68 SMT007 MAGAZINE I APRIL 2026
MIL/AERO007
Yank Technologies Wins U.S. Army Phase
II Contract for Wireless Power in Warfighter
Wearables ⊲
Wired charging solutions are prone to significant
operational and reliability issues, primarily due to
the wear and tear of connection terminals. Mean-
while, conventional wireless chargers today require
precise, fixed alignment. Yank Technologies' novel
wireless charging system addresses these challeng-
es by seamlessly and reliably charging batteries
while warfighters are within the vehicle, regardless
of their posture and positioning.
Curtiss-Wright Partners With Averna to
Elevate Aerospace Testing Capabilities ⊲
As a trusted Tier 1 supplier to leading aerospace
OEMs, Curtiss-Wright required multiple platforms
to deliver precision dynamic load applications
while prioritizing repeatability, scalability, and
secure data handling. Averna's expertise in high-
performance automated test systems aligned with
the specifications to meet these demands.
DARPA Taps RTX to Advance
Kilometer-range X-ray Vision ⊲
BBN will create a system that uses advanced math-
ematical modeling and image analysis to enhance
the visibility of objects, even with incomplete or
messy data, without needing large amounts of
training examples.
Raytheon Technologies to Boost
Domestic Supply of Critical Materials ⊲
With supply currently dominated by foreign
sources, Raytheon aims to ensure the U.S. has a
secure, domestic alternative for thin film lithium
niobate (TFLN) wafers–a material essential to high
speed, secure communications and advanced
sensing systems–that will be available to the entire
defense industrial base and commercial industries.
Beyond the Board: How Advanced PCB
Design Is Reshaping Mil/Aero Electronics ⊲
As mil/aero electronics evolve toward higher data
rates, greater processing density, and tighter
mechanical envelopes, integration is no longer
occurring primarily at the box level, but rather
deep within the electronic architecture itself. The
PCB is no longer just an interconnect platform. In
many modern defense systems, it has become a
performance driver.
Airbus Selected by the European Defence
Agency to Expand the Capabilities of Its
Capa-X Drone ⊲
This strategic contract is part of a series of projects
lasting 48 months, with a total budget of approxi-
mately €1.1 million. It involves the study and devel-
opment of a hybrid uncrewed aircraft capable of
performing various operational missions depend-
ing on its configuration and payloads.
Mobix Labs Secures Significant U.S.
Navy Tomahawk Missile Component
Order as Production Accelerates ⊲
The Tomahawk cruise missile is a core, long-range
strike weapon in the U.S. military arsenal, typically
launched from U.S. Navy surface ships and subma-
rines. Recent public reporting has referenced Toma-
hawk missiles in active military operations, underscor-
ing the platform's continued operational relevance.
L3Harris Secures Full-Rate Production
Contract for U.S. Navy Submarine
Communication Systems ⊲
General Dynamics Electric Boat will deliver 26
shipsets for Virginia- and Columbia-class subma-
rines. By utilizing state-of-the-art technology, these
systems will enhance situational awareness and
communication across submarine crews.
Northrop Grumman, Embraer Partner on
Advanced Air Mobility for U.S. and Allies ⊲
Drawing on the companies' extensive expertise in
aircraft design, development and production with
systems integration and industry-leading manufactur-
ing capabilities, this collaboration sets the stage for
the development of the KC-390 Multi-Mission Tanker
for the U.S. and allied air forces and shapes the
requirements for future aerial logistics architectures.
