Autonomy has become one of the defining themes in aerospace and defense. From unmanned combat aerial vehicles to planetary rovers, autonomous systems rely on an integrated suite of sensors, cameras, radars, LiDARs, AI-driven embedded systems, and high-performance computing to perceive their environment and make critical, real-time decisions. Advances in satellite communications, particularly through low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellations, enable faster, more reliable, and lower-latency connectivity, while vulnerabilities such as signal jamming and spoofing underscore the need for resilient, protected networks.
In its Special Report Exploring Aerospace and Defense Autonomy, EE Times examines the electronics and semiconductor innovations underpinning a new generation of aerospace and defense systems. Drawing on interviews with Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and companies such as Anduril, SatVu, Sceye, Aalto, Mikros Technologies, the series investigates how advances in autonomy, connectivity, and resilience are influencing military operations and the space sector.
From ICFO, Quside, and Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech in Catalonia to Wooptix in the Canary Islands, Spain is building a semiconductor ecosystem around photonics, quantum technologies, chip design, and advanced packaging. In a six-part Special Report, EE Times examines the companies, research institutes, and policy initiatives shaping that ecosystem, and explores how organizations such as ICFO, IMB-CNM, the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, and Eurecat help strengthen Spain’s role in Europe’s semiconductor ambitions. Download now your copy of the June 2026 edition of EE Times Magazine!
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