Naval Surface Warfare Center

HII is Awarded $74 Million Contract to Support U.S. Navy Vertical Launch Systems

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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HII’s statement of work includes outfitting the first Zumwalt-class destroyer (DDG 1001) with the latest Mk 57 vertical launch system universal canister electronics unit.

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  • HII’s statement of work includes outfitting the first Zumwalt-class destroyer (DDG 1001) with the latest Mk 57 vertical launch system universal canister electronics unit.
  • “We are extremely pleased to continue our support to the U.S. Navy, providing critical research, development, test and evaluation in support of vertical launch systems for NSWC Port Hueneme,” said Todd Gentry, president of Mission Technologies’ C5ISR business group.
  • HII was awarded the recompeted task order under the Department of Defense’s Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract vehicle (IAC MAC).
  • HII’s support to NSWC Port Hueneme is an extension of work performed under a previous contract awarded in 2021.

Gov. Holcomb, IEDC announce generational multi-billion-dollar investment to make Indiana leader in semiconductor packaging

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The facility will also develop future generations of chips and house an advanced packaging R&D line.

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  • The facility will also develop future generations of chips and house an advanced packaging R&D line.
  • “We are excited to build a state-of-the-art advanced packaging facility in Indiana,” said SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung.
  • “We believe this project will lay the foundation for a new Silicon Heartland; a semiconductor ecosystem centered in the Midwest Triangle.
  • The IEDC also committed up to $45 million through the Industrial Development Grant Fund to support infrastructure improvements surrounding the new plant.

URSA MAJOR SIGNS CONTRACT WITH U.S. NAVY FOR NEXT GEN SOLID ROCKET MOTORS FOR STANDARD MISSILE

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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In 2022, the Missile Defense Agency stated that the SM-6 is the only missile capable of intercepting maneuverable hypersonic missiles.

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  • In 2022, the Missile Defense Agency stated that the SM-6 is the only missile capable of intercepting maneuverable hypersonic missiles.
  • "We are proud of the Navy's support and recognition of Ursa Major as a trusted partner to develop the next generation of Mk 104 solid rocket motors," said Ursa Major founder and CEO Joe Laurienti.
  • "Our new approach to manufacturing SRMs allows Ursa Major to quickly develop high-performing motors at scale, driving volume and cost efficiencies to address this critical national need."
  • "The production of solid rocket motors is a top priority, and we are impressed with Ursa Major's innovative approach to address manufacturing challenges."

SAIC Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2024 Results

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Fiscal year 2024 consisted of 52 weeks, while fiscal year 2023 consisted of 53 weeks with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter.

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  • Fiscal year 2024 consisted of 52 weeks, while fiscal year 2023 consisted of 53 weeks with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter.
  • Diluted earnings per share for the quarter was $0.74 compared to $1.34 in the prior year quarter.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) was $1.43 for the quarter compared to $2.04 in the prior year quarter.
  • The weighted-average diluted shares outstanding during the quarter decreased to 52.7 million shares from 55.3 million during the prior year quarter.

Amentum Awarded $245 Million IAC MAC Contract to Deliver Microelectronics Capabilities for the U.S. Navy

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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The contract will strengthen our nation’s deterrence and defense by delivering state-of-the-art services and independent data driven solutions and establishing GXM as the national leader in high-reliability, radiation hardened microelectronics.

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  • The contract will strengthen our nation’s deterrence and defense by delivering state-of-the-art services and independent data driven solutions and establishing GXM as the national leader in high-reliability, radiation hardened microelectronics.
  • “Amentum will leverage our digital engineering ecosystem and model-based system engineering expertise to enhance capabilities for strategic radiation hardened microelectronics," said Jill Bruning, President of Amentum’s Engineering, Science, and Technology Group.
  • This will include updating and enhancing related microelectronics T&E facilities and laboratories; related capabilities associated with the Navy’s Fleet Ballistic Missile system and Strategic Weapons System; and DoD strategic weapons platforms employing advanced and critical microelectronics technologies.
  • Amentum will also support the Navy by increasing prototyping and test surge capacity and providing radiation hardened and survivability subject matter expertise.

Consolidated Laser Technologies Completes U.S. Navy Contract

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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MOORESVILLE, N.C., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Laser Technologies (CLT), a Mooresville, North Carolina-based startup defense company, announced this week the completion of its work on the U.S. Navy's emergent technology designed to improve maintenance in underwater environments.

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  • MOORESVILLE, N.C., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Laser Technologies (CLT), a Mooresville, North Carolina-based startup defense company, announced this week the completion of its work on the U.S. Navy's emergent technology designed to improve maintenance in underwater environments.
  • The $500,000 contract – CLT's first – was awarded in September 2023 and employed the U.S. Navy's novel ultra short pulse laser (USPL) surface preparation technology to assess the capability as an enhanced surface preparation tool on sensor cable connectors in subsurface environments.
  • "The group shares common goals intending to increase efficiency in new builds, reduce manpower-intensive maintenance, and increase the longevity of our Navy's assets and their critical components."
  • The effort was funded and supported by the U.S. Navy's Submarine Industrial Base (SIB), the Shipbuilding Industrial Base Task Force (SIB-TF), and BlueForge Alliance (BFA).

MIT, Applied Materials and the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub to Bring 200mm Advanced Research Capabilities to MIT.nano

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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“A brilliant new concept for a chip won’t have impact in the world unless companies can make millions of copies of it.

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  • “A brilliant new concept for a chip won’t have impact in the world unless companies can make millions of copies of it.
  • “I am grateful to Applied Materials for its investment in this vision.
  • The NEMC is the regional “hub” that connects and amplifies the capabilities of diverse organizations from across New England plus New Jersey and New York.
  • With the contributions of the company’s technical staff, Applied Materials will also have the opportunity to engage with MIT’s intellectual centers, including continued membership with the Microsystems Technology Laboratories ( MTL ).

SAIC to Support the U.S. Navy’s Hypersonics Advanced Concepts and Strategic Missions Programs

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) has been awarded a $63 million contract from the U.S. Navy to support hypersonics advanced concepts and strategic mission solutions for the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) and the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, Ind., Strategic Systems Hardware Division (GXW).

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  • Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) has been awarded a $63 million contract from the U.S. Navy to support hypersonics advanced concepts and strategic mission solutions for the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) and the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, Ind., Strategic Systems Hardware Division (GXW).
  • “Every day, SAIC provides expertise in systems integration and delivery solutions in support of the U.S. Navy’s strategic priorities,” said Barbara Supplee, senior vice president, Navy Business Group at SAIC.
  • SAIC’s continuing support to NSWC Crane will also include developing unique test capabilities, assessing and addressing technology gaps, recommending requirements and solutions for hypersonics advanced concepts and strategic mission areas, identifying critical enabling technologies and assessing a technology’s suitability for specific applications including flight qualification.
  • SAIC will assist SSP and NSWC Crane in driving quick-reaction analysis and rapid engineering principals across Department of Defense hypersonic advanced concepts and strategic mission initiatives to enable continued technological superiority.

Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue Names Winners of its 2023 Freedom Scholarship

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Today, the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue announced the winners of its 2023 Freedom Scholarship.

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  • Today, the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue announced the winners of its 2023 Freedom Scholarship.
  • Keith Krach, chairman and co-founder of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, commented, "The mission of the Krach Institute—ensuring that technology advances freedom—is a long-term endeavor that requires us to invest in the development of the next generation of Tech Diplomacy leaders.
  • 2023 Krach Institute Freedom Scholarship Winners:
    Caitlin Clark serves as the president of Kappa Delta Sorority Theta Nu Chapter and has served as the vice president of inclusion for the chapter.
  • Internships: The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue's internship program is designed to create a talent pipeline, enabling students from Purdue and other universities to gain hands-on experience in Tech Diplomacy.

Advanced Technology International to manage Expeditionary Missions Consortium - Crane OTA

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Technology International (ATI) has been awarded an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) to serve as the consortium manager for the Expeditionary Missions Consortium - Crane.

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  • SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Technology International (ATI) has been awarded an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) to serve as the consortium manager for the Expeditionary Missions Consortium - Crane.
  • "We look forward to supporting NSWC Crane with the acceleration of research and prototypes that protect our nation against security threats."
  • Members will focus on basic, applied, or advanced research projects, and prototype projects that advance innovation, leverage emerging technologies, and enhance the Department of Defense's Expeditionary Warfare Technology.
  • For more information about the Expeditionary Missions Consortium - Crane or to learn how to become a member, please visit: emccrane.org .