From The Editor

  1. iPhone 15 To Be Launched At Wonderlust – Will Its 6G Capability Be An Upgrade Over 5G? 9/1/2023

    Apple is expected to release the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro at its annual launch event, Wonderlust. The phones will support 6G but is that going to be an improvement over 5G?

  2. What To Ask When Selecting Antennas For EMC Testing 8/30/2023

    Choosing the right antennas for EMC testing is crucial. Different antennas have different radiation patterns, frequency ranges, and polarization characteristics. Selecting antennas that accurately represent the intended operational environment of the DUT is essential for accurate testing results.

  3. Low-Tech Drones – 1, Kursk Airfield – 0 (Allegedly) 8/29/2023

    Ukraine claimed it struck five Russian fighter jets in a kamikaze drone attack on the Kursk airfield in Russia, approximately 100 miles from the Ukrainian-Russian border. The drones in question are made of “waxed cardboard and rubber bands” by an Australian engineering company.

  4. How Many Warships Does The U.S. Navy Need? 8/28/2023

    ​The U.S. Navy has a fleet of nearly 300 ships but says it needs more than 500 to accomplish its global mission. Current plans call for adding between 282 and 340 ships by 2052 but a series of shipbuilding failures have drained congressional confidence in the Navy's ability to put new ships in the water and maintain the ships they have.

  5. Waves Beyond Walls: What To Expect From 2023 European Microwave Week 8/25/2023

    European Microwave Week offers access to the latest products, research, and initiatives in the microwave sector, along with the chance for face-to-face interaction with leaders shaping the future of microwave technology.

  6. SDA Selects Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin To Aid In LEO Data Relay Constellation 8/22/2023

    Low Earth Orbit is home to thousands of satellites that are used for communications, military reconnaissance, spying, and other imaging applications. Soon it also will be the domain of the Space Development Agency’s data relay constellation.

  7. Tech Worker Crisis Looms In Semiconductor Industry 8/21/2023

    The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 is set to boost the position of the U.S. in the global semiconductor industry. But, with an anticipated increase in demand for workers in the field, a looming talent shortage challenge could muck things up.

  8. The Role Of Drones In Current And Future Warfare 8/10/2023

    Drones have been used by the military for years and their use, as seen in the Ukraine war, is increasing. But just how are they being used, and how might they be used in the future?

  9. Broadening The 5G Ecosystem With RedCap 8/8/2023

    By November 2023, 5G RedCap software should be added to stand-alone 5G networks. The initial commercialization of 5G RedCap chipsets will begin in 2023, with mass production slated for 2024. It is expected that commercial RedCap devices will be available between 2025 and 2026.

  10. The ABCs Of RF M&A 8/7/2023

    Mergers and acquisitions come in all shapes and sizes. Whether the consolidation of two businesses into one or one business taking ownership of another, M&As are having an impact on the RF industry.