From The Editor
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Will Proposed ASAT Ban Finally Elicit Proper Space Policy?
9/20/2022
With the proliferation of low Earth orbit (LEO), the threat of accumulating space junk, and the vulnerabilities of commercial and government satellites alike, countries are quickly becoming more concerned with — and more motivated to forestall — reckless behavior in space. But will a proposed ban on anti-satellite weapons (ASATs) be the impetus we need for a global space policy?
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Welcome To EuMW — Again!
9/7/2022
European Microwave Week (EuMW) 2022 in Milan, Italy, welcomes microwave and RF engineers for a week of conferences, forums, and panel discussions covering topics in automotive radar, defense systems, wearable medical devices, and more. The exhibition floor features nearly 200 vendors from the U.S., Europe, and around the world.
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I Want You: The Second Space Race Is Underway
8/25/2022
The second Space Race is underway. Perhaps it’s not creating all the hubbub of the quest to put a “man on the Moon” ahead of the Russians, but it should be. Learn why there's an urgent need to being the best when it comes to exploration — and habitation.
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WANTED: RF & Microwave Innovators To Support Defense, National Security Advances
8/17/2022
The U.S. government relies heavily on its relationship with industry and academia and their combined ability to provide nutritive technologies and solutions that fortify U.S. efforts in military and defense, national security, space exploration, medical advances, and more. Here are some ways in which DoD and others are reaching out to experts in RF and microwave.
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What Happened In Denver? A Recap Of IMS 2022
6/30/2022
Like much of the sentiment heard regarding conferences this year, the return to in-person gatherings has been much needed and much enjoyed. IMS 2022 in Denver was no different. Hear what some attendees had to say.
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3 Leading Defense Markets For SDR Systems
6/29/2022
Software defined radio (SDR) technology is revolutionizing how RF systems for mission critical defense systems are implemented. This article explores how SDR systems are integrated into various defense systems including spectrum monitoring applications, signals intelligence (SIGINT) systems, and electronic warfare (EW) systems.
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iDirect Government’s Karl Fuchs Talks Secure, Flexible Communications In The Face Of Electronic Warfare
6/13/2022
There are no upsides to war. But there are lessons. And though it borders on shameful to pull up an analytical lens, it is necessary. iDirect Government's Karl Fuchs discusses how secure, flexible military satellite communications will be vital to nations like the United States, who, first the first time in recent memory, is witnessing the military operations and capabilities of a near-peer adversary as Russia invades Ukraine.
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3 Things We Can Learn From Jamming In Russia’s War On Ukraine
5/5/2022
The Russian war on Ukraine has revealed much about multidomain warfare, particularly the proliferation of electronic attacks and countermeasures. And while certainly neither side has tapped — and hopefully won’t — its most destructive EW resources, both have employed jamming. Let’s consider some ways in which jamming has highlighted lagging U.S. defense innovation, the vulnerability of GPS, and just how far Russia will go to reaffirm itself as a "major space power."
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Who Should Get The Billions Collected From Spectrum Auctions?
3/2/2022
Spectrum auctions yield multi-billion dollar proceeds, but it's not always clear where the money ends up. Now, two parties are vying for a fraction of those funds, one with hopes of upgrading an aging 911 system and the other with providing internet know-how to underserved communities. Both potential recipients could provide vital resources to underserved communities.
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DARPA Program Eyes Photonics For Miniaturized, Low Noise RF Oscillator
2/8/2022
Phase noise can be problematic in RF communications, with jitter influencing sampling prevision of receivers and constricting signaling bandwidth. That's why DARPA is enlisting the help of photonics researcher to devise oscillators that are small, low noise, and more agile across frequencies.