GlobalLogic, Ericsson deploy private 5G network at Hitachi Rail factory September 12, 2025 The new infrastructure is the digital backbone of the Hagerstown plant in Maryland, US, enhancing efficiency, safety and innovation capabilities in rail manufacturing.
AV wins $240M space long-haul laser communication order September 12, 2025 The systems offer new capabilities for transferring high-bandwidth data in space — enabling the secure exchange of more data at a faster rate across further distances, including LEO, MEO, GEO orbits, and beyond.
Nokia teams up with Kongsberg to advance defence communications September 11, 2025 Nokia and Norwegian defence technology provider, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on enhancing tactical communications solutions for the defence sector.
NXP to relocate German headquarters in Hamburg September 09, 2025 NXP Semiconductors says it plans to relocate its German headquarters from Hamburg-Lokstedt to a new site in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld. The move, scheduled for early 2031, will mark the company’s departure from its current location after more than 100 years.
SpinLaunch raises $30M to accelerate development of LEO constellation September 03, 2025 Unlike conventional satellite antennas, which can be bulky, power-hungry or prohibitively expensive, SpinLaunch’s reconfigurable reflectarray antenna offers a compact, energy-efficient and scalable solution built for next-generation low-earth orbit (LEO) networks.
Amkor moves one step closer to packaging facility in Peoria August 28, 2025 Amkor Technology says that the City of Peoria, Arizona, has successfully acquired 834.5 acres of state land for future development, including a 104-acre parcel designated for the company’s new semiconductor packaging and test facility.
Japan’s Interstellar secures $62 million in Series F Funding August 18, 2025 Interstellar is advancing the vertical integration of its launch vehicle and satellite communications businesses. The company is developing its orbital launch vehicle, ZERO, and was selected for Phase 3 of the Japanese government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
Eutelsat, Tata’s Nelco to offer LEO connectivity across India August 14, 2025 Under the agreement, OneWeb India Communications, Eutelsat’s local operating entity, will partner with Nelco to deliver secure, low-latency Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity for customers on land, at sea, and in the air.
Firefly wins $177M NASA contract for mission to Moon’s South Pole August 08, 2025 The mission will utilize Firefly’s Elytra orbital vehicle and Blue Ghost lunar lander to enable payload operations that include evaluating the Moon’s south pole resources, such as hydrogen and water, and studying the radiation and thermal environment.
Amphenol to acquire CCS business from CommScope August 06, 2025 Amphenol Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) business for USD 10.5 billion in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments.
GovSat orders defence telecom satellite from Thales Alenia Space August 01, 2025 Operating in X, Ka and UHF frequency bands, the satellite will provide secure and jam-resistant telecommunications services for the Luxembourg defence as well as for its partners. The satellite will be built on Thales Alenia Space’s Spacebus 4000B2 platform.
Sharp teams up with Mitsubishi, NICT, TECHLAB to advance LEO satcom July 30, 2025 By enabling deployment on mobility platforms such as drones and vehicles, applications of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication (satcom) will be significantly expanded, ensuring communication lines in mountainous areas and disaster zones.
Anritsu introduces advanced 5G device test solution to boost communications July 23, 2025 The 1024QAM modulation for downlink offers approximately 25% improvement in data throughput compared to the current 256QAM standard for the same frequency bandwidth.
IonQ completes acquisition of US space tech company Capella July 16, 2025 IonQ will begin developing a space-based quantum key distribution (QKD) network by integrating Capella’s satellite infrastructure with its quantum technology. Once complete, this QKD network will enable secure communications that prevents encryption keys from being intercepted or copied without detection.
Boeing wins $2.8B contract to enhance US strategic SATCOM capabilities July 10, 2025 The ESS space vehicles will provide increased capacity, flexibility, reliability and resilience compared to the strategic communications satellites currently on orbit. Since 2020, Boeing has been executing technical maturation and risk reduction under a rapid prototyping contract for the US Space Force.
Singapore launches innovation hub for gallium nitride semiconductors July 08, 2025 The centre brings advanced GaN manufacturing capabilities to Singapore, positioning local innovators to compete in high-growth global markets such as advanced 5G and 6G communication systems, radars and satellite communications.
Toshiba introduces 2-channel automotive high-speed digital isolators July 02, 2025 The devices ensure the safety and reliability of the on-board charger (OBC) and battery management system (BMS) used in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs).
IPC becomes Global Electronics Association June 24, 2025 The organization known as IPC – originally the Institute of Printed Circuits – is changing its name to the Global Electronics Association, and unveils a new study on the electronics industry.
Benchmark opens new manufacturing facility in Mexico June 24, 2025 US-based EMS provider Benchmark has officially opened a new 321,000-square-foot production facility in Guadalajara, expanding its regional footprint in Jalisco by 50%.
GCT partners with Iridium to integrate NTN DirectSM service into chipset June 20, 2025 GCT and Iridium will work together to expedite the development of a new Iridium network-enabled Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) chipset based on requirements for 3GPP Release 19.
DRDO, IIT Delhi demonstrate free-space quantum secure communication over 1 km June 18, 2025 Free-space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) eliminates the need to lay optical fibers. The experiment attained a secure key rate of nearly 240 bits per second with a quantum bit error rate of less than 7%.
Applied Materials and CEA-Leti expand joint lab June 17, 2025 Applied Materials and CEA-Leti have entered what they call the next phase of their longstanding collaboration to accelerate innovation in specialty semiconductors. Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU), the companies plan to expand their joint lab and develop materials engineering solutions to address emerging infrastructure challenges in AI data centres.
Fujitsu sells power modules business to India’s L&T for $13.8 M June 11, 2025 The business will be bought by L&T’s semiconductor arm. Separately, Kaynes Semicon (KS) will acquire the production facilities related to the power modules business from Fujitsu.
Dutch quantum firm Qblox opens North America hub in Boston June 09, 2025 The new Boston headquarters will focus on propelling the adoption of scalable, high-fidelity quantum control stacks for practical, real-world use in computing and communications.
Maxar wins contract to build high-power EchoStar XXVI satellite June 09, 2025 EchoStar XXVI will deliver robust coverage to DISH TV customers across all 50 US states, including Puerto Rico, and is engineered for dual orbital slot performance, giving EchoStar enhanced operational flexibility to meet evolving customer and network demands.
Orange completes successful trial of Fujitsu 1FINITY T900 transponder June 09, 2025 Orange found that power consumption of the 1FINITY T900 transponder remained low and constant across all transmission rates, achieving a transport distance of at least 1600 km at 800Gbps with power consumption below 150 Watts.
Samsung develops next-gen cooling tech with Johns Hopkins June 06, 2025 By leveraging newly created thin-film Peltier semiconductor devices advanced through cutting-edge nano-engineering technology for the first time, the research team has successfully developed and demonstrated a high-performance Peltier refrigerator.
GF looks to reshore chipmaking in $16B US investment June 04, 2025 Working with the Trump administration and supported by tech companies seeking to onshore critical supply chain components, GlobalFoundries plans to invest USD 16 billion to expand its manufacturing and advanced packaging capabilities in New York and Vermont.
Celtonn bags ESA contract to develop chip hardware for satellites June 02, 2025 As the project lead, Celtonn will develop a high-linearity, low-noise amplifier (LNA) for V-band feeder uplink — a key enabler for next-generation satellite communication payloads.
EnSilica opens new engineering hub in Cambridge May 29, 2025 British chipmaker EnSilica has established a new engineering centre in Cambridge, strengthening its capabilities in mmWave and RF IC design amid rising customer demand.
IoT and connectivity choices: not just about cost May 27, 2025 The Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer the domain of futuristic visions — it has become a tangible, widespread element of everyday life, from smart homes and modern cities to industrial and logistics applications. At the core of this ecosystem are communication technologies that enable data exchange between devices. Dr Łukasz Krzak from the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków spoke to Evertiq about the trends and challenges shaping the selection of these technologies.
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