Recent #Military news in the semiconductor industry

about 16 hours ago

➀ Concurrent launched the Huey, a 3U rugged military VPX computer designed for land and air edge processing, meeting MIL-STD standards for defense environments;

➁ The system features forced-air augmented card-edge cooling with an external fan housing for maintenance without breaking environmental seals, and supports 90–264Vac power input up to 250W;

➂ Targeted at ISR radar, signals intelligence, and sensor-rich platforms, it is tailored for software-defined radios, RF front-ends, and digital acquisition systems.

MilitaryComputerHPC
3 months ago

➀ AirBorn's TriMate rugged circular connectors are now stocked by Mouser, offering performance comparable to MIL-DTL-38999 standards with three mating-retention options: threaded, push-pull latch, and break-away;

➁ The connectors feature gold-plated MIL-C-39029 contacts, anti-over-stress socket hoods, and compatibility with MIL-DTL-38999 accessories, while meeting MIL-STD-810 waterproofing and extreme temperature resistance;

➂ Targeted applications include aerospace, defense systems, drones, robotics, and harsh industrial environments like mining and factory automation.

AerospaceMilitary
5 months ago

➀ Microchip Technology has released new BR235 and BR235D series high-reliability power relays designed for military, space, and aviation applications. These relays are hermetically sealed and built to withstand rigorous conditions such as vibration, shock, and extreme temperatures.

➁ The relays feature robust electrical and mechanical endurance, supporting coil voltages from 6–48V DC and 115V AC, with various mounting and terminal options.

➂ Microchip emphasizes long-term supply stability and innovation for critical systems, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments.

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5 months ago

➀ The UK government has demonstrated an anti-drone radio frequency directed energy weapon;

➁ The weapon uses high frequency radio waves to disrupt or damage critical electronic components inside drones;

➂ The system can defeat airborne targets at ranges of up to 1km and is effective against threats which cannot be jammed using electronic warfare.

DroneMilitaryRF
5 months ago

➀ Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Inc. company, has launched the M-AJ-QUATRO, an advanced anti-jamming antenna system designed to ensure Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT) in GPS/GNSS-challenged environments. This system supports military and commercial aviation applications.

➁ The M-AJ-QUATRO features adaptive digital nulling with over 34dB+ interference suppression (export-free version) and over 45dB+ suppression (export-controlled version), along with dual FPGA-based encryption and anti-spoofing technology to secure signal integrity.

➂ The antenna supports GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, and QZSS, ensuring reliable global coverage across L1, L2, and L5 GNSS bands, and is built to meet MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-461F standards.

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6 months ago
1. Boeing's win of the US Air Force NGAD contract is significant, marking its first clean-sheet fighter jet design, estimated to be worth more than $300 billion; 2. The NGAD program includes two distinct fighter jets for the US Air Force and Navy, avoiding past complexities seen with the F-35's commonality approach; 3. Northrop Grumman, with its historical expertise and current success in digital engineering, is well positioned to win the F/A-XX contract, revitalizing its fighter jet capabilities.
AerospaceMilitary
11 months ago
➀ Chinese researchers have successfully executed the first quantum attack on widely used encryption algorithms using a D-Wave quantum computer, posing a significant threat to military and banking sectors. ➁ The attack targets SPN algorithms, which are considered crucial for digital security. ➂ The researchers warn that the future of encryption is at stake, and traditional encryption methods may soon become obsolete.
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12 months ago
➀ Intel is expected to announce a $3.5 billion military foundry contract; ➁ The contract is part of the Secure Enclave program administered by the US Department of Commerce; ➂ The contract shows the US government's confidence in Intel's ability to regain cutting-edge chipmaking capability.
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