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Kratos Demonstrates XQ-58A Electronic Warfare Capabilities for United States Marine Corps

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Aircraft, Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defence, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Marine, Risk, SAN, UAV, Integration, UAS, NAWCAD, F-35, Naval Air Warfare Center, Marine Air-Ground Task Force, MAGTF, Kratos, Grumman, Atmosphere, OUSD, MUX, Defense, Valkyrie, NAVAIR, Jet fuel

The demonstration completes the first phase of the United States Marine Corps’ Penetrating Affordable Autonomous Collaborative Killer – Portfolio (PAACK-P) program.

Key Points: 
  • The demonstration completes the first phase of the United States Marine Corps’ Penetrating Affordable Autonomous Collaborative Killer – Portfolio (PAACK-P) program.
  • Flight test support was provided by the 40th Flight Test Squadron, 96th Test Wing.
  • Flying since 2019, the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie is a high-performance, runway-independent tactical UAV capable of long-range flights at high-subsonic speeds.
  • “MUX TACAIR promises to increase the lethality and survivability of our current crewed platforms,” said Lt. Col. Bradley Buick, Cunningham Group Capabilities, Research, and Integration Officer.

DoD Extends Contract for ORAN-based Private 5G Networks through 2025

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Research, NOC, SOC, SATS, OTA, Radio access network, Boingo Wireless, JMA Wireless, JBPHH, ZTA, National Security Agency, NTIA, CSFC, Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Radio, Dell Technologies, NSA, RAN, OUSD, Naval air station, EchoStar, Information warfare, Television

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) announced the contract period of performance extension by the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) FutureG Office, for the continued deployment of standalone 5G networks at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) in Hawaii and at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) in Washington State. The contract extension builds on the award for NASWI in 2021 and additional expansion in Hawaii in 2022, extending both through 2025 with additional 5G enhancements. EchoStar is a premier supporter of the use of Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) in DoD networks and recently won a $50M NTIA grant to build an ORAN test center.   

Key Points: 
  • The contract extension builds on the award for NASWI in 2021 and additional expansion in Hawaii in 2022, extending both through 2025 with additional 5G enhancements.
  • EchoStar is a premier supporter of the use of Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) in DoD networks and recently won a $50M NTIA grant to build an ORAN test center.
  • We are proud to join our industry partners in architecting, deploying, and operating the prototype networks that will set the foundation for 5G standalone ORAN and resilient networks for the DoD going forward."
  • The initial NASWI deployment was completed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 30, 2023 to commemorate the launch of the standalone 5G network.

Linux Foundation and US Government to Host "6G Innovation Day" at ONE Summit in Silicon Valley on Open Source, Open RAN and AI Efforts

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
DISA, CISA, Commercialization, National Science Foundation, DHS, Internet of things, SAN, National Security Agency, Telstra, NTIA, AI, Session, NIST, NSF, NSA, Linux, LFN, Security, OUSD, Defense Information Systems Agency, Linux Foundation, Fragmentation, Medical device

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Linux Foundation Networking (LFN) , the de-facto collaboration ecosystem for Open Source Networking projects, has announced OpenGovCon 6G Innovation Day , taking place Wednesday, May 1 in San Jose, Calif., co-located with Open Networking & Edge (ONE) Summit 2024.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Linux Foundation Networking (LFN) , the de-facto collaboration ecosystem for Open Source Networking projects, has announced OpenGovCon 6G Innovation Day , taking place Wednesday, May 1 in San Jose, Calif., co-located with Open Networking & Edge (ONE) Summit 2024.
  • 6G Innovation Day is a focused experience built to accelerate and harmonize various networking and edge initiatives across public-private domains through roundtable discussions, lightning talks, and hands-on experiences.
  • "We are pleased to gather thought leaders from across US government agencies & commercial partners working to advance Open RAN and AI," said Arpit Joshipura, general manager, Networking, Edge and IoT, the Linux Foundation.
  • "Looking towards NextG through the lens of Open RAN and AI, it's imperative we work together to ensure secure infrastructure and agile development."

SAIC To Enhance Business Operations for Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Electronic Design Automation, Robotics, Engineering, Data Management, Defense, Technology, Manufacturing, Mobile, Wireless, Security, Satellite, Audio, Video, Military, Government Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Other Manufacturing, Drones, Other Defense, Contracts, Hardware, Knowledge management, Research, Strategic planning, Data management, Application, SAIC, OUSD, Management

Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) today announced it has been awarded a $96 million contract by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) to modernize business operations.

Key Points: 
  • Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) today announced it has been awarded a $96 million contract by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) to modernize business operations.
  • “The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering delivers crucial technology capabilities to warfighters,” said Vinnie DiFronzo, executive vice president, Air Force and Combatant Command Business Group at SAIC.
  • “OUSD(R&E) is a critical and longtime SAIC customer, and this award builds on our ongoing delivery of powerful solutions and key expertise to advance our support of their mission.”
    Through this contract, SAIC will partner with OUSD(R&E) BusOps to modernize its policies and procedures through SAIC’s data management, knowledge management and strategic planning capabilities.
  • Enhancements will include an increase in data reuse and the reduction of internal organizational operational delivery times.

Zum Recognized by White House for Student Transportation Modernization and Sustainability Efforts

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
CHIPS, SAN, Inflation, EV, Student, Oakland Unified School District, News, Transport, White, World Economic Forum, Administration, Safety, Health, School, Science, Acceleration, EPA, State, OUSD, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Boushey, Partnership

SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Heather Boushey, the Chief Economist for the Invest in America Cabinet at the White House, met with executives and staff at Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation.

Key Points: 
  • "We commend the Administration for its historic investments in the electrification of transportation and supporting our vision of a better, healthier future for our children."
  • "Since day one of this Administration, President Biden has committed to growing the economy from the middle-out and bottom-up.
  • In January, the EPA announced that Zum would receive over $26.5 million through the EPA's first Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition.
  • To learn more about how Zum is working with thousands of schools across the nation to deliver safe, reliable, zero-emission, and modern student transportation, please visit Zum's website .

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
CHIPS, OUSD, Travel, Public sector, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Ecosystem, Corporation, Semiconductor, Organization, MTL, Heart, Computer science, Laboratory, Microelectronics, NEMC, Electrical engineering, Science, Silicon, Student, Workforce, Electronics, Government, Research, EECS, Fariborz Maseeh, Applied Materials, Emerging technologies, Fortune 500, MIT, Video game

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

Key Points: 
  • “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 ).

Under Secretary of Defense Heidi Shyu tours new PowerLight Technologies Facility

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Other Manufacturing, Drones, Technology, Other Defense, Engineering, Contracts, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Public Policy, Government, Manufacturing, Mobile, Wireless, Defense, Other Energy, Military, Batteries, Government Technology, Energy, Transport, Other Technology, White House, Federal Government, Hardware, DIU, Powerlight Technologies, OUSD, DARPA, Defense Innovation Unit, Acceleration, Powerlight, NASA, Multimedia, Research, Light, Aircraft, R, Growth, Electricity, Motion, Nonstop, 3D printing, Secretariat

PowerLight Technologies, the leading developer of laser power beaming systems, was pleased to welcome the Honorable Heidi Shyu, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E), to their headquarters for a demonstration of wireless power beaming technologies and a first look at PowerLight’s new, state-of-the-art facility.

Key Points: 
  • PowerLight Technologies, the leading developer of laser power beaming systems, was pleased to welcome the Honorable Heidi Shyu, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E), to their headquarters for a demonstration of wireless power beaming technologies and a first look at PowerLight’s new, state-of-the-art facility.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231120383553/en/
    PowerLight was very happy to host Hon Heidi Shyu, OUSD(R&E) for a two hour visit in their Kent, WA office on August 21st.
  • Throughout the meeting, Ms. Shyu reiterated her support for PowerLight’s technology and its transformative potential to address multi-domain operational energy challenges.
  • With this new investment, PowerLight is rapidly scaling our offerings, growing our team, and continuing our dedication to solving DoD’s critical operational energy challenges.

Oakland Unified School District and City Celebrate Milestone Achievement with 7 Million Plastic Water Bottles Saved from the Environment and 7 Million Fewer Sugary Drinks Consumed by Students with FloWater Refill Stations

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Environment, Fitness & Nutrition, Sustainability, Green Technology, Food, Beverage, Health, Retail, Primary, Secondary, Education, OUSD, Tooth decay, NOT, Entrepreneurship, PFAS, Microplastics, Student, Multimedia, Communication, Obesity, Drinking water, School, Partnership, Water, Drinking, Diabetes, Oakland Unified School District, Soft drink

The District is also announcing that it is expanding the FloWater program by adding 85 new FloWater Refill Stations to schools.

Key Points: 
  • The District is also announcing that it is expanding the FloWater program by adding 85 new FloWater Refill Stations to schools.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231115821244/en/
    Bluewater North America CEO Rich Razgaitis and Grass Valley Elementary School Students with 7 Millionth FloWater Refill Station Serving for Oakland Unified School District (Photo: Business Wire)
    Seven million is also the number of sugary, carbonated, and caffeinated drinks NOT consumed by students.
  • Launched in 2013, FloWater Refill Stations have transformed the tap water in approximately 1,000 schools across the United States.
  • To date, FloWater has saved nearly 500 million single-use plastic water bottles from the environment with its Refill Stations in schools, gyms, hotels, offices and at events nationwide.

Vector Atomic brings world’s first rackmount optical clock to market

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Monday, November 13, 2023
Research, Contracts, Data Management, Technology, Defense, Satellite, Science, Engineering, Government Technology, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Other Science, Manufacturing, OUSD, DARPA, Multimedia, Hertz, GNSS, United States Navy, Army, ArXiv, Video game, Evergreen

Vector Atomic has announced the launch of Evergreen-30 , the world’s first fully integrated commercial optical clock.

Key Points: 
  • Vector Atomic has announced the launch of Evergreen-30 , the world’s first fully integrated commercial optical clock.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231113157771/en/
    Vector Atomic's Evergreen-30 (EG-30) optical clock (Photo: Vector Atomic)
    Optical atomic clocks have revolutionized precision timekeeping.
  • Until now, however, optical clocks have not made it to market due to their size, environmental sensitivity, and cost.
  • EG-30 improves upon Vector Atomic’s first-generation mobile optical clocks that have successfully operated on land and at sea .

RapidFlight Successfully Executes Manufacturing at the Tactical Edge at TREX23-2

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Aircraft, Unmanned aerial vehicle, OUSD, United States Navy Special Projects Office, Technology readiness, R, Fire, UAS, Renewable energy

MANASSAS, Va., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RapidFlight, a Virginia-based Unmanned Aircraft Systems company, has successfully delivered on its promise to deliver industry-changing UAS design, manufacturing, and deployment processes at scale. In October the company demonstrated the capability to produce aircraft at scale in austere locations at Technology Readiness Experimentation 2023 (TREX23-2) in Camp Atterbury, Indiana. This demonstration included the on-site manufacturing, mission planning, and runway independent launch of an E2 UAS, one of RapidFlight's most flexible systems to date.

Key Points: 
  • MANASSAS, Va., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RapidFlight, a Virginia-based Unmanned Aircraft Systems company, has successfully delivered on its promise to deliver industry-changing UAS design, manufacturing, and deployment processes at scale.
  • This demonstration included the on-site manufacturing, mission planning, and runway independent launch of an E2 UAS, one of RapidFlight's most flexible systems to date.
  • Through modular design, flexible payload capacity, and a runway-independent launch process, RapidFlight is able to offer speed, endurance, and accelerated manufacturing timelines with their aircraft designs.
  • This level of flexibility and capability is the future of UAS development, and RapidFlight is proud to be at the forefront of this technology.