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Lightweight, Rugged, Qualified: Glenair Interconnects at ICC for the Unmanned Battlespace

May 12, 2026

Unmanned platforms (UAV, UGV, and UUV alike) push interconnect performance to the edge of what's possible. Every gram counts. Every cubic centimeter matters. Vibration is constant, thermal swings are extreme, EMI is dense, and the platform may be operating thousands of miles from the nearest qualified technician. The connector is no longer a passive component on a bill of materials. It is a determining factor in mission endurance, sensor fidelity, and platform survivability.

Unmanned - Connectors

Lightweight, Rugged, Qualified: Glenair Interconnects at ICC for the Unmanned Battlespace

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