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14 May 25. Cubic Digital Intelligence (CDI), a leader in mission-ready software solutions for defense and intelligence, today announced the launch of Tethys, a powerful data management platform to deliver AI/ML-driven intelligence across complex and dynamic operational environments. As the pace and complexity of mission demands grow, operators and analysts are inundated with volumes of unstructured data. Tethys simplifies and accelerates the data-to-decision timeline by intelligently ingesting, processing and distributing information, empowering mission-critical decisions at scale.
“Tethys answers the evolving challenge of turning raw data into mission-ready intelligence,” said Paul Sartorius, VP and General Manager of CDI. “It streamlines complex workflows, automates processing, and ensures data gets where and when it’s needed most.”
AI-Driven. Scalable. Mission-Ready.
Kubernetes-based, Tethys is engineered for high scalability, fault tolerance, and intelligent resource orchestration. Defense and intelligence teams can seamlessly deploy and monitor AI/ML models, automate data workflows, and securely manage data movement across classified and unclassified domains.
Key platform capabilities include:
- AI/ML Model Management: Centrally deploy, track and refine models in a single, intuitive interface.
- Flexible Data Movement: Ingest and distribute heterogeneous data inputs-such as ELINT, SIGINT, and OSINT-and real-time routing to mission systems or storage layers.
- Federated Data Access & Integration: Virtualize access to distributed data sources, enabling cross-domain insights without requiring data migration or schema standardization.
- Three-Click Access: Streamlined UX ensures users can locate/process/retrieve high-priority data assets in three interactions.
Whether cloud, on-premises or disconnected edge environments, Tethys provides unmatched flexibility and performance, maintaining operational advantage regardless of infrastructure or connectivity constraints.
Built for the Modern Mission Landscape
Tethys is platform-agnostic and topology-neutral, accommodating various data sources, models and mission needs. Its intuitive UI offers complete pipeline observability, and zero-downtime-update ensures continuous operations during critical missions.
From special operations to enterprise-level intelligence environments, Tethys empowers users:
- Faster insight generation
- Reduced cognitive load
- Improved mission planning/execution
- Stronger integration across allied forces and systems
Tethys is available now as part of CDI’s growing portfolio of defense software solutions, including TAKTICS, Unified Video+ and the HiPER Suite of GEOINT tools.
14 May 25. Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), a technology company that delivers mission-critical processing power to the edge, today introduced the first safety-certifiable, SOSA-aligned aviation mission computer, which will allow government and commercial organizations to field and modernize aircraft that support next-generation applications such as those enabled by 5G communications and artificial intelligence. Mercury’s new ROCK3 is a DAL-certifiable, 3U OpenVPX mission computer that features Intel Core i7 safety-certifiable processors and delivers up to 20 times the performance of PowerPC-based aircraft computers. ROCK3 is purpose-built to support advanced, safety-critical applications for military and urban mobility aircraft including mission management, sensor fusion and processing, and surveillance. ROCK3’s open architecture allows customers to break vendor lock and eliminate stovepiped systems to enable greater application interoperability and deploy new capabilities faster and more cost-effectively. ROCK3 leverages lessons learned from Mercury’s participation in the U.S. Army’s Aviation Mission Common Server (AMCS) program, which was intended to develop a single mission computing architecture for the Army’s rotorcraft fleet that would allow them to store, process, and transport data and serve as application network nodes across the battlespace.
“With ROCK3, current and next-generation aircraft can increase safety and survivability by leveraging advanced sensors and data fusion applications to give pilots more accurate and timely information to make decisions, identify targets, and avoid hazards,” said Roya Montakhab, Mercury’s SVP of Integrated Processing Solutions. “ROCK3 represents a new path for aviation organizations to field more affordable, scalable, interoperable, and sustainable avionics solutions using open architectures.”
Mercury’s ROCK3 features:
- 11th Gen Intel® Core i7™ quad core processors with integrated GPU
- DO-254 and DO-178C artifacts, certifiable up to DAL-A
- Rugged, SWaP optimized
- Discrete, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, RS-485, CAN avionics interfaces
- Certifiable RTOS, CAST-32A compliant
- 32GB DDR4 with ECC
- 64 MB FLASH
- 80GB M.2 SSD storage
Mercury will be demonstrating a number of next-generation mission computing applications alongside industry partners at the Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit 2025, May 14-16 in Nashville, Tenn. Demonstrations will be shown at Mercury (booth 779), Parry Labs (booth 2322), Elbit Systems (booth 978), Green Hills Software (booth 2621), and GTRI (booth 2911).
Mercury Systems – Innovation that matters®
Mercury Systems is a technology company that delivers mission-critical processing power to the edge, making advanced technologies profoundly more accessible for today’s most challenging aerospace and defense missions. The Mercury Processing Platform allows customers to tap into innovative capabilities from silicon to system scale, turning data into decisions on timelines that matter. Mercury’s products and solutions are deployed in more than 300 programs and across 35 countries, enabling a broad range of applications in mission computing, sensor processing, command and control, and communications. Mercury is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and has more than 20 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com. (Nasdaq: MRCY)
13 May 25. XTI Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTIA) (“XTI” or “XTI Aerospace”), a pioneer in xVTOL and powered-lift aircraft solutions, today announced a technology collaboration memorandum of understanding (MOU) with VerdeGo Aero (“VerdeGo”), a market leader in hybrid-electric propulsion technology for aircraft. XTI is seeking optimal powertrain solutions for military and civilian market opportunities within the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) market segment. Throughout the development of its transformational TriFan 600 airplane and its derivatives, XTI has continually evaluated technologies to maximize the performance of its aircraft. In the next phase of its evaluation, XTI is excited to work with VerdeGo on the use of hybrid-electric propulsion solutions for certain planned variants that would be optimal for such a system. This collaboration will allow XTI to design these variants from the outset to fully leverage the performance and efficiency benefits enabled by hybridization. Benefiting from the significant progress VerdeGo has made towards maturing its hybrid powerplant programs over the past two years, both companies see potential synergies and customer solutions. The MOU between the companies provides a framework to collaborate on aircraft mission performance targets and related power requirements using hybrid-electric propulsion. Potential opportunities include critical military and commercial UAS logistics and cargo missions where speed, range and vertical takeoff & landing (VTOL) performance is paramount.
“XTI is focused on enabling unparalleled mission capability – high speed and long range with VTOL capabilities,” said Scott Pomeroy, Chairman and CEO of XTI Aerospace. “We believe hybrid-electric power generation, electric propulsion, and other emerging technologies will enable XTI to deliver superior performance and increased sustainability across a wide range of applications and use cases. VerdeGo is a technology and thought leader in the field and we are excited to collaborate with them.”
Eric Bartsch, CEO and Co-founder of VerdeGo Aero, noted, “VerdeGo Aero sees great potential for high-performance hybridized versions of the XTI aircraft family that leverage VerdeGo’s portfolio of hybrid powerplants to provide high-speed cruise and VTOL capabilities. Building on the maturity of our VH-4T turbine-hybrid powerplant and the design and analysis work completed on the VH-5 blended turbofan through both internal development and defense-supported programs, VerdeGo will be working with XTI to identify optimal combinations of powertrain and airframe to deliver on the missions that are most important for both military and civilian markets.”
About VerdeGo Aero, Inc.
VerdeGo Aero (verdegoaero.com), a frontrunner in the hybrid-electric propulsion market since its founding in 2017, is focused on developing and manufacturing powerplant solutions that give electrified aircraft revolutionary performance. VerdeGo systems have achieved TRL 7 in manned applications and achieved hundreds of hours of successful test operations. With strong support from both government and commercial programs, VerdeGo’s dual-use systems are excellent solutions for a wide variety of advanced aircraft and drones for both propulsion and electric power generation. VerdeGo Aero is based at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Research Park in Daytona Beach, Florida. For more information, please visit verdegoaero.com.
About XTI Aerospace, Inc.
XTI Aerospace (XTIAerospace.com) (Nasdaq: XTIA) is the parent company of XTI Aircraft Company, an aviation business based near Denver, Colorado, currently developing the TriFan 600, a fixed-wing business aircraft designed to have the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability of a helicopter, maximum cruising speeds of 311 mph and a range of 985 miles, creating an entirely new category – the xVTOL. Additionally, the Inpixon (inpixon.com) business unit of XTI Aerospace is a leader in real-time location systems (RTLS) technology with customers around the world who use the company’s location intelligence solutions in factories and other industrial facilities to help optimize operations, increase productivity, and enhance safety. For more information about XTI, please visit XTIAerospace.com and follow XTI on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and YouTube. (Source: PR Newswire)
13 May 25. Exail to Equip Airbus SIRTAP Tactical UAS With Advanced Inertial Navigation Technology. Exail, a global leader in inertial navigation technologies, has been selected, alongside with its Spanish partner Grafinta, to supply the UmiX-40 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for its integration in the navigation system of Airbus’s SIRTAP tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS), developed by GMV. This collaboration will provide Airbus with a key component to enhance the SIRTAP UAS’s precision and reliability in demanding operational environments. The UmiX-40 combines high-precision navigation and stabilization capabilities in an ultra-compact, solid-state design, enabling seamless integration into space-constrained platforms like the SIRTAP UAS. Incorporating Fiber-Optic Gyroscopes (FOG) and Vibrating Beam Accelerometers developed in-house, it delivers reliable performance in GNSS-denied environments and under extreme operating conditions, ensuring mission continuity and flight safety even in contested or degraded navigation scenarios. Its robust architecture and plug-and-play integration make it well-suited for the operational demands of long-endurance ISR missions across varied and challenging terrains.
“We are grateful for the trust Airbus and GMV have placed in us for this important project,” said Alexandre Maia, Regional Sales Manager at Exail, “The UmiX-40’s precision, ruggedness, and compact design make it an excellent fit for SIRTAP UAS’s demanding operational needs. Its high-performance capabilities will provide a reliable and precise navigation solution to meet the operational requirements of the Spanish Army and Air and Space Forces.”
Developed by Airbus, SIRTAP UAS is a versatile unmanned system designed for advanced ISR missions with an operational endurance of more than 20 hours and a range exceeding 2,000 km. The integration of Exail’s UmiX-40 IMUs will enhance the SIRTAP UAS’s navigation system, ensuring seamless operation throughout all phases of flight, from taxiing to in-flight operations and landing, even in the most challenging environments. This collaboration underscores Exail’s support for the ongoing development of critical defense systems in Spain, further strengthening the company’s commitment to advanced technology solutions in the defense sector. (Source: ASD Network)
12 May 25. Hensoldt Relies on AI-based Image Evaluation As Part of EDF Store. Measurement campaign in Norway creates basis for European test and training database. Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has completed a second measurement campaign as part of the European research and development project STORE (Shared Database for Optronics image Recognition and Evaluation). The aim of the measurement campaign was to collect data for the development of image evaluation algorithms, in particular in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), together with partners from the STORE consortium. During the first measurement campaign, which took place last year in Fontevraud, France, the foundation was laid for a common European database for testing and training AI algorithms as part of the STORE project. Eight partners from the STORE consortium took part in the second measurement campaign in Kongsberg, Norway. The signature of land and air vehicles could be recorded in various operational scenarios in a snow-covered landscape. HENSOLDT was on site with a technology demonstrator vehicle equipped with several sensor systems, including the SETAS 360° vision system and other camera systems for observation and reconnaissance at longer distances. In the next step, the recorded data will be analysed and used to build the database.
“The insights gained in the study pave the way for the development of modern algorithms for the analysis of sensor data, which support soldiers in complex operational environments in making decisions based on a broad range of information,” emphasised Christina Canitz, Head of Division Optronics at HENSOLDT. “Sensor solutions that enable the perception of the environment from the safety of the interior are an essential component of land vehicles today. With the help of modern algorithms, objects in image data, for example, can be automatically detected and classified.”
STORE is a joint project of 21 partners from eight EU nations and Norway. The aim of the study is to develop new image evaluation technologies, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. This includes the development of a joint test and training database and the investigation of different learning methods. The STORE project is receiving 23 m euros in funding from the European Defence Fund. (Source: ASD Network)
12 May 25. Royal Navy extends Systematic MTF contract for five years. Systematic specialists continue to work at the heart of military messaging software. The UK’s Royal Navy (RN) has awarded Systematic a five-year extension for the ongoing support for leadership of the development of Message Text Formats (MTFs) and production of the NATO Message Catalogue (APP-11). The 407 message formats in the latest edition of the catalogue cover the full spectrum of warfare from strategic, through mission tasking, CBRN warning and reporting, right down to individual units making routine logistics requests. The format makes them suitable for use in narrow bandwidth and satellite-denied environments, while still allowing human and computer processing. The RN’s Navy Digital team are the designated custodian of APP-11 on behalf of NATO. As Custodian, the RN is responsible for producing the catalogue which is distributed to every operational unit in the alliance. Contracting Systematic allows the RN to discharge this responsibility with confidence. In addition to the production of APP-11, under the contract, Systematic helps to represent the UK and RN at NATO Working Groups. These working groups are responsible for developing and updating MTFs in support of the many NATO publications that require textual information to be shared. An increasing number of MTFs from APP-11 are required in Federated Mission Networking (FMN) spiral specifications to share information between the multitude of loose coupled command-and-control systems in the battlespace, as well as collaborate with NATO and non-NATO partners during joint and coalition operations.
Introduction of new APP-11 standards
“This contract comes at an exciting time with the promulgation of APP-11(E)(1) at the end of last year and new versions of the catalogue scheduled annually from now on,” says Kevin Smith, Senior Consultant for Defence at Systematic.
“Like the modern battlespace, MTFs are continuing to evolve, while supporting the continual update of the operational payload, Systematic is excited to be involved in the development of the next generation of the rules used to generate the message templates (ADatP-03). These will include updating the XML to the latest NATO naming and design rules, the introduction of a JSON variant of the messages and integration with the Cross Community of Interest Semantic Reference Model (CXCSRM).” Smith added.
According to Smith, while many information exchange formats are solely reliant on XML, the simplicity of the // version for MTFs is sometimes considered as antiquated. However, this format is highly effective in a Command and Control, Degraded or Denied Environments (C2D2E) ensuring that vital information can be delivered in the most challenging conditions. On receipt, these messages can be converted into the XML-MTF equivalent with no loss of information simplifying data mapping. This unique ability is where the power of APP-11 and MTFs lie and help to underpin the key functions of the modern digitalised battlespace. In less challenging environments, messages can be passed as native XML-MTF instances – standards that are XML only are general reliant on IP base bearers which may not be available in C2D2E.
“Systematic has been supporting the UK and RN in this capacity for 20 years. By the time the new contract ends, we will have supported the RN for 25 years, helping them to maintain interoperability and communications in the some of the most complex and challenging environments. This goes to show how robust the MTF standard is,” says Jim Munt, Business Development Manager for Systematic Defence.
About the IRIS Suite
Systematic’s IRIS Suite of products sits at the core of the MTF technology with through-life support. Systematic products have been used by NATO for over 30 years to maintain MTFs, NATO HQ are currently using IRIS Standards Management (ISM) to ensure that all message templates are constructed to the highest quality standards. IRIS Forms is a world-leading, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product used by many nations in their command-and-control (C2) and military message handling systems (MMHS) for working with formatted messages. IRIS simplifies orders, forms, reports, and messaging, ensuring correct and consistent data, and helps to reduce time and personnel costs through automation.
To find out more about APP-11 and MTF, click here: https://systematic.com/int/industries/defence/products/domains/interoperability/app11-and-adatp3/
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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 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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