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Topic: SOSA
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Making the case for MOSA
November 20, 2025
Six years have passed since the tri-service memo was issued by the Air Force, Army, and Navy leadership mandating the use of a modular open systems approach (MOSA) in all new programs and technology refreshes. Many in the defense community were already embracing MOSA strategies and leveraging open standards, but having the three services mandate it promised faster adoption. Update: It’s happening. MOSA is already the law and now defense secretary Pete Hegseth is dictating a MOSA approach as part of his efforts to reform and speed up the defense acquisition process.
SOSA e-Book: Leading editorial on the impact of the SOSA Technical Standard in military applications
The SOSA Technical Standard is arguably the fastest growing standard within the U.S. defense industry as new members join the consortium each month and defense programs demand more SOSA content in their requirements. That industry enthusiasm and support for the SOSA approach is why we have compiled this SOSA e-Book.
SOSA Special Edition 2025
The 5th annual SOSA Special Edition from Military Embedded Systems: Don't miss all the great features, product profiles, and subject-matter-expert speakouts!
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Training and simulation systems to support Saab GlobalEye under new CAE agreement
November 21, 2025
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Next-gen pilot training system to be developed by Saab, Boeing, and BAE Systems
November 19, 2025
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KC-390 refueling capability validated with Gripen E in Brazilian test campaign
November 17, 2025
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F-35 air combat training subsystems to be delivered by Cubic
November 13, 2025
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Terma acquires OSL Technology to boost counter-UAS, infrastructure protection offerings
November 27, 2025
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EDA project to reduce noise from autonomous underwater vehicles
November 25, 2025
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Littelfuse Expands X4-Class Portfolio with 200 V, 480 A Ultra-Junction MOSFET in SMPD-X Package
November 25, 2025
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Uncrewed systems pact for Baltics signed between Quantum Systems and ADV Defense
November 25, 2025
Radar/EW
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Electronic warfare and the evolving landscape: Focus of upcoming AOC symposium
December 04, 2025
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Next-gen aircraft protection technologies sought by U.S. Air Force
December 03, 2025
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Electronic warfare threat-detection support to be provided to U.S. Army by CACI
December 03, 2025
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Annapolis Micro Systems 3U OpenVPX Ethernet/PCIe/LVDS Switch
December 02, 2025
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Beyond GNSS/GPS: magnetic navigation and multisensor resilience in contested skies
December 04, 2025
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Power under pressure: Meeting the military’s surging energy demands
December 04, 2025
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Shield AI, Sedaro partner to build software to support on-orbit operations
December 04, 2025
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Hydra MAX SATCOM terminal reaches TRL 6 in U.S. Army testing
November 26, 2025