Sabrina Hogan

1 Introduction Tumors of the CNS, accounting for approximately 2% of neurological diseases and less than 2% of diagnosed cancers, have become a significant public health concern, with a marked 17% increase in incidence since 1990 [1]. GBM, characterized by its aggressiveness, limited treatment options, and low life expectancy, presents a formidable challenge in the field of neuro-oncology [2].

In the world of modern telecommunications, ensuring that radar systems are capable of clearing out radio frequency noise and providing clear communication is becoming increasingly necessary. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)’s COmpact Front-end Filters at the ElEment level (COFFEE) program is working toward an innovative and widely applicable solution.

Viasat has been chosen by the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to support the next phase of the Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA) project in prototyping and demonstration of technologies. The aim of the HSA project is to create a unified network environment across civil, commercial and military space assets, which could mean more secure and responsive military communications as the project continues into 2026.