TT Electronics secures lifetime power electronics contract with Rolls-Royce August 20, 2026 TT Electronics has signed a multi-million pound lifetime contract with Rolls-Royce to supply power electronics for all large civil aircraft engines. The agreement covers TT Electronics' multi-chip power modules and precision magnetics, manufactured at its Bedlington and Barnstaple facilities in the United Kingdom.
BAE Systems, TUALCOM to collaborate on autonomous technologies August 14, 2026 The agreement between BAE Systems and TUALCOM establishes a strategic framework for both organisations to investigate opportunities to integrate advanced communications, resilient navigation and electronic warfare technologies into future autonomous platforms.
UK air defence firm Cambridge Aerospace raises $300 million August 13, 2026 The round will support Cambridge Aerospace’s continued exponential growth as the company expands manufacturing capabilities to deliver on existing and new contracts, while continuing to invest in the spiral development of existing products and bringing the next generation of capabilities to market.
US startup Ravee Optics secures $6 million in seed round August 13, 2026 The company’s initial focus is addressing the limitations of current satellite communication technology by building optical communication systems designed for scale. Its hardware is smaller, lighter, and easier to produce in large volumes.
Air taxi firm Joby acquires Resonant Sciences for $500 million August 12, 2026 By bringing together the companies’ complementary aerospace engineering capabilities, the combination will create a scaled defense growth platform that accelerates autonomy and expands the applications for Joby Aviation’s technology.
Air Liquide, ArianeGroup renew partnership with two Ariane 6 contracts August 11, 2026 ArianeGroup is currently increasing the Ariane 6 production rate. To support this industrialization phase, Air Liquide’s Engineering & Technologies will provide critical cryogenic equipment necessary for the manufacturing and propulsion of the rockets up to the 42nd flight of Ariane 6.
Infineon, MediaTek to advance AI-driven in-cabin solutions August 06, 2026 MediaTek has now qualified the Infineon 512 Mb Quad SPI NOR Flash, an automotive-grade NOR Flash memory solution, for use in its Dimensity Auto Cockpit platform C-X1.
Air Liquide invests $150M in Idaho semiconductor gas plant August 06, 2026 Scheduled to begin operations in 2028, Air Liquide’s production unit will deliver large volumes of ultra-pure nitrogen, oxygen and argon, essential for manufacturing advanced memory chips.
Northrop Grumman secures $3 billion in missile defence deals August 04, 2026 US Department of War signs framework agreements with Northrop Grumman to ramp production of PAC-3, THAAD components.
Linde wins semiconductor supply deal, to invest $1 billion in US August 04, 2026 Under the agreement, Linde will build, own and operate two new SPECTRA air separation units (ASUs) and associated infrastructure in Phoenix, Arizona.
Micross to acquire AEMtec, expanding European footprint August 04, 2026 AEMtec specializes in delivering end-to-end solutions across the entire packaging and integration value chain. The acquisition enhances Micross’ presence in continental Europe and broadens its portfolio of high-reliability microelectronic services and products.
Dawn raises $25M to advance reusable space transportation August 03, 2026 This Series B funding will directly finance New Zealand-Dutch company Dawn Aerospace’s global rollout, scaling commercial and operational teams in the US and Europe to support its expanding international customer base.
ESCATEC expands advanced SMT capabilities in UK August 03, 2026 The investment will enhance production efficiency and flexibility while strengthening ESCATEC’s ability to support medical manufacturing programmes in the UK.
Collins Aerospace opens UK hub to advance aircraft systems July 27, 2026 With a more streamlined solution, electric thrust reverser actuation systems (elecTRAS) supports the elimination of actuation hydraulic interfaces and fluids and facilitates a 15-20% reduction of the nacelle actuation weight at the integrated aircraft system level.
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.
Air Products to expand gas supply network for chip manufacturer July 23, 2026 Air Products will supply a range of industrial gases, including nitrogen, oxygen, argon and helium, to support the customer’s semiconductor operations in Taiwan.
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.
US Air Force awards GA-ASI production contract for FQ-42A CCA July 22, 2026 The FQ-42A is a purpose-built, uncrewed fighter developed as part of ongoing investment in next-generation semi-autonomous combat aircraft.
Anglia adds BeRex to growing portfolio of analog IC suppliers July 21, 2026 South Korean company BeRex leverages over two decades of experience and expertise in developing RF and microwave components in the industry that enable the efficient transmission of voice, video, and data traffic over leading communications networks worldwide.
Kontron launches production of 5G modules in Düsseldorf July 14, 2026 The new production line for 5G Automotive Network Access Devices (NADs) and 5G Industrial M.2 communication modules will consolidate Kontron’s position in a key future market.
Intel invests €5 billion to expand manufacturing in Europe July 14, 2026 Investment is expected to create permanent high-tech jobs and engage specialised tradespeople, while expanding leading-edge manufacturing capacity in Ireland.
Europe's PCB comeback is colliding with a supply chain that isn't ready July 13, 2026 Europe's printed circuit board industry is having a moment. Defence spending is up, AI is driving demand, and policymakers are finally talking about electronics as strategic infrastructure. But as I discovered in a recent EMS@C-Level conversation with Vytautas Ilgunas, Chief Commercial Officer at TLT PCB, and Raymond Goh, Chief Operating Officer at Confidee, the comeback is running headfirst into a supply chain that we spent the last two decades hollowing out. The demand is real. The capacity to serve it, particularly in materials, is not.
Eni breaks ground on battery manufacturing plant in Brindisi July 10, 2026 Eni Storage Systems’ development plan includes construction of a gigafactory in Brindisi, Italy, for production of battery cells and modules, together with a BESS assembly plant. The project envisages a total production capacity of 16 GWh per year by 2030.
Wolfspeed files patent infringement lawsuit against Navitas July 10, 2026 Products accused of infringement encompass major product lines of Navitas, including its GaN-based FETs — such as the GaNFast, GaNSlim, and GaNSafe product families — as well as Navitas's GeneSiC MOSFETs and SiCPAK modules. Navitas has refuted the allegations.
LTSCT, Azuremoto to advance SiC, power semiconductor solutions July 10, 2026 The MoU establishes a structured framework for cross-border business cooperation across SiC power semiconductor products for the AI data centre market, and rectifiers and MOS-based power semiconductor products targeting LTSCT’s key business verticals.
Vikram Solar rolls out first module from Tamil Nadu facility July 07, 2026 The first products manufactured at the Gangaikondan plant are Vikram Solar’s Hypersol N-Type TOPCon G12R modules. They deliver 615-640 Wp of rated power with module efficiencies of up to 23%.
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.
Quantum Systems raises $1.2 billion to advance uncrewed systems July 03, 2026 The round co-led by Blackstone, Noteus, Airbus and Advent supports Quantum Systems’ industrial scale-up as a leading deep-tech prime for interoperable, multi-domain autonomous capabilities in Europe.
Air Liquide invests over $170M to back SK hynix’s US fab July 03, 2026 Air Liquide will deliver large volumes of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, hydrogen and other industrial gases to SK hynix’s new cutting-edge advanced chips packaging facility.
JetZero breaks ground on aircraft factory in North Carolina July 03, 2026 The project, supported by a state-level incentive package, will be home to production of JetZero’s next-generation aircraft and is expected to create 14,500 jobs over the next 10 years.
Valeo secures radar tech contract with North American OEM July 03, 2026 The American OEM will be able to customize the hardware configuration – without increasing hardware complexity – to offer driving and parking functions from entry level to Level 3 of autonomy.
Frankenburg Technologies opens missile assembly factory in Riga June 30, 2026 Frankenburg Technologies has opened a missile assembly factory in Riga, Latvia – the first missile production facility in the Baltic region. The site produces the company's Mark I guided air defence missile and forms the first part of what will become a two-site Latvian production system.