Huawei says it can deliver 1.4-nm equivalent chips by 2031 May 25, 2026 Currently, China’s most advanced proven chipmaking capability is believed to be around 7nm, and experts say 1.4nm is likely the global limit for advanced chipmaking around the end of the decade. So the Chinese tech giant’s claims could represent a breakthrough.
Commission approves €288M German state aid for chip value chain May 25, 2026 Germany notified plans to support Zeiss’s ‘HNA@SCALE’ project, which will introduce and industrialise the next generation of EUV optical columns, and Zadient’s ‘Sic-Pro' investment project for the construction of a factory for SiC.
KKR sells Circor Aerospace to Parker Hannifin for $2.6 billion May 25, 2026 This combination of Parker Hannifin and Circor Aerospace brings together complementary capabilities, product portfolios, and platform exposures to create a stronger, more diversified aerospace and defense supplier with enhanced scale.
Tokyo wants to build a city-sized testbed for humanoid robots May 22, 2026 A Tokyo university is planning a futuristic district where humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles and drone deliveries will operate as part of everyday urban life — turning an entire neighbourhood into a live test environment for next-generation technologies.
Kongsberg and Mesko expand cooperation around the Piorun system May 22, 2026 During the Defence24 Days conference in Warsaw, Norwegian Kongsberg and Polish Mesko announced a strategic partnership focused on integrating the Piorun missile system with the Protector RS6 and RS4 remote weapon stations. The information was later published on Kongsberg’s website.
Flex completes acquisition of Electrical Power Products May 22, 2026 The transaction is valued at approximately USD 1.1 billion. The addition strengthens Flex’s ability to deliver scalable, customized power control and protection solutions for grid modernization, electrification, and growing data center demand.
LG Innotek wins $68M order to supply automotive Wi-Fi 7 module May 22, 2026 LG Innotek’s Automotive Wi-Fi 7 Communication Module will be integrated into Audio, Video, and Navigation(AVN) systems, which will then be delivered to the European automotive parts company.
EPC and Mouser Electronics announce global distribution deal May 22, 2026 This agreement will give Mouser’s customers the opportunity to use the latest EPC GaN technology devices in their designs, enabling the development of smaller, faster, and more efficient power conversion systems across a broad range of applications.
India, EU launch €15.2M initiative to boost battery recycling May 21, 2026 The call, jointly funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe program and India’s Ministry of Heavy Industries, will support the development of recycling technologies, including high-efficiency material recovery, safe and digitalised collection systems, and pilot-scale demonstration of innovative processes.
LS Electric wins $70M data center power equipment order May 21, 2026 With this order, the South Korean company will supply essential high-end power equipment for data centers — such as vacuum circuit breakers (VCBs) — to core grid systems.
Analog Devices to buy Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion May 21, 2026 Empower’s silicon capacitors are already in production, and IVR programs are advancing in close collaboration with leading hyperscalers and AI silicon providers — capabilities ADI will accelerate through its scale, manufacturing and customer reach.
UK firm Quantum Motion raises $160 million in Series C May 20, 2026 The financing positions Quantum Motion to deliver utility-scale and commercially viable quantum computers that fit inside existing standard data centres and racks.
Fortec Power secures defence contract worth $4.4 million May 20, 2026 The contract covers the supply of performance- and safety-critical power supply solutions for a demanding industrial defence application. Deliveries are expected to take place mainly in the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 financial years.
Iridium to acquire remaining 61% stake in Aireon for $367 million May 20, 2026 The acquisition unites Aireon’s surveillance and data services, including GPS jamming and spoofing detection, with Iridium’s global satcom network and PNT services that help keep GPS-dependent systems working in contested environments.
Meta partners with AWS on Graviton chips to power agentic AI May 20, 2026 This agreement builds on Meta’s long-standing relationship with AWS, and expanding to include Amazon’s custom silicon, supports Meta’s broader goal of diversifying compute to meet the demands of the AI systems it’s building.
ICEYE delivers MikroSAR system to Polish Armed Forces May 19, 2026 Each satellite in the constellation carries a SAR radar that emits microwave pulses and turns their reflections into detailed images with a resolution as fine as 25 cm.
MAMO teams up with AIBO to advance intelligent automation May 19, 2026 MAMO plans to leverage its commercialization capabilities, market development resources and operational experience to support the introduction, localization, deployment, and scaling of robotic systems across commercial, retail, service and selected industrial environments.
Evertiq Expo Lund: Strategies, security and the hardware Europe is missing May 19, 2026 Factories are being built, strategies are being written and investments are being made at a pace the electronics industry has not seen in decades. What is actually happening — and what is still missing — is the theme of this year's Expo in Lund.
TetraMem announces 22nm RRAM analog IMC SoC milestone May 19, 2026 The US company’s MLX200 platform integrates multi-level RRAM arrays with mixed-signal compute engines to enable high-throughput vector-matrix operations within memory, while maintaining compatibility with advanced CMOS processes.
Jazz partners with Huawei to boost green connectivity in Pakistan May 19, 2026 The initiative in Pakistan’s communications sector has a total installed capacity of 13 MW. The project leverages Huawei’s integrated green site solutions, combining solar power, battery storage, and intelligent energy management.
Siemens hands over electric freight locomotives to Indian Railways May 18, 2026 The state-of-the-art D9 locomotives are Indian Railways’ first rolling stock successfully tested to the European standard EN 14363 and are designed for freight operations across the network at speeds of up to 120 km/h.
sensiBel aligns with Silex for production of MEMS microphone May 18, 2026 Norwegian company sensiBel’s optical MEMS microphone platform features a traditional ASIC and MEMS sensor, combined with a precision optical measurement module that captures the displacement of the MEMS -based diaphragm.
Packet Digital wins $9.8M contract to scale battery production May 18, 2026 Phase 3 of the contract will focus on scaling production volumes, validating large-scale material supply chains, installing and qualifying production equipment, and ramping manufacturing throughput to meet the US Navy requirements.
Kioxia introduces KIOXIA BG8 Series SSDs for PC OEMs May 18, 2026 Compared to the previous generation, the KIOXIA BG8 Series achieves up to 47 % higher sequential read, 67 % higher sequential write, 44 % higher random read, and 30 % higher random write performance.
Collins Aerospace invests $26.5M to expand Florida facility May 18, 2026 Collins Aerospace’s Largo, Florida facility plays a critical role in the company’s production of radars, satellite and secure communications components, and testing for commercial and military customers.
Pixxel teams up with Cosmoserve to boost space debris removal May 15, 2026 Under the terms of the partnership, Pixxel will leverage its satellite bus design and manufacturing capabilities to support Hyderabad-based Cosmoserve Space’s mission.
Online Oceans raises $5.3M to scale autonomous maritime systems May 15, 2026 The new funding will be used to scale manufacturing, support deployments and expand the UK-based company’s ability to serve growing demand across defence and commercial markets.
Forge Nano delivers wafer fab equipment to leading firm May 15, 2026 Forge Nano’s TEPHRA platform will support development and manufacturing activities related to next-generation optical and photonics technologies used in high-speed communications and data infrastructure applications.
Hyundai partners with KAI to develop future air mobility May 15, 2026 The two parties will leverage Hyundai Motor Group’s expertise in electrified aviation powertrain development and Korea Aerospace Industries’s aircraft airframe development capabilities to jointly develop and mass produce competitive future air mobility aircraft.
German quantum computing firm eleQtron secures €57 million May 15, 2026 The new capital will be used to build scalable production capacity, expand cloud-based access to eleQtron’s systems, and further develop its hardware platform. The company is also advancing its proprietary MAGIC technology.
Hanwha Aerospace to supply additional Chunmoo launchers to Estonia May 14, 2026 The agreement builds on the approximately €290 million G2G contract signed in December 2025, which covered six Chunmoo launchers, three types of missiles (CGR-080, CTM-MR, and CTM-290), as well as operational and training support.
Indian semiconductor startup HrdWyr raises $13 million May 14, 2026 HrdWyr develops chips for sectors such as consumer electronics, EVs, industrial systems and data centres. The funding will accelerate the development of the company’s AISoC products and expand customer engagements across key global markets.