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AFA Crowns CyberPatriot XVI Champions

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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The finals began March 16, when 28 teams representing middle schools, high schools, JROTCs, and other educational organizations from around the world were put to the ultimate CyberPatriot test.

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  • The finals began March 16, when 28 teams representing middle schools, high schools, JROTCs, and other educational organizations from around the world were put to the ultimate CyberPatriot test.
  • After a challenging weekend, the 28 teams attended a banquet on March 18 where the National Champions from each division were announced.
  • Four new Cyber All American Awards were given to the CyberPatriot competitors who qualified for the National Finals for four consecutive seasons while in high school.
  • To learn more about CyberPatriot and register your team, please visit www.uscyberpatriot.org .

Stealth Fighter and Bomber Industry Assessment 2023-2035: Focus on Ongoing Programs - Requirement to Increase the Number of Long-Range Strike Bombers for Meeting the Critical Operational Demands

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Saturday, March 23, 2024
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Moreover, favorable government policies are also expected to support the growth of the assessment of stealth fighter and bomber market in North America and Europe during the forecast period 2025-2035.

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  • Moreover, favorable government policies are also expected to support the growth of the assessment of stealth fighter and bomber market in North America and Europe during the forecast period 2025-2035.
  • This market focuses on the development and deployment of advanced stealth bomber and fighter aircraft, showcasing the evolution of military aviation technology.
  • This market showcases the key players, technological advancements, market trends, and strategic initiatives shaping the assessment of stealth fighter and bomber market landscape.
  • The cost-effectiveness of next-generation stealth bombers poses a substantial challenge to the assessment of stealth fighter and bomber market.

AFA Appoints New President & CEO

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Retired Lt. Gen. Burt Field has been appointed President & Chief Executive Officer of the Air & Space Forces Association, the nation's foremost advocate for air and space power as the foundation of U.S. national defense.  

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  • "General Field is an outstanding and proven leader, whose extensive military, business, and non-profit volunteer experience make him the right leader to take AFA into its next chapter," said AFA Chair of the Board Bernie Skoch.
  • During that time, he commanded at the squadron, wing, and Numbered Air Force levels, including as commander of U.S.
  • Following retirement, Field was Vice President for Strategic Planning at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, building on his Pentagon experience and a personal passion for strategy.
  • Strategic planning, Field said, yields priorities, objectives, and metrics for performance, all things he will emphasize as AFA's next President & CEO.

Parry Labs Awarded $13M Contract from GA-ASI to Deliver Edge Computing Hardware

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parry Labs has been awarded a contract valued up to $13 million as a subcontractor to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to deliver its Edge Compute (EC) Hyper and Edge Compute Autonomy hardware systems as part of the multidomain configuration for the Air Force MQ-9A aircraft.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parry Labs has been awarded a contract valued up to $13 million as a subcontractor to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to deliver its Edge Compute (EC) Hyper and Edge Compute Autonomy hardware systems as part of the multidomain configuration for the Air Force MQ-9A aircraft.
  • This signifies a significant program milestone to modernize the MQ-9A, a remotely piloted aircraft produced by GA-ASI, and keep pace with future mission needs with enhanced capabilities.
  • As a centralized communications hub across multi-domain platforms, Hyper provides simultaneous connectivity and management of multiple onboard systems.
  • "Parry Labs is excited to deliver cutting-edge open mission system architecture and edge compute capability to meet the warfighters' needs now and in the future," said Parry Labs CEO John Parkes.

Air Force Research Laboratory Leverages SparkCognition Government Systems' AI Solutions to Optimize Supply Chain

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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The contract expands SGS' partnership with the United States Air Force to deploy AI-powered solutions, in collaboration with Boeing.

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  • The contract expands SGS' partnership with the United States Air Force to deploy AI-powered solutions, in collaboration with Boeing.
  • This aims to strengthen the Air Force's supply chain health and create mitigation strategies for operational risks related to our National Defense Strategy (NDS).
  • As a result of using SGS technology, the Air Force will look to increase warfighting readiness, reduce expense, and enhance industrial-base resilience.
  • "With SGS' AI-enabled solutions, actionable insights are generated to help the Air Force quickly identify and fix supply chain vulnerabilities and strengthen our national security posture."

A Groundbreaking Decision Framework for the United States Air Force's (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC)

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Systecon North America utilizes a transformative approach with the United States Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) to enhance aircraft availability of KC-135 and C-17 aircraft to support Agile Combat Employment (ACE) operations.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Systecon North America utilizes a transformative approach with the United States Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) to enhance aircraft availability of KC-135 and C-17 aircraft to support Agile Combat Employment (ACE) operations.
  • Systecon spearheaded the development of a sophisticated system-level decision model, leveraging its renowned Opus Suite, to optimize ACE operations for KC-135 and C-17 aircraft.
  • Focusing on system-level performance, Systecon's model addressed peacetime scenarios and diverse ACE mission profiles, enabling comprehensive decision support.
  • "Our innovative decision model promises to enhance mission effectiveness and readiness, reinforcing the Air Force's operational capabilities."

A Groundbreaking Decision Framework for the United States Air Force's (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC)

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Systecon North America utilizes a transformative approach with the United States Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) to enhance aircraft availability of KC-135 and C-17 aircraft to support Agile Combat Employment (ACE) operations.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Systecon North America utilizes a transformative approach with the United States Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) to enhance aircraft availability of KC-135 and C-17 aircraft to support Agile Combat Employment (ACE) operations.
  • Systecon spearheaded the development of a sophisticated system-level decision model, leveraging its renowned Opus Suite, to optimize ACE operations for KC-135 and C-17 aircraft.
  • Focusing on system-level performance, Systecon's model addressed peacetime scenarios and diverse ACE mission profiles, enabling comprehensive decision support.
  • "Our innovative decision model promises to enhance mission effectiveness and readiness, reinforcing the Air Force's operational capabilities."

U.S. Air Force to Evaluate HoverCrane Drones

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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JACKSONVILLE, Ore., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HoverCrane, a manufacturer of cargo drones for commercial and defense markets, has announced the award of a contract with the U.S. Air Force to provide their HoverCrane uncrewed aerial vehicle for evaluation in expeditionary resupply and other tactical missions.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Ore., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HoverCrane, a manufacturer of cargo drones for commercial and defense markets, has announced the award of a contract with the U.S. Air Force to provide their HoverCrane uncrewed aerial vehicle for evaluation in expeditionary resupply and other tactical missions.
  • "Our HoverCrane team is so proud and excited to be working on this program," said Ken Snoke, CEO.
  • "A few of these drones can shuttle a lot of material over time with minimal support, all with dramatically reduced risk when compared to larger aircraft," said Snoke.
  • We are honored to collaborate with the Air Force as we optimize the HoverCrane for mission success and saving lives."

The Drone Racing League and the United States Air Force Announce Groundbreaking Initiative to Elevate Women in Sports and Technology

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Drone Racing League (DRL), the world's premier professional drone racing property, today unveiled "DRL's Women Taking Flight," a historic program to elevate women in sports, technology and aviation. DRL's longest standing partner, the U.S. Air Force, signed on as a founding partner of the initiative, which will launch drone racing competitions, esports tournaments, and STEM curriculum to recruit the best women drone pilots to fly in DRL and the U.S. Air Force, and encourage all women to rise in traditionally male-dominated spaces.

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  • NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Drone Racing League (DRL), the world's premier professional drone racing property, today unveiled "DRL's Women Taking Flight," a historic program to elevate women in sports, technology and aviation.
  • "The Drone Racing League is a fierce champion of diversity and inclusion, and we are excited to partner with the U.S. Air Force to further level the playing field in sports and technology.
  • "The Drone Racing League continues to be a valued partner that shares our passion for technology, speed and precision.
  • The program will enable the Drone Racing League and the U.S. Air Force to open new horizons for women in drone racing, sports, and STEM and set a new standard for diversity and inclusion in the sky and beyond.

America's Warrior Partnership (AWP) Announces 2024 Recipients of Leo K. Thorsness Leadership Award and President's Award

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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AUGUSTA, Ga., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, America's Warrior Partnership (AWP) announced this year's recipients of the Leo K. Thorsness Leadership Award and President's Award.

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  • AUGUSTA, Ga., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, America's Warrior Partnership (AWP) announced this year's recipients of the Leo K. Thorsness Leadership Award and President's Award.
  • The Leo K. Thorsness Leadership Award is named after the late Col. Leo K. Thorsness, Medal of Honor recipient and founding member of America's Warrior Partnership Board of Directors.
  • The award recognizes individuals with exceptional leadership qualities and outstanding service to veteran communities.
  • This year's Leo K. Thorsness Leadership Award recipient is Admiral Michael G. Mullen, United States Navy (retired).