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Singapore’s Competition and Consumer Commission (CCS) cleared Texas Instruments’ proposed acquisition of Silicon Labs, saying the deal will not substantially lessen competition in relevant global semiconductor markets. CCS reviewed market submissions and third-party feedback across five product categories and found pricing, quality, and choice would likely remain competitive post-transaction.

Singapore’s Competition and Consumer Commission (CCS) opened a public consultation on Texas Instruments’ proposed acquisition of Silicon Laboratories, after accepting a joint application on Jul 3. CCS is assessing whether the deal could substantially lessen competition in Singapore. TI and Silicon Labs argue the transaction would not create competitive effects and that customers can switch suppliers. Feedback is due by Jul 22.

Singapore’s Competition and Consumer Commission (CCS) is reviewing Texas Instruments’ proposed acquisition of Silicon Laboratories to assess whether it could reduce competition in Singapore. CCS accepted a joint application on 3 July and opened a public consultation, with feedback due 22 July. The filing cites fragmented markets and limited product overlap, with customers able to switch suppliers.

Texas Instruments (TXN) is outperforming NVIDIA (NVDA) in 2026, with TXN up 76% year to date versus NVDA up 19%. After TXN reported Q1 2026 revenue of $4.825B (+19% YoY), EPS $1.68, and data center revenue up 90% YoY, shares rose. The article also cites TXN’s pending $7.6B Silicon Labs acquisition and NVIDIA’s Q1 FY2027 revenue of $81.6B.

Bloomberg reported the US Army plans to buy at least $400 million of AeroVironment counter-drone laser systems, citing a person familiar with the deal. The order would include dozens of LOCUST units that use AI to detect and track small to medium drones and then engage them with a high-energy laser. AeroVironment’s stock rose about 8% on Friday.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) said it won a $397 million U.S. Space Force contract to develop, launch, and operate multiple Flatellites for the SB-AMTI program. Flatellites are slimmer, stackable satellites intended to increase deployments per launch and integrate with Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket. The article cites analyst forecasts for revenue rising from $602M (2025) to $1.7B (2028).