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Parry Labs and EpiSci Delivering Autonomy in Partnership Agreement

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月曜日, 9月 11, 2023

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parry Labs, LLC and EpiSci today announced a formal partnership agreement to deliver trusted, tactical autonomy to the edge.

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parry Labs, LLC and EpiSci today announced a formal partnership agreement to deliver trusted, tactical autonomy to the edge.
The partnership is positioned to bring critical capability to the Department of Defense (DOD)'s autonomous uncrewed and wingman aircraft programs.
The Parry Labs open software and hardware computing environment deliver enhanced integration of autonomy and artificial intelligence software into airborne platforms, while EpiSci delivers proven and trusted, tactical autonomy technology to major DoD programs.
Parry Labs' edge cloud technology stack provides cutting edge processing and Open Mission System (OMS) cloud infrastructure to significantly enhance and enable customers to scale autonomy software across a diverse set of platforms and missions.

RTX begins fabrication of 1MW generator for Air Force Research Laboratory

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月曜日, 9月 11, 2023

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has completed detailed design review and started fabrication of a one megawatt electric generator for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) as part of the Advanced Turbine Technologies for Affordable Mission-Capability program.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has completed detailed design review and started fabrication of a one megawatt electric generator for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) as part of the Advanced Turbine Technologies for Affordable Mission-Capability program.
"By safely and efficiently providing onboard high-voltage DC power, our 1MW generator will support these new technologies and help enable new platforms to achieve their target capabilities."
Having finished engineering work on the generator and moved into the manufacturing phase, Collins is on track to deliver hardware to the Air Force and test the generator to Technology Readiness Level 5 in 2024.
RTX's Pratt & Whitney business is also supporting the AFRL 1MW generator program by studying future engine integration opportunities.

North America Takes the Lead in the Global Quantum Warfare Market with Established Industry Players Spearheading Growth

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水曜日, 9月 6, 2023

The global quantum warfare market is experiencing a momentous surge in growth, fueled by technological breakthroughs and innovative defense applications.

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The global quantum warfare market is experiencing a momentous surge in growth, fueled by technological breakthroughs and innovative defense applications.
Prominent players in the market include industry leaders like Airbus, Xanadu, Quantinuum, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Northrup Grumman, among others.
The global quantum warfare market is further bolstered by the demand for high-performance computing in the defense sector.
Public and private sector investments play a pivotal role in propelling growth within the global quantum warfare market.

SES Space & Defense Awarded U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Contract to Support DEUCSI Program

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火曜日, 9月 5, 2023

SES Space & Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES focused on delivering satellite network solutions for the U.S. Government, has been awarded a multi-year contract by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to conduct a series of tests to integrate space broadband services across a multi-orbit satellite network in support of the Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet (DEUCSI) program.

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SES Space & Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES focused on delivering satellite network solutions for the U.S. Government, has been awarded a multi-year contract by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to conduct a series of tests to integrate space broadband services across a multi-orbit satellite network in support of the Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet (DEUCSI) program.
This announcement by AFRL is the third award under the DEUCSI CALL 003 Program seeking experimentation for use cases in the Arctic region and airborne communications.
As the industry’s leading COMSATCOM integrator, SES Space & Defense will demonstrate multi-orbit, multi-band solutions that seamlessly switch among commercial space broadband services in different frequency bands to access favorable spectrum or failover between constellations.
“The DEUCSI program is a great example to showcase SES Space & Defense’s multi-orbit, multi-band holistic approach to deliver seamless interoperability to the U.S. Air Force to achieve unparalleled situation awareness and strategic advances for mission success.”

Garmin smartwatches help launch U.S. Space Force fitness study

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月曜日, 8月 28, 2023

OLATHE, Kan., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin smartwatches are being deployed by the thousands to help assess the physical fitness of U.S. Space Force Guardians, the company (NYSE: GRMN) announced today. Commissioned by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the two-year study will explore the effectiveness of smartwatch technology to supplant annual physical fitness assessments.

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OLATHE, Kan., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin smartwatches are being deployed by the thousands to help assess the physical fitness of U.S. Space Force Guardians, the company (NYSE: GRMN) announced today.
Commissioned by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the two-year study will explore the effectiveness of smartwatch technology to supplant annual physical fitness assessments.
"Garmin is gratified to be part of this exciting research effort that will help ensure Space Force Guardians are physically prepared to perform their duties.
— Scott Burgett, Senior Director of Garmin Health Engineering
Guardians who actively participate in the study will be exempt from U.S. Air Force physical fitness assessments.

The Regents of University of Colorado, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Selected to Receive $6.4 Million through USSF/AFRL University Consortium Research Opportunity

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木曜日, 8月 24, 2023

Approximately 50 percent of proposals received during this cycle of UCRO represented MSIs.

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Approximately 50 percent of proposals received during this cycle of UCRO represented MSIs.
The research yielded will align with the broader joint force missions while contributing to global space operations.
USRA is delighted with the opportunity to support such a tremendous effort that will have profound implications on xGEO operations and space domain awareness research."
"UCRO 2.0 will leverage the expertise of each awarded institution to spearhead AFRL and USSF research.

Umbra Selected by AFWERX for SBIR Phase II Contract

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火曜日, 8月 22, 2023

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Umbra, a leader in advanced space radar technology, announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1.25 million focused on Space-Based Moving Target Indication (MTI) to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Umbra will leverage its market leading wide-bandwidth, affordable space systems, uniquely operating in paired flight, to develop and demonstrate Maritime and Ground MTI (MMTI and GMTI) capabilities. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded and as of August 9, 2023, Umbra accelerated its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Umbra, a leader in advanced space radar technology, announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1.25 million focused on Space-Based Moving Target Indication (MTI) to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
Umbra will leverage its market leading wide-bandwidth, affordable space systems, uniquely operating in paired flight, to develop and demonstrate Maritime and Ground MTI (MMTI and GMTI) capabilities.
Umbra is committed to partnering with AFWERX, the broader DAF, as well as other DoD and IC stakeholders.
We intend to bring the best Umbra has to offer, including affordable spacecraft and ground infrastructure, and market leading SAR technology."

SPARC Research Awarded Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) Contract

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木曜日, 8月 10, 2023

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WARRENTON, Va., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SPARC Research has been awarded Task Order 1 of a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Lab (AFRL).

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WARRENTON, Va., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SPARC Research has been awarded Task Order 1 of a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Lab (AFRL).
SPARC Research has been awarded Task Order 1 of a five-year IDIQ contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)
SPARC Research will assist AFRL with propulsion design trades and performance analysis to identify enabling technologies that can address emerging and future air-to-air threats.
SPARC will explore both high readiness level technologies and low readiness high payoff propulsion options which may provide game-changing advantages to the warfighter.
The SPARC Research team represents decades of high-speed propulsion experience and is uniquely qualified to conduct this effort for the AFRL.

Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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水曜日, 8月 9, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation (“Sarcos”) (NASDAQ: STRC and STRCW), a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced robotic systems, solutions and software that redefine human possibilities, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation (“Sarcos”) (NASDAQ: STRC and STRCW), a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced robotic systems, solutions and software that redefine human possibilities, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
We believe we have sufficient liquidity to operate into 2025 without additional financing.”
Second quarter 2023 total revenue was $1.3 million, compared to $3.0 million during the second quarter of 2022.
Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2023 were $31.2 million, compared to operating expenses of $32.0 million during the second quarter of 2022.
Second quarter 2023 gross margin was 26%, compared to negative 4% in the second quarter of 2022.

Xona accelerates commercial LEO GPS alternative with investment from AFRL and U.S. Space Force

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火曜日, 8月 1, 2023

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Xona PULSAR is a commercial SATNAV service powered by a constellation of small satellites in LEO designed specifically to provide high-performance PNT to end users.

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Xona PULSAR is a commercial SATNAV service powered by a constellation of small satellites in LEO designed specifically to provide high-performance PNT to end users.
This investment will contribute to force design analytics that consider contributing signals from multiple orbit regimes."
"Our partnership with the AFRL Space Vehicles directorate and USSF's Space Warfighting Analysis Center will give Xona the expertise necessary to seamlessly integrate PULSAR into the US national security space architecture," said Brian Manning, Chief Executive Officer for Xona Space Systems.
In April 2023 Xona moved into its new headquarters in Burlingame, CA where the company has begun ramping up to deploy the production PULSAR satellites.