Category: Aerospace & Defence
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UK Space Agency funded three studies for orbital materials manufacturing. Space Forge and OrbiSky will examine semiconductor seed crystals and ZBLAN fibre production in Low Earth Orbit, targeting higher-performance power electronics and lower-loss optical links.
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Vertical Aerospace has chosen Evolito to power its Valo aircraft. The partnership centres on integrated electric propulsion units combining ultra-lightweight motors and DAL-A power electronics, with the two companies aiming to certify the engines with the UK CAA, alongside EASA validation.
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BAE Systems has secured a $473m US Army Paladin order. The award covers 40 more M109A7 howitzer sets, including M992A3 ammunition carriers, plus support services. For electronics teams, the programme’s high-voltage electrical system and growing digital integration remain the upgrade pathway.
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Microchip has launched military-qualified plastic TVS devices for aerospace applications. The JANPTX family meets MIL-PRF-19500 requirements while offering lightweight, surface-mount protection against electrical transients.
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AMD targets long-duration missions with new space-grade packaging. The company is extending its adaptive SoC roadmap, qualifying devices for Class B and Class Y standards to support in-orbit processing and next-generation aerospace payloads.