GCT forms partnership to advance UAV control and communications September 04, 2026 GCT Semiconductor and the infrastructure provider for utilities and IoT have a long history of cooperation in the utility sector. The collaboration combines GCT’s cellular and NTN expertise with the provider’s industrial-grade wireless innovation.
Sivers Semiconductors to expand photonics manufacturing in Glasgow September 03, 2026 Swedish company Sivers Semiconductors is investing USD 30 million to expand its indium phosphide manufacturing facility in Glasgow, Scotland.
Kitron to build new factory in Denmark September 01, 2026 Kitron plans to build a new 8,850 square-metre factory for its Danish operations in Horsens, replacing its current site in the same city. Construction is expected to begin in January 2027, with the facility ready for operation in early 2028.
Nvidia and MediaTek deepen partnership across AI infrastructure, PCs and automotive September 01, 2026 Nvidia and MediaTek have announced an expanded collaboration spanning cloud AI infrastructure, local AI computing and automotive. As part of the deal, Nvidia has invested USD 3.5 billion in convertible bonds issued by MediaTek.
LG begins mass production of 5G smart telematics solution August 25, 2026 The smart telematics solution integrates the communications module and multiple antennas into a single unit. LG Electronics has already commenced deliveries to a European automaker, marking the solution’s first deployment in a production vehicle in Europe.
Skyhop plans to introduce Noemi aircraft into Indian market August 19, 2026 Under the MoU, SkyHop and Noemi will evaluate the technical, operational, commercial and regulatory requirements for introducing Noemi’s seaplanes into SkyHop’s future fleet. SkyHop plans to introduce up to 10 Noemi amphibious aircraft by FY2030.
Semtech sells cellular module business to Compal for $62 million August 18, 2026 Semtech has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its cellular module business to Compal Electronics for USD 62 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 of Semtech's 2027 fiscal year, subject to regulatory approvals.
Nelco partners with Elveo on next-gen D2D, IoT connectivity August 18, 2026 Under the agreement, Nelco will bring reliable, next-generation connectivity and compute solutions directly from Elveo’s satellites in space to varied sectors, including automotive, maritime, energy and government in India and South Asian markets.
TE Connectivity to acquire power solutions provider Astrodyne August 06, 2026 Headquartered in New Jersey, Astrodyne is recognized for its engineering expertise and close collaboration with customers developing next-gen technologies across semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical, defense and industrial applications.
AccelerComm powers Eclipse’s 5G physical layer for next-gen spacecraft July 31, 2026 Across the two successive engagements, UK-based AccelerComm supported Eclipse in defining the physical-layer architecture for its next-generation spacecraft, spanning both its direct-to-device and broadband payload families.
EU, India strengthen strategic partnership with third TTC July 29, 2026 The meeting reviewed progress under the Trade and Technology Council’s (TTC’s) three work strands: digital connectivity and strategic technologies; clean and green technologies; and trade, investment and resilient value chains.
Microchip Technology signs definitive agreement to acquire Hailo July 29, 2026 The acquisition is expected to expand Microchip’s processing portfolio for intelligent edge systems and strengthen its ability to deliver accelerated, power-efficient edge AI solutions for robotics, advanced vision processing and intelligent edge applications.
Samsung, Broadcom expand collaboration across memory, foundry tech July 28, 2026 On the memory front, Samsung and Broadcom plan to pursue a strategic collaboration for the supply of industry-leading memory solutions, including HBM, supporting Broadcom’s next-generation AI accelerators.
Samsung, KDDI complete AI-powered network optimization trial July 27, 2026 During peak hours, Samsung’s RAN Speed Optimizer (RSO) delivered an average increase of 31% in 5G downlink throughput across the overall trial area, with gains reaching a maximum increase of 52% in dense urban areas, on KDDI’s commercial 5G SA network in Japan.
Taara launches link planner for wireless optical communications July 24, 2026 The platform allows users to plan deployments of Taara Lightbridge, the company’s wireless optical communications technology, which uses narrow, invisible beams of light to deliver high-capacity connectivity through the air between two fixed and easily deployable terminals.
Kontron secures European customer for 5G automotive modules July 23, 2026 This contract represents a milestone in Kontron’s strategy to establish a European alternative to non-European suppliers of mobile communications modules, as it marks the first time these modules will be used in a vehicle platform of a European car manufacturer.
SWISSto12 raises €73M to meet growing multi-orbit demand July 20, 2026 With this new round, the company is scaling its capacity to meet accelerating demand from commercial and sovereign government customers, spanning HummingLink — advanced, multi-orbit payload solutions — and HummingSat, SWISSto12’s GEO satellite product line.
Apple to spend $30 billion on US-made chips from Broadcom July 09, 2026 The new agreement will lead to the production of more than 15 billion US-made chips and enable Broadcom to expand and modernize its manufacturing facilities in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a USD 1.5 billion capital expenditure investment.
FOXTRON, MediaTek to advance intelligent vehicle experiences July 07, 2026 The MediaTek Dimensity AX C-X1 platform, which incorporates NVIDIA’s leading-edge GPU and advanced AI technologies, will be integrated into premium automotive solutions across the partners’ ecosystems.
Boeing wins $2 billion contract for communications satellites July 06, 2026 The US Space Force contract award for Mobile User Objective System Service Life Extension (MUOS SLE) includes two narrowband communications satellites that prioritize reliable voice and essential data.
MediaTek, Samsung achieve 3Tx 5-layer uplink breakthrough July 03, 2026 Building off the first successful three transmit antennas (3Tx) advancement, this trial integrated 3Tx, leveraging a multi-band setup that combined n66 (1.7GHz) as the primary cell and dual n77(3.7GHz) carriers across five uplink layers, delivering speed and efficiency.
Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in $8 billion deal July 01, 2026 The transaction will give Rocket Lab an immediate foothold in space-based applications, including both proprietary and standards-based satellite Internet of Things (IoT) and direct-to-device (D2D), PNT, and critical safety-of-life services.
Indian space-tech startup QOSMIC raises $3.3 million June 29, 2026 The fresh funding will be used to deliver operational optical ground stations and satellite terminals to international customers, scale integration, testing and manufacturing, and expand its engineering teams across optics, mechanical systems and electronics.
onsemi to acquire Synaptics in $7 billion all-stock deal June 26, 2026 Building on onsemi’s expertise in automotive, industrial and AI data center, the combined platform is intended to position onsemi at the center of Physical AI.
Joynext opens new production hall in Poland June 25, 2026 Chinese automotive electronics manufacturer Joynext opened a new 13,300 square-metre production hall at its site in Oborniki Śląskie near Wrocław in Poland in April, bringing the site's total production area to approximately 26,000 square metres.
Why does signal integrity determine the effectiveness of defence systems? June 25, 2026 The effectiveness of modern defence systems is no longer defined solely by the number of tanks, aircraft, missile launchers, or soldiers. Increasingly, real military capability depends on the reliability of the electronics responsible for maintaining communications, surveillance, data processing, and weapons control.
Nokia and Lenovo sign multi-year patent cross-license agreement June 24, 2026 Nokia and Lenovo have signed a multi-year, multi-technology patent cross-license agreement. The terms are confidential. The two companies previously signed a similar agreement in 2021.
Viasat selected by US Space Force to deliver dual-band satellite system June 23, 2026 Under this multi-year development award, Viasat’s Space and Mission Systems (SMS) team will produce and deliver a dual-band X/Ka-band mini-GEO, maneuverable satellite, and provide ground stations and operations support.
Nokia announces $30M semiconductor investment in Pennsylvania June 22, 2026 The investment in advanced test and packaging (ATP) operations in Allentown, Pennsylvania, will increase domestic production capacity of the optical networking technologies that power scalable AI infrastructure connectivity in the US.
Siemens, HighByte partner on industrial data operations June 18, 2026 Using HighByte Intelligence Hub, users can apply flexible and scalable transformation rules to process data from multiple sources across IT and OT domains, adding business context and converting raw operational data into meaningful information.
Börje Ekholm steps down as CEO of Ericsson – Per Narvinger takes over June 16, 2026 Ericsson has announced that Börje Ekholm is stepping down as President and CEO, with Per Narvinger appointed as his successor. Narvinger, currently Executive Vice President and Head of Business Area Networks, takes over on October 1, 2026.
Neura Robotics secures $1.4 billion to advance physical AI platform June 12, 2026 German company Neura Robotics is building a new category of AI infrastructure where cognitive robots continuously learn, collaborate and operate across real world environments through a shared intelligence ecosystem called the Neuraverse.