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Voices of the Industry Podcast Examines
Ceramic Substrates and Collaborative
Manufacturing With Remtec ⊲
Ceramic substrates continue to gain attention as
electronics designers seek performance, reliabil-
ity, and thermal advantages beyond traditional
PCB materials. In the latest episode of Voices of
the Industry, host Nolan Johnson welcomes Brian
Buyea, president of Remtec, for an in-depth discus-
sion on why ceramic substrates are an increasingly
compelling option.
Sierra Space Completes First Nine
Tranche 2 Tracking Satellites Ahead of
Schedule ⊲
Sierra Space, a proven defense-tech company
delivering solutions for the nation's most critical
missions and advancing the future of security in
space, announced the completion of the first nine
satellite structures, Plane 1 of the 18 total satellites
Sierra Space is contracted to deliver for the Space
Development Agency's (SDA) Tranche 2 Tracking
Layer (T2TRK) program.
Starfighters Space Completes
Supersonic Test Flights for GE
Aerospace ⊲
Starfighters Space, Inc., the innovative aero-
space company, owner and operator of the world's
largest fleet of commercial supersonic aircraft,
announced that it recently completed a successful
supersonic flight test campaign for GE Aerospace,
in which a Starfighters aircraft carried and flew an
advanced propulsion test vehicle multiple times at
supersonic speeds.
Neways Appoints Sascha Brüning as
Vice President, Defense ⊲
Neways is pleased to announce the appointment
of Mr. Sascha Brüning as vice president, Defense,
effective Jan. 1, 2026. In this new role, Sascha will
lead the next phase of Neways' defense activities,
further strengthening its position as a trusted tech-
nology partner in this rapidly evolving market.
Hanwha Aerospace Signs Contract to
Produce Chunmoo Missile in Poland ⊲
Hanwha Aerospace signed an approximately
$4 billion (PLN 14 billion) executive contract with
the Polish Armament Agency on Dec. 29 for the
supply of Chunmoo CGR-080 guided missiles.
The contract, signed at the Polish Army Museum
in Warsaw, marks the third executive agreement
under the Homar-K framework.
Space Forge Ignites New Era of Orbital
Semiconductor Manufacturing ⊲
Space Forge has successfully generated plasma
aboard its ForgeStar®-1 satellite, marking a world-
first for commercial in-space manufacturing and a
significant step toward producing a new class of
high-performance semiconductor materials on orbit.
Boeing Continues Platinum Level
Sponsorship of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh ⊲
Boeing announced the continuation of its Plat-
inum Level sponsorship with the Experimen-
tal Aircraft Association (EAA), particularly for its
annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention.
This renewed partnership underscores Boeing's
commitment to supporting aviation enthusiasts and
the next generation of aviation professionals.
EMS Solutions Recognized With
Department of Defense Patriot Award ⊲
EMS Solutions, a premier regional provider of Elec-
tronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), has been
honored with the Patriot Award from the Office of
the Secretary of Defense, Employer Support of
the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) in recognition of its
support for employees who serve in the National
Guard and Reserve.
IOL, Safran Partner to Manufacture High-
Precision Defense Systems in India ⊲
In a major milestone in the Make-in-India program
envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi,
India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Navratna Defence
Public Sector Undertaking, has signed a collabora-
tion agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense
for Transfer of Production of two high-precision,
combat-proven systems, paving the way for their
local manufacturing.
