Aerospace & Defence
Full charge ahead for electric flying boats to take off in the UK
The UK’s only commercial seaplane service has committed to leading the way in a new generation of zero-emission, electrically powered passenger carrying aircraft.
Scottish project aims to reshape space launches with reusable rockets
For decades, second-stage rockets have been doomed to a one-way journey. After delivering their payloads into orbit, these high-tech, high-cost components either burn up on reentry or drift aimlessly through space as debris. But what if they could be reused—either for future launches or for completing additional missions in orbit? While SpaceX has led the charge in recovering and reusing first-stage boosters, second-stage rockets remai...
Alpha Data unveils ADM-VB630 space platform
Alpha Data releases the ADM-VB630, a radiation-tolerant reference design for the AMD Versal AI Edge XQRVE2302 adaptive SoC engineered for space-grade design, development, and deployment.
Elevating eVTOL innovation: the role of advanced connectors
The future of urban mobility is unfolding before our eyes, with Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft set to redefine transportation.
Cinch launches ultra-durable space-grade cable assemblies
Cinch Connectivity Solutions now offers its first commercial, off-the-shelf space-grade cable assemblies. Manufactured in the USA, the Semflex Space Qualified Cable Assemblies are constructed with rugged stainless steel to support a wide range of communication applications in harsh environments.
ESA and EnSilica to enable fully integrated ASICs for resilient GNSS
In partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), EnSilica will design and develop a key silicon component to enable next-generation resilient multi-band Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capabilities. These are vital to ensuring the world’s critical infrastructure and services remain robust and secure in the face of evolving global threats.
Infineon extends radiation-tolerant power MOSFET portfolio
Infineon has announced the addition of P-channel power MOSFETs to its family of radiation-tolerant power MOSFETs for Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) space applications.
The importance of diversity in aviation with H2Fly
The tech and engineering industries have long been given the ‘male domination’ precursor and the aviation industry is no exception. But, could this change? This International Women’s Day Electronic Specifier’s Sheryl Miles took the opportunity to speak to Maria Sol Rau, Project Manager at H2Fly, and Christina Martens, Engineer at H2Fly, both of whom share their experiences and insights on how increasing diversity can ...
Space-Comm expo to host global space diplomacy initiative
Space-Comm Expo at ExCeL London 11-12th March confirmed plans for the largest ever gathering of international space agencies, ambassadors, and defence leaders in the UK to support diplomatic efforts for the peaceful, secure, and sustainable use of space.
Altechna joins project to develop Europe’s first 100kW laser weapons
Altechna has been selected to participate in the TALOS-TWO project – a €25 million initiative funded by the European Defence Fund. It aims to develop Europe's first fully sovereign 100kW-class laser-directed energy weapons by 2030.