Topic: MOSA

Open architectures embraced in European defense circles

June 17, 2026

While there is not a huge program of record or one nation’s war department mandating adoption of a modular open systems approach (MOSA) in Europe, systems integrators are building with modularity in mind and acquiring technology based on open standards like the Sensor Open Systems Architecture, or SOSA, Technical Standard. I discussed this trend with MOSA proponents during Eurosatory in Paris, France, this week.

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Backed by a 2019 U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) memo from the leaders of the Air Force, Army, and Navy mandating the use of a modular open systems approach (MOSA) in new programs and upgrades, MOSA strategies are part of most conversations at U.S. defense industry events.

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Topic: MOSA

Open architectures embraced in European defense circles

MOSA e-Book: In-depth coverage of MOSA strategies, acquisition reform, and open architectures

Uncrewed surface vessel, Blue Ops Variant 7, launched by Red Cat at Eurosatory (video)

Radar/EW

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Kontron’s VX30101 high-end 3U VPX board

Unmanned

EUROSATORY EXHIBITOR PROFILE: Blue Ops Variant™ 7 USV featured at Red Cat booth at Eurosatory

Avionics

MOSA aligned integrated crew stations to be shown by IEE at Eurosatory 2026

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SOSA aligned mission computers released by Aitech

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Ruggedized software-defined radios released by Pixus Technologies

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Improved threat detection system to be developed for U.S. Army by Northrop Grumman

Avionics

Open standards key to future vertical lift development, GE official says

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Safety-critical RTOS from DDC-I chosen for U.S. Army MOSA aligned ISR program

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Advanced reconnaissance vehicles to be delivered to U.S. Marine Corps by Textron Systems

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Solid-state data recorders to be supplied for missile-tracking satellites by Mercury

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Defensive air capabilities delivered to French/German BATS by Terma

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Open architectures embraced in European defense circles

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