When the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) required a semi-autonomous software solution to enable complex teamwork between manned and unmanned platforms in communications-deprived environments, they turned to BAE Systems' Distributed Battle Management (DBM) solution. Now, after a number of successful milestones, the DBM baseline program has ended, yet it continues to serve as the basis for disruptive new technology developed by the BAE Systems FAST Labs organization.
Military Embedded Systems
Press Releases
New state-of-the-art Computer-on-Modules - Press Release
September 24, 2020San Diego, CA, 23 September 2020 * * * congatec – a leading vendor of embedded and edge computing technologies – announces launch of 12 brand new Computer-on-Modules in parallel with today’s Intel IOTG (Internet of Things Group) launch of the 11th Gen Intel Core processors.
AFWERX Announces Alphacore Inc. Among Top Teams Selected to exhibit at EngageSpace (September 29-30), The Premier Event for the Space Industry - Press Release
September 24, 2020Alphacore proud to be selected by AFWERXChallenge to exhibit its innovations at virtual EngageSpace conference (9/29-30). Premier Space Industry event leveraging initiatives for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Space Operations technologies
OnTime Networks’ CM-4012F0-AER Gigabit Ethernet Switch selected by Airbus for use in flight test instrumentation high speed data acquisition system applications. - Press Release
September 22, 2020Oslo, Norway, September 22, 2020 – OnTime Networks, a global leader for rugged, time synchronized Ethernet solutions for the Aerospace and Defense Industry, announced today the selection of its airborne-grade CM-4012F0-AER 12 Port Gigabit Ethernet switch by Airbus for use in flight test instrumentation high speed data acquisition system applications.
New 6U SBC Incorporates Intel 9th Gen CPU, Aligns with SOSA Technical Standard - Press Release
September 18, 2020HUNTSVILLE, Ala.— September 15, 2020 Abaco Systems today announced the SBC6511, a rugged sixth generation 6U single board computer aligned with The Open Group Sensor Open Systems Architecture, or SOSA, technical standard that integrates the newest embedded CPU and FPGA technologies for rugged compute-intensive, heavy-throughput applications and gives users a technology insertion at the data plane, expansion plane, and control plane levels. It demonstrates Abaco’s commitment to continuing innovation with the latest technology and performance standards, while aligning with relevant industry standards.
Delta Digital Video’s Encoders Included in Royal Australian Navy’s ANZAC Class Frigate - Press Release
September 17, 2020(HORSHAM, PA – September 2020) Delta Digital Video is proud to announce that it has been selected to supply video encoders to Saab Australia, who as part of the Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA) Alliance is conducting a major upgrade to the ANZAC Class Frigates Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System. The WAMA Alliance is a strategic partnership between the Commonwealth of Australia, BAE Systems, Saab Australia and Naval Ship Management (NSM) for the total asset management of the Royal Australian Navy’s ANZAC Class Frigates.
Synthetic Aperture Radar Market to witness steady growth of 10% during 2020-2026 - Press Release
September 17, 2020According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, the synthetic aperture radar market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $4 billion to over $9 billion by 2026, gaining remarkable traction over the 2020 to 2026 period.
New 3U OpenVPX Backplanes in VITA 65 and VITA 66.4 Optical Formats - Press Release
September 16, 2020Pixus Technologies, a provider of embedded computing and enclosure solutions, has announced new 3U OpenVPX backplane designs in multiple configurations. Pixus has developed OpenVPX backplanes utilizing the BKP3-CEN07-15.2.3 VITA 65 profile. The 7-slot backplane is standardly designed to PCIe Gen3 speeds with options for higher levels.
Radar/EW
ANSI and VITA Ratify ANSI/VITA 62.2-2020 Modular Power Supply Standard for 270v Applications - Press Release
September 15, 2020VITA, September 15, 2020 — VITA, the trade association for standard computing architectures serving critical and intelligent embedded computing systems markets, announces the ratification by ANSI and VITA of the ANSI/VITA 62.2-2020 Modular Power Supply Standard for 270v Applications. This standard provides requirements for building a 270 volt/3U or 6U class power supply module that can be used to power a VPX chassis in the VITA 62 family of standards in high altitude applications. The module will fit within the standard envelope defined for VPX modules in the VITA 48.0 standards.
Trenton Systems partners with Star Lab, a Wind River company, to provide cyber-secure, mission-critical systems for the tactical edge - Press Release
September 15, 2020Lawrenceville, Georgia, Monday, September 14, 2020 – Computer hardware manufacturer Trenton Systems is joining forces with security software company Star Lab, a Wind River company, to develop ruggedized, fully hardened, USA-made military computers for defense systems operating in hostile environments and running demanding mission-critical applications at the tactical edge.
BAE Systems continues to drive innovation in autonomy-based mission planning - Press Release
September 15, 2020BAE Systems continues to drive innovation in autonomy-based mission planning.
Pixus Announces Versatile Development Enclosures Supporting SOSA & OpenVPX - Press Release
September 10, 2020Pixus Technologies, a provider of embedded computing and enclosure solutions, now offers versatile backplane/chassis configurations geared for 3U and 6U OpenVPX and SOSA development.
Radar/EW
Pentek 6 GHz Ultra-Wideband Talon RF/IF Recorder Extends Recording Bandwidths - Press Release
September 10, 2020UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ-Pentek, Inc. introduced a new addition to the Talon Series of recorders, the Model RTR 2742 4U 19-inch rackmount recorder.
Radar/EW
Mercury Introduces First in Family of Trusted, Secure System-in-Package Products - Press Release
September 09, 2020ANDOVER, Mass. - Sept. 9, 2020 - Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), a leader in trusted, secure mission-critical technologies for aerospace and defense, today announced the RFS1080, the first commercially available offering in their trusted system-in-package (SiP) product family. By delivering the latest commercially developed integrated circuits at chip scale, Mercury’s SiP devices revolutionize edge processing applications by maximizing performance in a trusted, highly customizable architecture.
Comms
Ultra Communications, Inc. Achieves AS9100 Certification - Press Release
September 09, 2020VISTA, Calif., Sept. 8, 2020 — Ultra Communications, Inc., a manufacturer of high-speed digital and RF fiber optic components, announces successful completion of AS9100 certification for its quality management system.
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SOF Week to highlight AI, autonomy, electronic warfare, and acquisition pathways
May 06, 2026
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Binocular night vision systems to be developed for U.S. Army by Elbit America
May 01, 2026
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F-35 interoperability with ground systems demonstrated by Lockheed Martin and U.K. Defence Ministry
April 30, 2026
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GUEST BLOG: The convergence of safety and security -- Five steps to building modern avionics software
April 28, 2026
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Mission data center to be established in Belgium by QinetiQ
April 02, 2026
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Agentic AI capabilities to be integrated into defense platforms by BAE Systems, Scale AI
March 27, 2026
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Artificial intelligence tools to be explored for GlobalEye aircraft by Saab and Cohere
March 24, 2026
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Electronic warfare autonomy software demonstrated by L3Harris, Shield AI
March 12, 2026
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Software delivery to F-22 accomplished with USAF, cybersecurity firm
March 18, 2026
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GUEST BLOG: Making the most of the transition to IPv6
March 11, 2026
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Cyberdefense company to leverage AI tools for U.S. federal agencies
February 23, 2026
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IT infrastructure award announced by U.S. Air Force
February 12, 2026
Comms
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Assured navigation system to be prototyped for U.S. Army by GPS Source
May 06, 2026
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Silvus FASST 6000 Spectrum Sensor
May 04, 2026
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Radar satellite becomes operational for European Earth-observation mission
May 04, 2026
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Survival radios to be supplied for U.S. Air Force by General Dynamics
May 04, 2026










