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24 Sep 25. Emerson announced the signing of an agreement with Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) to advance wideband characterization methods for active electronically scanned array (AESA) systems. This joint effort aims to accelerate innovation, improve test coverage, and reduce risks for industries adopting next-generation AESA technologies, including aerospace and telecommunications. AESA architectures are rapidly transforming radar, communications, and navigation systems, driving the need for more sophisticated and real-world-relevant test methodologies. To address this demand, Emerson will work with VUB to develop innovative approaches for wideband characterization of RF and microwave components and subsystems used in AESA systems. As part of the collaboration, Emerson is providing NI PXI test hardware and vector signal transceiver (VST) instruments to VUB. These tools enable multichannel, high-fidelity signal generation and analysis, allowing researchers to validate component behavior under realistic wideband conditions. This joint effort aims to accelerate innovation, improve test coverage, and reduce risks for industries adopting next-generation AESA technologies.
“Our partnership with Vrije Universiteit Brussel underscores Emerson’s commitment to ongoing refinement and advancement of RF and microwave testing methodologies,” said René Nuessgen, senior director, research and development, Emerson. “By integrating our advanced test and measurement technologies with VUB’s research expertise, we are enabling the development of robust and scalable approaches that will drive the adoption of AESA systems in high-reliability applications.”
The collaboration also supports PhD training, joint publications, and deeper engagement between industry and academia. With a focus on advanced technology applications, the partnership will foster internal knowledge development at Emerson while contributing to the broader engineering community.
Nuessgen and Professor Dries Peumans of VUB’s Electricity Department signed the agreement during an official ceremony held at European Microwave Week.
Prof. Peumans commented, “This collaboration with Emerson is an excellent opportunity to push forward our research in wideband characterization and modeling of high-frequency components and active antenna systems. With access to Emerson’s advanced measurement infrastructure and expertise, our researchers can explore new ways to measure and understand complex systems. We’re excited to see what practical innovations will come out of this program – especially those that could shape the future of wireless communication and sensing.”
24 Sep 25. Concurrent, a leader in embedded computing solutions, has launched Narvi, a rugged XMC form factor GPGPU and graphics processing card developed in collaboration with EIZO Rugged Solutions. Powered by the latest NVIDIA RTX™ PRO 2000 and 500 Blackwell GPUs, Narvi delivers cutting-edge AI acceleration, real-time video capture, and advanced display processing in a compact, low-SWaP module designed for today’s most demanding defence and aerospace applications. Engineered for defence, aerospace, and ISR applications, Narvi combines next-generation GPU power with rugged reliability, enabling real-time sensor processing, situational awareness, and AI workloads at the edge. The XMC cards can also serve as AI/ML/GPGPU coprocessors for single-board computers that lack such functionality, dramatically boosting their processing performance without requiring redesign. This capability allows integrators to unlock advanced AI and parallel computing workloads on existing platforms, delivering meaningful impact in space- and power-constrained environments.
“With Narvi, we’re giving mission system designers access to the full power of NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs in environments where size, weight, and power are critical,” said Brent Salgat, Chief Revenue Officer, Concurrent. “Building on our long-standing partnership with EIZO Rugged Solutions, we’re delivering not only the latest GPU technology, but also rugged, field-proven solutions that integrate seamlessly into customer platforms.”
Key Specifications:
- Built on NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 2000 or 500 GPUs (Blackwell architecture)
- Up to 8 GB GDDR7 ECC graphics memory
- Up to 3,328 CUDA® cores, 5th Gen Tensor Cores, 4th Gen RT Cores
- PCI Express Gen 5 and 256-bit memory interface
- Up to 3x DisplayPort++/DVI outputs
- 9th Gen NVENC encoders and 6th Gen NVDEC decoders
- H.265, H.264, and AV1 codec support
- NVIDIA GPUDirect® RDMA for high-bandwidth, low-latency transfers
- SOSA® aligned rear I/O (compatible with 3U VPX)
- Conforms to MIL-STD-810 (shock, vibration, temperature)
Concurrent and EIZO Rugged Solutions continue to partner in delivering field-proven, high-performance embedded computing solutions. Narvi joins the growing portfolio of Concurrent products, powered by EIZO Rugged Solutions, offering system integrators a greater choice, faster deployment, and long-term support for rugged GPU and video capture technologies. Narvi is available immediately in configurations powered by RTX PRO 2000 or RTX PRO 500 Blackwell GPUs. To find out more, visit: https://concurrent.tech/products/narvi
24 Sep 25. Solus Power, a pioneering UK energy technology company, has secured a contract with the Ministry of Defence’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) to develop its novel, dual-use battery technology, ‘Kratos’. Having successfully won funding through DASA’s competition to find innovations that enhance operational advantage through improved self-sufficiency and energy innovation. Solus Power has been awarded funding to accelerate the development of its military-grade portable battery unit. Solus Power will work with DASA and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to advance development and enter field testing of the dual-use technology. As technical partner, Dstl will ensure the technology meets the needs and operational requirements for the Royal Navy’s Future Commando Force which is funding the work. Kratos has been recognised for its ability to enhance deployed self-sufficiency and endurance across maritime, land, and air domains, while reducing logistical burden and optimising power and energy use. Solus Power’s Kratos technology presents a ruggedised and portable lithium-ion battery pack described as a ‘Jerry can of electricity’ to provide rapid DC-to-DC charging. Its scalable architecture allows users to link multiple units for higher energy demands, making it ideal for powering field command centres, medical units, and disaster relief. Kratos is tactically portable, suitable for hand-carry, vehicle mounting, or drone deployment. Its low heat signature and silent operation enhance operational stealth, making it a dependable power source for missions where discretion is critical.
Stas Leonidou, founder and CEO of Solus Power, said: “We are delighted that Solus Power’s Kratos has been recognised for its game-changing potential, and we are excited to be working with DASA and the MoD to further develop the technology. Our mission is to revolutionise energy access across defence, ensuring reliable and sustainable power in diverse and challenging environments. Kratos’ ability to provide portable, flexible, and scalable off-grid power whenever and wherever it’s needed is an ideal solution to support global defence, security, and the evolving electrified military landscape.”
Over the past nine years, DASA has established itself as a key enabler of defence and security innovation, building strong expertise and partnerships across government, academia, and industry. By seeking novel technologies that enable greater self-sufficiency and operational endurance for deployed forces, DASA supports a more resilient, agile, and self-sustaining military capability.
Darren Browning, Dstl technical partner, said: “Science and technology innovation enables our Armed Forces to be more resilient and effective. Dstl’s critical technical advice helped shape the power requirements for the solution and its ability to power varied electronic systems. We’ll be using our extensive technical experience to thoroughly assess this next stage and ensure the product meets user needs.”
The DASA Project Manager for the competition added: “At DASA, we are dedicated to finding and supporting breakthrough solutions that address the challenges faced by modern defence forces. Through the Delivering operational advantage via improved self-sufficiency and operational energy innovation themed competition, we were seeking innovations that could achieve greater self-sufficiency and operational endurance for a deployed force, and we look forward to seeing what this project delivers.” With modern operations increasingly reliant on advanced electronics, surveillance systems, and electric mobility, the demand for reliable, portable power is growing. Traditional power sources like diesel generators are noisy, heavy, fuel-dependent, and logistically complex. Energy resilience is fast becoming a critical national security priority. Scalable, ruggedised, and self-sufficient power solutions are essential for off-grid and battlefield environments. The transition to electrified power generation, storage, and distribution is set to transform how armed forces operate—boosting efficiency and improving mission success rates. Kratos supports a wide range of military and emergency use cases, from powering base infrastructure such as surveillance systems to supporting soldier-level technology like wearable devices, communications equipment, and smart weaponry. Its scalable, portable design makes it ideal for land operations, drone support, and rapid deployment in disaster response or field maintenance scenarios.
23 Sep 25. BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI), a leading provider of mission-ready AI for defense and national security, today announced it will deploy advanced AI and orchestration technologies in support of the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet at UNITAS 2025. The U.S. Navy will host this year’s UNITAS featuring approximately 8,000 personnel from 26 allied and partner nations, including the U.S., and is one of the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercises. In collaboration with digital solutions leader SMX, BigBear.ai will showcase AI-powered capabilities that can improve coordination, decision-making, and threat detection in vast maritime operation zones where counter-narcotics, human trafficking, and arms smuggling are key concerns. Taking place September 15 through October 6, UNITAS 2025 will bring together more than 250 participants from over 20 countries and all branches of the U.S. military.
“Our participation in UNITAS 2025 underscores BigBear.ai’s commitment to equipping U.S. and allied forces with mission-ready AI that delivers real impact where it’s needed most,” said Kevin McAleenan, CEO of BigBear.ai. “In complex maritime environments – where illicit trafficking, illegal arms smuggling, and other transnational threats strain limited resources – our AI-driven insights can provide operators with enhanced situational awareness and the advantage needed to achieve mission success.”
BigBear.ai’s domain awareness and AI orchestration solutions will be integrated across unmanned vehicles and hybrid fleet innovations during the exercise, contributing to a unified Common Operating Picture (COP). BigBear.ai’s ArcasTM system will provide computer vision, pattern-of-life analysis, and risk forecasting to help deliver near-real-time predictive and prescriptive insights during the exercise. In addition, BigBear.ai will demonstrate ConductorOS, its AI, data, and sensor orchestration platform, which can operate in denied, degraded, intermittent, and low-bandwidth (DDIL) environments, allowing operators to deploy, train, and update AI models at the edge and across distributed missions. This collaboration reinforces BigBear.ai and SMX’s shared commitment to deliver AI-enabled mission solutions that enhance operational readiness and support U.S. security objectives. To learn more about BigBear.ai’s AI orchestration platform, ConductorOS, visit https://bigbear.ai/solutions/conductoros-ai-orchestration/. To learn more about BigBear.ai’s computer vision and predictive analytics solution ArcasTM, visit https://bigbear.ai/solutions/national-security/arcas/. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
23 Sep 25. About:Energy, a world-leading innovator in battery development software, today announced its partnership with EFT Mobility, a Munich-based engineering company specialising in drone battery system development and part of Quantum Systems Group. Quantum Systems is a German company that develops advanced unmanned aerial vehicles for defence, security and commercial use. The collaboration sees About:Energy’s modelling platform enabling faster, more reliable battery cell comparison and selection during the critical early design phase for EFT Mobility, where choosing the best-performing cell is a strategic decision for drone flight time, longevity and overall programme success. EFT Mobility, which develops electrification solutions for drone platforms, has moved beyond the industry status quo of relying on limited manufacturer data and internal test capabilities by leveraging simulation to accelerate cell evaluation. This approach enables faster assessment of multiple high-performance cells, including advanced Amprius variants, to optimise performance for each specific drone application. By implementing About:Energy’s platform, EFT Mobility has achieved remarkable efficiency gains. The company reduced cell shortlisting time by 6 months through fast side-by-side comparisons of cells across flight-time, power, payload, and thermal trade-offs. Additionally, pack development was accelerated by 3 months using scalable simulations to validate designs before physical testing, while thermal issue detection improved by 20%.
Dr Gavin White, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of About:Energy, said: “Drones face intense pressure to maximise flight time, safety and reliability, yet cell selection and validation are often slow, data-limited and costly. EFT Mobility has been an outstanding partner to showcase how simulation changes this reality. Together we are proving that high-quality battery data and virtual prototyping cut guesswork, speed up design timelines and enable right-first-time decisions, transforming drone battery development.”
Tobias Kahnert, CEO of EFT Mobility, said: “We want to deliver the best drone battery solutions across multiple cell types and platforms, while giving our customers a rapid route to market. Achieving this means thinking differently from the way things are typically done in our industry. About:Energy’s platform provides access to high-quality cell data that accelerates our selection and design processes, helping us quickly find optimal configurations for weight, flight-time and thermal trade-offs.”
About:Energy’s comprehensive approach to battery data collection sets it apart in the industry. At its London facility, new cells are characterised and added to their database within four weeks. This gives engineering teams the latest insights into emerging technologies that are essential for maximising performance and programme economics, which is especially critical in drone-related industries where geopolitics and supply chain changes require companies to constantly assess suppliers to ensure they can launch successful programmes. The platform also provides answers that would normally require multi-year testing in drones, allowing companies to predict and mitigate degradation issues such as swelling in common pouch cells before they impact designs. This rapid, high-quality data enables customers like EFT Mobility to evaluate cell selection, thermal strategies and fast-charging protocols early in the design process, supporting faster and more confident technical and commercial decisions.
Company profiles:
About:Energy
About:Energy is a London-based battery data and software company transforming how engineering teams design and deploy battery systems. By delivering a full-stack solution that spans cell testing, parameterisation, and model development, About:Energy replaces the need for costly in-house infrastructure and empowers customers to accelerate product development, reduce costs, and make faster, more informed decisions. With proprietary IP and industry-leading data, About:Energy enables engineering teams across the land, air, and marine sectors to solve complex electrification challenges, including cell selection, fast charging, and pack-level simulation and validation. Recognised as a trusted partner to high-performance companies, About:Energy is helping shape the future of electrification through precision, speed, and deep technical insight.
About EFT Mobility
EFT Mobility AG is a leading developer of advanced battery and charging systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The battery packs feature highest energy density and include a proprietary BMS, heating elements and a NDAA-compliant supply chain. The modular NATO-Standard-Charger offers the perfect charging solution to all the batteries and therewith completes the portfolio. Trusted by Quantum Systems and over 20 other global customers, EFT Mobility has a proven track record in the market.
22 Sep 25. First F-47 now being built, will fly in 2028: US Air Force chief. The Air Force’s first F-47 fighter is now being built by Boeing, and the advanced jet is expected to have its initial flight in 2028, Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin said Monday. Allvin, speaking at the Air and Space Forces’ Air, Space and Cyber Conference, said that Boeing’s team worked quickly to start manufacturing the sixth-generation fighter after their selection was announced in March.
“It’s the platform that, along with the rest of the [accompanying family of] systems, is going to ensure [air] dominance into the future,” Allvin said. “In the few short months since we made the [F-47] announcement, they are already beginning to manufacture the first article. We’re ready to go fast. We have to go fast.”
The F-47, previously known as Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD), is intended to replace the F-22 Raptor. Little is known about the highly classified aircraft, but it is expected to have state-of-the-art stealth capabilities, weapons and engines and fly with autonomous drone wingmen known as collaborative combat aircraft. In May, Allvin posted a graphic online that said the F-47 will have a combat radius of more than 1,000 nautical miles, and be able to fly at speeds greater than Mach 2, or more than 1,500 miles per hour. In that May post, Allvin said the Air Force plans to buy at least 185 F-47s, which would match or exceed the size of the F-22 fleet. For the Air Force to succeed in a future war, Allvin noted that it must be able to overwhelmingly dominate adversaries in the sky, and said the F-47 will provide that capability.
“It’s not enough just to be able to stick the jab,” Allvin said. “You’ve got to be able to let your adversary know you can put them on the canvas.”
During his AFA keynote, Allvin lauded the people working on the F-47 and said their enthusiasm will ensure the program will be successful. He showed video of Boeing employees at the company’s fighter production facility in St. Louis, Missouri, cheering loudly the morning they found out President Donald Trump was about to announce they will build the F-47.
“Those aren’t people who just show up to work,” Allvin said. “Those are people who are committed to do something great for the nation. And there are Americans on shop floors all across the country, in the labs, out on the flightlines doing the tests. They want to put together the dominance for the future.” (Source: Defense News)
19 Sep 25. Terma, in partnership with the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), has completed the U.S. Air Force Modular Software program’s Critical Design Review (CDR), clearing a pivotal hurdle toward delivering adaptable, mission-ready Electronic Warfare capabilities. This milestone confirms the software’s design is robust and ready to advance into system integration. The innovative modular architecture empowers the Air Force to add new applications swiftly—without costly rewrites – transforming how mission systems evolve in the field.
“Our modular software gives the U.S. Air Force true plug-and-play control over its Electronic Warfare Suite,” said Mike Schiavone, Terma Inc. VP & General Manager. “Operators will add advanced jamming and other new capabilities as easily as downloading an app—without disrupting ongoing missions.”
By replacing tightly coupled legacy code with a flexible, open architecture, Terma enables faster deployment of new features and reduces risk during integration. The next phase involves incremental software releases to validate components and prepare for flight testing on F-16 and A-10 platforms. Once deployed, this modular design will let warfighters tailor Electronic Warfare applications across multiple aircraft, enhancing survivability and mission effectiveness in dynamic operational environments.
19 Sep 25. Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) showcases innovation at DSEI 2025.
DASA demonstrates commitment to defence and security innovation through major competition launch and industry engagement.
- DASA’s Novel Technology for Intervening in Non-Compressible Haemorrhage competition launched during DSEI opening keynote
- Innovator pitches held for the Support to Operations event, demonstrating high sector engagement
- UKDI announced £1.5 m investment for Regional Defence and Security Clusters over next 2 years
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) demonstrated its important role within UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025, showcasing exciting innovations and strengthening innovator engagement.
New competition launch addresses critical battlefield medical challenge
Minister of State, Lord Coaker, officially launched the Novel Technology for Intervening in Non-Compressible Haemorrhage competition during DSEI’s opening keynote. This £1.5m competition seeks innovative medical device technologies to treat non-compressible haemorrhage, a leading cause of preventable battlefield deaths as well as in the civilian world. The initiative highlights DASA’s commitment to developing life-saving technologies for on the battlefield and beyond. DASA’s Innovation in Support of Operations competition team hosted a successful event, bringing together cutting-edge Innovators with key defence stakeholders. With over 100 applications for just 20 available pitch slots, the overwhelming response demonstrated the sector’s appetite for collaboration and innovation. The forum provided innovators with dedicated 15-minute sessions to present their technologies, receiving direct feedback and guidance from MOD and DASA representatives. The event generated promising connections and fresh ideas, with plans already underway for similar regular sessions.
Regional investment strengthens UK defence capabilities
UKDI announced a significant £1.5m investment over 2 years in Regional Defence and Security Clusters (RDSCs). Speaking to over 100 industry and defence representatives, officials outlined how this investment will foster collaboration across sectors and ensure innovation reaches where it is most needed. RDSCs help bring our world-leading primes together with our innovative SMEs and start-ups, academia, and local and devolved government to solve the military capability challenges we face. UKDI will work closely with the Regional Defence and Security Clusters to foster collaboration across sectors and ensure innovation is delivered where it’s needed most. UK-funded suppliers from DASA’s Electronic Warfare competition presented their innovations on the AUKUS stand, demonstrating the collaborative nature of the AUKUS partnership. The presentations attracted significant interest, with packed attendance highlighting the importance of electronic warfare capabilities in modern defence.
DASA-funded suppliers demonstrate commercial success
DASA’s exhibition stand, which also hosted the Futures Lab team, featured innovative technologies from NW PRO, a DASA-funded supplier specialising in airport scanning technologies to improve security. Their presence highlighted the practical applications of DASA’s investment in UK innovation.
Jay Richards, Managing Director, NW PRO said: “Joining the DASA stand at DSEI was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our AI-driven NexuSec platform and SensorSync digital-twin technology to a new market sector. We currently work heavily in high-security applications, so the natural alignment with defence was clear, and the feedback we gained from this audience was invaluable. The conversations helped us explore how our solutions can extend into new horizontals, while reinforcing their relevance for mission-critical environments. Overall, it was a great experience to connect, share ideas, and demonstrate how AI and digital twins can transform security and defence operations.”
In addition to NW PRO, over 50 DASA-funded suppliers had stands at the event, demonstrating the breadth and success of DASA funding. Several suppliers announced significant commercial developments, including new product launches and major contract signings, highlighting the real-world impact of DASA’s investment in UK innovation. One significant milestone was achieved when Uplift360, originally funded by DASA to develop body armour recycling technology, signed a major contract with Babcock to recycle Typhoon jet components. This expansion from their original DASA project demonstrates how DASA funding enables companies to scale and diversify their capabilities across the defence sector.
Sam Staincliffe, Co-founder of Uplift360 Said: “Signing this agreement with Babcock at DSEI marks an epic step forward for Uplift360 — one made possible by DASA’s early belief in our work. From concept to commercial traction, their support helped us prove that circular innovation in advanced materials isn’t just viable — it’s vital to building a more resilient defence supply chain.”
International stakeholders from Australia, Canada, Belgium, Singapore, and Eastern European countries also visited DASA’s exhibition stand, showing considerable interest in the organisation’s rapid funding model and innovative approaches to defence challenges. The event reinforced DASA’s position as a key driver of defence innovation, connecting breakthrough technologies with operational requirements and supporting the growth of the UK’s defence industrial base. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)
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