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The article focuses on the advancements and applications of radar and lidar technologies in military operations and civilian sectors. Topics include the role of radar in surveillance, air defense, and electronic warfare, as well as lidar's contributions to terrain mapping, environmental hazard identification, and infrastructure assessment.

The article offers information on the significant role of sensor and signal processing in modern military systems, driven by technological advancements and the need for actionable intelligence from a large amount of sensor data. Topics include the importance of signal processing in various military applications such as radar, communications, electronic warfare, and intelligence gathering.

The article focuses on the evolution of unmanned vehicles, highlighting their history since World War I and the recent advancements in technology enabling true machine autonomy. Topics include the increasing autonomy of unmanned vehicles in air, land, and sea operations, the role of artificial intelligence in enabling vehicle autonomy, and the development of detect-and-avoid (DAA) systems for ensuring safe operation in shared airspace.

The article focuses on the importance of trusted computing in national defense, emphasizing the need to secure classified information against cyber attacks and breaches. Topics include the implementation of a Zero Trust cyber security framework, the integration of trusted computing in embedded systems, and the challenges and strategies related to securing commercial off-the-shelf components for military applications.

The article offers information on NASA's request for proposals (RFP) for paid Design Reference Missions (DRM) to find commercial solutions for space exploration. Topics include guiding principles for commercial services, the Mars Exploration Program (MEP) draft plan, and expectations for proposals, including self-contained proposals and evaluation criteria.

The article discusses the challenges faced by engineers in the electronics industry as they strive to fit increasingly powerful components into smaller enclosures while keeping them cool, emphasizing the importance of thermally conductive adhesives in dissipating heat and supporting thermal management in various applications, including military/aerospace, medical, automotive, and industrial sectors.

The article focuses on the impact of 5th generation (5G) technology on military and government applications. It highlights that the growing use of 5G in civilian applications is driving advancements in military technology, particularly in radio frequency (RF) and microwave technology. It also mentions the U.S. Navy's use of 5G capabilities to automate and digitize naval supply chain operations.

The article discusses the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in image and video processing for military and aerospace environments. Topics discussed include the latest embedded processing technologies, vision systems in military and aerospace, and the importance of open systems standards to provide vendor-agnostic platforms.

The article evaluates several software solutions to spur the commercialization of advanced air mobility solutions, including the cargo aircraft by Elroy Air , Wind River Studio, a cloud-native platform by Wind River Systems and Project AirSim, cloud-based solution, by Microsoft.

The article informs that consortium of experts in the defense technology business, called the Open Group, has revealed an open-systems industry standard dubbed the Sensor Open System Architecture that includes openness and vendor-agnostic while being aligned with Modular Open Systems Approach by using standardized software and hardware. It is evident that open architecture remains a major driving force in industry trends for developing deployable rugged computing systems.

The article focuses on National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s release of its integrated Space Sustainability Strategy to address the evolving space environment and ensure its preservation for future generations. Topics include the appointment of a new director of space sustainability, the promotion of equitable access to space, and addressing challenges such as increased congestion and debris in Earth's orbit.

The article focuses on National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s request for industry input on developing an open-systems cloud-based program for the IMPACT initiative, enabling external scientists to utilize NASA's data. Topics include the enhancement of the Visualization, Exploration, and Data Analysis (VEDA) platform, the development of a data ingestion pipeline and metadata catalog, and the alignment with open science principles for broader community engagement.

The article discusses the planned implementation of zero trust architecture (ZTA) strategy by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to support national defense and cybersecurity. Topics explored include highlights of the 2022 National Security Strategy (NSS) released by U.S. President Joe Biden, the expansion of the cyber-cooperation of the DOD, and the Raise the Bar (RTB) cybersecurity standards published by the U.S. National Cross Domain Strategy and Management Office (NCDSMO).

The article takes a look at test system technology developments for aerospace and defense applications. It discusses the challenge for test and measurement equipment involving precision-guided munitions of the U.S. military. Test equipment include the 5560 3U VPX Xilinx Versal HBM adaptive compute acceleration platform (ACAP) processor from Mercury Systems, Tectronix 2 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO), Marvin Test Solutions MTS-3060A SmartCan and AnritsuSignal Quality Analyzer-R MO1900A.

The article explores how Open Group's Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) has become influential embedded computing standard in the embedded computing industry as companies think about the boards and components they are making for American warfighters. It mentions that the high-level goals of SOSA include openness and being platform- and vendor-agnostic while being aligned with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) using standardized software and hardware.

The article reports that Power electronics technologies enable military systems designers to take precise control over the amount of electrical power that flows to ever-smaller and ever-more-sensitive electronic components such as next-generation microprocessors, solid-state memory, and networking equipment.

The article offers information on NASA's selection of 11 teams for new collaborations with U.S. institutions to improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the science and engineering communities. Topics include the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Bridge Program, which provides seed funding for research projects, hands-on training, and mentorship for students, and new research opportunities for faculty.

The article offers information on NASA's launch of the PACE satellite mission to study ocean health, air quality, and the effects of a changing climate. Topics include the satellite's hyperspectral ocean color instrument, which will track the distribution of phytoplankton and help forecast the health of fisheries and identify changes in the marine environment.

The article focuses on National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s interest in advancing rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) technology through industry collaboration. Topics include potential applications for RDREs in hypersonic vehicles, small launch systems, and in-space propulsion, with NASA aiming to reduce system length while maintaining comparable impulse to traditional engine systems.

The article focuses on RF and microwave designers grapple with crowded spectrum.

The article focuses on the Commercial Drone Alliance's guidance regarding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)'s unmanned aircraft remote identification (RID) rule, outlining requirements for digital drone identification and its importance for safety and security. Topics include the RID rule's implementation, its impact on drone operations, and the necessity of industry compliance to ensure safety, security, and the benefits of drone technology for communities.

The article focuses on National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s plans for the Mars Sample Return program, seeking innovative designs to bring samples from Mars to Earth. Topics include the complexities and high costs of the mission, the goal to return samples by 2040, and NASA's call for industry proposals to reduce mission cost and complexity while potentially achieving an earlier return date in the 2030s.

The article focuses on the U.S. Navy's exploration of Electra.aero's hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft for logistics in challenging environments. Topics include Electra's contract to define use cases and aircraft designs for the Navy, the capabilities of Electra's eSTOL aircraft for airborne logistics, and the potential benefits for providing personnel and supplies in difficult-to-reach places.

The article reports that the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has a bevy of technological hardware and software at its disposal to provide warfighters with the most up-to-date intelligence. Topics include information on the ability to process images captured by a range of devices; and capture details on high-performance embedded computing image and video processors rely heavily on general-purpose graphics processing units (GPGPUs).

The article reports that the Rugged computing takes on the battlefield networking challenge. It mentions that Warfighters and the experts that support them have a dizzying amount of computing power thanks to small, rugged mobile computers designed for the modern battlefield; and Aneesh Kothari, the vice president of marketing for Systel Inc. in Sugar Land, Texas, says the military's focus on Joint All-Domain Command and Control ( JADC2) connectivity is a large trend.

The article reports that Military vehicles crewed and uncrewed are packed with an incredible amount of technology necessary to complete dangerous and complicated missions. Topics include space warfighters must have confidence that these machines of war will operate as intended, and their armaments will work; and Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and software-defined test equipment contributes to mission readiness.

This section offers news briefs on the military and aerospace electronics industry as of August 2022. The fixed-wing autonomous urban air mobility passenger aircraft VoloConnect developed byVolocopter GmbH took its first flight. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the first regulations on the operations of urban air taxis. Analysts at market research firm Valuates Reports forecast a 30 percent increase in the global demand for military batteries from 2022 to 2028.

The article report that the Government and industry partners are working together to ensure that technology is vendor-neutral and easily upgradable. Topics discussed include the high-level goals of Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) include openness and being platform and vendor-agnostic while being aligned with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA); and the consortium aims to leverage existing and emerging open standards and align with U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) service objectives.

The article focuses on the use of radio frequency (RF) and microwave technologies in communications and surveillance of military and aerospace applications. It reports on smaller size, weight, power consumption and cost (SWaP-C) requirements for RF and microwave components. It presents views of Rodger Hosking of electronics firm Pentek Inc., on system-on-chip acquisition and FPGA (field-programmable gate array) devices for radar, countermeasures and comunications, as of May 2021.

The article discusses use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to help unmanned aircraft, ground vehicles, submarines, and surface vessels swarm and make decisions without human intervention. Topics discussed include need for processing power for ability of unmanned systems underwater, on the ground and in the skies; use of high-performance embedded computing (HPEC); and importance of high-performance infrastructure to manage and process information.

The article offers information on SpeQtral's launch of TarQis, a mobile quantum-optical ground station (Q-OGS) for secure communication through satellite quantum key distribution (QKD). Topics include the features of SpeQtral's Q-OGS, its modular design housed in a standard 20-foot container for global transport, and its use in testing satellite QKD technology and preparing for QKD solutions integration.

The article offers information on Reliable Robotics, a company in Mountain View, California, receiving military airworthiness approval for its remotely piloted Cessna 208 Caravan for the U.S. Air Force. Topics include the approval enabling flight testing and operational missions, demonstrating dual-use automated flight capabilities for military use cases, and meeting DOD airworthiness policies.

The article offers information on Aireon leading the Aireon Space-Based VHF Coalition to develop space-based VHF voice and data communications in aviation. Topics include the coalition's aim to enhance airspace safety and efficiency, the ITU's approval of new radio frequencies for aeronautical use, and Aireon's commitment to supporting ICAO's efforts in this area.

The article offers information on the U.S. Air Force taking delivery of the first of three planned Pelican Cargo uncrewed aircraft from Pyka in Oakland, California. Topics include the delivery of Pyka's large-scale autonomous electric cargo aircraft with a 400-pound payload capacity and 200-mile range, built for remote off-airport operations, for lease to AFWERX under the United States Air Force's Agility Prime program.

The article focuses on Unifly's completion of a cyber security project to safeguard the autonomy of unmanned aircraft in controlled airspace. Topics include the development and validation of a Unified unmanned traffic management (UTM) Cybersecurity Model, collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the importance of addressing cyber threats to ensure aviation safety and privacy in airspace.

The article reports on the development of small-form-factor (SFF) embedded military and aerospace hardware as of March 2021, including the introduction of open-systems standards like sensor open systems architecture (SOSA), future airborne capability environment (FACE), and C4ISR/EW modular open suite standards (CMOSS). Also cited are some products like the VIYA 48.4 liquid-flow-through ATR box from Elma Electronic.

The article discusses the need to dominate the electro magnetic spectrum has been higher for the U.S. military the end of the Cold War. Topics include "U. S. military operations have rarely conducted unilaterally and have increasingly reliant on contributions from allies and partners," and the Department has helped to develop military-to-military agreements, host nation agreements, agreements with the North Atlantic 'Treaty Organization.

The article offers information on the several rugged computing including secure wireless by PacStar; 453 NVIDIA GPGPU by PacStar; and 10U x 84HP integrated subrack by Pixus.

The article discusses plans of military and government information security experts of the U.S. to hold the line against determined hackers seeking to break into critical computing systems from foreign governments. Topics discussed include views of Dave Imbordino, election security lead of the National Security Agency, on ransomware, indictments related to China's malicious cyber activity and the new National Cyber Strategy announced by the Department of Defense.

The article presents the Avionics technicians making use of oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other high-performance test for ensuring the sensitive RF and microwave systems working properly. Topics include test and measurement bringing monumental expenses for getting an aircraft into service in civilian and military capabilities; and flight test equipment being invaluable in the commercial and military aviation sectors .

The article offers information on emerging open-systems industry standards which are coming to bear on the most performance-demanding aerospace and defense applications. It mentions views of Justin Moll, vice president of sales and marketing at Pixus Technologies Inc. in Waterloo, Ontario regarding the same.