Intel Foundry Secures Defense Contracts for 18A Process
Intel Foundry has signed contracts with Trusted Semiconductor Solutions and Reliable MicroSystems for its 18A manufacturing process. These agreements reflect increasing confidence in Intel's capabilities within the defense sector under the RAMP-C project.
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Intel Foundry has secured contracts with Trusted Semiconductor Solutions and Reliable MicroSystems to manufacture semiconductors using its 18A process, part of the Defense Department's RAMP-C initiative. This project aims to revitalize U.S. commercial foundry capabilities for defense-related microelectronics.
The 18A process was approved for prototype manufacturing by the Defense Department in 2022, and Intel received $7.86 billion from the CHIPS Act to bolster its manufacturing efforts. The U.S. has seen a decline in semiconductor manufacturing from 37% in 1990 to 12% in 2020.
Analysts question whether Intel can compete with TSMC, which dominates the foundry market. The future of Intel's foundry operations remains uncertain, particularly after leadership changes.
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