Electronics under pressure: how real-world conflict is reshaping design assumptions April 14, 2026 For years, defence electronics followed a relatively stable logic. Systems were designed against defined threat models, tested in controlled environments, certified, and then deployed with the expectation that they would remain valid over time.
YMTC plans new fabs to boost capacity amid rising US-China tensions April 14, 2026 Chinese memory chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) is planning to build two additional plants alongside a facility nearing completion, in a move that would more than double its production capacity, according to a Reuters report citing sources familiar with the matter.
Toshiba begins sampling of 30-34 TB SMR nearline HDDs April 14, 2026 M12 Series HDDs leverage Toshiba’s proprietary design and analysis technologies cultivated through the development of slimmer and more compact components. The new M12 is the first glass substrate nearline HDD for Toshiba.
Monarch raises $55M to advance quantum photonics April 13, 2026 The funding will accelerate production of the US company’s Quantum Light Engines, photonic control systems for quantum computing, sensing and networking, while supporting scale-up, supply chain expansion and global partnerships.
India signs $47M contract for Russian air defence system April 13, 2026 The USD 47 million contract for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile Systems for the Indian Army was signed with JSC Rosoboronexport, Russia’s state intermediary agency for the export/import of defense and dual-use products, technologies and services.
TDK, Nippon Chemical Industrial establish joint venture April 13, 2026 The joint venture will focus on the development of ceramic materials primarily for MLCCs, other electronic component materials, and their manufacturing processes.
Technology, scaled: from visible to almost unimaginable April 10, 2026 How often do we really think about the scale of the technologies we use? How small are the elements that make up a single device — and how far does that scale extend beyond what we can see?
IQM to deploy 54-qubit quantum computer at Poland’s Galaxy April 10, 2026 The system, which will be installed at Galaxy Systemy Informatyczne’s headquarters in Zielona Góra later this year, will enable Galaxy to execute quantum algorithms across various application areas.
Kinetic finalizes majority stake agreement with Cyient Semiconductors April 10, 2026 Cyient Semiconductors’ global reach enables Kinetic Technologies to tap into India’s semiconductor ecosystem, gaining access to engineering talent, OSAT and manufacturing partners, and stronger design capabilities.
Siemens joins ESA’s EPIC program to empower European startups April 10, 2026 Siemens will provide industrial-grade, comprehensive digital twin capabilities and a fully digital engineering and simulation backbone for the European space industry along with access to mentors and experts in the field.
Semiconductor equipment billings reached $135B in 2025 April 09, 2026 Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased 15% to USD 135.1 billion in 2025 from USD 117.1 billion in 2024, driven by continued investment in advanced logic, memory, and AI-related capacity expansion, according to SEMI.
UAV defence moves beyond standalone systems April 09, 2026 Cities and critical infrastructure are no longer exposed only to direct, conventional threats. Increasingly, they are tested through disruptions to energy systems, communications, logistics, and command layers – often without a clearly defined frontline.
Nano Dimension sells AME and Fabrica product lines to Inspira April 08, 2026 Nano Dimension Ltd. has agreed to sell its additively manufactured electronics (AME) product line and its previously discontinued Fabrica product line to Inspira Technologies as part of an ongoing strategic review.
ZEISS opens quality excellence centre in North Carolina April 08, 2026 ZEISS has opened a new Quality Excellence Center in Huntersville, North Carolina, expanding its metrology and quality assurance footprint in the US.
OKI launches EMS offering for AI server equipment April 08, 2026 OKI has introduced a new electronics manufacturing services (EMS) offering targeting AI server equipment.
Intel joins Musk-led Terafab project April 07, 2026 Intel has announced it will join the Terafab project, spearheaded by Elon Musk, alongside SpaceX, Tesla and xAI.
Spain allocates €19 million to semiconductor research and quantum chip development April 07, 2026 The Spanish government has approved the allocation of €19 million to support research in semiconductors and the development of quantum chips, according to a statement from the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Service.
Corning breaks ground on North Carolina cable plant April 07, 2026 Corning Incorporated and Meta Platforms, Inc. have started construction on an expansion of optical cable manufacturing capacity in Hickory, North Carolina, aimed at supporting the growing buildout of AI-driven data centres in the United States.
Double-digit growth in global 300mm fab equipment spending for 2026 and 2027 April 07, 2026 Worldwide 300mm fab equipment spending is expected to increase 18% to USD 133 billion in 2026 and 14% to USD 151 billion in 2027, SEMI reports.
iBase-t secures investment to advance digital manufacturing April 07, 2026 The investment from TA will support iBase-t’s product innovation and expansion as aerospace and defense manufacturers scale production, modernize sustainment operations, and accelerate adoption of AI-enabled digital manufacturing technologies.
Micron begins volume shipment of HBM4 36GB 12H April 06, 2026 HBM4 36GB 12H in high-volume production is designed for Nvidia Vera Rubin — with greater than 2.8 TB/s and 20% better power efficiency.
GALT announces strategic investment from Godspeed Capital April 03, 2026 Headquartered in San Diego, GALT Aerospace is a provider of C3 solutions with core capabilities across airborne networking, multi-domain communications, radio/waveform integration, rapid prototyping, and systems engineering.
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck seek to bring Toyota into cellcentric April 02, 2026 The Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corporation are planning to jointly operate the fuel cell joint venture cellcentric. The move was outlined in a press release from AB Volvo dated March 31.
Singapore charges another individual in AI server fraud case April 02, 2026 Singapore has charged an additional individual in an ongoing fraud investigation linked to the handling of AI server equipment, according to Reuters.
Intel to repurchase Fab 34 JV stake for $14.2 billion April 02, 2026 US semiconductor manufacturer Intel has reached a definitive agreement with Apollo Global Management to repurchase the 49% equity interest it does not own in the joint venture tied to its Fab 34 semiconductor facility in Ireland. The transaction is valued at USD 14.2 billion.
India’s Bellatrix Aerospace raises $20M in pre-Series B April 02, 2026 The Bengaluru-based company said the funds would be used to expand manufacturing capacity to meet rising demand from satellite constellations in India and abroad.
TSMC targets 3nm production at second Japan fab by 2028 April 01, 2026 TSMC is planning to begin equipment installation and launch mass production of advanced 3-nanometre chips at its second fabrication plant in Japan in 2028, according to a Taiwanese government filing.
India approves electronic manufacturing projects worth $750M April 01, 2026 India’s electronics manufacturing sector produced goods worth USD 125 billion in the year to March 2025. The government hopes to increase this to USD 500 billion by fiscal 2031.
Cochin Shipyard, HBL advance e-mobility for maritime sector March 31, 2026 The collaboration will focus on the development of advanced marine batteries, battery management systems, electric motors, power electronics and charging infrastructure. The JV aims to cater to both Indian and international markets.
Alliance University, QpiAI establish quantum computing centre March 30, 2026 The centre is expected to serve startups, multinational technology companies, academic researchers, and members of the defence and aerospace sectors located in and around Bengaluru.
MIPS, Inova collaborate to advance Physical AI March 30, 2026 The advanced robotic arm reference platform combines the expertise of Inova, MIPS and GlobalFoundries to build an advanced Physical AI building block that aggregates data interfaces and enables multiple network topologies.
Samsung partners with AMD on next-gen AI memory solutions March 30, 2026 The companies will collaborate on HBM4 supply for AMD Instinct MI455X GPUs and next-generation DDR5 solutions for AMD EPYC processors and the AMD Helios platform.