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AFA Applauds Release of New Comprehensive Space Strategy

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Mardi, octobre 24, 2023

"We are excited to see a clearly delineated strategy that draws together the many initiatives driven by Chief of Space Operations Gen. B.

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"We are excited to see a clearly delineated strategy that draws together the many initiatives driven by Chief of Space Operations Gen. B.
The Strategy rightly affirms the Chief of Space Operations as the "Force Design Architect for Space Systems of the Armed Forces."
For resourcing, it notes that the Joint Requirements Oversight Council has designated the USSF as the integrator for DOD's Joint Space Requirements.
As a result, "The Force Design Architect and Joint Integrator now can bring the entire joint community together to develop cogent space requirements," the strategy states.

U.S. Army 4-Star General (Ret.) Michael X. Garrett Appointed to Nano Dimension’s Board of Directors

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Mardi, octobre 17, 2023

Waltham, Mass., Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM) (“Nano Dimension” or the “Company”), a leading supplier of Additively Manufactured Electronics and multi-dimensional polymer, metal & ceramic Additive Manufacturing 3D printers, today announced that 4-Star General (Ret.) Michael X. Garrett has been appointed as a member of its Board of Directors, effective as of October 15th, 2023. General Garrett is a retired United States Army four-star general with nearly 40 years of service, most recently serving as Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command (“FORSCOM”), the largest command in the U.S. Army, from March 2019 until his retirement in July 2022.

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Michael X. Garrett has been appointed as a member of its Board of Directors, effective as of October 15th, 2023.
General Garrett is a retired United States Army four-star general with nearly 40 years of service, most recently serving as Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command (“FORSCOM”), the largest command in the U.S. Army, from March 2019 until his retirement in July 2022.
General Garrett’s 38-year active military career culminated in three years commanding U.S. Army Forces Command and its 750,000 combat and support personnel across the United States, from 2019-2022.
Dr. Nissan-Cohen Chairman, and Yoav Stern, CEO issued a joint statement: “We are honored to add General Garrett to our Board.

Quantum Computing Inc. Federal Subsidiary, Qi Solutions, Signs Five-Year Overarching Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (OCRADA) with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

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Mardi, septembre 19, 2023

("QCi" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: QUBT), has signed a five-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to develop quantum technology applications in support of USSOCOM programs and requirements.

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("QCi" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: QUBT), has signed a five-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to develop quantum technology applications in support of USSOCOM programs and requirements.
QI Solutions (QIS) is a nontraditional Defense company with a portfolio of quantum technology including Quantum Photonic Detection and Ranging (QpDAR) sensors, computing, communications, cryptography, and advanced microchip solutions.
QIS will work with USSOCOM's Science & Technology (S&T) Directorate on the development of advanced quantum solutions for use by Special Operations Forces (SOF) in their unique mission roles.
Robert Liscouski, CEO of Quantum Computing Inc., added, "This is a significant opportunity for QCi and QI Solutions.

SkyWater Announces Appointment of Retired U.S. Army General Edward M. Daly to its Board of Directors

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Lundi, août 21, 2023

SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the appointment of General (U.S. Army retired) Edward M. Daly to its board of directors, effective October 1, 2023.

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SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the appointment of General (U.S. Army retired) Edward M. Daly to its board of directors, effective October 1, 2023.
After honorably serving the Nation for 36 years, General Daly retired in May 2023.
In his last assignment, he served as the 20th Commanding General of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, as one of only 16 4-star Generals in the United States Army.
With his lengthy and remarkable military career, he brings extraordinary value to the company,” said SkyWater Chairman of the Board, Gary Obermiller.

U.S. Department of Defense Selects Kaléo to Develop Next Generation Nerve Agent Countermeasure

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Mardi, juillet 18, 2023

The reconstitution development contract is valued at more than $39 million over the next five years.

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The reconstitution development contract is valued at more than $39 million over the next five years.
Atropine sulfate injection is used for the treatment of poisoning by susceptible organophosphorus nerve agents having cholinesterase activity as well as organophosphorus or carbamate insecticides.
The DOD intends the RAD-A to be an important addition to the auto-injector products that constitute a layered defense against CBRN threats for military personnel and potentially civilian stockpiles.
The JPM CBRN Medical facilitates the advanced development and acquisition of medical countermeasures and systems to enhance the Nation’s CBRN response capability.

Orion Space Solutions and Microsoft are revolutionizing U.S. national security space domain with the NEXUS Space Network

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Lundi, juillet 10, 2023

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LOUISVILLE, Colo., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orion Space Solutions (Orion) is collaborating with Microsoft to greatly enhance the space architecture of the U.S. Department of Defense with a pioneering development - the NEXUS Electromagnetic Data Mesh Network for Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) [aka NEXUS Space Network].

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LOUISVILLE, Colo., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orion Space Solutions (Orion) is collaborating with Microsoft to greatly enhance the space architecture of the U.S. Department of Defense with a pioneering development - the NEXUS Electromagnetic Data Mesh Network for Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) [aka NEXUS Space Network].
The NEXUS Space Network, the world's first cross-domain cognitive electromagnetic data mesh, revolutionizes the way ground and on-orbit data is harnessed, enabling unparalleled access to vital information for the U.S. Department of Defense and coalition forces.
Together with Orion, we are redefining possibilities and driving innovation in the space domain."
The strategic relationship between Orion Space Solutions and Microsoft will help advance innovation and unlock future possibilities.

RTX demonstrates new survivable JADC2 capabilities at scale at Northern Edge 2023

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Lundi, juin 26, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) demonstrated advanced and foundational Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) capabilities in the first of two tests conducted during the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Northern Edge 2023 exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.

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ARLINGTON, Va., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) demonstrated advanced and foundational Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) capabilities in the first of two tests conducted during the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Northern Edge 2023 exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.
"We're working across our company to mature and demonstrate comprehensive capabilities at exercises like Northern Edge that will underpin JADC2 operations in highly contested environments," said Elaine Bitonti, vice president, Connected Battlespace & Emerging Capabilities for Collins Aerospace, a RTX business.
More than 60 RTX employees supported Northern Edge alongside the U.S. military departments and coalition partners.
RTX will participate in the second test of the Northern Edge exercise in the Indo-Pacific region in July.

Workforce 2025: DISA's investment to meet 'pacing challenges'

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Jeudi, juin 1, 2023

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In support of the 2022 National Defense Strategy workforce requirements and to achieve its mission of connecting and protecting the warfighter in cyberspace, DISA announces a new initiative called Workforce 2025, fundamentally shifting the agency's training, recruiting and retention efforts.

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In support of the 2022 National Defense Strategy workforce requirements and to achieve its mission of connecting and protecting the warfighter in cyberspace, DISA announces a new initiative called Workforce 2025, fundamentally shifting the agency's training, recruiting and retention efforts.
"If we focus solely on the technology required to do this and forget about the people who operate it, we will become stagnant and outpaced."
Workforce 2025 is divided into four lines of effort to meet the NDS' call to attract, train and promote a workforce that is equipped with the knowledge and decision-making abilities to creatively solve national security challenges in a complex global environment.
For more information about Workforce 2025, including the four LOEs, click here .

Aerojet Rocketdyne Awarded $215.6M to Supplement Ongoing Modernization Efforts and Increase Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Capacity

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Vendredi, avril 14, 2023

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Enhanced modernization of solid rocket motor production will directly support industry primes and military services.

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Enhanced modernization of solid rocket motor production will directly support industry primes and military services.
Aerojet Rocketdyne’s ongoing modernization efforts include building state-of-the-art facilities and automating manufacturing processes.
ft. facility at our Camden, Arkansas, site that consolidates solid rocket motor manufacturing activities, improving both efficiency and safety, increasing production capacity, and reducing costs.
This Cooperative Agreement will enable Aerojet Rocketdyne to provide critical propulsion capability to DoD well into the future.

DISA announces successful completion of Thunderdome prototype

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Mercredi, mars 1, 2023

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FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Defense Information Systems Agency announced the successful completion of its Thunderdome prototype. For the past 12 months, DISA has developed and implemented a zero-trust network access architecture, which will fortify the U.S. Department of Defense's networks and deter the growing threats posed by adversaries' intent on undermining U.S. national security interests and international order.

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Thunderdome success brings DOD one step closer to zero trust goal, defense against adversaries
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Defense Information Systems Agency announced the successful completion of its Thunderdome prototype.
"China is our pacing threat," said Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner, DISA director and Joint Forces Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network commander.
"This is a huge advancement for DISA, and the department, on the zero-trust journey," said Christopher Barnhurst, DISA deputy director.
Additionally, DISA recently began deploying some of the zero-trust technologies used for Thunderdome's unclassified prototype on its classified network.