SI) and Radian Aerospace (“Radian”) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance next-generation aerospace technologies and explore broader strategic collaboration, including localization opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The collaboration will focus on integrating advanced avionics, electrification, and actuation technologies into cutting-edge aerospace platforms, leveraging GA-SI’s expertise in high-performance systems and Radian’s breakthrough single-stage spaceplane architecture. A key initiative will be the development of electromechanical braking and control actuation systems, which reduce weight, streamline operations, and enhance efficiency while ensuring the reliability needed for frequent space missions.

“This partnership underscores GA’s commitment to driving innovation across critical aerospace systems,” said Scott Sappenfield, Vice President of the Engineering Services Division. “Electromechanical braking is just one way we’re pushing the boundaries of efficiency and sustainability. We’re also excited about expanding collaboration with Radian through industrial partnerships and localization efforts in the UAE.”

The MOU also lays the groundwork for broader collaboration, and joint exploration of UAE offset projects. As GA-SI expands its presence in the UAE, the companies will assess local manufacturing, technology transfer, and workforce development opportunities to support regional aerospace growth.

“General Atomics is an ideal partner as we continue developing Radian One, the world’s first single-stage-to-orbit spaceplane,” said Richard Humphrey, CEO of Radian. “This partnership enables us to integrate next-generation technologies that enhance performance and reusability while opening the door to strategic investment and industrial collaboration. Together, we’re laying the foundation for the future of aerospace and space access.”

GA-SI and Radian will also evaluate partnerships with certified suppliers and manufacturers to develop integrated landing gear systems, enhance adaptability across aerospace platforms, and provide cost-effective solutions for OEMs. By combining GA-SI’s high-performance systems expertise with Radian’s spaceplane mission, this collaboration aims to drive aerospace innovation and shape the industry’s future on a global scale.

About Radian Aerospace

Radian Aerospace (Radian) is disrupting the aerospace industry with a next generation aerospace vehicle that is the world’s first fully reusable horizontal takeoff and landing, single-stage to orbit spaceplane, delivering people and light cargo to low earth orbit (LEO) and multiple terrestrial destinations with aircraft-like operations. Radian will provide the most frequent, reliable, and affordable human transportation in the aerospace industry, inspiring and driving the creation of totally new industries. For more information about Radian Aerospace visit radianaerospace.com.

10 Mar 25. Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, launches the SPC-618WE RPL, the first explosion-proof touch panel computer in the SPC-600 series that achieves both IECEx/ATEX Zone and Class I Division II certifications (C1D2). This new product integrates the latest 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor and a specialized impact-resistant touch panel, specifically designed for high-risk industrial environments, including oil and gas, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors. As Industry 4.0 drives the increasing demand for high-performance computing in hazardous areas, the SPC-618WE delivers a comprehensive solution that combines advanced computing capabilities with robust safety features.

High-Performance Computing: Enabling Smart Operations in Hazardous Environments

The SPC-618WE RPL features a 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1365URE deca-core processor, integrated with 32GB of high-speed DDR5 memory and an industrial-grade sTLC SSD, enabling smart operations while maintaining explosion-proof integrity. This high-performance configuration empowers digital transformation in hazardous areas, supporting demanding applications such as real-time process monitoring and multi-parameter analysis in chemical plants, AI-powered visual inspection in pharmaceutical production lines, and big data analytics in oil refineries. The adoption of the latest processor platform also ensures long-term product availability, helping customers minimize future upgrades and maintenance costs.

Comprehensive Protection Beyond Industry Standard

Building on hazardous area certifications, Advantech has gained global recognition in explosion-proof markets with the SPC-618WE RPL through IECEx/ATEX Zone 2/22 and C1D2 certifications. The product incorporates industrial-grade safety features including an ex-rated tempered glass touch panel with PCAP technology that passes rigorous impact resistance testing and achieves IP66 ingress protection. It operates reliably in temperatures from -20 to 60°C, meeting the stringent requirements of various hazardous environments.

Global Certification Framework for Worldwide Deployment

The multiple certifications of the SPC-618WE RPL enables seamless integration into hazardous applications across major global markets. Advantech plans to expand the SPC-600 series product line in the second half of 2025, introducing multiple display sizes to provide customers with more comprehensive solutions. The SPC-618WE RPL represents a significant milestone in Advantech’s explosion-proof product line, setting new standards for computing performance and safety in hazardous industrial environments. This innovative solution empowers customers to accelerate their digital transformation while ensuring operational safety in challenging environments.

10 Mar 25. Pierce Aerospace B1 Remote ID Beacon Selected for DIU’s Blue UAS Framework. Pierce Aerospace, a dual-use aerospace technology firm and global supplier of UAS Remote Identification technologies, announced that DIU selected the company’s B1 Remote ID Beacon for the Blue UAS Framework. The B1 will begin the NDAA and cyber security verification process required to join the Blue UAS Framework Authority to Operate (ATO).

“The B1 Remote ID Beacon is the only Remote ID Module selected for the Blue UAS Framework,” said Aaron Pierce, CEO of Pierce Aerospace. “The B1’s selection by DIU is an honour, and we look forward to continuing to support our federal, public safety, and professional commercial customers across the country with the new designation as the only Blue UAS Remote ID Module on the market.”

The B1 Remote ID Beacon has repeatedly demonstrated its status as the top-performing Remote ID module in industry and government-sponsored evaluations. The B1’s high performance is trusted for national security missions and has contributed to recovering UAS airframes and sensors after mishaps. The B1 is regularly utilized by public safety and professional operators, including the film industry. The B1’s design excels at high speeds and with most drones with anti-collision sensors that traditionally present compatibility issues with attached payloads.

“There are numerous use cases for DOD end users to employ the B1 during training and in National Guard missions,” said Pierce. “Blue UAS flown by the DOD don’t always come equipped with Remote ID, which makes training and coordinated flight operations challenging in natural disaster responses. As part of the Blue UAS Framework, the B1 can more easily be acquired to help keep track of drones in training missions and ease coordination in complex airspace for disaster response missions. The B1 allows DOD operators to squawk Remote ID when it matches mission parameters.”

“The B1’s addition to the Blue UAS Framework demonstrates our company’s commitment to creating high-quality products and services for our customers,” said Pierce. “Pierce Aerospace started pioneering Remote ID in 2017. Our commitment and insight ensures that we consistently produce the highest quality Remote ID products on the market.”

The Blue UAS Framework is a list of Interoperable, NDAA-compliant UAS components and software that provide options for Government and industry partners. The Framework provides advanced capabilities to sUAS developers and reduces risk for government customers. It includes critical components, sub-components, modules & software. DIU selected 23 platforms and 14 unique components for NDAA verification out of 369 proposals from companies in the U.S. and 18 other countries that applied to participate in the refresh challenge. (Source: UAS VISION)

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06 Mar 06. NUBURU Partners With COEPTIS NexGenAI Affiliates Network to Drive Innovation in AI and Robotics as Part of Its Transformation Plan. NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE: BURU), a leading innovator in high-power and high-brightness industrial blue laser technology announced its strategic partnership with COEPTIS’ NexGenAI Affiliates Network (NASDAQ: COEP), an innovative provider of artificial intelligence and robotics solutions. This collaboration is a pivotal component of NUBURU’s comprehensive Transformation Plan, spearheaded by Executive Chairman Alessandro Zamboni, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and revamping the company’s business model.
“We believe that by positioning NUBURU as a blitz-scaling enabler of its anticipated business lines, by leveraging the adoption of exponential technologies, we can significantly enhance our value proposition to future end-clients and stakeholders alike.”
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The Transformation Plan, by leveraging the existing know-how regarding blue-laser technology and additional expertise to be brought by the new management team, is specifically designed to leverage strategic acquisitions and commercial alliances that are synergistic in nature. Each acquisition will share a common denominator, enabling cross-selling and up-selling opportunities while fostering synergies through shared technologies facilitated by NUBURU’s anticipated role as a tech and business growth enabler of its subsidiaries and the other strategic ventures and investments.
As part of this initiative, NUBURU intends to partner with and acquire services from leading providers of agentic AI and robotic process automation. The partnership with NextGen exemplifies this strategy, enabling NUBURU to revolutionize its planned marketing and B2B sales processes, particularly within the defense and security sector, where the company anticipates significant opportunities for growth leveraging its laser-technology expertise and experience and recently announced investments.
Alessandro Zamboni stated, “Our partnership with COEPTIS’ NexGenAI Affiliates Network is an exciting step forward in executing our Transformation Plan. By integrating cutting-edge AI-driven capabilities and robotic process automation into our future redesigned marketing & sales processes, we are not only streamlining our business but also creating a foundation for an innovative business model. This strategic collaboration aligns perfectly with our vision of establishing synergies across our acquisitions and enhancing our market presence in the defense and security sectors, where our laser-technology expertise can play an important role.”
NextGen’s advanced platform utilizes sophisticated AI algorithms and data analytics to optimize marketing strategies, enhance customer engagement, and implement operational efficiencies. This collaboration marks an essential milestone in NUBURU’s broader goal of fostering an ecosystem where technology serves as a catalyst for growth and innovation.
“Incorporating NextGen’s transformative technologies will allow us to elevate our future marketing strategies as we implement our Transformation Plan,” added Zamboni. “We believe that by positioning NUBURU as a blitz-scaling enabler of its anticipated business lines, by leveraging the adoption of exponential technologies, we can significantly enhance our value proposition to future end-clients and stakeholders alike.”
About NUBURU
NUBURU, Inc. was founded in 2015 as a developer and manufacturer of industrial blue laser technology that is transforming the speed and quality of laser-based manufacturing. Under its new management team led by Executive Chairman Alessandro Zamboni, NUBURU is executing a comprehensive growth and diversification strategy, expanding into complementary domains such as defense-tech, security, and operational resilience solutions. Headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, NUBURU is leveraging strategic partnerships and acquisitions to accelerate growth in high-value sectors. For more information, visit www.nuburu.net.
About NexGenAI Affiliates Network
NexGenAI Affiliates Network is a state-of-the-art AI-powered affiliate marketing platform designed to streamline marketing efforts through automation and advanced analytics. Owned by COEPTIS, Inc. (NASDAQ: COEP), NexGenAI Affiliates Network empowers individuals and businesses to optimize their affiliate campaigns and maximize revenue through AI-driven content distribution, automated email outreach, and social media integration. For more information on this partnership and how it can benefit businesses and affiliates, visit https://nexgenaiaffiliates.io/. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

06 Mar 2025. UK Ministry of Defence and industry collaboration breaks new ground at the Digital Manufacturing Centre. The Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC), an industry-leading production facility and additive manufacturing (AM) innovation hub, hosted the latest UK MOD Strategic Command’s Additive Manufacturing innovation event, on 5 March 2025. This MOD/industry collaborative event was held at DMC’s state-of-the-art AM production facility, located at the world-renowned Silverstone Park. The event was also supported by the Buckinghamshire Enterprise Zone.
Project TAMPA is a UK Strategic Command Defence Support sponsored project that is exploring the advantages of integrating the very latest AM (3D-printing) technology “from factory to foxhole”. From the outset, DMC has been intimately involved with Project TAMPA and is working in close partnership with the MOD and key defence players such as NP Aerospace, Babcock, Thales and RBSL, to support the development and delivery of this high-technology manufacturing capability, into the defence supply chain. Fully aligned with the MOD’s Land Industrial Strategy (LIS) and the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), TAMPA is a spearhead initiative that is driving forward proactive collaboration with industry to rapidly find and integrate the very latest manufacturing technologies.
TAMPA Spiral 1 validated the ability of AM to produce non-safety critical NATO Stock Number (NSN) parts to the appropriate quality and Spiral 2 is expanding the requirement to include safety critical parts and demonstrate the ability for AM to add value to the part production process. DMC is also working in partnership with NP Aerospace to investigate the additional AM benefits possible by using Direct Energy Deposition (DED) methods to create large metal structural parts leveraging the benefits of AM to reduce lead times, reliance on tooling and cost. The advantages of AM in the defence supply chain are numerous and include: weight saving; cost reduction; speed and agility; innovation in design, obsolescence management, inventory management and potentially, forward deployed additive manufacturing support.
Major General Phil Prosser, Director Joint Support said, “As the MOD’s Advanced Manufacturing Champion, it is hugely rewarding to witness what we have achieved by exploring and harnessing the benefits that additive manufacturing can bring. Project TAMPA is a prime example of how the MOD can work in partnership with both major defence contractors and smaller innovative British companies like the DMC, to push the boundaries of innovation and technology to maximise defence capability. Collaborating with defence primes and high-technology SME’s in this way is critical to protecting and developing the UK defence supply chain.”
Kieron Salter, CEO at DMC said, “We are very proud to have hosted such an important MOD event at our facility in Silverstone Park. DMC has an advanced engineering pedigree born from the most demanding of sectors such as Formula 1, hyper-cars, aerospace and space. At DMC, we pride ourselves in adopting a holistic approach to additive manufacturing; applying creativity and innovation to our engineering that leads to an optimised final production solution – we don’t just 3D-print to drawing. From hyper-cars to armoured vehicles, we apply the same pioneering solutions to ensure the customer secures the maximum benefit from the AM process and it has been a real pleasure to be working on Project TAMPA. I know that we have only just scratched the surface of what is possible through working together with the MOD and the defence supply chain like this, to achieve greater benefits – lots more to come.”

06 Mar 2025. Elma Electronic now offers the JetSys-2010, an industrial grade rugged small form factor (SFF) platform for AI inference computing. By providing full data control with maximum resilience in edge computing applications, the new platform gives system designers unprecedented abilities to develop high-performance computing systems for industrial applications.
At the heart of the JetSys-2010 is the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX SoM with 16 GB and the NVIDIA JetPack software development kit (SDK). Developers can benefit from NVIDIA’s rich suite of AI tools and the NVIDIA JetPack SDK, which is a complete solution to accelerate end-to-end AI application development. The SDK also includes the Jetson Linux board support package (BSP), the Jetson AI Stack, and Jetson Platform Services to streamline AI application development.

Holger Heidenblut, Edge AI expert at Elma Electronic, noted, “The JetSys-2010 closes a major gap in the rugged computing market by offering a highly reliable and low-maintenance AI processing platform directly at the point of use. It enables our customers to retain full, local control over AI data without the need to go to the cloud, no matter the conditions on the ground.”

The JetSys-2010 stands out with its innovative passive cooling, designed for applications where environmental protection is critical, like mining, robotics, agriculture, and autonomous vehicles. It is also well suited for industrial applications at the edge, like robotics, automation and networked mobility solutions. Typical implementations include predictive maintenance, anomaly detection and automatic quality control. To comply with requirements for use in railway implementations, the JetSys-2010 is designed to meet EN50155, and is ready for use in rugged transportation applications.
The JetSys-2010 ships standard with two Gigabit Ethernet ports, USB and LAN. A wide range of common interfaces are available, including RS232, RS485, CANbus and user-defined I/O. Additional interfaces include maintenance ports, like USB-Console or a DVI port and an optional extension and IO-ready GSML camera interfaces. The unit ships with either 1TB M.2 or M.2 2242 SSD storage and is powered by a railway-compliant power supply.
The JetSys-2010 will be available starting in April 2025. To book a demo at embedded world 2025, visit us in Hall 1, booth 555 or email us at .

05 Mar 25. Northrop Grumman continues to deliver strong performance across test and production on the B-21 Raider, with an LRIP Lot 2 award late last year signaling further confidence in the program’s technical performance and progress. In partnership with the U.S. Air Force, Northrop Grumman prioritized adaptability, affordability and producibility from program inception, with a focus on long-term successful outcomes and delivering the U.S. Air Force a strategic deterrent to project peace through strength.
“Northrop Grumman’s decision to build the test jets on the actual production line is one example of the program strategy that’s paying dividends. We entered Production Lot 2 in Q4 of 2024, with a B-21 workforce that’s come down the learning curve earlier in production. Not only have we learned how to build B-21, we’re learning how to build B-21 better and at scale – optimizing several areas of the build for long term efficiency and affordability,” said Tom Jones, corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems.
Digital Ecosystem Burns Down Risk, Drives Efficiency
Early in the design phase, the B-21 digital ecosystem enabled engineers to conduct agile testing on production hardware and software, first in integration labs and later in a flying test bed. Before the B-21 ever took to the sky, the flying test bed completed more than 200 test sorties totaling more than 1,000 flight hours, testing production hardware, software and sensors in a dynamic environment and enabling teams to tackle discovery well in advance.
Through the digital ecosystem, the Northrop Grumman team has realized a 50% reduction in time to certify software in the lab. Similarly, flight test teams are validating aircraft performance in real time as opposed to days of post-mission processing and analysis. This speed and efficiency powers a robust flight test cadence.
“As a result of Northrop Grumman’s innovative technologies and diligent execution, we only had to make one software change through the first year of flight test – a testament to the early risk reduction work performed by our teams through the labs and flying test bed,” said Jones. “Now as we combine our mature digital ecosystem with proven accuracy, Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force can realize efficiency and speed in a way that’s never been done before in a major acquisition program. Bigger than B-21, Northrop Grumman is defining the future of DevOps with innovation informed by experience.”
Factory of the Future, Flightline of the Future
Northrop Grumman’s investment – upward of $2bn in infrastructure and development effort – in its digital ecosystem provides the entire B-21 team enterprise-wide access and integration to a single source of truth in the design and build processes. Where the digital environment meets the production floor, this digital technology expedites configuration management, facilitating communication between technicians and engineers during the build, in some areas already reducing manufacturing hours by roughly a third.
In addition to the benefits of the digital ecosystem in manufacturing, Northrop Grumman’s expanded implementation of augmented reality, advanced robotics and artificial intelligence technologies are further enabling technicians planeside to drive efficiency and quality throughout the build. Northrop Grumman has leveraged commercially available technologies within a secure environment to form the highly sophisticated manufacturing facilities that are scaling into production on B-21.
The tools deployed in B-21 manufacturing today are paving the way for operational sustainment. The B-21 was designed from inception to be a daily flyer, with minimal maintenance required between missions. Decades of experience operating stealth aircraft systems, combined with the Highly Immersive Virtual Environment – or HIVE, that enables engineers to visualize how sustainment tasks will be performed by future maintainers – all informed the B-21’s design to drive affordability and support operational needs. Already, the Combined Test Force (CTF) has demonstrated ability to conduct multiple test flights in a week, a positive early indicator for B-21 as a daily flyer.
Sustainable Success
“The more we test and analyze performance, the greater our confidence that there is no single system better positioned to deliver peace through strength for the American warfighter than B-21,” said Jones.
Innovative digital technologies and advanced manufacturing processes have resulted in the B-21 coming in below the government’s affordability targets, all while successfully scaling into production and achieving technical and performance requirements. More than a bomber, the B-21 is adaptable for the future threat, able to execute its mission independently or as a force multiplier operating within a family of systems advantaging offboard sensors and platforms.
With the balance of production and test still on the horizon, Northrop Grumman is seeing less discovery and risk realization that historically drives cost due to change, driving confidence the B-21 Raider will continue delivering strong cost and technical performance. The combination of innovative technology and effective program management keeps B-21 on a path of sustainable success.

04 Mar 25. Poland to strengthen security with new AI Implementation Centre. The centre’s remit will encompass coordinating rapid AI project deployment. Poland has announced the creation of the AI Implementation Centre within its Cyberspace Defence Forces.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, along with Ministry of National Defence State secretary Cezary Tomczyk, briefed on the role of AI in enhancing the Polish Armed Forces.
Cezary Tomczyk said: “Artificial intelligence is the future, but the future begins now – it is happening here and now. We have to be in the vanguard, we have to be at the forefront when it comes to artificial intelligence and implementing the most important solutions.
“When we talk about companies dealing with artificial intelligence in Poland and around the world, in almost every one of them, among the leading programmers you can find representatives of our country – Poles. We want them to be able to develop their skills here and contribute to building modern technologies in our country.”
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has outlined a long-term strategy for AI development that extends to 2039, with emphasis on the next five years as pivotal for establishing Poland’s stance and utilisation of AI.
The Artificial Intelligence Implementation Center is seen as an integral part of this strategy. The centre aims to fortify Polish security by advancing and integrating AI technologies across operational domains of the armed forces. These include intelligence, reconnaissance, autonomous combat systems, decision-making support, and logistics. The centre’s remit will encompass coordinating rapid AI project deployment and ensuring that commercial products are suitable for military use through collaboration with industry and academia. A report by GlobalData titled ‘Poland Defense Market 2024-2029’ projects an increase in Poland’s defence acquisition spending, from $21.5bn in 2025 to $26.3bn by 2028, accumulating to $120bn from 2025-29. Additionally, a boost in recruitment efforts is expected to raise military personnel spending from $5bn in 2024 to $17.8bn by 2029. (Source: army-technology.com)

05 Mar 25. Aitech, a leading provider of rugged embedded systems for use in military aerospace and space platforms, today announced it provided the avionics computer system in support of the Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission to the Moon’s south pole region. The mission is sending its Nova-C class lunar lander, Athena, to test technologies and collect data to enable future exploration. IM-2 is set to demonstrate lunar mobility, resource prospecting, and analysis of volatile substances from subsurface materials—a key component for establishing a sustainable infrastructure on the lunar surface and in space.
Intuitive Machines aims to provide the diverse space services required to commercialize the Solar System, starting with the Moon. The Houston-based company used Aitech’s space-rated computing system to help facilitate critical data processing for Intuitive Machines’ lunar lander. Athena incorporates enhancements including the integration of lidar technology and advanced autonomous landing through machine learning and artificial intelligence enabled through Aitech’s space-rated computing. The IM-2 mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, helping lay the foundation for human missions and a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.
“With trns of miles flown in space successfully, Aitech has supported the most demanding space applications,” said Ralph Grundler, space director of Aitech. “We are proud to take part in the IM-2 mission to support its objectives, yet another proof point for Aitech’s rugged space system solutions that provide reliable performance for the most unforgiving environments.”
The space-rated system developed by Aitech includes its SP0-S space-rated single board computer, S740 radiation tolerant communications PMC board, and S730, a rugged space-rated SpaceWire card. Aitech provided the complete conduction-cooled hardware for the Nova-C avionics system for use as both a payload controller and image data processor. Intuitive Machines utilized this dual SP0-S setup to respectively run both VxWorks RTOS and Linux to execute its time-critical software while processing video data streams down to a NAND flash storage module. This unique dual SBC system leverages RS-422, SpaceWire cameras, and NAND flash storage in an all-in-one space-rated avionics system.
“A reliable, space-rated computing system plays a vital role in supporting critical data processing aboard Athena for the IM-2 mission,” said Intuitive Machines Senior Vice President of Space Systems, Trent Martin. “Aitech’s advanced computing solutions offer the space-proven performance needed to help enable reliable communications and mission success, contributing to the delivery of critical infrastructure assets to the Moon’s surface and paving the way for future exploration.”
More about the Aitech Space-Rated System and IM-2
A key objective of IM-2 is the deployment of NASA’s TRIDENT Drill and MSolo mass spectrometer to probe up to 1 meter beneath the lunar surface, demonstrating the technology needed to detect life-sustaining volatiles like water and CO2. Additionally, the mission introduces innovative mobility capabilities with Intuitive Machines’ Micro Nova Hopper, named Grace, enabling up to 2 kilometers of traversal from the lander, capture detailed surface imagery and crater exploration.
Supporting the overall IM-2 mission deliverables, Aitech’s space-rated system includes the SP0-S, a radiation-tolerant 3U CompactPCI SBC developed to handle high-performance processing and enhanced memory storage in orbit. In addition, Aitech’s SP0-S architecture supports up to seven additional cards on the CompactPCI backplane providing clock, arbitration, and interrupt servicing, including additional SP0-S SBCs as peripheral processors, as implemented on Athena.
The system for IM-2 also features Aitech’s S740 rad tolerant communications conduction-cooled PCI mezzanine card (PMC) designed with 16 input and 16 output differential channels of RS-422 and utilizes the onboard FPGA logic to interface to external spacecraft sensors and devices for the mission. To reduce bottlenecks as information is collected via detailed surface imaging, the S740 is designed with a protected onboard PCI Bus DMA controller for input and output data packet buffering. Rounding out the computing requirements, Aitech’s rad tolerant S730 SpaceWire PMC Card offers three SpaceWire ports with initiator and target capability and has provisions to add on RS422 serial interfaces and 32 GPIOs for complete system communication.
For more information surrounding Aitech’s space-proven solutions, please visit: https://aitechsystems.com/space-products/.

05 Mar 25. Patria and SIMA INNOVATION (SIMA) have entered into an agreement for the companies to jointly promote their merged capabilities on a global scale, leveraging their combined expertise to attract new business opportunities. The contract includes efforts to create joint presentations, demonstrations, and participation in industry events to showcase the integrated solutions offered by Patria and SIMA.
“SIMA’s mission to supply products to armoured vehicles that enhance improving personnel’s operational capabilities and personal security under difficult and risky conditions aligns perfectly with Patria’s goal to provide its customers with superior solutions, thereby enhancing their operational effectiveness. One example of our products’ first-class fit is the SIMA ring mount which has already been showcased on the Patria 6×6 vehicle on multiple occasions”, says Mikko Karppinen, Senior Vice President, Protected Mobility and Defence Systems of Patria.
“Security of supply and geographical nearness are crucial, especially now when strengthening Nordic and European defence forces is paramount. Delivering flexible, modular, proven, and upgradable solutions that ensure interchangeability and interoperability is essential. The cooperation between Patria and SIMA Innovation exemplifies how Nordic defence industries contribute to strengthening our Nordic and European allies”, says Niels Thorup, CEO of SIMA INNOVATION.

05 Mar 25. Cutting-Edge Research on AI Security bolstered with new Challenge Fund to ramp up public trust and adoption.
AI security research and protecting critical systems will be the focus of the first grant fund created under the AI Security Institute.
* AI security research and protecting critical systems will be the focus of the first grant fund created under the AI Security Institute
* Researchers worldwide can access grants up to £200,000 for innovative research to harden critical industries, prevent AI misuse, and ensure oversight and control of these highly capable systems
* New work will increase public confidence in the technology, driving up adoption and boosting growth as part of the government’s Plan for Change
The first ever Challenge Fund launched under the AI Security Institute today (Wednesday 5 March) will focus on areas critical to the UK’s national security such as AI misuse, bolstering public confidence in the technology and leading to greater AI adoption across the economy as a central pillar of the government’s Plan for Change.
Researchers covering a range of AI security threats, such as protecting critical systems from failure and preventing AI misuse, can now apply for fresh funding to strengthen UK defences, as part of a £5 m programme. As AI capabilities advance, so do the risks, making investment in robust security research more urgent than ever. By tackling these risks head on, the government will also boost public trust in AI – helping to remove barriers for those looking to adopt the technology to drive forward growth, innovation, and new opportunities in all areas of the economy.
Led by the UK’s AI Security Institute, the Challenge Fund will award grants of up to £200,000 per project to address pressing, open questions in AI security and safety – with researchers being called on to put their proposals forward.
This initiative reinforces the Institute’s renewed security focus, building a strong evidence base to understand and mitigate the most serious threats posed by advanced AI systems. It will also ensure the UK’s critical infrastructure is protected as the government looks to unlock AI’s full potential and boost adoption across the economy – ramping up productivity and ensuring more innovative AI is developed on UK shores as part of the Plan for Change.
Minister for AI and Digital Government Feryal Clark said:
AI is at the heart of our Plan for Change – driving economic growth, creating jobs, and transforming public services for people across the country. But to unlock its full potential, we must ensure AI systems are secure, resilient, and trusted – with safety baked in from the start.
This fund supports world-class research to tackle the toughest safety and security challenges in AI, protecting critical infrastructure and removing barriers to adoption. By addressing these challenges head-on, we’re laying the foundations for AI to boost productivity, strengthen public services and power a decade of national renewal.
The fund will focus on supporting research tackling 4 critical AI security and safety challenges. As AI integrates into financial markets, healthcare and energy grids, failures or misuse could cause systemic disruptions and security risks – as such, the research will help boost confidence in AI and make sure our economy is better protected.
Ensuring human oversight is another priority, as AI takes on complex decision-making roles. The fund will support research into robust controls which will allow humans to reliably monitor and intervene to prevent any emerging risks, even as AI systems operate autonomously. This funding will support research to strengthen protections and reduce these risks.
AI Security Institute Chair Ian Hogarth said: “This fund directly supports researchers seeking to understand and address the most urgent AI risks – whether that’s ensuring AI systems remain resilient against misuse, ensuring human oversight over autonomous systems or strengthening our society against emerging threats.”
Making sure AI systems are aligned and operate with human oversight are 2 of the key open questions in technical AI safety. By funding high-impact research across these priority areas, we’re building the evidence base needed to develop a robust understanding of, and real-world solutions for, the most urgent security risks AI presents.
By advancing AI security, the fund will bolster public confidence, drive long-term economic growth, and cement the UK’s leadership in responsible AI development. This aligns with the government’s Plan for Change, accelerating AI adoption to enhance productivity and improve public services nationwide.
The AI Security Institute will provide grants to researchers and non-profit organisations worldwide with clear, tangible security solutions. Proposals will be assessed on their potential impact, with priority given to innovations that would not be realised without this support.
Further information
Visit the AI Security Institute website for further details: https://www.aisi.gov.uk/
Applications open on 5 March 2025, with successful projects announced within 12 weeks.
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04 Mar 04. IonQ Commissions Ground-breaking Quantum System at the U.S. Air Force Research Lab. IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, announced today that it has delivered and commissioned a quantum networking system optimized for research and development to the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Rome, New York.
“As the US continues to advance its quantum research and development agenda, we are committed to fostering partnerships that drive innovation and accelerate the delivery of quantum technologies”
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The newly implemented on-premises technology introduces a dedicated quantum system based on trapped ions, aimed at supporting the research objectives of AFRL. This advanced system is anticipated to enhance precision, flexibility, and scalability, thereby contributing significantly to the advancement of quantum networking methodologies and algorithms.
“Today’s system commissioning is the culmination of a collaborative partnership between AFRL and IonQ to deliver enterprise-grade quantum capabilities today, not 10 years from now,” said Niccolo de Masi, President and CEO of IonQ. “We’re excited to continue our strong partnership with AFRL and the U.S. government as they prioritize quantum technologies and drive significant investment and research aimed at ensuring the country’s leadership in secure quantum networking and communications.”
“As the US continues to advance its quantum research and development agenda, we are committed to fostering partnerships that drive innovation and accelerate the delivery of quantum technologies,” said Michael Hayduk, Deputy Director AFRL Information Directorate. “We are excited to explore the potential of quantum computing to address complex national security challenges and drive breakthroughs in fields like materials science, and optimization. By working together with industry leaders like IonQ we aim to leverage quantum computing to enhance our nation’s competitiveness, security, and prosperity, and to ensure that the US remains at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.”
“I proudly championed efforts to secure Rome Labs as the U.S. Air Force and Space Force Quantum Information Science Research Center, and to deliver tens of ms of dollars in federal investment to help fund state-of-the-art quantum laboratories at Rome Labs as part of the new Extreme Computing Facility and the neighboring Innovare Advancement Center. This all laid the foundation for IonQ to locate the first American-made trapped ion quantum computer at Innovare,” said US Senator Charles E. Schumer. “This next-generation quantum networking technology will help Rome Labs and the Griffiss Institute supercharge quantum R&D, catalyze new partnerships with academia and industry, bolster American national security and international competitiveness, and further establish Upstate NY as a major hub for innovation. As we celebrate today’s exciting announcement, I look forward to continuing my work with IonQ, Rome Labs, the Griffiss Institute, and Oneida County Executive Tony Picente to advance Rome Labs’ position as a global epicenter for quantum and ensure that the technology of tomorrow is developed right here in the Mohawk Valley.”
“Following my tireless advocacy to pass critical legislation that ensures the U.S. maintains a quantum technological advantage over our adversaries, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL-Rome) is now home to a functioning quantum networking system that will help the U.S. become the first nation to reach quantum advantage. I led the Defense Quantum Acceleration Act to supercharge the Department of Defense’s approach to quantum technology and advance U.S. national security building on the excellent work done by AFRL-Rome. Via the FY25 Defense Appropriations Act, I was able to secure hundreds of ms of dollars for AFRL-Rome to advance their quantum computing. It has been a privilege to bring the priorities of AFRL-Rome and Upstate New York and the North Country to the highest levels of government,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.
Following its first AFRL contract in 2022, IonQ has since been awarded three additional contracts – one in 2023, another in late 2024 and most recently one in December of last year – with a total value of over $94.4 m. The systems that will be deployed via these contracts will help drive scalability, interoperability, and deployability of quantum computers and networks in the U.S.
This announcement follows IonQ’s recent delivery and commissioning of IonQ Forte Enterprise to its first European Innovation Center, established in partnership with QuantumBasel in Arlesheim, Switzerland. It also expands IonQ’s growing global data center footprint, which now includes locations in Washington D.C., Seattle, and Basel, Switzerland.
To learn more about IonQ and its latest system news and business developments, visit https://ionq.com/.
About IonQ
IonQ, Inc. is a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, delivering high-performance systems aimed at solving the world’s largest and most complex commercial and research use cases. IonQ’s current generation quantum computers, IonQ Forte and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems, boasting 36 algorithmic qubits. The company’s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Newsweek’s 2025 Excellence Index 1000, Forbes’ 2025 Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies list, and Built In’s 2025 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Washington DC and Seattle, respectively. Available through all major cloud providers, IonQ is making quantum computing more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at IonQ.com. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

04 Mar 25. An affordable voice and data interoperability solution could transform today’s tanker platforms. The KC-135 Stratotanker has an undeniable legacy in the history of the United States military, with nearly seven decades of providing mid-air refueling, cargo and medical aid transport. Tankers like the KC-135, as well as other currently fielded tankers, operate in non-combat environments due to limitations in their onboard situational awareness and communications capabilities. However, an affordable yet robust voice and data interoperability system could significantly expand the role today’s tankers play in the battlespace.
Northrop Grumman, in collaboration with the Utah Air National Guard and Air Mobility Command, demonstrated a data interoperability system that could rapidly increase the KC-135 platform’s survivability through enhanced situational awareness for the tanker. This system can also allow for airborne data translation amongst various warfighting platforms, providing a common operating picture. The system translates and distributes imagery, voice, and tactical data from disparate elements in the battlespace, allowing all warfighters in the area to sense and make sense of their environment. This not only makes the tanker more effective but also allows it to relay information to an extended network on the connected battlefield, so more resources have the critical information they need to make key decisions.
The system shown at the demonstration included elements of the new NG InSight™ product line and combined them with Northrop Grumman’s legacy end-to-end advanced communications and networking capabilities. NG InSight™ provides next-gen connectivity and secure communications, seamlessly linking defense assets across air, land, space and sea. This advanced system allows joint and coalition forces to operate as a unified force, enabling warfighters to make fast, informed decisions.?
The demonstration was a pathfinder and risk reduction exercise to evaluate viable combat capabilities focused on improving air tanker platforms’ ability to meet the demands of facing near-peer threats.?The customizable and portable solution can be easily added or removed as needed from most tanker platforms and would transform the aircraft into a force multiplier in the airspace.
“Our system shows how a connected tanker platform could be used for more than air refueling and cargo transport,” said Kevin Berkowitz, vice president, communications solutions, Northrop Grumman. “The additional communications and survivability support could address current challenges for today’s tankers and shape the role they play in the battlespace. This is one way Northrop Grumman can modernize air mobility to ensure readiness for the future fight.”
“Northrop Grumman has a rich history of developing effective, reliable airborne data interoperability solutions” said Berkowitz. “Our technology leadership in advanced airborne networking solutions makes us uniquely suited to rapidly enhance the tanker’s capabilities.”?
?While tankers typically operate in permissive air spaces, our portable communications system could make them even more relevant in today’s missions. With enhanced awareness of the environment, these platforms could move into contested environments, providing a means of connecting all platforms in the battlespace with lifesaving information.
“As the battlespace becomes increasingly complex, the ability to receive, translate and transmit data between legacy and emerging platforms is critical,” said Berkowitz. “Equipping tankers already in the field with our portable communications system would rapidly increase our ability to share essential information, keeping our warfighters safe and enabling them to carry out the mission.”

04 Mar 25. Mobilicom Limited (Nasdaq: MOB), a provider of cybersecurity and robust solutions for drones and robotics, and Aitech Systems, a global leader in rugged computing systems for mission critical environments, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver secure AI-driven autonomous computing solutions for aerospace and defense uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). The collaboration leverages the strengths of both companies by integrating Mobilicom’s OS3 (Operational Security, Safety, and Standards compliance) cybersecurity platform onto Aitech’s widely deployed rugged computing systems to provide UAS manufacturers innovative tools to tackle the most demanding operational and cybersecurity challenges.
This marks Mobilicom’s first commercial partnership for OS3, its groundbreaking cybersecurity platform. The companies plan to integrate OS3 onto Aitech’s rugged NVIDIA-based computers to deliver solutions for Tier-1 UAS platforms. As an NVIDIA partner, Aitech has a strong performance track record with its rugged computing systems onboard UAS platforms which have been field-proven and deployed worldwide.
Together, these products will address the critical need to secure and safeguard platforms to overcome vulnerabilities and malicious attacks in the $27bn uncrewed systems market for defense, robotics, and industrial applications. Combining Mobilicom’s cybersecurity expertise with Aitech’s rugged computing solutions will provide UAS manufacturers and operators with the secure, scalable technologies they need to meet the challenges of today’s dynamic environments.
“We believe this partnership is a significant step in advancing mission computing for next-generation uncrewed systems,” stated Mobilicom’s CEO, Oren Elkayam. “We are proud to partner with Aitech, an established and renowned provider of advanced, rugged hardware computing solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Their solutions are field-proven and embedded within defense and commercial programs and platforms by numerous Tier-1 OEMs worldwide.”
“Mobilicom is a leader in UAS cybersecurity with OS3 being a first-of-its-kind solution that provides comprehensive security, safety, and standard compliance to secure the operation of autonomous UAS platforms,” stated Pratish Shah, General Manager of Aitech USA. “This partnership underscores the advanced technology Aitech delivers for AI-driven solutions and our commitment to the safety and security of future aerospace and defense autonomous platforms.”
OS3 provides groundbreaking cybersecurity for next-generation AI-driven drones through continuous monitoring, detection, alarm, and prevention of threats during the entire mission. Its multi-layered architecture implements advanced intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) that prevent tampering, data theft, and unauthorized access in real-time. Designed for complex operations, OS3 enables continuous resilience through proactive threat detection and automated response while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Aitech’s NVIDIA AI-driven autonomous computers are the most advanced embedded computers for AI, deep learning, and video and signal processing in distributed systems that need to reliably operate in remote, harsh conditions. Ideal for applications requiring powerful processing, including autonomous, surveillance, and advanced weapons systems, Aitech’s rugged computing systems offer customers with leading-edge, high-performance graphics and video processing to address the most demanding embedded applications.

03 Mar 25. Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announced that the global F-35 fleet has surpassed 1 m flight hours, further proof of the program’s size and strength in ensuring America’s warfighter and those of our allies maintain air dominance around the world.?
“Reaching 1 m flight hours is a monumental achievement for the F-35 program. It highlights the unwavering dedication of our pilots, maintainers, industry partners and our international partners and foreign military sales customers,” said Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt, Program Executive Officer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office.?”This milestone is not just a testament to the F-35’s unmatched capability, but also to the resilience and commitment of everyone involved in this program. As we continue to expand the fleet and advance the F-35’s capabilities, we are ensuring the warfighters of today and tomorrow have the most advanced, reliable, and effective tool to protect our nations.”?
Throughout the 1m hours flown, the F-35 team has significantly enhanced the capabilities of the F-35 and achieved many unprecedented aviation firsts with the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft.??
“The F-35 is the backbone of the allied force, enabling peace through strength in the 21st century,” said Chauncey McIntosh, vice president and general manager of the F-35 Lightning II program at Lockheed Martin. “As we look to the future, we are focused on continuing to increase the capabilities of the F-35 to ensure we stay ahead of adversarial threats.”?
The 1 m flight hours includes combat operations now completed by all F-35 variants following the F-35C being deployed in combat for the first time in November 2024, successfully striking targets in contested airspace.
The F-35 team is now focused on the next 1 m hours to be flown by the growing global fleet of more than 1,100 jets, ensuring the F-35 maintains its air superiority role and remains the cornerstone of air dominance as it works in tandem with other 4th, 5th and next-gen platforms. This includes the capability to control drones, including the U.S. Air Force’s future fleet of Collaborative Combat Aircraft.?
“Not only is it the world’s most advanced fighter jet, the F-35 also makes those fighting with it better by connecting the battlespace, ensuring the warfighter gets home safely,” McIntosh added.?

03 Mar 25. Collins Aerospace EPACS Power and Thermal Management System Ready for Aircraft Integration. Technology will provide increased cooling to enable enhanced capabilities on F-35 and future defense and commercial aircraft
Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has successfully tested a fully functional demonstrator of its next-generation power and thermal management system (PTMS). Targeted as a replacement to the F-35’s current PTMS, Collins’ Enhanced Power and Cooling System (EPACS) will provide more than double the platform’s current cooling capacity—enough to support planned upgrades for the life of the aircraft. This latest milestone follows Collins’ announcement in 2024 that EPACS had successfully demonstrated 80 kilowatts of cooling capacity.
“As the F-35 is modernized with advanced weapons and mission equipment, increased cooling will be required to dissipate all the heat these new systems will generate,” said Henry Brooks, president, Power & Controls for Collins Aerospace. “EPACS can deliver that cooling and with our successful demonstrator test, we stand ready to begin the integration process with Lockheed Martin and help service members meet their urgent mission requirements.”
Collins has invested ms into state-of-the-art thermal systems development labs, allowing engineers to simulate relevant, real-world combat aircraft conditions. Using these labs, Collins validated the EPACS demonstrator’s performance across a range of temperatures, pressures, air flow rates and humidities to achieve Technology Readiness Level 6. Most customers typically require this level of maturity for a new technology before entering the Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase, which would be the next step for EPACS, once a competition to replace the current F-35 PTMS has been launched and a winner has been selected. (Source: ASD Network)

03 Mar 25. General Atomics is reshaping its software enterprise for the future, merging efforts from across business lines into a single technology grid delivering all-domain response and information dominance.
The new Quadratix enterprise will bond GA’s large software workforce and extensive suite of systems under a unified umbrella, merging solutions for:
• Autonomy, artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
• Land-based advanced sensing
• Sea-based threat detection
• Space-based missions and satellite operations
• Cyber exploitation
• Unified data fusion and visualization
This new cross-functional collaboration is designed to promote interoperability across all GA product lines, providing streamlined options for customers hoping to capitalize on the breadth and depth of General Atomics’ expertise.
As one of the largest privately held defense companies in the world, General Atomics has been a disruptive force in aerospace and defense technology for decades, employing more than 1,000 software engineers, programmers and related experts. Our new Quadratix enterprise merges software efforts from across the company’s various affiliate divisions, including Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI); Electromagnetic Systems Group (GA-EMS); Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-III); and other General Atomics holdings.
The move offers new options for both current and future GA customers. One example is the unmanned aircraft delivered by GA-ASI, with its industry-leading Predator® series of UAS and future-forward autonomous jets, which will benefit from increased collaboration on autonomy, AI and ML produced by other GA divisions.
“We’ve transcended a one-for-one software build and arrived at an integrated suite of software solutions for our aircraft and our customers,” said GA-ASI CEO Linden Blue. “We’re moving out fast to meet our users’ toughest challenges by grouping these solutions together under the Quadratix umbrella.”
GA’s transformational technologies continue to revolutionize how global military forces address complex challenges and respond to evolving threats. From data processing, exploitation, and dissemination to data fusion and real-time situational awareness, our vertically integrated software teams work closely with our hardware engineers to build versatile, flexible systems that mesh seamlessly behind the scenes.
“Quadratix integrates across our full catalog of subordinate systems to command, control, collect, catalog, and communicate information and intelligence to customers,” said Blue. “Built from our existing integrated network of proven systems and subsystems, Quadratix is GA’s end-to-end solution for providing information dominance.”
For information about Quadratix, go to https://quadratix.ga.com.
03 March 2025 – General Atomics is reshaping its software enterprise for the future, merging efforts from across business lines into a single technology grid delivering all-domain response and information dominance.
The new Quadratix enterprise will bond GA’s large software workforce and extensive suite of systems under a unified umbrella, merging solutions for:
• Autonomy, artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
• Land-based advanced sensing
• Sea-based threat detection
• Space-based missions and satellite operations
• Cyber exploitation
• Unified data fusion and visualization
This new cross-functional collaboration is designed to promote interoperability across all GA product lines, providing streamlined options for customers hoping to capitalize on the breadth and depth of General Atomics’ expertise.
As one of the largest privately held defense companies in the world, General Atomics has been a disruptive force in aerospace and defense technology for decades, employing more than 1,000 software engineers, programmers and related experts. Our new Quadratix enterprise merges software efforts from across the company’s various affiliate divisions, including Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI); Electromagnetic Systems Group (GA-EMS); Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-III); and other General Atomics holdings.
The move offers new options for both current and future GA customers. One example is the unmanned aircraft delivered by GA-ASI, with its industry-leading Predator® series of UAS and future-forward autonomous jets, which will benefit from increased collaboration on autonomy, AI and ML produced by other GA divisions.
“We’ve transcended a one-for-one software build and arrived at an integrated suite of software solutions for our aircraft and our customers,” said GA-ASI CEO Linden Blue. “We’re moving out fast to meet our users’ toughest challenges by grouping these solutions together under the Quadratix umbrella.”
GA’s transformational technologies continue to revolutionize how global military forces address complex challenges and respond to evolving threats. From data processing, exploitation, and dissemination to data fusion and real-time situational awareness, our vertically integrated software teams work closely with our hardware engineers to build versatile, flexible systems that mesh seamlessly behind the scenes.
“Quadratix integrates across our full catalog of subordinate systems to command, control, collect, catalog, and communicate information and intelligence to customers,” said Blue. “Built from our existing integrated network of proven systems and subsystems, Quadratix is GA’s end-to-end solution for providing information dominance.”
For information about Quadratix, go to https://quadratix.ga.com.
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06 Mar 06. NUBURU Partners With COEPTIS NexGenAI Affiliates Network to Drive Innovation in AI and Robotics as Part of Its Transformation Plan. NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE: BURU), a leading innovator in high-power and high-brightness industrial blue laser technology announced its strategic partnership with COEPTIS’ NexGenAI Affiliates Network (NASDAQ: COEP), an innovative provider of artificial intelligence and robotics solutions. This collaboration is a pivotal component of NUBURU’s comprehensive Transformation Plan, spearheaded by Executive Chairman Alessandro Zamboni, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and revamping the company’s business model. The Transformation Plan, by leveraging the existing know-how regarding blue-laser technology and additional expertise to be brought by the new management team, is specifically designed to leverage strategic acquisitions and commercial alliances that are synergistic in nature. Each acquisition will share a common denominator, enabling cross-selling and up-selling opportunities while fostering synergies through shared technologies facilitated by NUBURU’s anticipated role as a tech and business growth enabler of its subsidiaries and the other strategic ventures and investments. As part of this initiative, NUBURU intends to partner with and acquire services from leading providers of agentic AI and robotic process automation. The partnership with NextGen exemplifies this strategy, enabling NUBURU to revolutionize its planned marketing and B2B sales processes, particularly within the defense and security sector, where the company anticipates significant opportunities for growth leveraging its laser-technology expertise and experience and recently announced investments.

Alessandro Zamboni stated, “Our partnership with COEPTIS’ NexGenAI Affiliates Network is an exciting step forward in executing our Transformation Plan. By integrating cutting-edge AI-driven capabilities and robotic process automation into our future redesigned marketing & sales processes, we are not only streamlining our business but also creating a foundation for an innovative business model. This strategic collaboration aligns perfectly with our vision of establishing synergies across our acquisitions and enhancing our market presence in the defense and security sectors, where our laser-technology expertise can play an important role.”

NextGen’s advanced platform utilizes sophisticated AI algorithms and data analytics to optimize marketing strategies, enhance customer engagement, and implement operational efficiencies. This collaboration marks an essential milestone in NUBURU’s broader goal of fostering an ecosystem where technology serves as a catalyst for growth and innovation.

“Incorporating NextGen’s transformative technologies will allow us to elevate our future marketing strategies as we implement our Transformation Plan,” added Zamboni. “We believe that by positioning NUBURU as a blitz-scaling enabler of its anticipated business lines, by leveraging the adoption of exponential technologies, we can significantly enhance our value proposition to future end-clients and stakeholders alike.”

About NUBURU

NUBURU, Inc. was founded in 2015 as a developer and manufacturer of industrial blue laser technology that is transforming the speed and quality of laser-based manufacturing. Under its new management team led by Executive Chairman Alessandro Zamboni, NUBURU is executing a comprehensive growth and diversification strategy, expanding into complementary domains such as defense-tech, security, and operational resilience solutions. Headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, NUBURU is leveraging strategic partnerships and acquisitions to accelerate growth in high-value sectors. For more information, visit www.nuburu.net.

About NexGenAI Affiliates Network

NexGenAI Affiliates Network is a state-of-the-art AI-powered affiliate marketing platform designed to streamline marketing efforts through automation and advanced analytics. Owned by COEPTIS, Inc. (NASDAQ: COEP), NexGenAI Affiliates Network empowers individuals and businesses to optimize their affiliate campaigns and maximize revenue through AI-driven content distribution, automated email outreach, and social media integration. For more information on this partnership and how it can benefit businesses and affiliates, visit https://nexgenaiaffiliates.io/. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

Project TAMPA is a UK Strategic Command Defence Support sponsored project that is exploring the advantages of integrating the very latest AM (3D-printing) technology “from factory to foxhole”. From the outset, DMC has been intimately involved with Project TAMPA and is working in close partnership with the MOD and key defence players such as NP Aerospace, Babcock, Thales and RBSL, to support the development and delivery of this high-technology manufacturing capability, into the defence supply chain. Fully aligned with the MOD’s Land Industrial Strategy (LIS) and the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), TAMPA is a spearhead initiative that is driving forward proactive collaboration with industry to rapidly find and integrate the very latest manufacturing technologies.

TAMPA Spiral 1 validated the ability of AM to produce non-safety critical NATO Stock Number (NSN) parts to the appropriate quality and Spiral 2 is expanding the requirement to include safety critical parts and demonstrate the ability for AM to add value to the part production process. DMC is also working in partnership with NP Aerospace to investigate the additional AM benefits possible by using Direct Energy Deposition (DED) methods to create large metal structural parts leveraging the benefits of AM to reduce lead times, reliance on tooling and cost. The advantages of AM in the defence supply chain are numerous and include: weight saving; cost reduction; speed and agility; innovation in design, obsolescence management, inventory management and potentially, forward deployed additive manufacturing support.

Major General Phil Prosser, Director Joint Support said, “As the MOD’s Advanced Manufacturing Champion, it is hugely rewarding to witness what we have achieved by exploring and harnessing the benefits that additive manufacturing can bring. Project TAMPA is a prime example of how the MOD can work in partnership with both major defence contractors and smaller innovative British companies like the DMC, to push the boundaries of innovation and technology to maximise defence capability. Collaborating with defence primes and high-technology SME’s in this way is critical to protecting and developing the UK defence supply chain.”

Kieron Salter, CEO at DMC said, “We are very proud to have hosted such an important MOD event at our facility in Silverstone Park. DMC has an advanced engineering pedigree born from the most demanding of sectors such as Formula 1, hyper-cars, aerospace and space. At DMC, we pride ourselves in adopting a holistic approach to additive manufacturing; applying creativity and innovation to our engineering that leads to an optimised final production solution – we don’t just 3D-print to drawing. From hyper-cars to armoured vehicles, we apply the same pioneering solutions to ensure the customer secures the maximum benefit from the AM process and it has been a real pleasure to be working on Project TAMPA. I know that we have only just scratched the surface of what is possible through working together with the MOD and the defence supply chain like this, to achieve greater benefits – lots more to come.”

06 Mar 2025. Elma Electronic now offers the JetSys-2010, an industrial grade rugged small form factor (SFF) platform for AI inference computing. By providing full data control with maximum resilience in edge computing applications, the new platform gives system designers unprecedented abilities to develop high-performance computing systems for industrial applications. At the heart of the JetSys-2010 is the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX SoM with 16 GB and the NVIDIA JetPack software development kit (SDK). Developers can benefit from NVIDIA’s rich suite of AI tools and the NVIDIA JetPack SDK, which is a complete solution to accelerate end-to-end AI application development. The SDK also includes the Jetson Linux board support package (BSP), the Jetson AI Stack, and Jetson Platform Services to streamline AI application development.

The JetSys-2010 stands out with its innovative passive cooling, designed for applications where environmental protection is critical, like mining, robotics, agriculture, and autonomous vehicles. It is also well suited for industrial applications at the edge, like robotics, automation and networked mobility solutions. Typical implementations include predictive maintenance, anomaly detection and automatic quality control. To comply with requirements for use in railway implementations, the JetSys-2010 is designed to meet EN50155, and is ready for use in rugged transportation applications. The JetSys-2010 ships standard with two Gigabit Ethernet ports, USB and LAN. A wide range of common interfaces are available, including RS232, RS485, CANbus and user-defined I/O. Additional interfaces include maintenance ports, like USB-Console or a DVI port and an optional extension and IO-ready GSML camera interfaces. The unit ships with either 1TB M.2 or M.2 2242 SSD storage and is powered by a railway-compliant power supply. The JetSys-2010 will be available starting in April 2025. To book a demo at embedded world 2025, visit us in Hall 1, booth 555 or email us at .

05 Mar 25. Northrop Grumman continues to deliver strong performance across test and production on the B-21 Raider, with an LRIP Lot 2 award late last year signaling further confidence in the program’s technical performance and progress. In partnership with the U.S. Air Force, Northrop Grumman prioritized adaptability, affordability and producibility from program inception, with a focus on long-term successful outcomes and delivering the U.S. Air Force a strategic deterrent to project peace through strength.

“Northrop Grumman’s decision to build the test jets on the actual production line is one example of the program strategy that’s paying dividends. We entered Production Lot 2 in Q4 of 2024, with a B-21 workforce that’s come down the learning curve earlier in production. Not only have we learned how to build B-21, we’re learning how to build B-21 better and at scale – optimizing several areas of the build for long term efficiency and affordability,” said Tom Jones, corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems.

Early in the design phase, the B-21 digital ecosystem enabled engineers to conduct agile testing on production hardware and software, first in integration labs and later in a flying test bed. Before the B-21 ever took to the sky, the flying test bed completed more than 200 test sorties totaling more than 1,000 flight hours, testing production hardware, software and sensors in a dynamic environment and enabling teams to tackle discovery well in advance. Through the digital ecosystem, the Northrop Grumman team has realized a 50% reduction in time to certify software in the lab. Similarly, flight test teams are validating aircraft performance in real time as opposed to days of post-mission processing and analysis. This speed and efficiency powers a robust flight test cadence.

“As a result of Northrop Grumman’s innovative technologies and diligent execution, we only had to make one software change through the first year of flight test – a testament to the early risk reduction work performed by our teams through the labs and flying test bed,” said Jones. “Now as we combine our mature digital ecosystem with proven accuracy, Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force can realize efficiency and speed in a way that’s never been done before in a major acquisition program. Bigger than B-21, Northrop Grumman is defining the future of DevOps with innovation informed by experience.”

Factory of the Future, Flightline of the Future

Northrop Grumman’s investment – upward of $2 bn in infrastructure and development effort – in its digital ecosystem provides the entire B-21 team enterprise-wide access and integration to a single source of truth in the design and build processes. Where the digital environment meets the production floor, this digital technology expedites configuration management, facilitating communication between technicians and engineers during the build, in some areas already reducing manufacturing hours by roughly a third. In addition to the benefits of the digital ecosystem in manufacturing, Northrop Grumman’s expanded implementation of augmented reality, advanced robotics and artificial intelligence technologies are further enabling technicians planeside to drive efficiency and quality throughout the build. Northrop Grumman has leveraged commercially available technologies within a secure environment to form the highly sophisticated manufacturing facilities that are scaling into production on B-21. The tools deployed in B-21 manufacturing today are paving the way for operational sustainment. The B-21 was designed from inception to be a daily flyer, with minimal maintenance required between missions. Decades of experience operating stealth aircraft systems, combined with the Highly Immersive Virtual Environment – or HIVE, that enables engineers to visualize how sustainment tasks will be performed by future maintainers – all informed the B-21’s design to drive affordability and support operational needs. Already, the Combined Test Force (CTF) has demonstrated ability to conduct multiple test flights in a week, a positive early indicator for B-21 as a daily flyer.

“The more we test and analyze performance, the greater our confidence that there is no single system better positioned to deliver peace through strength for the American warfighter than B-21,” said Jones.

Innovative digital technologies and advanced manufacturing processes have resulted in the B-21 coming in below the government’s affordability targets, all while successfully scaling into production and achieving technical and performance requirements. More than a bomber, the B-21 is adaptable for the future threat, able to execute its mission independently or as a force multiplier operating within a family of systems advantaging offboard sensors and platforms. With the balance of production and test still on the horizon, Northrop Grumman is seeing less discovery and risk realization that historically drives cost due to change, driving confidence the B-21 Raider will continue delivering strong cost and technical performance. The combination of innovative technology and effective program management keeps B-21 on a path of sustainable success.

04 Mar 25. Poland to strengthen security with new AI Implementation Centre. The centre’s remit will encompass coordinating rapid AI project deployment. Poland has announced the creation of the AI Implementation Centre within its Cyberspace Defence Forces. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, along with Ministry of National Defence State secretary Cezary Tomczyk, briefed on the role of AI in enhancing the Polish Armed Forces.

Cezary Tomczyk said: “Artificial intelligence is the future, but the future begins now – it is happening here and now. We have to be in the vanguard, we have to be at the forefront when it comes to artificial intelligence and implementing the most important solutions.

“When we talk about companies dealing with artificial intelligence in Poland and around the world, in almost every one of them, among the leading programmers you can find representatives of our country – Poles. We want them to be able to develop their skills here and contribute to building modern technologies in our country.”

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has outlined a long-term strategy for AI development that extends to 2039, with emphasis on the next five years as pivotal for establishing Poland’s stance and utilisation of AI.

The Artificial Intelligence Implementation Center is seen as an integral part of this strategy.

The centre aims to fortify Polish security by advancing and integrating AI technologies across operational domains of the armed forces.

These include intelligence, reconnaissance, autonomous combat systems, decision-making support, and logistics.

The centre’s remit will encompass coordinating rapid AI project deployment and ensuring that commercial products are suitable for military use through collaboration with industry and academia.

A report by GlobalData titled ‘Poland Defense Market 2024-2029’ projects an increase in Poland’s defence acquisition spending, from $21.5bn in 2025 to $26.3bn by 2028, accumulating to $120bn from 2025-29.

Additionally, a boost in recruitment efforts is expected to raise military personnel spending from $5bn in 2024 to $17.8bn by 2029. (Source: army-technology.com)

05 Mar 25. Aitech, a leading provider of rugged embedded systems for use in military aerospace and space platforms, provided the avionics computer system in support of the Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission to the Moon’s south pole region. The mission is sending its Nova-C class lunar lander, Athena, to test technologies and collect data to enable future exploration. IM-2 is set to demonstrate lunar mobility, resource prospecting, and analysis of volatile substances from subsurface materials—a key component for establishing a sustainable infrastructure on the lunar surface and in space. Intuitive Machines aims to provide the diverse space services required to commercialize the Solar System, starting with the Moon. The Houston-based company used Aitech’s space-rated computing system to help facilitate critical data processing for Intuitive Machines’ lunar lander. Athena incorporates enhancements including the integration of lidar technology and advanced autonomous landing through machine learning and artificial intelligence enabled through Aitech’s space-rated computing. The IM-2 mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, helping lay the foundation for human missions and a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.

“With trns of miles flown in space successfully, Aitech has supported the most demanding space applications,” said Ralph Grundler, space director of Aitech. “We are proud to take part in the IM-2 mission to support its objectives, yet another proof point for Aitech’s rugged space system solutions that provide reliable performance for the most unforgiving environments.”

The space-rated system developed by Aitech includes its SP0-S space-rated single board computer, S740 radiation tolerant communications PMC board, and S730, a rugged space-rated SpaceWire card. Aitech provided the complete conduction-cooled hardware for the Nova-C avionics system for use as both a payload controller and image data processor. Intuitive Machines utilized this dual SP0-S setup to respectively run both VxWorks RTOS and Linux to execute its time-critical software while processing video data streams down to a NAND flash storage module. This unique dual SBC system leverages RS-422, SpaceWire cameras, and NAND flash storage in an all-in-one space-rated avionics system.

“A reliable, space-rated computing system plays a vital role in supporting critical data processing aboard Athena for the IM-2 mission,” said Intuitive Machines Senior Vice President of Space Systems, Trent Martin. “Aitech’s advanced computing solutions offer the space-proven performance needed to help enable reliable communications and mission success, contributing to the delivery of critical infrastructure assets to the Moon’s surface and paving the way for future exploration.”

More about the Aitech Space-Rated System and IM-2

A key objective of IM-2 is the deployment of NASA’s TRIDENT Drill and MSolo mass spectrometer to probe up to 1 meter beneath the lunar surface, demonstrating the technology needed to detect life-sustaining volatiles like water and CO2. Additionally, the mission introduces innovative mobility capabilities with Intuitive Machines’ Micro Nova Hopper, named Grace, enabling up to 2 kilometers of traversal from the lander, capture detailed surface imagery and crater exploration. Supporting the overall IM-2 mission deliverables, Aitech’s space-rated system includes the SP0-S, a radiation-tolerant 3U CompactPCI SBC developed to handle high-performance processing and enhanced memory storage in orbit. In addition, Aitech’s SP0-S architecture supports up to seven additional cards on the CompactPCI backplane providing clock, arbitration, and interrupt servicing, including additional SP0-S SBCs as peripheral processors, as implemented on Athena. The system for IM-2 also features Aitech’s S740 rad tolerant communications conduction-cooled PCI mezzanine card (PMC) designed with 16 input and 16 output differential channels of RS-422 and utilizes the onboard FPGA logic to interface to external spacecraft sensors and devices for the mission. To reduce bottlenecks as information is collected via detailed surface imaging, the S740 is designed with a protected onboard PCI Bus DMA controller for input and output data packet buffering. Rounding out the computing requirements, Aitech’s rad tolerant S730 SpaceWire PMC Card offers three SpaceWire ports with initiator and target capability and has provisions to add on RS422 serial interfaces and 32 GPIOs for complete system communication.

For more information surrounding Aitech’s space-proven solutions, please visit: https://aitechsystems.com/space-products/.

“SIMA’s mission to supply products to armoured vehicles that enhance improving personnel’s operational capabilities and personal security under difficult and risky conditions aligns perfectly with Patria’s goal to provide its customers with superior solutions, thereby enhancing their operational effectiveness. One example of our products’ first-class fit is the SIMA ring mount which has already been showcased on the Patria 6×6 vehicle on multiple occasions”, says Mikko Karppinen, Senior Vice President, Protected Mobility and Defence Systems of Patria.

“Security of supply and geographical nearness are crucial, especially now when strengthening Nordic and European defence forces is paramount. Delivering flexible, modular, proven, and upgradable solutions that ensure interchangeability and interoperability is essential. The cooperation between Patria and SIMA Innovation exemplifies how Nordic defence industries contribute to strengthening our Nordic and European allies”, says Niels Thorup, CEO of SIMA INNOVATION.

05 Mar 25. Cutting-Edge Research on AI Security bolstered with new Challenge Fund to ramp up public trust and adoption. AI security research and protecting critical systems will be the focus of the first grant fund created under the AI Security Institute.

* AI security research and protecting critical systems will be the focus of the first grant fund created under the AI Security Institute

* Researchers worldwide can access grants up to £200,000 for innovative research to harden critical industries, prevent AI misuse, and ensure oversight and control of these highly capable systems

* New work will increase public confidence in the technology, driving up adoption and boosting growth as part of the government’s Plan for Change

The first ever Challenge Fund launched under the AI Security Institute today (Wednesday 5 March) will focus on areas critical to the UK’s national security such as AI misuse, bolstering public confidence in the technology and leading to greater AI adoption across the economy as a central pillar of the government’s Plan for Change. Researchers covering a range of AI security threats, such as protecting critical systems from failure and preventing AI misuse, can now apply for fresh funding to strengthen UK defences, as part of a £5 m programme. As AI capabilities advance, so do the risks, making investment in robust security research more urgent than ever. By tackling these risks head on, the government will also boost public trust in AI – helping to remove barriers for those looking to adopt the technology to drive forward growth, innovation, and new opportunities in all areas of the economy. Led by the UK’s AI Security Institute, the Challenge Fund will award grants of up to £200,000 per project to address pressing, open questions in AI security and safety – with researchers being called on to put their proposals forward. This initiative reinforces the Institute’s renewed security focus, building a strong evidence base to understand and mitigate the most serious threats posed by advanced AI systems. It will also ensure the UK’s critical infrastructure is protected as the government looks to unlock AI’s full potential and boost adoption across the economy – ramping up productivity and ensuring more innovative AI is developed on UK shores as part of the Plan for Change.

Minister for AI and Digital Government Feryal Clark said: “AI is at the heart of our Plan for Change – driving economic growth, creating jobs, and transforming public services for people across the country. But to unlock its full potential, we must ensure AI systems are secure, resilient, and trusted – with safety baked in from the start. This fund supports world-class research to tackle the toughest safety and security challenges in AI, protecting critical infrastructure and removing barriers to adoption. By addressing these challenges head-on, we’re laying the foundations for AI to boost productivity, strengthen public services and power a decade of national renewal. The fund will focus on supporting research tackling 4 critical AI security and safety challenges. As AI integrates into financial markets, healthcare and energy grids, failures or misuse could cause systemic disruptions and security risks – as such, the research will help boost confidence in AI and make sure our economy is better protected. Ensuring human oversight is another priority, as AI takes on complex decision-making roles. The fund will support research into robust controls which will allow humans to reliably monitor and intervene to prevent any emerging risks, even as AI systems operate autonomously. This funding will support research to strengthen protections and reduce these risks.”

AI Security Institute Chair Ian Hogarth said: “This fund directly supports researchers seeking to understand and address the most urgent AI risks – whether that’s ensuring AI systems remain resilient against misuse, ensuring human oversight over autonomous systems or strengthening our society against emerging threats.”

Making sure AI systems are aligned and operate with human oversight are 2 of the key open questions in technical AI safety. By funding high-impact research across these priority areas, we’re building the evidence base needed to develop a robust understanding of, and real-world solutions for, the most urgent security risks AI presents. By advancing AI security, the fund will bolster public confidence, drive long-term economic growth, and cement the UK’s leadership in responsible AI development. This aligns with the government’s Plan for Change, accelerating AI adoption to enhance productivity and improve public services nationwide. The AI Security Institute will provide grants to researchers and non-profit organisations worldwide with clear, tangible security solutions. Proposals will be assessed on their potential impact, with priority given to innovations that would not be realised without this support.

Further information

Visit the AI Security Institute website for further details: https://www.aisi.gov.uk/

Applications open on 5 March 2025, with successful projects announced within 12 weeks.

DSIT media enquiries

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 6pm 020 7215 300

(Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

04 Mar 04. IonQ Commissions Ground-breaking Quantum System at the U.S. Air Force Research Lab. IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, announced today that it has delivered and commissioned a quantum networking system optimized for research and development to the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Rome, New York.

The newly implemented on-premises technology introduces a dedicated quantum system based on trapped ions, aimed at supporting the research objectives of AFRL. This advanced system is anticipated to enhance precision, flexibility, and scalability, thereby contributing significantly to the advancement of quantum networking methodologies and algorithms.

“Today’s system commissioning is the culmination of a collaborative partnership between AFRL and IonQ to deliver enterprise-grade quantum capabilities today, not 10 years from now,” said Niccolo de Masi, President and CEO of IonQ. “We’re excited to continue our strong partnership with AFRL and the U.S. government as they prioritize quantum technologies and drive significant investment and research aimed at ensuring the country’s leadership in secure quantum networking and communications.”

“As the US continues to advance its quantum research and development agenda, we are committed to fostering partnerships that drive innovation and accelerate the delivery of quantum technologies,” said Michael Hayduk, Deputy Director AFRL Information Directorate. “We are excited to explore the potential of quantum computing to address complex national security challenges and drive breakthroughs in fields like materials science, and optimization. By working together with industry leaders like IonQ we aim to leverage quantum computing to enhance our nation’s competitiveness, security, and prosperity, and to ensure that the US remains at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.”

“I proudly championed efforts to secure Rome Labs as the U.S. Air Force and Space Force Quantum Information Science Research Center, and to deliver tens of ms of dollars in federal investment to help fund state-of-the-art quantum laboratories at Rome Labs as part of the new Extreme Computing Facility and the neighboring Innovare Advancement Center. This all laid the foundation for IonQ to locate the first American-made trapped ion quantum computer at Innovare,” said US Senator Charles E. Schumer. “This next-generation quantum networking technology will help Rome Labs and the Griffiss Institute supercharge quantum R&D, catalyze new partnerships with academia and industry, bolster American national security and international competitiveness, and further establish Upstate NY as a major hub for innovation. As we celebrate today’s exciting announcement, I look forward to continuing my work with IonQ, Rome Labs, the Griffiss Institute, and Oneida County Executive Tony Picente to advance Rome Labs’ position as a global epicenter for quantum and ensure that the technology of tomorrow is developed right here in the Mohawk Valley.”

“Following my tireless advocacy to pass critical legislation that ensures the U.S. maintains a quantum technological advantage over our adversaries, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL-Rome) is now home to a functioning quantum networking system that will help the U.S. become the first nation to reach quantum advantage. I led the Defense Quantum Acceleration Act to supercharge the Department of Defense’s approach to quantum technology and advance U.S. national security building on the excellent work done by AFRL-Rome. Via the FY25 Defense Appropriations Act, I was able to secure hundreds of ms of dollars for AFRL-Rome to advance their quantum computing. It has been a privilege to bring the priorities of AFRL-Rome and Upstate New York and the North Country to the highest levels of government,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

Following its first AFRL contract in 2022, IonQ has since been awarded three additional contracts – one in 2023, another in late 2024 and most recently one in December of last year – with a total value of over $94.4 m. The systems that will be deployed via these contracts will help drive scalability, interoperability, and deployability of quantum computers and networks in the U.S.

This announcement follows IonQ’s recent delivery and commissioning of IonQ Forte Enterprise to its first European Innovation Center, established in partnership with QuantumBasel in Arlesheim, Switzerland. It also expands IonQ’s growing global data center footprint, which now includes locations in Washington D.C., Seattle, and Basel, Switzerland.

To learn more about IonQ and its latest system news and business developments, visit https://ionq.com/.

About IonQ

IonQ, Inc. is a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, delivering high-performance systems aimed at solving the world’s largest and most complex commercial and research use cases. IonQ’s current generation quantum computers, IonQ Forte and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems, boasting 36 algorithmic qubits. The company’s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Newsweek’s 2025 Excellence Index 1000, Forbes’ 2025 Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies list, and Built In’s 2025 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Washington DC and Seattle, respectively. Available through all major cloud providers, IonQ is making quantum computing more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at IonQ.com. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

04 Mar 25. An affordable voice and data interoperability solution could transform today’s tanker platforms. The KC-135 Stratotanker has an undeniable legacy in the history of the United States military, with nearly seven decades of providing mid-air refueling, cargo and medical aid transport. Tankers like the KC-135, as well as other currently fielded tankers, operate in non-combat environments due to limitations in their onboard situational awareness and communications capabilities. However, an affordable yet robust voice and data interoperability system could significantly expand the role today’s tankers play in the battlespace. Northrop Grumman, in collaboration with the Utah Air National Guard and Air Mobility Command, demonstrated a data interoperability system that could rapidly increase the KC-135 platform’s survivability through enhanced situational awareness for the tanker. This system can also allow for airborne data translation amongst various warfighting platforms, providing a common operating picture. The system translates and distributes imagery, voice, and tactical data from disparate elements in the battlespace, allowing all warfighters in the area to sense and make sense of their environment. This not only makes the tanker more effective but also allows it to relay information to an extended network on the connected battlefield, so more resources have the critical information they need to make key decisions. The system shown at the demonstration included elements of the new NG InSight™ product line and combined them with Northrop Grumman’s legacy end-to-end advanced communications and networking capabilities. NG InSight™ provides next-gen connectivity and secure communications, seamlessly linking defense assets across air, land, space and sea. This advanced system allows joint and coalition forces to operate as a unified force, enabling warfighters to make fast, informed decisions.? The demonstration was a pathfinder and risk reduction exercise to evaluate viable combat capabilities focused on improving air tanker platforms’ ability to meet the demands of facing near-peer threats.?The customizable and portable solution can be easily added or removed as needed from most tanker platforms and would transform the aircraft into a force multiplier in the airspace.

“Our system shows how a connected tanker platform could be used for more than air refueling and cargo transport,” said Kevin Berkowitz, vice president, communications solutions, Northrop Grumman. “The additional communications and survivability support could address current challenges for today’s tankers and shape the role they play in the battlespace. This is one way Northrop Grumman can modernize air mobility to ensure readiness for the future fight.”

“Northrop Grumman has a rich history of developing effective, reliable airborne data interoperability solutions” said Berkowitz. “Our technology leadership in advanced airborne networking solutions makes us uniquely suited to rapidly enhance the tanker’s capabilities.”?

?While tankers typically operate in permissive air spaces, our portable communications system could make them even more relevant in today’s missions. With enhanced awareness of the environment, these platforms could move into contested environments, providing a means of connecting all platforms in the battlespace with lifesaving information.

“As the battlespace becomes increasingly complex, the ability to receive, translate and transmit data between legacy and emerging platforms is critical,” said Berkowitz. “Equipping tankers already in the field with our portable communications system would rapidly increase our ability to share essential information, keeping our warfighters safe and enabling them to carry out the mission.”

04 Mar 25. Mobilicom Limited (Nasdaq: MOB), a provider of cybersecurity and robust solutions for drones and robotics, and Aitech Systems, a global leader in rugged computing systems for mission critical environments, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver secure AI-driven autonomous computing solutions for aerospace and defense uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). The collaboration leverages the strengths of both companies by integrating Mobilicom’s OS3 (Operational Security, Safety, and Standards compliance) cybersecurity platform onto Aitech’s widely deployed rugged computing systems to provide UAS manufacturers innovative tools to tackle the most demanding operational and cybersecurity challenges. This marks Mobilicom’s first commercial partnership for OS3, its groundbreaking cybersecurity platform. The companies plan to integrate OS3 onto Aitech’s rugged NVIDIA-based computers to deliver solutions for Tier-1 UAS platforms. As an NVIDIA partner, Aitech has a strong performance track record with its rugged computing systems onboard UAS platforms which have been field-proven and deployed worldwide. Together, these products will address the critical need to secure and safeguard platforms to overcome vulnerabilities and malicious attacks in the $27 bn uncrewed systems market for defense, robotics, and industrial applications. Combining Mobilicom’s cybersecurity expertise with Aitech’s rugged computing solutions will provide UAS manufacturers and operators with the secure, scalable technologies they need to meet the challenges of today’s dynamic environments.

“We believe this partnership is a significant step in advancing mission computing for next-generation uncrewed systems,” stated Mobilicom’s CEO, Oren Elkayam. “We are proud to partner with Aitech, an established and renowned provider of advanced, rugged hardware computing solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Their solutions are field-proven and embedded within defense and commercial programs and platforms by numerous Tier-1 OEMs worldwide.”

“Mobilicom is a leader in UAS cybersecurity with OS3 being a first-of-its-kind solution that provides comprehensive security, safety, and standard compliance to secure the operation of autonomous UAS platforms,” stated Pratish Shah, General Manager of Aitech USA. “This partnership underscores the advanced technology Aitech delivers for AI-driven solutions and our commitment to the safety and security of future aerospace and defense autonomous platforms.”

OS3 provides groundbreaking cybersecurity for next-generation AI-driven drones through continuous monitoring, detection, alarm, and prevention of threats during the entire mission. Its multi-layered architecture implements advanced intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) that prevent tampering, data theft, and unauthorized access in real-time. Designed for complex operations, OS3 enables continuous resilience through proactive threat detection and automated response while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Aitech’s NVIDIA AI-driven autonomous computers are the most advanced embedded computers for AI, deep learning, and video and signal processing in distributed systems that need to reliably operate in remote, harsh conditions. Ideal for applications requiring powerful processing, including autonomous, surveillance, and advanced weapons systems, Aitech’s rugged computing systems offer customers with leading-edge, high-performance graphics and video processing to address the most demanding embedded applications.

03 Mar 25. Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announced that the global F-35 fleet has surpassed 1 m flight hours, further proof of the program’s size and strength in ensuring America’s warfighter and those of our allies maintain air dominance around the world.

“Reaching 1 million flight hours is a monumental achievement for the F-35 program. It highlights the unwavering dedication of our pilots, maintainers, industry partners and our international partners and foreign military sales customers,” said Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt, Program Executive Officer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office.?”This milestone is not just a testament to the F-35’s unmatched capability, but also to the resilience and commitment of everyone involved in this program. As we continue to expand the fleet and advance the F-35’s capabilities, we are ensuring the warfighters of today and tomorrow have the most advanced, reliable, and effective tool to protect our nations.”?

Throughout the 1m hours flown, the F-35 team has significantly enhanced the capabilities of the F-35 and achieved many unprecedented aviation firsts with the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft.??

“The F-35 is the backbone of the allied force, enabling peace through strength in the 21st century,” said Chauncey McIntosh, vice president and general manager of the F-35 Lightning II program at Lockheed Martin. “As we look to the future, we are focused on continuing to increase the capabilities of the F-35 to ensure we stay ahead of adversarial threats.”?

The 1 million flight hours includes combat operations now completed by all F-35 variants following the F-35C being deployed in combat for the first time in November 2024, successfully striking targets in contested airspace. The F-35 team is now focused on the next 1 m hours to be flown by the growing global fleet of more than 1,100 jets, ensuring the F-35 maintains its air superiority role and remains the cornerstone of air dominance as it works in tandem with other 4th, 5th and next-gen platforms. This includes the capability to control drones, including the U.S. Air Force’s future fleet of Collaborative Combat Aircraft.?

“Not only is it the world’s most advanced fighter jet, the F-35 also makes those fighting with it better by connecting the battlespace, ensuring the warfighter gets home safely,” McIntosh added.?

03 Mar 25. Collins Aerospace EPACS Power and Thermal Management System Ready for Aircraft Integration. Technology will provide increased cooling to enable enhanced capabilities on F-35 and future defense and commercial aircraft. Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has successfully tested a fully functional demonstrator of its next-generation power and thermal management system (PTMS). Targeted as a replacement to the F-35’s current PTMS, Collins’ Enhanced Power and Cooling System (EPACS) will provide more than double the platform’s current cooling capacity—enough to support planned upgrades for the life of the aircraft. This latest milestone follows Collins’ announcement in 2024 that EPACS had successfully demonstrated 80 kilowatts of cooling capacity.

“As the F-35 is modernized with advanced weapons and mission equipment, increased cooling will be required to dissipate all the heat these new systems will generate,” said Henry Brooks, president, Power & Controls for Collins Aerospace. “EPACS can deliver that cooling and with our successful demonstrator test, we stand ready to begin the integration process with Lockheed Martin and help service members meet their urgent mission requirements.”

Collins has invested ms into state-of-the-art thermal systems development labs, allowing engineers to simulate relevant, real-world combat aircraft conditions. Using these labs, Collins validated the EPACS demonstrator’s performance across a range of temperatures, pressures, air flow rates and humidities to achieve Technology Readiness Level 6. Most customers typically require this level of maturity for a new technology before entering the Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase, which would be the next step for EPACS, once a competition to replace the current F-35 PTMS has been launched and a winner has been selected. (Source: ASD Network)

03 Mar 25. General Atomics is reshaping its software enterprise for the future, merging efforts from across business lines into a single technology grid delivering all-domain response and information dominance.

The new Quadratix enterprise will bond GA’s large software workforce and extensive suite of systems under a unified umbrella, merging solutions for:

Autonomy, artificial intelligence and machine learning
Airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
Land-based advanced sensing
Sea-based threat detection
Space-based missions and satellite operations
Cyber exploitation
Unified data fusion and visualization

This new cross-functional collaboration is designed to promote interoperability across all GA product lines, providing streamlined options for customers hoping to capitalize on the breadth and depth of General Atomics’ expertise.

As one of the largest privately held defense companies in the world, General Atomics has been a disruptive force in aerospace and defense technology for decades, employing more than 1,000 software engineers, programmers and related experts. Our new Quadratix enterprise merges software efforts from across the company’s various affiliate divisions, including Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI); Electromagnetic Systems Group (GA-EMS); Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-III); and other General Atomics holdings.

The move offers new options for both current and future GA customers. One example is the unmanned aircraft delivered by GA-ASI, with its industry-leading Predator® series of UAS and future-forward autonomous jets, which will benefit from increased collaboration on autonomy, AI and ML produced by other GA divisions.

“We’ve transcended a one-for-one software build and arrived at an integrated suite of software solutions for our aircraft and our customers,” said GA-ASI CEO Linden Blue. “We’re moving out fast to meet our users’ toughest challenges by grouping these solutions together under the Quadratix umbrella.”

GA’s transformational technologies continue to revolutionize how global military forces address complex challenges and respond to evolving threats. From data processing, exploitation, and dissemination to data fusion and real-time situational awareness, our vertically integrated software teams work closely with our hardware engineers to build versatile, flexible systems that mesh seamlessly behind the scenes.

“Quadratix integrates across our full catalog of subordinate systems to command, control, collect, catalog, and communicate information and intelligence to customers,” said Blue. “Built from our existing integrated network of proven systems and subsystems, Quadratix is GA’s end-to-end solution for providing information dominance.”

For information about Quadratix, go to https://quadratix.ga.com.

03 March 2025 – General Atomics is reshaping its software enterprise for the future, merging efforts from across business lines into a single technology grid delivering all-domain response and information dominance.

The new Quadratix enterprise will bond GA’s large software workforce and extensive suite of systems under a unified umbrella, merging solutions for:

Autonomy, artificial intelligence and machine learning
Airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
Land-based advanced sensing
Sea-based threat detection
Space-based missions and satellite operations
Cyber exploitation
Unified data fusion and visualization

For information about Quadratix, go to https://quadratix.ga.com.

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27 Feb 25. Silvus Technologies Launches MAN-PC: MANET Power Control for Enhanced LPD. Silvus Technologies, Inc. has launched MAN-PC (MANET Power Control), a battle-tested solution proven by U.S. military users to minimize RF detection while maintaining robust network connectivity. To mark the official launch and its proven effectiveness, Silvus is offering a limited time 50% off discount on MAN-PC software licenses for qualified customers.

A core Low Probability of Detection (LPD) feature within Silvus’ Spectrum Dominance suite of LPI/LPD, and Anti-Jamming (AJ) capabilities, MAN-PC dynamically adjusts the transmit power of StreamCaster MANET radios, ensuring reliable mesh network connectivity while significantly reducing RF emissions. This minimizes the probability of detection, allowing operators to maneuver closer to adversaries before being detected.

Validated LPD Performance in Real-World Operations

Tested and validated by U.S. military users, MAN-PC has demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing RF detectability while ensuring seamless MANET connectivity in real-world operations.

MAN-PC Key Capabilities:

Dynamic Power Control: Automatically throttles transmit power to the minimum amount necessary to maintain network connectivity.
Seamless Scalability: Configurable across every node within a mesh network to minimize their RF signature.
Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with other Spectrum Dominance capabilities, including MAN-IA (MANET Interference Avoidance) and MAN-IC (MANET Interference Cancellation).

Spectrum Dominance: Secure & Protected Communications in Contested Environments

As a software licensable extension of Silvus’ proprietary MN-MIMO waveform, Spectrum Dominance is an expansive suite of LPI/LPD and AJ resiliency capabilities that enable secure and protected mesh network communications without sacrificing performance. Together, they enable StreamCaster MANET radios to thrive in congested and contested electronic warfare (EW) environments, empowering operators to achieve their mission objectives even under electronic attack.

Spectrum Dominance takes a layered approach to LPI/LPD concealment and defense, with every radio in the Silvus MN-MIMO waveform powered mesh network performing real-time spectrum analysis and interference monitoring.

Upon detection of interference, Spectrum Dominance employs multiple AJ resiliency techniques to mitigate electronic attacks. By accessing Spectrum Dominance’s full suite of capabilities, the warfighter now has a range of options available to counter adversarial threats. Silvus is the only tactical MANET provider that delivers Spectrum Dominance LPI/LPD and AJ capabilities without sacrificing range, throughput, or robustness.

Spectrum Dominance – Core Feature Set:

MAN-PC (MANET Power Control): Nodes dynamically adjusts the transmit power of StreamCaster MANET radios to minimize RF emissions while maintaining network connectivity.
MAN-PW (MANET Protected Waveform): When MAN-PW is enabled, the MN-MIMO waveform is hardened for increased resiliency.
MAN-IC (MANET Interference Cancellation): StreamCaster MANET radios continuously monitor for interference, using advanced spatial signal processing techniques to nullify the offending interfering signal.
MAN-IA (MANET Interference Avoidance): StreamCaster MANET radios sense the RF spectrum for interference across multiple user-defined channels, moving the entire network to the cleanest frequency when interference is detected.

“Spectrum Dominance empowers the warfighter to achieve decision dominance and RF spectrum overmatch against any adversary,” said Jimi Henderson, Vice President of Sales for Silvus. “With MAN-PC, operators now have the ability to conceal or reduce their radio’s RF signature from adversarial detection, while maintaining reliable network connectivity in dynamically changing and contested environments.” (Source: UAS VISION)

27 Feb 25. Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies, and Cubic, a leading global provider of software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions, have announced a collaboration to drive innovation and simplify connectivity management. Leveraging Thales’s eSIM management platform, Cubic will enhance its eSIM solution capabilities to align with the latest GSMA standards, ensuring seamless global connectivity across industries such as automotive, transportation, and agriculture. With the adoption of the GSMA SGP.32* standard for IoT, the stakes for the sector are significant. This standard outlines several important technical and business requirements for eSIM management in the IoT, including enhanced security, interoperability across devices and network operators, and scalability for high-volume deployments. This new framework is critical for enabling the large-scale deployment of eSIM technology across a variety of devices, addressing the need for smart and seamless connectivity management. This partnership introduces Thales’s eSIM management platform – compliant with the GSMA SGP.32 standard – to Cubic’s existing multi-network and global connectivity management ecosystem. This innovation enables the continued mass deployment of eSIMs across Cubic’s vast footprint of over 200 countries, while simplifying connectivity management across multiple devices by automating subscription activation and updates remotely. This dramatically reduces the need for manual intervention, physical SIM swaps or device recalls. Cubic’s customers, including Volkswagen AG, Cariad, General Motors, SEAT, IVECO and CNH could benefit from enhanced solutions such as this, to help ensure managing vehicle connectivity becomes effortless. Vehicles equipped with Cubic’s solution which now integrates Thales’s platform can automatically connect to local networks when crossing borders, eliminating the need for complex development or additional costs. This ensures a seamless global experience for automotive manufacturers and their customers as cars can be pre-configured with connectivity profiles at the factory level and activated dynamically as they are deployed in the field.

“Thales has been a trusted partner of Cubic since 2017″, said Nick Power, CTO at Cubic. “For OEMs, adopting GSMA M2M eSIM has been anything but simple. Technical complexity, vendor lock-in, and managing multi-MNO connectivity at a global scale have all slowed adoption. Transitioning to a leaner, more efficient GSMA eSIM IoT architecture will be essential. This collaboration highlights our commitment to standardisation, interoperability and innovation ensuring Cubic customers can enjoy a more flexible, cost efficient and a future-proof approach to global connectivity.”

“With this upgrade, Cubic aims to remain at the forefront of IoT connectivity by addressing evolving market demands. The integration of Thales’s “On-Demand Subscription Manager” platform will enable Cubic to maximize end-to-end connectivity management for OEMs, ensuring devices are seamlessly connected from factory to field,” said Eva Rudin, VP Mobile Connectivity Solutions at Thales. “This collaboration highlights our commitment to standardization, interoperability, and innovation for IoT.”

* GSMA SGP. 32 contains the technical specifications for the remote eSIM management of Internet of things (IoT) devices and other types of mobile device deployments.

27 Feb 25. L3Harris and Shield AI Team for Breakthrough in Autonomy. L3Harris Technologies [NYSE: LHX] and Shield AI will collaborate on a demonstration to enable an electronic warfare (EW) operation with AI-enabled unmanned systems that will sense, adapt and act while simultaneously executing physical and electromagnetic movements. At the core of this effort is L3Harris’ Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations, or DiSCO™, a software-defined Electromagnetic Battle Management ecosystem that can detect, collect and analyze known and unknown threat signals within minutes. This specific collaboration pairs DiSCO with Shield AI’s Hivemind.

“Our warfighters face a complex, multi-domain battlefield full of rapidly evolving threats,” said Ed Zoiss, President, Space and Airborne Systems, L3Harris. “DiSCO will leverage Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software to accelerate the ability to make faster, more informed decisions.”

“Adversaries’ kill webs are complex, restrict access and put assets at risk. Countering them requires shifting to distributed, autonomous kill webs that sense, decide and act in real-time,” said Christian Gutierrez, VP of Hivemind Solutions, Shield AI. “Integrating Hivemind autonomy with L3Harris’ EW capabilities enables dynamic maneuverability in contested environments.”

L3Harris and Shield AI will continue further demonstrations and integrations, leveraging the strengths of both companies to deliver scalable, multi-domain solutions for the U.S. and its allies. (Source: ASD Network)

26 Feb 25. US Critical Materials Corp., a rare earth exploration and process technology company, is pleased to announce groundbreaking results from its Sheep Creek rare earth deposit in Montana. Independent findings confirm that Sheep Creek holds the highest reported grades of any known deposit in the United States, along with the highest concentrations of gallium—a material essential to national security. With grades approaching 9% (89,932 ppm) and combined neodymium and praseodymium concentrations of 2.4% (23,810 ppm), as measured by Activation Labs (actlabs.com), an independent geochemical and geo-metallurgical analysis lab, Sheep Creek surpasses any other known domestic resource. US Critical Materials mineral claims cover approximately 10 square miles. The initial 2.5 square mile site contains over 60 carbonatite formations, underscoring its vast potential.

“US Critical Materials has higher rare earth grades than those found in Greenland and Ukraine,” said Jim Hedrick, President of US Critical Materials, and the former Rare Earth Commodity Specialist at the US Geological Survey (USGS). Mr. Hedrick’s career spans over 30 years evaluating geological formations and properties for the U.S. government.

“Recent discussions have highlighted US interest in Ukraine’s and Greenland’s rare earth deposits. However, according to data from each territory’s official Geological Surveys, Sheep Creek’s rare earth grades exceed known deposits in these two areas. Furthermore, the scientific verification of Sheep Creek’s mineral content is more comprehensive and precise than in Greenland or Ukraine,” stated Hedrick.

Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Idaho National Laboratory (INL)

The company’s Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Idaho National Laboratory (INL), a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, positions us to be a leader of sustainable, environmentally responsible processing solutions. US Critical Materials is committed to environmentally responsible extraction methods. The Company has extended its CRADA with INL through February 2027. This partnership focuses on refining sustainable separation and processing technologies for carbonatite ore, ensuring minimal environmental impact while maximizing resource efficiency.

Strategic Importance of Sheep Creek

The critical minerals at Sheep Creek are vital for defense and space capabilities, advanced manufacturing, and environmentally-friendly technologies. These findings reinforce the site’s strategic significance, particularly as global competition for rare earth resources intensifies. U.S. Critical Materials looks forward to supporting the administration’s focus on developing critical mineral sovereignty for national defense.

Gallium: A National Security Imperative

Sheep Creek’s high gallium concentrations come at a crucial time, following China’s ban on gallium exports to the United States. The measured gallium grades at Sheep Creek range from 180 to 385 ppm— far exceeding the 50ppm that the U.S. had been importing, predominantly from China.

Gallium is a key component in:

Semiconductors and microchips for defense and consumer electronics
Advanced radar, communication systems, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Satellite and space technology

“Over my 30+ year career evaluating properties for the U.S. government, I have never encountered a deposit with the high rare earth and gallium grades being generated at Sheep Creek,” stated Jim Hedrick.

About US Critical Materials

US Critical Materials Corp. is a privately held rare earth exploration and process development company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. With substantial mineral holdings in Montana and Idaho, the company is dedicated to securing a domestically sustainable, high-grade supply of rare earth elements and gallium, reducing US reliance on imports, and ensuring a stable, independent supply chain for national security. We are currently utilizing and developing multiple environmentally friendly technologies for exploration and processing of rare earths and critical minerals. (Source: PR Newswire)

25 Feb 25. MARTAC, Sealartec introduce new ALARS for USVs. The system enables autonomous deployment and retrieval of MARTAC’s Mantas T8 and T12 USVs from the Devil Ray T38 platform. Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC), in collaboration with Sealartec, has introduced a new fully Autonomous Launch & Recovery System (ALARS) capability for uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). This system enables the autonomous deployment and retrieval of MARTAC’s MANTAS T8 and T12 models, from the larger Devil Ray T38 platform. The 2.5m man-portable MANTAS T8 system and the 3.6 metre T12 can now be launched and recovered without human intervention, using the ALARS. The T8 features all-electric powertrain, promoting clean and sustainable operations, while the T12 is designed for extended duty cycles and can be deployed from various platforms. ALARS enhances operational capabilities by allowing for autonomous operations in up to sea state four. It is designed as an add-on system that integrates seamlessly with minimal modifications to the Devil Ray USVs. Integrated into the Devil Ray main control system, the ALARS uses Sealartec’s local positioning system (LPS) to accurately determine the position of the MANTAS T12 during the recovery phase. Following the successful capture, the system automatically loads and secures the MANTAS T12 onto the Devil Ray T38. This integration allows the Devil Ray T38 to swiftly continue its mission. Additionally, ALARS has an adaptable cradle that accommodates various UxV systems for launch and recovery from the Devil Rays.

MARTAC CEO Bruce Hanson said: “Launching this ALARS takes us a step closer to realising the ability to deploy and autonomously operate USV fleets capable of performing complex missions over large areas. In general, UxVs represent high value payloads because they expand mission possibilities and endurance. Early when we discussed missions with end-users, we recognised the value in autonomously launching the MANTAS from our Devil Rays as a force multiplier in support of integrated manned and unmanned operations. Combining this ALARS capability with our Advanced AI Autonomy allow us to deploy USVs at scale to perform fully autonomous missions hundred or even thousands of miles away from personnel. It is truly autonomous. This ALARS is available now and MARTAC and Sealartac are building out our capacity to scale for 2025.”

In 2021, the US Navy’s Task Force 59 (TF59) integrated and assessed the MANTAS T12 USV during the New Horizon exercise in the Arabian Gulf. (Source: naval-technology.com)

26 Feb 25. Quantum Trilogy launches to deliver mission-critical. Quantum Trilogy is adopting an optimal sourcing strategy to develop vendor-agnostic, custom-built secure technology that accurately meets an organization’s unique demands – at pace. Its problem-centric organizational design serves the complexities of contemporary critical operations in today’s geopolitical world. In addition, the company constantly looks to the future and prepares for tomorrow’s challenges, anticipating the development of technology and the client’s need to innovate purposefully. Vital for industries including national security and defense, emergency services, humanitarian assistance, and disaster recovery, Quantum Trilogy’s resources provide comprehensive support for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations and deliver military-grade Command and Control (C2) systems for agile and secure communications. Effective bandwidth optimization is also essential in Quantum Trilogy services for transferring data, including high-definition video files and critical information, transmitted consistently, with low latency and uncompromised quality.

The company works with high-profile clients for sensitive programs. To date, it has been providing its services to governments and militaries to solve critical connectivity challenges, delivering tailored satellite and bold technological solutions.

Alain Obadia, CEO at Quantum Trilogy, says: “By curating secure, reliable, and adaptive products and services via a wide range of applications, we are helping organizations succeed in critical missions worldwide. Our optimal sourcing strategy gives us and our customers a formidable advantage throughout the lifecycle of critical challenges. We see making a positive impact on the world as our mission and responsibility – building a better future and making a difference on a broader scale.”

“As a people-centered company, we prioritize our clients, employees, partners, and local communities. Our contributions aim to protect and empower those in need, even in challenging environments. By working with the best in the industry who share our vision, we ensure that every aspect of an operation is supported by proven expertise, cutting-edge technology, and our genuine dedication to success – for now and in the future.”

“Our work with high-profile worldwide forces puts us in a trusted position to make a difference and innovate to deliver customized solutions for our clients – all with an unwavering commitment to ethical practices. We aim to become the ‘go-to’ global capability provider for complex crises and shape a brighter tomorrow.”

Quantum Trilogy executes its services through its dedicated manufacturing facility, and 24/7 network operation center alongside a global partner network. This network includes established trusted alliances with industry leaders such as multi-network satellite operators, hardware specialists, and software innovators. This unmatched Quantum Trilogy organization provides tailored, high-performance offerings to meet the unique demands of every mission. Quantum Trilogy’s approach enables clients to operate securely, and efficiently in dynamic and complex environments and anticipate future challenges. Its trusted network, innovative technology, personalized frameworks, world-class talent, and bold approach make it a disruptive force within the industry and an emerging leader in the market.

25 Feb 25. A memo obtained by Breaking Defense outlines changes to how the Pentagon acquires software — and potentially presages more changes to come. Pentagon leaders are crafting a plan to shake up how they buy and field technology, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starting things off by potentially directing that the department adopt the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) as the preferred method for software development. In a draft memo obtained by Breaking Defense, Hegseth calls on the department to adopt the Software Acquisition Pathway, a practice created in 2020 to accelerate software development by implementing best practices from the private sector. At its core SWP is a streamlined method for procuring software programs bespoke to DoD requirements. Through the SWP organizations can deploy capabilities into platforms within six months or less, DoD has previously stated that the goal is to speed this process up into hours or days. The memo also directs the use of Commercial Solutions Openings and Other Transactions as the “default solicitation” and award avenue for acquiring capabilities.

“Software is at the core of every weapon and supporting system we field to remain the strongest, most lethal fighting force in the world. While commercial industry has rapidly adjusted to a software- defined product reality, DoD has struggled to reframe our acquisition process from a hardware- centric to a software-centric approach,” the memo reads. (As the memo has not been signed out, it is possible wording could change in the final version of the document.)

“When it comes to software acquisition, we are overdue in pivoting to a performance-based outcome and, as such, it is the Warfighter who pays the price.”

Speaking on background, a defense official told Breaking Defense that the department will not comment “on alleged unsigned draft memos” but did not push back on the contents.

“As a general matter, the department is committed to ensuring our warfighters have cutting-edge digital capabilities,” the official said. “Through that lens, we are looking at the best methods to accelerate the delivery of scalable, secure digital solutions by leveraging commercial innovation, removing bureaucratic barriers, and prioritizing performance-based outcomes.”

Commercial Solutions Openings is a solicitation process developed by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) that allows the DoD to work with nontraditional defense companies in a more flexible, faster, collaborative manner. Any contracts awarded as a result of this process are handed out as Other Transaction Agreements (OTA).

“This applies to any software pathway program in the planning phase prior to execution. Department Components are prohibited from implementing further guidance on this point that would set out restrictive measures, guidelines, frameworks, directives, or policies other than required by statute,” the memo states.

Furthermore, the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, alongside the DIU director, have to develop and submit an implementation plan on how to best utilize these practices within 30 calendar days of the memo being signed.

The memo is expected to kickstart a process aimed at getting new technologies and weapons into the field at a faster clip, which is emerging as a focus for the Trump Pentagon, as Breaking Defense previously reported.

There has also been speculation, including in a Defense One article earlier this month, on how the new Trump administration may restructure offices, to include possibly combining pieces of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, DIU and Strategic Capabilities Office. (It may be notable that DIU is called out in the memo, potentially as a sign that the organization’s approach and use of OTAs will have greater usage as the Pentagon seeks to increase ties to the commercial sector.)

However, the defense official cautioned that it is still early days of “pie in the sky brainstorming sessions” designed to explore a variety of options to make the Pentagon “more effective and efficient.”

“I strongly caution against buying into one rumor of how this could go at this point,” the defense official previously told Breaking Defense. “Each of the organizations, like DIU, have strengths that would only make sense to build on.”

Earlier this month, one source that works closely with a broad swath of defense companies described this look at acquisition as par for the course anytime a new secretary enters the Pentagon.

“With all new administrations, there is a pretty much ‘stop, relook and clarify priorities period,’” the source said. “And right now there is a sense of urgency with acquisition reform.”

Many of the non-traditional tech companies, the source added, are ecstatic with the “rumored frenzy” of acquisition change. That could potentially include revamping the DIU and funneling more work its way, with companies who focus on software, autonomous systems and capabilities that do not rely on GPS, given the ever-increasing threats from electronic warfare, hoping to cash in.

“They don’t need to recreate the wheel, [but they] need strong leadership with a determined focus,” the source added, referring to the DoD. (Source: Breaking Defense.com)

25 Feb 25. UAVOS Releases Next-Generation Ground Control Station. UAVOS has announced the availability of its next-generation Unmanned Ground Control Systems PGCS-4. The new PGCS-4 improves on the company’s previous generation, time-tested PGCS models, taking years of feedback from the clients and prospects to make a highly reliable ground control station for unmanned operations. The PGCS-4 features an advanced interface enabling operators to execute complex missions with enhanced situational awareness and safety.

With an upgraded full-size keyboard, joysticks, buttons, and switches, the PGCS-4 enables the operator’s performance, ease of use, and security of the operation. This advanced system creates a completely configurable interface for virtually any desired platform and also allows pilots to quickly and easily switch between multiple models of UAV to transfer data to an operator using one ground control station.

Ground Control Key Features:

Customizable ground control station designed for different mission requirements
Seamless integration with UAVOS’ UAV systems
Intuitive and user-friendly interface for precise control in complex environments

The PGCS-4 is now available with the powerful Getac X600 PC. This ground control station supports all UAVOS platforms and ground control software and is expandable to non-UAVOS UAS. (Source: ASD Network)

25 Feb 25. Leidos and SeeTrue Collaborate to Advance AI-Powered Threat Detection Technology Across Market Sectors. Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) and SeeTrue, an artificial intelligence (AI) software company, are partnering to improve the efficiency of airport security and customs screenings through AI-enabled algorithms for detecting prohibited items.

“SeeTrue is an industry leader in threat detection algorithms, and we are excited to join forces with them,” said Michael Van Gelder, Senior Vice President, Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) at Leidos. “Through this smart collaboration, we are further demonstrating our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that provide advanced levels of threat detection for our customers.”

The collaboration will leverage Leidos’ Trusted Mission AI approach with SeeTrue’s advanced technology. By integrating third-party threat detection algorithms, Leidos seeks to accelerate algorithm development to meet the evolving needs of its customers. Currency and narcotics algorithms are two areas of focus that will soon be deployed into the market through Leidos’ ClearScan CT scanner.

“SeeTrue is proud to collaborate with Leidos, a global leader in security solutions, to revolutionize the security screening process,” said Assaf Frenkel, Co-founder & CEO, SeeTrue. “Together, we are leveraging open architecture and cutting-edge AI technology to automate threat detection in security and customs markets. This partnership underscores our shared commitment to creating a safer world through innovative collaboration.”

SES is the cornerstone of Leidos’ comprehensive suite of fully integrated security solutions for aviation, ports, borders, and critical infrastructure customers worldwide.

To learn more about these solutions, please visit www.leidos.com/SES.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 48,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 bn for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.

About SeeTrue

SeeTrue is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) software company and a global leader in prohibited items and threat detection technology, delivering a secure, fast, and efficient security screening process. SeeTrue’s AI solutions integrate seamlessly with X-ray and CT scanners at airports, seaports, urban security checkpoints, customs, and shipment facilities worldwide, making security and travel fast and secure while improving operational efficiency. SeeTrue operates from Tel Aviv, London, New York, and Amsterdam. For more information, visit our website at www.seetrue.ai.

Certain statements in this announcement constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These statements are based on management’s current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not guarantees of future results or occurrences. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the “Risk Factors” set forth in Leidos’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025, and other such filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Leidos does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the date the forward-looking statements were made. (Source: PR Newswire)

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20 Feb 25. Türkiye Considers a Carrier-Based Version of KAAN Fighter for Its Future MUGEM Aircraft Carrier. On February 19, 2025, Ulusavunma reported that Türkiye is exploring the possibility of developing a carrier-based version of its fifth-generation stealth fighter, KAAN, designed for naval operations on its future aircraft carrier, MUGEM. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to establish an independent and modern carrier aviation capability. Currently under discussion between the Turkish Navy’s design bureau and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), the project would require significant structural and technological modifications to adapt the KAAN to the requirements of carrier-based operations.

Originally designed for land-based operations, the KAAN would need modifications to enable takeoff and landing on an aircraft carrier. Necessary adjustments include reinforced landing gear, an arrestor hook, and foldable wings for optimized storage onboard. The choice of launch and recovery system will also impact its development. The MUGEM is designed for STOBAR (Short Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) operations, meaning the KAAN would need to take off using a ski-jump and land using arrestor cables. However, a future transition to a CATOBAR (Catapult Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) configuration is being considered, which could require additional modifications, such as a reinforced landing gear structure to withstand catapult launch forces.

Construction of the MUGEM aircraft carrier officially began on January 2, 2025. This 285-meter-long, 60,000-ton vessel represents a significant step in Türkiye’s naval development. It features an angled flight deck measuring 72 meters in width and a draft of 10.1 meters. The ship is designed to accommodate up to 50 aircraft, including 30 stored in the hangar and 20 positioned on the flight deck. Upon entering service, it will not be equipped with a catapult system, but a modular launch system is planned for future integration. The ship’s propulsion system is based on COGAG (Combined Gas And Gas) technology, allowing a maximum speed of 25 knots and an operational range of 10,000 nautical miles, enabling both regional and international deployments.

The KAAN fighter, developed by TAI under its initial designation Milli Muharip Uçak (MMU) or TF-X, conducted its maiden flight in February 2024, reaching an altitude of 8,000 feet and a speed of 230 knots. A second flight in May 2024 extended its altitude to 10,000 feet. The development program aims to produce three Block prototypes by 2026 and a Block I prototype by 2029.

From a technical standpoint, the KAAN is designed as a fifth-generation fighter with a reduced radar signature and high maneuverability. It measures approximately 21 meters in length, with a 14-meter wingspan and a 6-meter height. Its maximum takeoff weight is estimated at 27,000 kg. It is currently powered by two General Electric F110 engines, though Türkiye is developing an indigenous engine in collaboration with TRMotor, intended for integration into future production models.

The aircraft is equipped with an AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar, developed domestically, providing advanced detection and tracking capabilities. It also features an IRST (Infrared Search and Track) system for passive target acquisition and an advanced electronic warfare suite capable of countering enemy targeting systems.

The KAAN’s armament includes a variety of air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, with internal weapons bays to maintain stealth characteristics. Expected weapons include the Gökdoğan (Bozdogan) and Gökhan missiles, designed for medium- and long-range engagements. The aircraft will also be capable of carrying precision-guided bombs and cruise missiles. Future developments could integrate hypersonic weapons and artificial intelligence-based systems to enhance combat autonomy.

Its cockpit features an advanced glass cockpit interface with touchscreen displays and an enhanced head-up display (HUD). It incorporates artificial intelligence to assist with data processing and decision-making, reducing pilot workload. In terms of connectivity, the KAAN is designed for networked operations, enabling coordination with other aircraft, including combat drones and airborne command platforms.

Adapting the KAAN for carrier operations presents a significant technological challenge but aligns with medium-term plans to enhance Türkiye’s airpower projection. If realized, this project would provide the Turkish Navy with a fifth-generation carrier-based fighter, strengthening its operational capabilities. The successful integration of the KAAN into the MUGEM program would mark a key milestone in Türkiye’s military aviation development, positioning it among nations with advanced carrier aviation capabilities. (Source: Google/https://armyrecognition.com/)

19 Feb 25. Armada Systems, Inc. (Armada), a provider of technology solutions for the most challenging remote locations around the world, today announced the delivery of a Galleon, its cutting-edge deployable mobile data center, to Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic in support of a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) aimed at advanced network management, command and control, and edge computing solutions.

“With Armada, we believe the Navy will gain a decisive edge in developing technology solutions that directly enhance warfighter readiness,” said Dan Wright, CEO of Armada. “Our mission is to fortify U.S. national security by delivering resilient computing and communications platforms that excel in the most challenging and unpredictable operational environments.”

Armada’s Galleon modular data center will undergo testing and evaluation through a partnership with NIWC Atlantic for U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. Fourth Fleet (C4F). Throughout this time, Armada will support the Navy’s testing of the Galleon while providing necessary training to ensure its optimal operation.

“Investments in advanced computing on the edge are crucial to supporting the mission of USNAVSOUTH/FOURTHFLT,” said LCDR Timothy Schettino, 4th Fleet’s Data and AI/ML Innovation Officer. “We are eager to test possible technological solutions working with Navy, Joint, and private industry partners in an effort to identify tactical advantages that will support the warfighter in the most challenging of operational conditions.”

The strategic partnership between Armada and C4F via NIWC Atlantic underscores the shared commitment to fostering technological advancements and operational excellence to support national defense and ensure the U.S. military remains prepared for any future conflict.

(Source: PR Newswire)

19 Feb 25. Elbit Unveils Dominion-X: Advanced Autonomous Management Operating System for Unmanned Platforms. The Next-Generation Management Operating System Enhances Autonomy and Operational Efficiency with Open Architecture for Unmanned Systems Across Elbit Systems Ltd. announced the launch of Dominion-X, its next-generation state-of-the-art autonomous management operating system for unmanned platforms. Dominion-X offers advanced capabilities for planning, operating, and managing diverse robotic platforms and payloads across multiple domains. Built on a robust, proven software stack, Dominion-X maximizes the operational potential of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). It ensures full terrain dominance, including the above-ground domain, thus enabling a complete C4I system with CUAS infrastructure. Based on lessons learned from the battlefield and years of accumulative knowledge, the new open architecture operating system can be integrated with a wide variety of platforms and payloads, enabling adaptive, complex, and collective behaviors. This enables unmanned systems to move with immunity and make smarter decisions. Dominion-X fosters human-swarm teaming, facilitating seamless interaction, influence, and behavioral inference. It delivers large-scale, distributed sensing capabilities with advanced information fusion and distillation for superior situational awareness and terrain dominance. Additionally, Dominion-X ensures adaptive, resilient, and efficient sharing and storage of distributed information, even in fragmented operational environments. It simplifies the deployment, support, and maintenance of large-scale unmanned systems, enhancing operational efficiency and system longevity.

Operational Maturity: Dominion-X has achieved Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL9), ensuring reliability in real-world operations and is one of the first autonomous 24hrs active systems in the world
Advanced Navigation: Operates seamlessly in GNSS-denied environments.
Multi-Mission Capability: Supports simultaneous heterogeneous tasks such as terrain dominance, auto-target investigation, and target engagement.
Low-Latency ATR: Delivers near-instantaneous Automatic Target Recognition.
C4 Terrain Dominance: with an above-the-ground-domain addition.
Autonomous Precision Guidance: Features lethally precise target homing with robust locking accuracy.
Distributed Decision Management System (DMS): Autonomous decision-making for each platform.
Mission Continuity: Incorporates hot-swap capabilities with advanced handshake protocols for uninterrupted operations.
Remote Airfield Management: Enables autonomous and remote operation of airfields.
3D Mapping for Real-Time Intelligence: Provides advanced real-time terrain intelligence.
Obstacle Avoidance: Employs EO and LiDAR-based algorithms for safer navigation.
Embedded Ground Control System: Centralized mission control for multiple platforms, eliminating the need for individual GCS setups.
Enhanced Communications: Supports various radio types, including SDR and LTE, with bandwidth optimization and EW immunity.
Safe Landing Algorithms: Ensures precise and secure surface detection and obstacle avoidance during landing.
Flight Path Optimization: Enables advanced planning and control for complex missions.

With Dominion-X, Elbit Systems continues to lead the way in unmanned systems innovation, setting new standards for autonomy, flexibility, and mission success. (Source: ASD Network)

19 Feb 25. Hensoldt launches new data link at Idex 2025. Hensoldt has launched the sixth generation of its data link solution, the DL-6000, at the Idex 2025 exhibition underway this week in Abu Dhabi.

“Engineered to deliver exceptional security and reliability, the DL-6000 enables seamless, long-range, line-of-sight HD video and telemetry data exchange across multiple platforms,” the company said.

Optimised for long range line of sight (LOS) applications up to 250 km, the DL-6000 is a high-data communications link that, being internet protocol (IP) based, provides the transmission of secure, high-definition video and telemetry data from unmanned and rotary-wing airborne platforms to ground-based command and control centres. Several radios may be networked together, enabling distributed payload and platform control, as well as display capabilities.

“In modern defence and communications systems, the interconnection between technologies determines the real tactical and strategic advantage. The DL-6000 serves as the critical backbone that seamlessly connects sensors, platforms and operators, ensuring real-time data exchange for mission success,” said Marcus Reuter, Key Accounts Manager of Hensoldt South Africa’s Radar business unit.

The terminal is a software-defined radio (SDR), incorporating system on module (SOM) architecture, which provides users with future-proof flexibility and performance adaptability to changing operational requirements. It also offers full backwards compatibility with the Hensoldt DL-5000 range of data links, the company elaborated.

“Our robust spread-spectrum technology ensures low probability of intercept (LPI) and low probability of detection (LPD) and provides excellent anti-jamming capabilities, which allows the DL-6000 to withstand challenging electromagnetic warfare environments,” Hensoldt said. “Due to its inherent low latency, fast, accurate and reliable data and video allows the operator and the command team to make confident, expedited decisions when it matters most.”

The DL-6000 is a complete data link solution bundled into a single STANAG-4586-compliant radio, especially optimised for ease of integration within manned and unmanned platforms due to its smaller, single-form footprint and wide range of discreet data and video interfaces.

“We realise the strategic significance of localisation initiatives and therefore can work closely with partners to position DL-6000 to benefit in local capabilities,” said Reuter on the topic of localisation. As it is manufactured in South Africa, the DL-6000 is free from EU/USA export controls.

With five generations preceding the DL-6000, Hensoldt has supplied data links for decades, supporting integrators in South Africa for both local and international markets. Over the years, Hensoldt has established itself as a key data links supplier in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. In 2024, Hensoldt South Africa achieved a record-high order intake for data links. Hensoldt South Africa’s first generation data link, developed by Tellumat before its acquisition by Hensoldt, was the analogue high power DL-1000 Microwave Communication System. This was followed by the DL-2000 hybrid (digital DSSS uplink, analogue encrypted downlink), the fully symmetrical digital DL-3000 and its HD-Video derivative DL-4000, and lightweight, small form-factor DL-5100 UHF Control Data Link and C-Band DL-5000 Payload Data Link. (Source: https://www.defenceweb.co.za/)

19 Feb 25. Etion Create’s CheetahNAV Compact makes IDEX 2025 debut. Pretoria-based electronics company Etion Create’s new CheetahNAV Compact vehicle navigation system is making its debut at the IDEX 2025 exhibition in the United Arab Emirates this week. It is the latest derivative of the proven and successful CheetahNAV that has been introduced and delivered to several Middle East customers in the past two years.

“The Middle East has become a focus area for Etion Create and since we showed the CheetahNAV in Abu Dhabi some years ago, interest in our products has grown in many regions around the world,” said Tobie van Loggerenberg, executive manager for business development at Etion Create.

Etion Create is a division within Reunert Applied Electronics Holdings.

According to Van Loggerenberg, the latest CheetahNAV Compact was designed for compactness and space-efficiency, ensuring it can be seamlessly integrated into a wide range of vehicle platforms. Despite its reduced size, the display maintains excellent readability and clarity, thanks to advanced display technologies, the company said.

Besides route planning functionality, the CheetahNAV Compact utilises real-time moving map technology that provides the driver and crew members continuously with accurate situational awareness information.

Like Etion Create’s CheetahNAV, the system provides dead-reckoning horizontal position accuracy of 0.2% of distance travelled in a GNSS denied situation.

“This translates, by way of example, to accuracy of just 200 metres over a distance of 100 kilometres,” Van Loggerenberg explained. “It can integrate with any number of different inertial navigation systems and can be aligned with any of the satellite navigation constellations.”

The CheetahNAV Compact makes use of an advanced Inertial Navigation System (INS), comprising several aids, to provide accurate position, velocity, heading, and pitch and roll of the platform. The tactical grade integral inertial measurement unit (IMU) ensures jamming-free operation.

According to Etion Create both the CheetahNAV and its compact variant are made for tough operational conditions, having been designed and tested to withstand severe customer environments.

“For the benefit of our customers, we provide different language packs, as in this instance Arabic for the Middle East,” Van Loggerenberg affirmed. “Importantly, our customer can rest assured that Etion Create products are non-ITAR controlled.” (Source: https://www.defenceweb.co.za/)

18 Feb 25. Thales (Euronext Paris: HO), a global high technology leader, and Sopra Steria (Euronext Paris: SOP), a major player in the European Tech sector, announce a new multiyear partnership, which will lead the digital transformation of the Air Traffic Management (ATM) industry in Europe. The two players will combine their industrial and digital expertise in ATM to offer Thales’ OpenSky Platform, a safe, secure digital platform, together with associated services to support sustainable aviation and modernise European ATM. Through its dedicated aerospace organisation, Aeroline, Sopra Steria will support Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) with digital transformation challenges. The new version of the European ATM Master Plans aims to drive the digital transformation of ATM in Europe. The Thales and Sopra Steria strategic partnership will support this new strategic direction for Europe, as well as enabling the migration to a new service delivery model for ANSPs. ATM systems need to support the continuous growth of air traffic, support ANSPs offer more sustainable aviation services, and be compliant with the latest safety and cybersecurity standards and requirements. This can be done by using open architectures and interfaces, to ensure that ANSPs have access to best-of-breed components, applications and systems over the long-term. Adopting open architectures in ATM enhances interoperability between third-party systems, drives cost efficiencies and facilitates the seamless integration of new technologies. The Thales OpenSky Platform is a fully open, cyber-secure platform which ensures that ANSPs are able to benefit from this digital transformation, without compromising the safety and security of ATM solutions.

Thales and Sopra Steria aim to innovate together, in order to support the current and future challenges and transformation strategies of air traffic management.

“This partnership aligns perfectly with Thales’ ambition to support the digital transformation of ATM in Europe. Achieving this transformation requires a strong focus on the resilience and cybersecurity of our platforms. Through this strategic partnership, Thales is extending its cybersecurity expertise and end-to-end digital transformation capabilities in the ATM sector.” said Christian Rivierre, VP Airspace Mobility Solutions, Thales.

“This partnership with Thales enables us to offer our customers innovative, high-performance and secure solutions for air traffic management, by combining our air traffic management development strategy, as well as recognised expertise and assets throughout Europe.” commented Xavier PECQUET, member of Sopra Steria’s Executive Board and Director of Aeroline.

17 Feb 25. Hyprix launches India’s first private supersonic ramjet engine, Tezz. The company is now working on developing Kira M1, a 155mm ramjet-propelled extended-range artillery shell. This development aims to boost India’s self-reliance in defence technology and reduce dependency on foreign defence technologies. Tezz can operate at speeds between Mach 2 and Mach 4, suitable for next-generation missiles and aerial platforms.

Hyprix, a Bangalore-based defense and aerospace startup founded in June 2024 by Devmalya Biswas and Divyanshu Mandowara, has developed India’s first privately made supersonic ramjet engine, Tezz, in five months, a national startup news portal stated.

They are now working on Kira M1, a 155mm ramjet-propelled extended-range artillery shell. The company aims to revolutionise the Indian defense industry by building next-generation propulsion systems and artillery technology, addressing India’s dependence on foreign nations for such advancements.

Funding

Hyprix received initial funding from government grants and is currently seeking further investment. Their work aligns with India’s push for self-reliance in defense manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

Devmalya Biswas and Divyanshu Mandowara, high school friends from Ahmedabad, shared a passion for high-speed aviation and technology. They envisioned building high-speed aircraft engines and advanced defense technology.

In 2023, while Devmalya was pursuing his bachelor’s thesis at DRDO and Divyanshu had graduated with an electrical engineering degree from NIT Surat, they recognized a gap in India’s high-speed aviation sector. They observed India’s reliance on foreign nations for advanced defense technology, including propulsion systems. They noted that ramjet engines, enabling sustained supersonic speeds, were primarily developed by government agencies and foreign defense giants. No private company in India was attempting this innovation.

This realisation led them to establish Hyprix in June 2024. Their objective was to develop a ramjet engine, a propulsion technology operating at supersonic speeds by compressing incoming air, mixing it with fuel, and producing thrust without moving parts.

By August 2024, with government funding and grants, Hyprix began work on their first product. Within five months, they designed, developed, analyzed, reviewed, and tested their liquid-fueled supersonic ramjet engine, Tezz, in January 2025.

Tezz is a significant breakthrough for several reasons. It can operate at speeds between Mach 2 and Mach 4, suitable for next-generation missiles and aerial platforms. It is three to four times more efficient than conventional solid rocket-powered missile systems, increasing projectile range and sustained speed. Its development reduces reliance on foreign technology, aligning with India’s self-reliance goals.

Developing Tezz presented numerous challenges. The founders faced skepticism from experts who doubted a young startup could achieve such a feat. Financial struggles were constant due to limited government grants and lack of investors. Operational hurdles included procuring aerospace materials, navigating regulations, and assembling a competent team.

The successful testing of Tezz in January 2025 marked a technological milestone and symbolized the founders’ resilience and the growth of indigenous defense technology under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

Following the success of the ramjet engine, Hyprix is developing Kira M1, a 155mm ramjet-propelled extended-range artillery shell. This aligns with India’s need to increase artillery shell production to meet future defense needs. Current production is 300,000 shells per year, while wartime demand is estimated at 1.8 m. This gap provides an opportunity for startups like Hyprix.

Few global defense giants, including Boeing, Raytheon, and Nammo, are developing similar artillery shells. No Indian company has entered this space, making Hyprix the first private Indian company to develop next-generation artillery technology.

Kira M1 is designed to enhance Indian artillery warfare. Unlike conventional shells relying on explosive force, Kira M1 incorporates ramjet propulsion and AI-guided precision guidance, extending its range and accuracy.

Currently bootstrapped and pre-revenue, Hyprix is raising funds to support its development efforts. The details of the fundraising remain private. Their long-term goal is to develop next-generation AI-guided precision supersonic systems. This extends beyond defense to include commercial navigation systems for supersonic and hypersonic flight. (Source: Google/Startup Pedia)

17 Feb 25. Magtec motor forwards with DTEP funding. DTEP funding is advancing innovation in defence through collaboration with higher-tier partners.

Congratulations to Rotherham based engineering company Magtec
The Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) will collaborate with an experienced higher-tier partner in the defence sector
The Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP) boosts defence innovation while supporting the technology supply chain

Rotherham based SME Magtec has been awarded funding through the latest rounds of the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP). They will collaborate with a higher-tier supplier who will mentor them over the duration of a forthcoming defence project. They will receive a government grant worth 50 percent of the project value with the aim of developing innovative new solutions that meet UK defence challenges and increase capability in the UK defence supply chain.

Magtec is a leading UK designer, manufacturer and integrator of electric and hybrid drive systems for customers in the defence, rail and commercial sectors. The company is a member of the British Army’s programme to develop technologies for battlefield electrification and holds an Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Award in the Employer Recognition Scheme. Founded in 1992, Magtec is privately owned and headquartered at a bespoke design and manufacturing facility in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

The firm was recently visited by Secretary of State for Defence John Healey MP who described Magtec as “deeply impressive” and said that they have the “long established manufacturing skills and creative flair to improve the battlefield performance and the environmental performance of military vehicles.”

The DTEP programme, which seeks to improve the competitiveness of the UK Defence supply chain, is sponsored by the MOD’s Directorate of Industrial Strategy and Exports (DISE) and delivered through the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), Innovate UK, and ADS.

Congratulations to Magtec

Magtec’s innovative Permanent Magnet Motors (PMM) will provide superior power to submarine systems with significantly reduced size and weight. This will in turn reduce maintenance costs substantially while increasing submarine availability and operational capacity. Magtec will be working with higher tier partner MacTaggart Scott on developing and producing the PMM.

Andy Sloan, Engineering Director at Magtec said: “We are delighted to have won funding from the Defence and Security Accelerator and to be collaborating with MacTaggart Scott. Our team is developing permanent magnet motor technology for submarines, reducing weight, space, heat and noise and making the Silent Service even quieter. As a UK-based company, we are proud to be strengthening our sovereign capability.”

The SDA Supplier Management Team said: “Magtec have previous defence development experience, therefore easing their learning and journey into becoming a potential defence supplier for the Submarine Enterprise. The product they offer will be bespoke, offering the many advantages as stated, and others besides.”

DTEP’s funding for Magtec highlights the MOD’s commitment to fostering innovation and strengthening the UK defence supply chain through strategic SME partnerships.

Learn more about DASA’s funding opportunities here.: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-and-security-accelerator (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

17 Feb 25. UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and Primoco UAV SE Successfully Demonstrate Advanced Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUT) and Swarm Capabilities. In a recent flight test campaign, conducted in collaboration with the leading European aerospace company, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and Primoco UAV SE showcased the seamless integration of advanced guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) technologies with teaming intelligence software. This integration enabled the autonomous and dynamic coordination of multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in a real-time swarm from a manned aircraft and its potential in manned-unmanned teaming (MUT) missions. This demonstration validated how UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s cutting-edge Flight Control Systems (FCS) play a critical role in ensuring precise execution, robust reliability, and seamless interoperability. The company’s VECTOR-600 autopilot was specifically adapted to process and execute mission commands via a dedicated interface with the Mission Control Computer (MCC), proving its ability to integrate with complex mission management systems.

Enabling the Next Generation of UAV Operations

The collaboration between UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and Primoco UAV SE is built on years of technological partnership and trust, leading to the development of increasingly sophisticated UAV capabilities. In this latest demonstration, the coordinated operation of multiple UAVs enabled real-time surveillance and threat detection scenarios, leveraging AI-based Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) software to autonomously identify and classify threats.

Furthermore, the successful integration of third-party applications validated the scalability and adaptability of the solution, proving its capability to operate across different UAV platforms and mission architectures. The UAVs dynamically reassigned tasks mid-mission, demonstrating true autonomy and operational flexibility in high-demand environments.

Advancing Innovation in Autonomous UAV Systems

Beyond this successful campaign, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía continues to push the boundaries of autonomous flight, GNSS-denied navigation in hostile environments, Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T), and swarming technologies. Its advanced flight control systems enable seamless integration with manned aircraft, supporting real-time mission execution and in-flight decision-making. Additionally, the incorporation of On-Screen Display (OSD) and First-Person View (FPV) guidance enhances situational awareness through the Primary Flight Display (PFD), providing operators with an intuitive and effective control interface.

A Commitment to the Future of UAV Operations

This successful test campaign highlights the disruptive potential of UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s guidance and control systems, reaffirming the company’s role as a key enabler of next-generation UAV operations.

As UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and Primoco UAV SE continue their collaboration, this milestone represents a significant step forward in expanding the role of UAVs in defense, security, and critical infrastructure applications, paving the way for more autonomous, resilient, and mission-capable UAV systems.

UAV Navigation – Grupo Oesía

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía is a company specializing in the design of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) solutions for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) since 2004. UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s flight solutions are used by a wide range of leading aerospace manufacturers for a variety of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) or “drones.”

UAV Navigation is part of the Grupo Oesía, a Spanish multinational company dedicated to dual-use digital and industrial engineering, which develops and implements projects in more than 40 countries. It has 3,200 professionals in 18 corporate headquarters in Europe, Latin America and Asia. Throughout almost 50 years of experience, it has innovated products and services that benefit millions of people around the world, with the aim of creating a better, more efficient, safer and sustainable world.

The industrial companies within the Grupo Oesía ecosystem are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge technology for the Security, Defense, and Aerospace sectors, with a long track record of work in avionics for significant projects such as the Eurofighter EF-2000, A-400M, F-18, C-295, P3-B Orion, or MH-60R. The group is now involved in the most important UAV projects, including FCAS/NGWS, Eurodrone, and SIRTAP, among others.

PRIMOCO UAV SE

Since 2015, the Czech company Primoco UAV SE has been developing and manufacturing civilian and military One 150 UAVs, capable of flying completely independently according to programmed flight plans. The key features of the aircraft are its size, maximum take-off weight of 150 kg, endurance of up to 15 hours depending on equipment, cruising speed of 120 km/h, payload of up to 30 kg, fully automatic take-off and landing. Primoco One 150 has EASA LUC SAIL III civil operating authorisation and is in the process of NATO STANAG 4703 certification. The company focuses on civil and military aeronautical applications, particularly in the areas of reconnaissance, energy, border and coastal security, and intelligence. More than 200 Primoco aircraft produced to date are in service in 15 different countries on four continents – from Germany to Malaysia. Primoco UAV is a publicly traded company on the main market of the Prague Stock Exchange. (Source: UAS VISION)

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11 Feb 25. Additive Manufacturing Brings Money-Saving Innovations to Life at NUWC Keyport. Additive manufacturing has been a game-changer in helping to create parts and equipment for DOD’s industrial base. A naval facility in Washington state has become a leader in implementing additive manufacturing and repair technologies using various processes and materials to quickly create much-needed parts for submarines and ships.

One of the many industrial buildings at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport, in Washington, is the Manufacturing, Automation, Repair and Integration Networking Area Center, a large development center housing various additive manufacturing systems.

“Imagine one of our partners coming in here and wanting to modify their vehicle with a mission-optimized propeller or mast,” said Bryce Weber, the technology manager of the Rapid Prototyping and Fabrication Technology Division. “We can use our industrial additive manufacturing technologies in a sandbox environment to make those modifications, iterate and field them.”

Various Navy components, supply organizations and collaborative research and development partners have requested the shop make items ranging from testing devices and training aides to designs that aid production work at naval shipyards and depots for torpedo, UUV and submarine programs. If a ship needs a quick repair — an emergency piece of equipment or an obsolete part, for example — the division’s engineers have the tools and talent to develop a solution and produce the necessary parts, helping to return that ship to service faster.

Some of the MARINA Center’s AM technologies use polymer-based materials to produce components that meet the demanding application requirements of underwater ranges, naval industrial areas and tactical systems. Less critical tools and hardware that are used onboard ships and submarines can be printed using various thermoplastic materials.

Powder bed fusion 3D printers that can print polymers and metals use a heat source to fuse powders into solid objects, layer by layer. The center’s metal laser PDF system primarily prints stainless steel and nickel-based alloys to field metal parts. Weber said it’s ensuring these parts are compatible with welding and non-destructive testing associated with submarines and ships.

There’s also a polymer-based powder bed fusion printer that uses a chemical reaction instead of lasers.

“It’s a liquid agent that’s jetted down onto the top of the powder surface,” Weber said. “Then, infrared light provides the energy, and it cures and builds the polymer chains down into the part. It’s very fast, and we can make parts quickly.”

Once the machine has finished building, engineers move the pieces to a post-processing station, where they pull the parts from the loose powder, similar to a fossil dig. The leftover power can then be used again.

“That’s the nice thing about this technology. You can mix customer parts and orders or parts of wildly different geometries together in the same job and build them together,” Weber said.

So, how do they know what they’ve printed will hold up and be safe? Division technicians work alongside engineering and design agents, system owners and technical authority teams to evaluate the parts based on their material specifications and performance requirements.

“A lot of times, people get very excited about something like 3D printing and want to just use what they have access to rather than the best option,” Weber said. “Our talented team has diverse manufacturing experience and is really good at providing the best-fit solution that meets applied engineering requirements, whether it be a technology like additive manufacturing or even a conventional one, or a merger of the two.”

The team is also leveraging its long-standing expertise in advanced repair technologies, such as laser cladding, which is used for surface restoration repairs on metal parts, and laser ablation, which removes coatings and corrosion from part surfaces.

“In this case, we’re even using laser ablation as a new technique to strip the polyurethane off a torpedo component,” Weber said.

Easier Access for the Forward-Deployed

The MARINA facility doesn’t mass-produce items; it’s more of a relief valve to produce maintenance hardware to get assets back to the fleet or maintainer faster.

Moving forward, the center could develop successful AM designs and upload the digital specifications to a repository. Forward-deployed naval vessels and bases that have additive manufacturing maintenance tools can then download the technical data package to make emergency parts. Various programs, such as Naval Sea System Command’s AFLOAT additive manufacturing program, are working to more widely deploy 3D printing equipment onto surface ships or to shore-based facilities to create what Weber described as a “shop in a box.”

Since 2002, Keyport has produced tens of thousands of additive-manufacturing parts for a wide range of applications. The division works closely with the Naval Systems Engineering and Logistics Directorate’s Technology Office on specifications for any parts it makes.

Weber’s team also develops robotics solutions that can repair submarine equipment and parts at the point of need. This allows submarine crews and maintenance personnel to do repairs themselves, cutting weeks off critical path maintenance.

“We are filling a niche of designing, integrating, deploying and supporting custom repair systems that don’t have strong profit models for industry but have major readiness implications for the fleet,” Weber said, explaining that most industries are interested in mass manufacturing items. “This work is saving a huge amount of time and funding.”

Teamwork: Helping Innovate From Within

The MARINA center also houses the Keyport Innovation Center, a collaborative space where anyone at NUWC Keyport or with DOD credentials can learn new additive manufacturing skills and create prototypes using commercial, off-the-shelf technology. The KIC is the place to go for anyone looking to quickly turn a concept into reality.

“We’re trying to break down the silos between departments because a lot of departments are doing similar things, but nobody talks to each other,” said Warren Penny, a computer engineer who helps run the KIC, which was set up about two years ago and runs on Naval Innovative Science and Engineering funding.

Keyport’s engineers can test out designs using several resources, helping to reduce costs and increase the speed of prototyping for direct-funded work. The KIC’s popularity has led to many repeat customers.

“We do 3D scanning, 3D modeling and 3D printing,” said Army Sgt. Justin Jones, who works at the KIC as part of the Personnel Force Innovation initiative. “Basically, you can go through the full steps of reverse engineering a component and remanufacturing.”

Penny explained how DOD benefits from the process using circuit board obsolescence as an example.

“The Navy and other armed forces have a really big problem with obsolescence. A lot of our stuff is really old,” he said. “Unfortunately, the companies that have produced our circuit boards either don’t make them anymore or have gone out of business, so we can’t buy more parts.”

However, they can use a new Scan CAD system to take high-resolution images of the layers of those circuit boards and pair them with other data to build a file to reverse engineer the board. Penny said it saves both money and time.

“It’s the same board — we’re just learning how to build it,” he said. Soldering equipment for designing and prototyping circuit boards is available, too, he added.

The KIC also has modeling and simulation computers, as well as training classes for engineering software tools such as MATLAB, Solid Edge, SolidWorks and Ansys. One example of their use came when engineers had concerns about area earthquake activity. Using those computers, Keyport’s Test and Evaluation Department collaborated with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard to model seismic anomaly activity to determine what kind of damage a large earthquake would do to their assets, Penny said.

The KIC’s 3D printing area includes seven fused deposition modeling printers, which Penny described as “like a glorified hot glue gun.”

“It takes rolls of plastic … and we feed it a code, and it’ll just run layer by layer. It’ll draw it out with the plastic, the first layer, and then it’ll build it up,” he explained. There’s also a stereolithography, or SLA, printer that uses UV-cured liquid resin, which makes much thinner layer lines and creates parts with extremely high detail.

Penny said workers from the Undersea Systems and Sustainment Engineering Department, known as Code 40, came in looking for a way to repair tow-behind cables. Usually, when the cables decayed or broke, replacements cost between $15,000 and $20,000 each. The KIC helped them develop a 3D-printed plastic mold to repair them instead.

“They were able to patch together the wiring and then put it in the mold and inject an epoxy resin into it. That goes through a curing process, and it worked out perfectly. It costs them maybe $2,500 $5,000,” Penny said. “Their costs savings is astronomical. That’s one of the things that we like to showcase — that we’re helping the Navy save money.”

The KIC also has a 60-watt fiber Fusion Galvo laser engraver for metal that can cut through steel. Jones said it’s used for nameplate labeling, colorizing and embedding data via barcodes and QR codes onto equipment, such as torpedo shells. A similar Gantry laser can cut and engrave various other materials in a larger build space.

Penny explained one success story in which someone from Code 40 used the Epilog Fusion M2Co2 Gantry laser to cut gaskets that originally had to be cut by hand with scissors — a long process with a 60-70% success rate.

” worked with one of their engineers and brought them in here, and they digitized the template and were able to cut them out in about five to 10 seconds, with 100% accuracy every time,” Penny said.

Since then, that department has purchased its own laser engraver for future use.

“What we do here reduces so much costs,” Jones said. (Source: U.S. DoD)

12 Feb 25. Indian Navy Selects NewSpace for Unmanned Wingman. In what is easily the most significant deal between the Indian military and a local startup company, the Indian Navy has selected Bengaluru-based startup NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) to develop its Naval Collaborative Combat Air Vehicle (N-CCAV), an unmanned aircraft that will operate collaboratively with the navy’s MiG-29K and future Rafale-M fighter aircraft. The N-CCAV is to be based on NRT’s Abhimanyu collaborative combat aircraft/loyal wingman concept. The contract includes a minimum purchase quantity (MPQ) for a specified number of systems that the Indian Navy has committed to procuring once the platform is ready. Development of the Abhimanyu lightweight jet-powered N-CCAV has begun at NRT. Livefist can confirm that NRT was chosen by the Indian Navy under the Indian MoD’s Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), a scheme launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018 aimed at harnessing leading edge private sector R&D to deliver focused advanced technologies to the Indian military. NRT was chosen from a group of Indian private sector contenders. The Abhimanyu, a low-RCS (radar cross section) design, is expected to be a smaller and lighter platform compared to HAL’s Warrior, with a mandate to deliver manned-unmanned teaming missions with the Indian Navy’s combat aircraft. The two separate CCA developments will consolidate in the future, with Warrior for the IAF and Abhimanyu for the Indian Navy. It must be said, however, that while the Abhimanyu has the Indian Navy’s backing in the form of the contract that will be announced on Feb 10, the IAF is yet to throw its full weight behind HAL’s CATS Warrior. The Indian military’s selection of these uncrewed platforms is comparable to the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program that envisions a similar drone wingman. In April 2024, the USAF chose General Atomics and Anduril Industries to present their contending platforms for a final selection to be made by 2026. The NRT Abhimanyu is being designed with modular architecture, making it adaptable for multiple roles, including surveillance, electronic warfare, and strike missions. Documents reviewed by Livefist suggest that NRT is developing the N-CCAV to be both cost-effective and expendable, with an emphasis on rapid production. This approach would enable the Indian Navy—and potentially other operators—to deploy the system in large numbers, complementing both current and future fighter fleets. Project literature also highlights that these interconnected platforms can function as sensors, effectors, and command-and-control nodes, facilitating agile decision-making within a flexible, scalable operational framework. This structure is intended to seamlessly integrate emerging platforms, technologies, and operational concepts in the future.

“Unmanned wingmen and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs) are not intended to replace manned fighter jets but to serve as strategic force multipliers. These systems can help the Indian Air Force and Navy address squadron shortages, modernize operations cost-effectively, and strengthen defenses against peer adversaries like China.” said an officer familiar with the agreement, emphasising that prioritising indigenous programs such as Warrior and Abhimanyu would drive AI innovation, enhance air combat capabilities, and enable India to close its capability gap while establishing itself as a leader in autonomous military technology.

A half-scale replica of the Abhimanyu N-CCAV was on display at Aero India 2025, where the Indian Navy and NewSpace are expected to announce the deal. (Source: UAS VISION/Livefist)

11 Feb 25. Aero India 2025: AMCA design undergoes further tweak due to additional testing. India’s fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) will undergo yet another critical design review (CDR), after enhanced stress/load testing determined that the design required additional tweaks, according to a project official. Speaking to Janes during Aero India 2025, held from 10 to 14 February, the project official – a member of the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) – specified that initial stress/load tests were conducted with 90% of the projected load, as per the agency’s methodology. However, the official added that the agency management has since issued instructions to ensure that the airframe and structure of the planned aircraft is capable of supporting 100% of the required loads. Janes understands that the stress/load testing is being conducted using the finite element method (FEM), a numerical technique used to solve complex differential equations in engineering and science by dividing a problem domain into smaller, simpler finite elements. As the AMCA is due to incorporate additional design changes to accommodate the latest findings, a CDR is required to freeze the design of the aircraft, the official said. ADA plans to complete the review in April 2025, the official added. Metal-cutting activities will be conducted later in 2025, Janes understands. Programme officials had intended to start metal-cutting activities in 2024, following the Indian government’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approval of the project in March 2024. The CCS approval allowed funding of up to INR150trn (USD1.7bn) to be disbursed to the programme. (Source: Janes)

10 Feb 25. L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has introduced AMORPHOUS™, its new software that features a single user interface to operate thousands of autonomous assets simultaneously. Designed with an open architecture, this software enables the United States and allied militaries to control a mix of uncrewed platforms, payloads and systems, even if another manufacturer produces them. AMORPHOUS, which stands for Autonomous Multi-domain Operations Resiliency Platform for Heterogeneous Unmanned Swarms, includes an intuitive and distributed command-and-control interface to give operators the flexibility to conduct a wider array of intricate military missions. This collaborative autonomy at scale will provide warfighters with a decisive overmatch capability.

“Autonomy is a force multiplier, which is why we have designed AMORPHOUS as a multi-domain, multi-mission capability that rapidly integrates a variety of uncrewed systems across the battlespace,” said Jon Rambeau, President, Integrated Mission Systems, L3Harris. “This project also highlights L3Harris’ partnerships with venture-backed and non-traditional companies to mature emerging defense capabilities more quickly and affordably.”

L3Harris is currently developing prototypes using the AMORPHOUS architecture on contracts for the U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit. AMORPHOUS has demonstrated its flexibility and interoperability by controlling multiple separate assets across multiple vehicle types operating in different domains during government-managed tests. AMORPHOUS supports decentralized decision-making, which enables individual uncrewed assets to perform their own tasks autonomously and make real-time tactical decisions inside the network. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

11 Feb 25. Boom Supersonic Announces Boomless Cruise. XB-1 test plane demonstrated supersonic flight with no audible sonic boom. Boomless Cruise enables flights up to 50% faster over land and 2X faster over water on Overture supersonic airliner. Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, Overture, today announced Boomless Cruise for its supersonic airliner, enabling supersonic travel over land without an audible sonic boom. During its historic first supersonic flight on January 28, 2025, Boom’s demonstrator aircraft, XB-1, broke the sound barrier three times without generating a sonic boom that reached the ground, demonstrating that quiet supersonic travel is possible. Boomless Cruise is based on well-established physics known as Mach cutoff, in which a sonic boom refracts in the atmosphere and never reaches the ground. This effect is achieved by breaking the sound barrier at a high enough altitude, with exact speeds varying based on atmospheric conditions.

“XB-1 broke the sound barrier three times during its first supersonic flight—without an audible boom,” said Blake Scholl, Founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic. “This confirms what we’ve long believed: supersonic travel can be affordable, sustainable, and friendly to those onboard and on the ground. With this success, we’re bringing Boomless Cruise to Overture, unlocking faster travel on even more routes.”

Specialized microphone arrays placed in strategic locations under the flight path confirmed that sonic booms did not reach the ground as XB-1 flew at a top speed of Mach 1.12. The data collected during XB-1’s multiple supersonic runs allowed Boom to validate sonic boom models and improve the algorithms that predict operating in Mach cutoff.

This data shows that supersonic flight without the disturbance of a sonic boom is possible—opening the door to supersonic travel over land onboard Boom’s supersonic airliner, Overture.

Boomless Cruise enables Overture to fly at speeds up to Mach 1.3 without an audible boom, reducing U.S. coast-to-coast flight times by up to 90 minutes. International routes with overland segments can also benefit from increased speeds.

In order to operate within today’s regulations, Boom planned to operate Overture at Mach 0.94 over land—approximately 20% faster than today’s subsonic jets—only breaking the sound barrier over water, where it would speed up to Mach 1.7, or twice as fast. The data collected from XB-1’s supersonic flight establishes the possibility of Overture traveling up to 50% faster than today’s jets over land without an audible boom.

Boomless Cruise on Overture is enabled by Symphony, its purpose-built propulsion system. Unlike other commercial engines, Symphony’s enhanced transonic thrust enables Overture to break the sound barrier well above 30,000ft—high enough for Mach cutoff physics to work. Boomless Cruise is also enabled by Overture’s advanced autopilot, which automatically selects the highest quiet speed under real-time conditions.

Boom expects to produce thrust during fully-operational engine core tests for Symphony by the end of 2025. Engine core testing will analyze performance of the compressor, combustor, and turbine section. Data gathered will further refine engineering and expedite production of a fully certified engine.

Overture has an order book of 130 orders and pre-orders from American Airlines, United Airlines, and Japan Airlines, representing the first five years of production. In 2024, Boom completed construction on the Overture Superfactory in Greensboro, North Carolina, which will scale to produce 66 Overture aircraft per year. Optimized for speed, safety, and sustainability, Overture and its bespoke propulsion system, Symphony, are designed to run on up to 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). (Source: ASD Network)

10 Feb 25. IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing and networking industry, and General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics, announced a partnership to bring the power of quantum computing to government and defense sectors.

IonQ and GDIT are partnering to combine GDIT’s deep technical and government agency mission expertise with IonQ’s pioneering quantum technology. Together, the companies will co-develop and market advanced quantum processing and networking applications to address high-impact use cases, including quantum AI extensions, resource optimization, and anomaly detection. This collaboration aims to deliver transformative capabilities for federal, and state governments, meeting critical challenges with cutting-edge solutions.

“Quantum computing represents a transformative opportunity for our government clients to solve previously impossible challenges,” said Ben Gianni, senior vice president and chief technology office at GDIT. “This expanded partnership will enable us to harness the next generation of computational power to deliver innovative solutions that address critical mission needs.”

“By partnering with GDIT, we will accelerate quantum computing adoption in the government, continuing IonQ’s consistent market growth,” said Rima Alameddine, IonQ’s Chief Revenue Officer. “This collaboration marks a significant step in delivering quantum solutions that address critical challenges faced by government agencies. It allows us to leverage our combined capabilities to introduce quantum computing to government and defense sectors, supporting high-priority projects. We are excited to work closely with and learn from the experts at GDIT.”

Earlier this year, IonQ and GDIT partnered with a major intelligence agency to advance its quantum readiness. The two companies leveraged quantum and AI technologies to enhance the agency’s data analysis and mission capabilities. Today’s news builds on IonQ’s ongoing work in the federal sector, advancing its efforts to integrate quantum networks into future operations. Most recently, IonQ announced a new $54.5 m contract with existing customer U.S. Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), which marked the largest 2024 quantum contract award in the U.S. IonQ also won a $5.7 m contract for a first-of-its-kind, multi-node, blind quantum computing system initiative for the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS). (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

07 Feb 25. DARPA continues quest to validate quantum computing utility. After a yearlong technical review, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency said Thursday it will advance designs from Microsoft and California-based PsiQuantum to the next phase of its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. Through the program, DARPA wants to understand whether it’s possible to develop a utility-scale quantum computing system — which means that its computational value is greater than its cost — by 2033. To do this, the agency is not only investing in companies’ research, but it’s also helping to verify and validate their plans and share the results of their work with the broader U.S. government. Known as QBI, the effort builds on previous work under the agency’s Underexplored Systems for Utility-Scale Quantum Computing, or US2QC. Both Microsoft and PsiQuantum have moved through a rigorous slate of technical analysis conducted by a team of more than 50 industry, government and scientific experts. The next, and final, phase of the effort will focus on full-system performance to validate whether their concepts can be built and operated as expected.

“Now, we’re ready to evaluate their final utility-scale system designs, conduct government testing of components and hardware, and assess system-level performance capabilities of major prototypes,” Joe Alpeter, DARPA’s QBI program manager, said in a statement.

Quantum computers can process data at much faster rates than a standard computer. For the military, more processing power means faster automation, improved target recognition and more precise, lethal weapons. It also raises concerns around cybersecurity, as an adversary could use quantum computers to decrypt classified information or disrupt communication networks. Pentagon must act now on quantum computing or be eclipsed by rivals Through US2QC and the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, DARPA hopes to better understand the possibilities of quantum computing. Microsoft and PsiQuantum are taking different approaches to their designs, but the agency noted that the two companies are not in competition. Rather, DARPA wants to fund as many viable projects as it can and plans to choose more companies to participate in QBI this spring. PsiQuantum, which was founded in 2015 with the goal of building and deploying “the first useful quantum computers,” will break ground on two quantum data centers in Australia and Chicago in the coming months.

“We must keep our foot on the accelerator and commit all attention and resources towards the path to scaling and unlocking this technology and its real-world impact across the United States’ most critical industries,” PsiQuantum’s CEO Jeremy O’Brien said in a statement this week. (Source: Defense News)

07 Feb 25. AURA Network Systems Awarded FAA Contract to Enhance UAS Integration in National Airspace. The Northern Plains UAS Test Site will support AURA Network Systems’ recently announced contract with the Federal Aviation Administration. AURA, a supplier of secure and reliable communications solutions for the aviation industry, received a FAA Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract to demonstrate and validate technologies in support of the safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the National Airspace System (NAS).

“We are honoured to be selected by the FAA for this crucial project,” said Kevin Steen, Chief Executive Officer of AURA. “Our innovative communications solutions, built on our licensed spectrum, are designed to ensure the highest levels of safety, security, and reliability for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft. This project will allow us to further demonstrate our capabilities, particularly in providing a voice relay that enables a remote pilot of an uncrewed aircraft to communicate with Air Traffic Control (ATC) as if onboard the aircraft, a critical factor for safe and effective airspace integration.”

Steen explained that the project includes qualitative and quantitative measurements of voice quality, intelligibility, and end-to-end latency, showcasing AURA’s unique ability to meet the voice latency requirements of RTCA. The air transportation industry’s independent Standards Development Organization works with the FAA to develop comprehensive, industry-vetted recommendations for technical performance standards and the operating environment for those standards. Command-and-Control Communications Service Providers (C2CSPs) like AURA must meet extremely low-latency metrics to ensure air traffic controllers can communicate clearly with remote pilots on the ground, minimizing the risk of communication delays or overlaps.

“Our network is specifically designed to provide C2 and voice services, leveraging aviation-dedicated frequencies to ultimately enable UAS to operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS),” noted Steen. “Our integrated solution of both the data pipe and the voice relay offers a significant advantage in meeting RTCA’s stringent voice latency requirements. This award represents a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to support the entire aviation ecosystem while enhancing airspace management.”

The NPUASTS will work closely with AURA as the UAS will be using the Test Site’s Nationwide Certificate of Authorization to demonstrate the company’s voice capabilities within the project. AURA’s mission includes qualitative and quantitative measurements of voice quality, intelligibility, and end-to-end latency, showcasing AURA’s unique ability to meet the voice latency requirements of RTCA DO-377B. Flights are planned in Mayville, ND, approximately 40 miles south of Grand Forks Air Force Base.

“Our partnership with AURA is a vital step in advancing UAS technologies,” said Trevor Woods, Executive Director of NPUASTS. “Its innovative communications solutions are pivotal for the safe integration of UAS into the national airspace. We look forward to collaborating on this important project to enhance airspace operations and ensure safer skies.”

AURA will provide a voice relay that enables a remote pilot of an unmanned aircraft to communicate with Air Traffic Control (ATC) as if onboard the aircraft, a critical factor for safe and effective airspace integration. Its network is designed to provide command-and-control and voice services, leveraging aviation-dedicated frequencies to enable beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) UAS flight. The NPUASTS supports UAS flight testing, including BVLOS flights, and offers access to facilities and assets throughout North Dakota.

“Our work with NPUASTS offers unparalleled opportunities to test and refine our communications solutions in a controlled yet expansive FAA-designated test environment,” said Kevin Steen, Chief Executive Officer of AURA. “We are eager to demonstrate how our technology can support the broader commercialization and safe operation of UAS across the nation.” (Source: UAS VISION/ Aura; Northern Plains UAS Test Site)

06 Feb 25. Google drops AI ban on weapons. The updated principles no longer include language about avoiding technologies that might cause harm. Google owner Alphabet has revised its policy on the use of AI technology in the developing military hardware and surveillance systems. This change marks a significant departure from the company’s previous stance, which prohibited the application of AI in such contexts. The updated principles no longer include language about avoiding technologies that might cause harm. Google AI division head Demis Hassabis stated that the company’s policies are evolving to meet the demands of a changing global landscape, with a renewed focus on national security.

Hassabis and technology and society senior vice-president James Manyika wrote in a blog post: “There’s a global competition taking place for AI leadership within an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. We believe democracies should lead in AI development, guided by core values like freedom, equality, and respect for human rights. And we believe that companies, governments, and organisations sharing these values should work together to create AI that protects people, promotes global growth, and supports national security.”

The initial AI principles were established by Google in 2018 in response to internal protests over its involvement in Project Maven, a US Department of Defense initiative that explored AI’s potential to improve the precision of drone strikes. The controversy led to employee resignations and widespread petitioning within the company, prompting Google to withdraw from the project. In response to the backlash, Google decided not to renew its contract with the Pentagon. The revised guidelines emphasise the importance of human oversight, adherence to international laws and human rights, and thorough testing of AI to prevent unintended negative consequences.

The blog post further stated: “As we move forward, we believe that the improvements we’ve made over the last year to our governance and other processes, our new Frontier Safety Framework, and our AI Principles position us well for the next phase of AI transformation.

“The opportunity of AI to assist and improve the lives of people around the world is what ultimately drives us in this work, and we will continue to pursue our bold, responsible, and collaborative approach to AI.”

A GlobalData survey, the Thematic Intelligence: Tech Sentiment Polls Q4 2023, revealed that businesses consider AI to be a disruptive technology, with 78% of respondents anticipating disruption and 54% already feeling its impact.

The change has been described as “incredibly concerning” by Human Rights Watch as cited by BBC.

Human Rights Watch senior AI researcher Anna Bacciarelli was quoted as saying: “For a global industry leader to abandon red lines it set for itself signals a concerning shift, at a time when we need responsible leadership in AI more than ever.” (Source: army-technology.com)

07 Feb 25. Elma Electronic has enhanced its line of SOSA aligned backplanes to include a 7-slot 3U OpenVPX model that further supports the DOD’s Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) mandate.

Complete with six VITA 65 slots and one VITA 62 PSU slot, the new backplane helps facilitate the development of a common architecture across critical C5ISR and EW systems. Specific application functions include mission, weapons or navigation control, surveillance, as well as threat detection and processes or environmental monitoring.

For CMOSS and RF applications, the new backplane features three payload slots and PNT support across all slots. All control and data plane links are designed for 25 Gbps data rates for high-speed signaling on all data paths and support dual domain Ethernet up to 100GBASE-KR4.

The full featured backplane offers cutting edge VITA 67.3 interconnect technology, with VITA 66 and VITA 67 connector modules installed in the backplane apertures upon request.

Support for a number of critical features including a radial slot card for precision timing and synchronization, VITA 48.2 2-Level Maintenance (2LM) and VITA 62 PSU isolation fins for high altitude applications are available on this 6+1 backplane.

08 Feb 25. China’s Researchers Reportedly Discover New Way to Detect Even the Stealthiest Submarines. Chinese researchers have reportedly made significant progress in developing a new submarine detection system, which could reduce the effectiveness of stealth technology in modern naval warfare. The technology does not rely on traditional sonar but instead captures low-frequency electromagnetic (EM) waves generated by a submarine’s propellers.

Scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University reportedly tested this system in the South China Sea, where they claim it successfully detected signals that would otherwise go unnoticed using conventional methods.

Unlike sound waves, which weaken quickly in seawater, EM waves penetrate the seabed and travel farther, allowing for detection over greater distances. The detection device, described as being similar in size to a pickup truck, reportedly identified faint signals from submerged vessels during deep-sea trials. If fully developed, the method could hypothetically challenge the stealth capabilities of advanced submarines, including those used by the United States and its allies, according to the South China Morning Post.

In addition to electromagnetic tracking, Chinese scientists have allegedly explored another approach that focuses on magnetic wake signatures, disturbances left behind as a submarine moves through the ocean.

Research conducted at Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) in Xian analyzed how submarines create subtle interactions with Earth’s magnetic field. Their findings suggest that even the most advanced submarines generate detectable magnetic disturbances, making it possible to identify their presence despite efforts to remain hidden.

By studying the Kelvin wake, a distinctive wave pattern produced by submarines as they cut through the water, researchers determined that several factors influence the strength of a vessel’s magnetic signature. A slight increase in speed can amplify the magnetic intensity tenfold, while reducing the submarine’s depth by just a few meters can double the signal’s strength.

One of the primary concerns raised by this research is the potential impact on the U.S. Seawolf-class submarines, which are considered among the most advanced in stealth technology. These submarines were designed to operate undetected by using anechoic tiles to absorb sonar waves and shock-absorbing floating raft systems to minimize onboard noise. Additionally, their deep-diving capabilities, reaching depths of approximately 600 meters, make them more difficult to track using conventional methods.

However, the latest Chinese research suggests that these submarines may no longer be as invisible as previously believed. If magnetic wake tracking and EM wave detection are successfully integrated into operational systems, Seawolf-class submarines could be at greater risk of detection in contested waters such as the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.

Previous attempts to track submarines using electromagnetic signals had a limited range of just over 1.5 miles. However, Chinese researchers claim that recent technological advancements could extend this detection range beyond 31 miles. Chinese Scientists proposed deploying a network of high-precision sensors across a wide area to track subtle submarine signals. These sensors would need to be synchronized with extreme precision—within a bnth of a second—to ensure accurate data collection. (Source: https://www.sofx.com/)

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