Explore configurable defense systems with SOSA and MOSA standards at 30 July webinar

Summary points:

• Webinar to Focus on Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA): A July 30 webinar will explore how the SOSA standard enables configurable, plug-and-play defense systems through tailored COTS hardware and software integration across applications such as radar, EW, EO/IR, and AI.

• Expert Insights on Vertical-Specific Design Strategies: Presenters will discuss implementation techniques for optimizing performance and interoperability in mission-critical systems, including slot profile selection, system architecture, and software stack design.

• Led by Industry Veterans: Speakers David Tetley of Elma Electronic and Dave Walsh of Parry Labs bring decades of defense systems experience, offering attendees practical guidance on building modular, reconfigurable platforms compliant with MOSA and SOSA principles.

NASHUA, N.H. - As the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) continues to implement the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), engineers and program managers are turning to standardized solutions that offer greater flexibility and interoperability. Military + Aerospace Electronics cordially invites you to our free, one-hour webinar scheduled for 30 July at 3 p.m. EDT to learn how applying The Open Group Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) standard enables true system configurability by aligning commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and software for mission-specific applications. This event is sponsored by Elma Electronic in Fremont, Calif. 

The webinar will open with an overview of MOSA implementation across key defense domains, including radar, electronic warfare (EW), electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR), and artificial intelligence before diving into real-world examples of how vertical-specific configurations can be achieved using standardized slot profiles, hardware selections, and software stacks.

Attendees will gain insight into:

• Design strategies tailored to radar, EW, EO/IR, and AI-enabled applications
• Technical evaluation methods for hardware/software pairing
• Programmatic approaches for achieving plug-and-play interoperability
• Practical case studies that illustrate the use of COTS systems in deployed defense platforms

David Tetley, Director of Embedded Computing at Elma Electronic, and Dave Walsh, Chief Technology Officer at Parry Labs in Alexandria, Va., will present. Tetley brings more than 30 years of experience developing real-time signal and image processing systems for defense. Walsh, a former U.S. Army aviator, has led MOSA-aligned initiatives across multiple defense platforms and formerly held key roles at Collins Aerospace and General Atomics.

Please click here to learn more and to register for this FREE event!