Mobix Labs, a California-based firm, has begun shipments of its Filtered Mil-Spec Circular Connectors, designed for integration into undisclosed next-generation military drones. The rugged connectors employ Pi-filter technology to block high-frequency electromagnetic interference, ensuring secure communications and stable GPS navigation for drone operations.
The connectors are engineered to support key mission functions such as flight control, targeting, and payload delivery. They are also widely used in tactical aircraft, where precision guidance and reliable data transfer are essential to mission success.
The move comes as US defense and technology companies work to develop solutions that ensure resilient communications and navigation for unmanned systems operating in contested environments. Efforts focus on mitigating electromagnetic interference and finding alternative navigation methods beyond traditional GPS.
In related developments, the US Army tested the Uncrewed Long-range Transport Autonomy (ULTRA) vehicle in July, an Overland AI-built platform capable of delivering supplies without a driver, remote operator, or GPS support. Meanwhile, in June, Leidos unveiled a quantum-based magnetic navigation system, which leverages Earth’s magnetic field to guide drones and vehicles even when GPS signals are jammed or degraded.
