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May 20, 2025 

Defense Speak Interpreted: Is There Still a CHIPS Act?

Dennis Fritz, Fritz Consulting

When I proposed my Defense Speak column topics for 2025 in February, there was a slight hint of doubt about the status of the CHIPS Act. But now? The CHIPS and Science Act is a multi-part $280 billion authorization by the U.S. Congress that President Biden signed into law on Aug. 9, 2022. Notice, I did not say appropriation. That’s because the actual appropriation was $52.7 billion.


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Airbus Next-Generation Skynet Satellite Reaches Major Milestone

Airbus

The UK’s next-generation military communications satellite—Skynet 6A—has successfully completed the coupling of its communications and service modules. "This significant development in the programme will allow Airbus to complete final baseline testing at our Stevenage site, followed by environmental testing back at NSTF later this year," said Airbus Defence and Space UK Chairman Ben Bridge.


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New Episode of NCAB Podcast Series Explores Cutting-edge Thermal Management Solutions

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In this episode we continue the conversation with NCAB Field Application Engineer Ryan Miller as we dive into practical design and manufacturing techniques for controlling thermal effects. Topics include via farms, insulated metal substrates, coin technology, and copper pedestals—solutions that help meet today's high-performance demands.


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