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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
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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AI wargaming platform to be advanced for U.S. Air Force by AMESA
December 03, 2025
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Image generator for military training using Unreal Engine introduced by Lockheed Martin, Blackshark.ai
December 03, 2025
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AI-enabled counter-UAS system wins Army competition
November 24, 2025
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Command-and-control task order to advance multi-domain capabilities under new COBRA award
November 21, 2025
Cyber
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DoD awards Hewlett Packard Enterprise a 10-year contract for cloud computing upgrades
December 01, 2025
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Atek DataKey Mini-Bar Crypto Ignition Key series
November 10, 2025
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Network and cyber support contract signed between Sev1Tech and Navy command
October 15, 2025
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Firefly Aerospace to acquire SciTec, Inc.
October 06, 2025