SK hynix to establish AI-focused subsidiary in the US February 02, 2026 SK hynix has announced plans to establish a new AI-focused subsidiary in the United States as part of its strategy to expand beyond memory manufacturing and strengthen its position in the AI data centre ecosystem.
Demcon acquires electronics company Leap Development February 02, 2026 Dutch company Leap Development, which will henceforth be known as Demcon electronics, specializes in RF technology, wireless communication, embedded systems and integrated electronics development.
Kandi partners with Qiji to boost battery swapping ecosystem January 30, 2026 China Battery Exchange will serve as a strategic supplier to Qiji Energy. In this capacity, it will drive the solution layout, equipment selection, and manufacturing of mechanical and control systems for heavy-truck battery swap stations.
Movu Robotics, MHS Lift to advance warehouse automation January 30, 2026 Using autonomous shuttle robots within specially designed rack lanes, Movu atlas allows warehouses to minimize aisle widths while maximizing usable storage space.
BAE-linked teams win contracts for Link 16 radios and Typhoon AESA radar January 29, 2026 BAE Systems-linked teams have been awarded two defence electronics contracts covering tactical radio systems and fighter radar production, according to information published on the companies’ official channels. The awards include a U.S. Navy contract for Link 16-enabled MIDS JTRS radio terminals and a UK Ministry of Defence order for ECRS Mk2 AESA radars for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet.
GA-ASI, Calidus to collaborate on production of MQ-9B, GCA January 29, 2026 The MOU provides a framework for cooperation between GA-ASI, GA-Intelligence, and Calidus where all parties will look to collaborate on programs in the areas of airframe manufacturing, final assembly, test and checkout, as well as flight operational test and acceptance.
RSPL raises $3 million to boost silicon ingot manufacturing January 29, 2026 Indian company Raana Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd. (RSPL) plans to initially focus on producing 10–12 inch solar-grade silicon ingots, with a longer-term roadmap towards semiconductor-grade wafer manufacturing.
Wallbox, Eneco partner to expand EV infrastructure in Benelux January 29, 2026 Under the agreement, Wallbox will supply its commercial AC charger, eM4 Twin, as the primary hardware solution for initial Dutch deployments through Eneco eMobility’s installation network.
Who is the leader in R&D spending? January 28, 2026 For years, the global technology narrative seemed simple: the United States led in innovation, while China was primarily seen as the world’s manufacturing floor. But that picture has been changing rapidly, almost in real time. As competition between Washington and Beijing increasingly centres on technology and strategic industries, a key question emerges: do the numbers actually reflect this shift? Has China truly caught up with — or even overtaken — the United States in research and development spending? And how does the broader global ranking look beyond this high-profile rivalry?
ASML tops forecasts on AI chip demand, plans workforce cuts January 28, 2026 Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML reported much stronger-than-expected bookings for the fourth quarter, as chipmakers step up investments to support booming demand for artificial intelligence hardware, according to a Reuters report.
State of Louisiana, Persona AI launch humanoid pilot January 28, 2026 The pilot program advancing humanoid robotics in active heavy-industry environments is to be conducted at SSE Steel Fabrication’s (SSE Steel) large-scale fabrication facility in St. Bernard Parish.
Rigetti bags $8.4M quantum computer order from C-DAC January 27, 2026 The system, a 108-qubit quantum computer, will be installed on-premises at the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC’s) Bengaluru center and is scheduled to be deployed in the second half of 2026.
GlobalLogic, Elektrobit to advance software-defined vehicles January 27, 2026 GlobalLogic and Elektrobit have collaborated for the past 15 years, supporting Elektrobit’s products in areas such as Adaptive & Classic AUTOSAR middleware, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, and connectivity.
Samara raises $10M to accelerate spacecraft production January 27, 2026 The funding will allow the US company to scale operations within its new 11,200-square-foot production facility, adding staff and equipment to increase manufacturing capacity and shorten delivery timelines for future missions.
terralayr announces €192 million equity raise January 27, 2026 The funding will enable terralayr to further grow its grid-scale battery storage portfolio in Germany, while scaling the company’s LAYR flexibility-as-a-service platform.
ASMPT reviews strategic options for SMT Solutions segment January 27, 2026 ASMPT has initiated a review of strategic options for its SMT Solutions segment. The company said the assessment is intended to support long-term value creation while allowing ASMPT to focus more closely on its Semiconductor Solutions segment.
AMG LIVA to install Hybrid ESS at Aramco site in Saudi Arabia January 26, 2026 LIVA’s Hybrid ESS is an ecosystem combining lithium-Ion and Vanadium Redox Flow batteries (VRFB) with AI routines and self-learning algorithms to help increase efficiency, safety, reliability and lifetime of the batteries.
Aquila invests €5M in AI-based automation warehouse solution January 26, 2026 A key element of the solution is the integration of AI-based vision systems, which identify products directly from images, without relying on labels or manual scanning, based on shape, color and visual characteristics.
Infineon teams up with NIELIT to boost India’s chip ecosystem January 26, 2026 Under the partnership, Infineon will collaborate with NIELIT — an autonomous body under India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) — to develop training programs in semiconductor assembly, test and packaging.
France selects Loft as contractor for space-based SAR program January 23, 2026 The program aims to provide France with its first sovereign space-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) capability and represents a milestone in the development of a national radar imaging value chain.
Bechtle integrates IQM quantum computer at Heilbronn January 23, 2026 With the IQM Spark system, the German university is integrating a dedicated quantum-computing platform at its TechCampus to advance teaching, research and applied development.
Bharat Forge secures $32M contracts for military drones January 23, 2026 These contracts are for the Indian Army and also for end use at the Indian Navy, covering a range of indigenous unmanned systems, including Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms and loitering munitions.
NeoVolta launches US battery manufacturing platform January 23, 2026 The Georgia facility is designed for 2 GWh of initial annual production capacity, scalable to up to 8 GWh, and is expected to begin mass production in mid-2026.
Venezuela's minerals: huge potential, even bigger risk January 22, 2026 In the first weeks of 2026, Venezuela returned to the headlines not because it suddenly became stable, but because Washington once again began to play the country — politically and economically. On the US side, there were signals of intensified efforts aimed at shifting the balance of power in Caracas. In practice, this points to a “reset” scenario: Venezuela re-entering the investment conversation under a new framework. But setting politics aside for a moment, what could this actually mean for the electronics industry? Is Venezuela truly an Eldorado?
India’s Unbox Robotics raises $28 million in Series B January 22, 2026 The funding, led by ICICI Venture and Redstart Labs (Infoedge), with co-investment from F-Prime, 3one4 Capital, Navam Capital, Force Ventures and others, will be used to strengthen the leadership and engineering teams, accelerate product development and expand market presence.
Horizon Quantum, A&B advance fault-tolerant quantum computing January 22, 2026 By integrating A&B’s emulators with Triple Alpha, Horizon Quantum’s development infrastructure, the companies seek to create a full-stack solution for quantum application development that combines best-in-class technologies at both the hardware and software levels.
Jabil takes minority stake in EHT Semi January 21, 2026 Electronics manufacturer Jabil has made a strategic minority investment in US-based Eagle Harbor Technologies, operating under the name EHT Semi, and entered into a manufacturing collaboration focused on RF and pulsed-power systems for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
NBC partners with Ahamani to expand drone market in India January 21, 2026 By combining Ahamani’s advanced drone platforms, power systems and control technologies with NBC’s precision engineering expertise and manufacturing scale, the partnership aims to address rapidly growing demand across all drone applications.
Samsung SDI teams up with KGM to develop EV battery pack tech January 19, 2026 As part of the agreement, the companies will focus on battery pack technologies using Samsung SDI’s 46-series cylindrical battery cells, while expanding collaboration on technologies to advance next-generation battery pack development.
Leonardo to acquire Enterprise Electronics Corporation January 19, 2026 This acquisition will enhance Leonardo’s capabilities in the meteorological business, led by Leonardo Germany, and strengthen its position as a provider of turnkey environmental system solutions based on remote sensing applications by radar, lidar or satellite.
Harmattan AI’s $200 million Series B led by Dassault January 19, 2026 The fresh funds will be used to expand the deployment of AI-enabled missions across new operational theaters, extend Harmattan AI’s product offering into new domains and scale industrial manufacturing of its ISR, drone interception and electronic warfare platforms.
TCS partners with AMD to drive AI adoption at scale January 19, 2026 The two companies will collaborate to drive innovation in GenAI, hybrid cloud and high-performance computing, helping enterprises to accelerate AI adoption.