Defense Innovation Unit

U.S. Department of Defense Adds Skydio X10D Drone to Blue UAS Cleared List

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Donnerstag, Mai 30, 2024
Technology, Other Defense, Aerospace, Drones, Manufacturing, Software, Hardware, Artificial Intelligence, Defense, DOD, DLA, Blue, GSA, Government, Defense Logistics Agency, General Services Administration, ATAK, Defense Innovation Unit, Authority, DIU, ISR, Teledyne Technologies

Skydio , the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, today announced that Skydio X10D has been added to the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) Blue sUAS (small uncrewed aerial systems) Cleared List.

Key Points: 
  • Skydio , the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, today announced that Skydio X10D has been added to the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) Blue sUAS (small uncrewed aerial systems) Cleared List.
  • This designation by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) recognizes Skydio X10D for its adherence to rigorous security standards and its capability to enhance operational effectiveness across various defense scenarios.
  • With X10D on the Blue UAS list, procurement for government and defense entities is simplified and accelerated.
  • “As the largest manufacturer of small drones in the United States, serving every branch of the U.S. military, the Blue UAS Cleared List is a critical distinction for Skydio X10D,” said Mark Valentine, President of Global Government at Skydio.

Nokia successfully completes acquisition of Fenix Group, accelerating U.S. strategy

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Mittwoch, Mai 22, 2024
3GPP, Department of Defence, Federation, Acquisition, Defense Innovation Unit, Foreign investment, Committee, DIU, Banshee, Defense, CFIUS, Mobile phone

Nokia successfully completes acquisition of Fenix Group, accelerating U.S. strategy

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  • Nokia successfully completes acquisition of Fenix Group, accelerating U.S. strategy
    Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Fenix Group, a privately held company that specializes in tactical communications solutions for the defense communities.
  • This expanded portfolio will allow Nokia to offer a more comprehensive suite of 3GPP-based solutions to its defense customers worldwide.
  • Nokia and Fenix were jointly selected by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) in October 2021 for a program.
  • Mike Loomis, President of Nokia Federal Solutions: “The closing of the Fenix Group acquisition marks a significant step forward in our strategy to grow our defense business, as well as our overall U.S. strategy.

iDirect Government To Build 5G Co-Channel Interference Mitigation Prototype for Defense Innovation Unit

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Dienstag, Mai 21, 2024
DOD, Government, CSIR, Engineering, Department of Defence, Defense Innovation Unit, Radio

HERNDON, Va., May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iDirect Government (iDirectGov), a leading provider of satellite communications to the U.S. military and government, has won a contract with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to build an operational 5G co-channel interference mitigation solution prototype, leveraging iDirectGov’s leading Communication Signal Interference Removal (CSIR™) technology.

Key Points: 
  • HERNDON, Va., May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iDirect Government (iDirectGov), a leading provider of satellite communications to the U.S. military and government, has won a contract with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to build an operational 5G co-channel interference mitigation solution prototype, leveraging iDirectGov’s leading Communication Signal Interference Removal (CSIR™) technology.
  • The award builds momentum for the recently established iDirectGov Engineering Center of Excellence where iDirectGov specialized engineers work on the most advanced, secure and resilient satellite ground systems and functionality.
  • iDirectGov’s 5G co-channel solution will mitigate interference for DIU mission partners, providing a critical capability to Department of Defense (DOD) users who experience 5G co-channel interference.
  • “Any signal interference is harmful to defense communications, and our 5G co-channel capability will ensure our customers have the crucial interference mitigation tool that helps them with communications resiliency,” said Tim Winter, iDirect Government president.

Overland AI Secures $10M in Seed Funding to Accelerate Development of Autonomous Vehicle Software for High-Risk Missions

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Montag, Mai 20, 2024
Shasta Ventures, DARPA, Risk, Machine learning, Robotics, Workforce, Pioneer Square Labs, University, Engineering, Safety, University of Washington, UW, Research, Defense Innovation Unit, Army, Point72 Asset Management, Computer science, DIU, Boot, Overdrive, Cryptocurrency

In addition, Overland AI was recently selected as a performer on Phase II of the DARPA RACER program to continue advanced capability development and demonstration of OverDrive in operationally-relevant terrain.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, Overland AI was recently selected as a performer on Phase II of the DARPA RACER program to continue advanced capability development and demonstration of OverDrive in operationally-relevant terrain.
  • “We are committed to the advancement of ground vehicle autonomy to support national security and minimize risk to our warfighters,” said Byron Boots, co-founder and CEO of Overland AI.
  • “With this funding, we can accelerate development and create high-performance ground autonomy software designed for uncrewed vehicles in any contested terrain.”
    The Overland AI team has a long history of working on off-road autonomy problems in a research capacity before forming the company.
  • To learn more about Overland AI and see open roles, visit www.overland.ai .

Canoo Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

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Dienstag, Mai 14, 2024
USPS, Canoo, Yukhoe, Capital expenditure, Conference, EPS, Depreciation, GAAP, Defense Innovation Unit, Large, Adjustment, Webcast, Series, Food delivery

Adjusted EBITDA of $(48.3) million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $(67.1) million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

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  • Adjusted EBITDA of $(48.3) million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $(67.1) million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
  • Adjusted Net Loss of $(57.3) million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $(72.0) million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
  • Adjusted EPS per share of $(1.13) for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $(3.96) for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
  • Canoo will host a conference call to discuss the results today, May 14, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET.

Zanskar Raises $30 Million to Accelerate Discovery of Geothermal Energy for Clean and Affordable Power

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024
Other Energy, Contracts, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Technology, Defense, Artificial Intelligence, Environment, Green Technology, Other Technology, Defense Innovation Unit, Innovation system, Electricity, Transport, Geothermal gradient, Growth, Union Square Ventures, CO, Renewable energy

Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals (”Zanskar”), the leading geothermal exploration company, announced today the closing of $30M in new funding led by Obvious Ventures.

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  • Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals (”Zanskar”), the leading geothermal exploration company, announced today the closing of $30M in new funding led by Obvious Ventures.
  • Geothermal utilizes heat from under the ground to produce 24/7 renewable energy, which Zanskar can pinpoint to dramatically expand the supply of power projects.
  • “We’ve been scouring the planet for scalable clean power solutions to help address the current energy crisis and believe Zanskar has the disruptive technology needed to help the world avoid gridlock.
  • “We have an incredible team who are running through all the barriers that prevent geothermal discovery and de-risking.

Red Cat Successfully Passes Field Testing with Doodle Labs Against Electronic Warfare Technology in Ukraine

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024
Defense Innovation Unit, Radio, Teledyne Technologies, Blue, Helix, Software, Partnership, Teledyne FLIR, SRR, Government, RCAT, Ocean Power Technologies, SAN

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) ("Red Cat"), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, announced it has successfully passed electronic warfare (EW) testing in Ukraine with Doodle Labs.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) ("Red Cat"), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, announced it has successfully passed electronic warfare (EW) testing in Ukraine with Doodle Labs.
  • The successful test is part of a continuous innovation cycle that began in May 2023 with a partnership between Doodle Labs and Red Cat for its U.S. Army Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program prototype.
  • The ongoing partnership between Red Cat and Doodle Labs is addressing the growing need by the U.S. and its allies for small, autonomous, and attritable drones equipped with anti-jamming radios capable of operating in electronic warfare.
  • Teal systems with Doodle Labs frequency-hopping radios can evade jamming attempts and are usable in multi-domain environments for surveillance and swarming operations.

ATLAS Space Operations to Support Blue Origin’s Blue Ring DarkSky-1 Mission

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024
Hardware, Contracts, Aerospace, Data Management, Satellite, Manufacturing, Technology, Defense, Telecommunications, Science, Software, Other Science, Internet, Research, Mobile, Wireless, Engineering, GEO, Defense Innovation Unit, TT&C, MEO, Communication, Transport, Spacecraft, Senior, Blue Origin, Telemetry, ATLAS, AIB, Communications satellite

Blue Origin has selected ATLAS Space Operations, the largest U.S.-owned and operated federated ground network, to provide ground segment support for their upcoming Blue Ring mission, DarkSky-1.

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  • Blue Origin has selected ATLAS Space Operations, the largest U.S.-owned and operated federated ground network, to provide ground segment support for their upcoming Blue Ring mission, DarkSky-1.
  • In a statement regarding Blue Ring’s DarkSky-1 mission, ATLAS Director of Commercial Solutions Paige Cooley said, “There is no margin for error when supporting a mission such as DarkSky-1.
  • “Blue Ring’s collaboration with ATLAS’ hybrid space architecture will demonstrate enhanced space mobility and operations for commercial, civil, and national security customers,” said Paul Ebertz, Senior Vice President of Blue Origin’s In-Space Systems.
  • “Blue Origin is a great company whose ambitions for space are truly matched by their ingenuity and expertise.

South 8 Partners with NanoGraf on $6.4M U.S. Army Contract to Advance Domestic Lithium-ion Battery Production

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Dienstag, April 30, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Technology, Automotive, Engineering, Other Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Automotive, Alternative Energy, Manufacturing, Energy, Lithium, Family, Physical abuse, Defense Innovation Unit, Cell, Weather, Safety, Silicon, Partnership, DIU, SRSP, EV, Catastrophic failure, Temperature, Project, Aviation, Defense, Electric battery

South 8’s $6.4 million subcontract with NanoGraf will support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command C5ISR Center (DEVCOM) .

Key Points: 
  • South 8’s $6.4 million subcontract with NanoGraf will support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command C5ISR Center (DEVCOM) .
  • The combination of South 8 and NanoGraf’s technologies has the potential to alleviate these common lithium-ion battery concerns, while also offering soldiers a lighter load.
  • Together, South 8 and NanoGraf plan to develop a universal, accessible, domestically produced energy storage cell.
  • Our goal is to improve soldier safety, military capabilities, and the domestic lithium-ion battery supply chain,” said Tom Stepien, CEO of South 8.

Sage Geosystems to Advance Energy Resilience with Geothermal Energy Solutions at Fort Bliss

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024
Technology, Other Energy, Utilities, Alternative Energy, Energy, Defense, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Other Technology, Other Defense, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Green Technology, Government Technology, Defense Innovation Unit, Army, Fortification, Economic geology, DIU, ACS, GGS, GHG, Associate, Government, Renewable energy

Sage Geosystems , the developer of Geopressured Geothermal Systems (GGS), announced today it will begin a geothermal initiative at Fort Bliss for the U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).

Key Points: 
  • Sage Geosystems , the developer of Geopressured Geothermal Systems (GGS), announced today it will begin a geothermal initiative at Fort Bliss for the U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
  • Sage Geosystems will explore the potential to deploy its proprietary GGS technology to supply clean and secure energy to the base.
  • Additionally, the company will evaluate the potential synergies of hybrid technologies such as direct thermal use, energy storage, and dispatchable power to support cost effective energy resilience.
  • Sage Geosystems will commission a 3MW commercial EarthStore™ energy storage facility in late 2024 in the ERCOT South Load Zone of Texas.