INDUSTRY

Teledyne releases ITAR-free Boson® SX8

Teledyne FLIR OEM has released the ITAR-free Boson® SX8, the first NDAA-compliant, volume production, uncooled longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera module to combine an 8-micron pixel pitch with SXGA (1280 × 1024) resolution. The 8-micron pixel enables industry-best thermal performance and four times the resolution of today’s high-volume, uncooled VGA (640 × 512) thermal camera modules, all within a similarly sized compact package. oem.flir.com T

Tersus GNSS launches AG993 modular autosteer kit

Tersus GNSS has launched the AG993, a modular autosteer retrofit kit for agricultural vehicles that combines high-precision GNSS positioning with the company’s proprietary Tersus Advanced Positioning satellite correction service and conventional RTK support. www.tersus-gnss.com

Furuno Introduces GF-100 GNSS Oscillators

Furuno plans to launch its GF-100 Series of dual-band GNSS disciplined oscillators (GNSSDOs) in November 2026, adding new timing modules designed to improve resilience against GNSS interference in critical infrastructure applications. www.furuno.com

SBG Systems launches Pulse-40 OEM IMU

SBG Systems has launched the Pulse-40 OEM, the latest generation of its miniature tactical-grade inertial measurement unit (IMU). Built on the original Pulse-40, the new model delivers improvements in performance, environmental robustness, manufacturing scalability and vibration spectrum monitoring while preserving the compact size, low weight, ultra-low power consumption and integration capabilities of its predecessor. The new Pulse-40 OEM maintains full form and function compatibility with existing Pulse-40 integrations, allowing customers to upgrade to the latest generation with minimal system redesign.

The new version retains the core characteristics of the original, including dimensions of 30×28×13.3 mm, a weight of 19 g, and typical power consumption of 0.3 W. It also preserves tactical-grade inertial performance in an OEM form factor, ultra-low-noise MEMS sensing, continuous built-in test capabilities, a redundant sensor cluster architecture, data output rates up to 2 kHz, and advanced synchronization capabilities. www.sbg-systems.com

Safran Electronics & Defense Introduces MEMS Accelerometers

Safran Electronics & Defense has released the MS500 Series, MEMS accelerometers designed for defense and industrial markets requiring precise and reliable inertial sensing. It has developed an ITAR-free solution that combines tactical-grade performance, 200 μg RMS precision over the full operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, digital output, and optimized SWaP-C for demanding applications. https://safran-navigation-timing.com

Pacific Defense wins U.S. Army APNT contract

Pacific Defense has received a contract award from the U.S. Army Program Manager Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PM PNT) for the CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Block 2 line-up card (PIC) development program. It will design, build, and test an enhanced version of its Block 1 APNT PIC aligned to CMFF program requirements, with delivery of initial prototype quantities to support U.S. Army system integration and test activities. pacific-defense.com

Rocket Lab’s $8 billion Iridium acquisition

Rocket Lab has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications in an approximately $8 billion cash-and-stock transaction, bringing together launch services, spacecraft manufacturing and one of the world’s largest low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks under a single company. https://rocketlabcorp.com

EOS introduces Skadi range pole bracket

Eos Positioning Systems has released the Skadi Handle Range Pole Bracket, a new accessory designed to improve field-gear convenience. This accessory is now included with every Skadi 200, Skadi 300 and Skadi Gold GNSS receiver. Designed for compatibility with both the Skadi Smart Handle and Skadi Standard Handle, the new bracket enables users to securely mount their Skadi handle directly to a range pole. It also simplifies the hardware required in the field by eliminating the need for additional hardware when mounting a smartphone or tablet. This integrated configuration makes the Skadi readily available, allowing a quick transition between range-pole and handheld configurations. https://eos-gnss.com