Defense

Balboa Geo Invited to Present its POINTER Technology at Joint Navigation Conference 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Balboa Geo is pleased to announce it has been invited to present POINTER, a novel A-PNT technology at the upcoming 2024 Joint Navigation Conference (JNC 2024) in June. The Military Division of the Institute of Navigation will host the JNC 2024 for the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security.

Key Points: 
  • Balboa Geo is pleased to announce it has been invited to present POINTER, a novel A-PNT technology at the upcoming 2024 Joint Navigation Conference (JNC 2024) in June.
  • LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Balboa Geo is pleased to announce it has been invited to present POINTER, a novel A-PNT technology at the upcoming 2024 Joint Navigation Conference (JNC 2024) in June.
  • "We are honored to have been selected to present our POINTER technology at JNC 2024 in Session D10: Navigating in Challenged Environments 2, stated Joseph A. Boystak, CEO.
  • "We are honored to have been selected to present our POINTER technology at JNC 2024 in Session D10:Navigating in Challenged Environments 2, stated Joseph A. Boystak, CEO.

National Defense Expert BlackSignal Selects Unanet ERP GovCon

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

DULLES, Va., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unanet, the leading provider of project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) for the government contracting (GovCon) industry, today announced Virginia-based BlackSignal is a new Unanet ERP GovCon customer. Unanet will replace BlackSignal's off-the-shelf software, which the company has significantly outgrown and was causing unnecessary complexity in the business.

Key Points: 
  • DULLES, Va., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unanet , the leading provider of project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) for the government contracting (GovCon) industry, today announced Virginia-based BlackSignal is a new Unanet ERP GovCon customer.
  • With Unanet ERP GovCon , BlackSignal can better integrate its portfolio of intelligence companies, which includes Blue Ridge Envisioneering and Cromulence, Inc., among others.
  • Unanet GovCon ERP will also support BlackSignal's continued growth as it integrates portfolio companies and continues to expand its service offerings.
  • Today, more than 2,000 GovCons have selected Unanet ERP GovCon and Unanet CRM because the solutions have the right mix of functionality and accessibility while also offering the ability to scale and grow seamlessly.

Shaw Air Force Base, 20th Fighter Wing Awards SBIR Phase III Contract to OpsLab

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, OpsLab announced a new contract to support the Airmen at Shaw Air Force Base (AFB). The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III award will provide software to 200 users with the 20th Fighter Wing, the 20th Operations Group, and the 20th Operations Support Squadron. To support this scope of work, OpsLab will maintain and build upon Shaw AFB's current squadron planning software, The Gonkulator, which OpsLab recently acquired. OpsLab will facilitate software licensing, onboarding, cloud hosting, 24/7 customer support, and software upkeep and maintenance.

Key Points: 
  • The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III award will provide software to 200 users with the 20th Fighter Wing, the 20th Operations Group, and the 20th Operations Support Squadron.
  • "Seven SBIR Phase III contracts with different Air Force installations shows OpsLab's commitment to pilots is meaningful," said Gen. (R) Stephen Wilson, former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force and OpsLab advisor.
  • OpsLab is actively supporting the U.S. Department of Defense through seven SBIR Phase III contracts with the U.S. Air Force (USAF).
  • OpsLab solutions are in active implementation across numerous USAF installations, including Sheppard Air Force Base , Luke Air Force Base , Davis-Monthan Air Force Base , Minot Air Force Base , and Aviano Air Force Base .

e-VAC Magnetics Receives Historic $111.9 Million Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit for Construction of First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in South Carolina

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

SUMTER, S.C., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- e-VAC Magnetics ("e-VAC" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of rare earth permanent magnets in the Western Hemisphere, today announced that it has been awarded a $111.9 million Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit ("Section 48c") to advance the construction of its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Sumter, South Carolina. The facility was one of more than 100 projects to receive an award under the Section 48c program, which is designed to help accelerate domestic clean energy manufacturing and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at industrial facilities.

Key Points: 
  • e-VAC, which is part of Vacuumschmelze ("VAC Group" or "VAC"), produces rare earth neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets, which are critical to automotive, defense, industrial and renewable energy applications.
  • The Company broke ground on the state-of-the-art facility in March, and expects to complete the facility in late fall 2025.
  • "e-VAC is proud to invest in America's 21st century supply chain and to advance clean energy manufacturing efforts," said VAC Group Chief Executive Officer Dr. Erik Eschen.
  • "This award demonstrates the importance of high-quality, high-performance magnetic materials, which are key enablers to electrification and energy efficiency across a range of industries.

Electronic Warfare Market worth $19.4 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Based on the platform, the space segment is estimated to lead the electronic warfare market from 2023 to 2028.

Key Points: 
  • Based on the platform, the space segment is estimated to lead the electronic warfare market from 2023 to 2028.
  • The space platform is experiencing significant growth in the electronic warfare market due to several factors.
  • Firstly, the heightened reliance on satellite communications and navigation systems has made space-based assets vulnerable to electronic threats, driving the need for space-based electronic warfare capabilities.
  • The Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) segment is poised for dominance in the electronic warfare market due to several key factors.

Electronic Warfare Market worth $19.4 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Based on the platform, the space segment is estimated to lead the electronic warfare market from 2023 to 2028.

Key Points: 
  • Based on the platform, the space segment is estimated to lead the electronic warfare market from 2023 to 2028.
  • The space platform is experiencing significant growth in the electronic warfare market due to several factors.
  • Firstly, the heightened reliance on satellite communications and navigation systems has made space-based assets vulnerable to electronic threats, driving the need for space-based electronic warfare capabilities.
  • The Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) segment is poised for dominance in the electronic warfare market due to several key factors.

RENI - Resilient Energy Inc. Unveils Shareholder Update Following Groundbreaking Acquisition of Challenger Aerospace & Defense, Inc., Elevating Corporate Vision

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Monday, April 8, 2024

HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilient Energy, Inc. (OTC Markets: RENI) ("RENI" or "the Company") releases a shareholder update on the successful acquisition of Challenger Aerospace & Defense, Inc ("CADI"), a premier designer, manufacturer, and tester of aerial, surface, and maritime unmanned vehicles catering to private and commercial operators, government agencies, industrial, agriculture, and defense organizations. RENI's CEO, Mr. Jon Bianco, provides a comprehensive update on immediate revenue growth, supported by over $3 million in purchase orders, impacting the Company's enterprise value.

Key Points: 
  • I am pleased to announce a momentous milestone for Resilient Energy, Inc. (OTC Markets: RENI).
  • On April 2, 2024, we successfully completed the acquisition of Challenger Aerospace & Defense, Inc. (CADI), marking our entry into the thriving $35 billion drone and electronic surveillance technology markets.
  • Challenger Aerospace & Defense, Inc., founded in 2009, is a leading designer, manufacturer, and tester of unmanned aerial, surface, and maritime vehicles.
  • The acquisition of CADI aligns with RENI's selective acquisition strategy in the technology and energy sectors.

Avalanche Technology Announces Support for NASA PEMS Qualification and Screening

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Monday, April 8, 2024

FREMONT, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Avalanche Technology, the leader in next generation MRAM technology, announced today the launch of a new product derivative to address the growing demand from the aerospace and defense community for extended qualification and screening solutions, particularly NASA PEMS INST-0001.

Key Points: 
  • In response to unprecedented demand for extended qualification & screening flows, Avalanche rolls out pin compatible NASA PEMS options for enabling Dual QSPI MRAM family.
  • FREMONT, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Avalanche Technology, the leader in next generation MRAM technology, announced today the launch of a new product derivative to address the growing demand from the aerospace and defense community for extended qualification and screening solutions, particularly NASA PEMS INST-0001.
  • "Having the ability to leverage pin compatible options for extended qualification to NASA PEMS provides additional platform scalability our customers want, and with Avalanche MRAM, the data integrity they need."
  • By extending its commanding lead with partners' own options for packaging, qualification, and screening, Avalanche gives customers choices for tailored platforms that can evolve with changing program requirements.

RENI - Resilient Energy Inc. Unveils Shareholder Update Following Groundbreaking Acquisition of Challenger Aerospace & Defense, Inc., Elevating Corporate Vision

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Monday, April 8, 2024

HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilient Energy, Inc. (OTC Markets: RENI) ("RENI" or "the Company") releases a shareholder update on the successful acquisition of Challenger Aerospace & Defense, Inc ("CADI"), a premier designer, manufacturer, and tester of aerial, surface, and maritime unmanned vehicles catering to private and commercial operators, government agencies, industrial, agriculture, and defense organizations. RENI's CEO, Mr. Jon Bianco, provides a comprehensive update on immediate revenue growth, supported by over $3 million in purchase orders, impacting the Company's enterprise value.

Key Points: 
  • I am pleased to announce a momentous milestone for Resilient Energy, Inc. (OTC Markets: RENI).
  • Challenger Aerospace & Defense, Inc., founded in 2009, is a leading designer, manufacturer, and tester of unmanned aerial, surface, and maritime vehicles.
  • The acquisition of CADI aligns with RENI's selective acquisition strategy in the technology and energy sectors.
  • Expect regular updates on our progress and successes as we actively communicate our vision and provide frequent company updates through various channels.

Hughes Awarded Production Contract by GA-ASI to Connect Gray Eagle UAS with Next Gen Satellite Communications

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Monday, April 8, 2024

GERMANTOWN, Md., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) company, today announced its it has been awarded a production contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to produce a key component of the next-generation satellite communications (SATCOM) system for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle 25M Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Under the contract, Hughes will provide advanced, ruggedized HM400 modems, named the HM400T, that integrate with the DoD's standard waveform technology and transmission security (TRANSEC) features to enable significantly increased endurance and resilience for Gray Eagle 25M's wide range of Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaisance (AISR) mission requirements, particularly for operations in contested environments.

Key Points: 
  • "This production contract reinforces the commitment of Hughes to serving GA-ASI and, by extension, the U.S. Army and this program of record, ensuring enhanced communications and ISR capabilities for today's multi-domain operations."
  • This advanced, customized software-defined commercial technology is based on the HM400 modem that is operating on the GA-ASI MQ-9B UAS.
  • After completing the development phase, GA-ASI awarded Hughes the initial production units; Hughes will start delivering these communications systems in the Spring.
  • To learn more about how Hughes delivers secure communications, anytime, anywhere, please visit the Hughes website .