The Latest in Defense Technology

Aug. 16, 2020
In this Media Gallery, we present some of the latest products for the defense industry. All are tough enough to withstand the rigors of temperature extremes, high vibration, and other harsh conditions.

As geopolitical tensions and conflicts flare up around the globe, manufacturers have ramped up their R&D initiatives to incorporate the latest tech into hardware for defense applications. Unlike commercial technology, military and defense platforms must comply with specific certifications and standards in order to withstand harsh environments, including those with excessive temperatures, vibration, radiation, and more. In this media gallery, we’ll explore some of the latest FPGAs, computer systems, enclosures, and other devices to surface this year for defense applications. 

About the Author

Cabe Atwell

Engineer, Machinist, Maker, Writer. A graduate Electrical Engineer actively plying his expertise in the industry and at his company, Gunhead. When not designing/building, he creates a steady torrent of projects and content in the media world. Many of his projects and articles are online at element14 & SolidSmack, industry-focused work at EETimes & EDN, and offbeat articles at Make Magazine. Currently, you can find him hosting webinars and contributing to Penton’s Electronic Design and Machine Design.

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