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Tyto Athene, an Arlington Capital Partners Portfolio Company, Bolsters Space System Capabilities Through the Acquisition of Microtel, LLC

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Other Defense, Semiconductor, Contracts, Security, Aerospace, Satellite, Manufacturing, Technology, Audio, Video, Defense, Artificial Intelligence, Software, VoIP, Mobile, Wireless, Engineering, Growth, Science, Acquisition, Simulation, Arlington Capital Partners, Telemetry, NASA, Government, Tyto

Tyto Athene, LLC (“Tyto”), a federal systems integrator of mission-focused digital transformation solutions, has completed its acquisition of Microtel LLC (“Microtel” or the “Company”), a software development and systems engineering firm deeply embedded in long-term, space missions for NASA and international space programs.

Key Points: 
  • Tyto Athene, LLC (“Tyto”), a federal systems integrator of mission-focused digital transformation solutions, has completed its acquisition of Microtel LLC (“Microtel” or the “Company”), a software development and systems engineering firm deeply embedded in long-term, space missions for NASA and international space programs.
  • Tyto is a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners (“Arlington”), a Washington, D.C.-area private investment firm specializing in government regulated industries.
  • Tyto is an innovator in Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power with expertise in Space Threat Intelligence Analysis and Modeling and Simulation.
  • This acquisition underscores Tyto’s commitment to delivering exceptional solutions and expanding its presence in critical markets, including its relationship with NASA.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Reshaping U.S. Shipbuilding Supply Chain with Strategic Acquisitions

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Defense, Government Technology, Public Policy, Government, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Other Defense, Machinery, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, Other Transport, Other Manufacturing, Steel, Maritime, Engineering, Transport, Chemicals, Plastics, Other Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Software, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Hardware, Electronic Design Automation, Technology, White House, Federal Government, Retail, CHIPS, National security, CHIPS and Science Act, Acquisition, Naval Supply Systems Command, Ship, Shipbuilding

Fairbanks Morse Defense is taking steps to bolster the domestic shipbuilding supply chain with acquisitions that ensure a continuous supply of critical components and equipment are available for maritime defense .

Key Points: 
  • Fairbanks Morse Defense is taking steps to bolster the domestic shipbuilding supply chain with acquisitions that ensure a continuous supply of critical components and equipment are available for maritime defense .
  • “ Revitalizing the U.S. shipbuilding industry requires us to adopt a new approach, but we can’t do that if we don’t have control over our national defense supply chain ,” said Fairbanks Morse Defense CEO George Whittier.
  • U.S. shipbuilding has declined since the 1980s when Federal policies supporting a robust American shipbuilding industry were abandoned.
  • Of the six U.S. companies manufacturing large medium-speed diesel engines before 1980, Fairbanks Morse Defense is the only remaining domestic producer.

Global Optical Satellite Industry Research 2024 Featuring Key manufacturers - Airbus, Israel Aerospace Industries, Thales Group, and Maxar Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Technology, Other Defense, Engineering, Satellite, Military, Photography, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Defense, MEO, European Space Agency, University, CEOS, United Nations, IAF, SpaceX launch vehicles, Investment, Wildfire, Environmental monitoring, Cyclone, Vandenberg Space Force Base, NGA, Committee, Observation, Make, VHR, Australian Space Agency, NASA, OECD, Energy, GEO, Geostationary orbit, SpaceX, International Astronautical Federation, Emergency management, Organization, Intelligence, Airbus, International Academy, Research, International Academy of Astronautics, Earthquake, LEO, IAA, IIRS, Technology education, Growth, UNOOSA, COVID-19, Natural Resources, Israel Aerospace Industries, Flood, Data collection, Forestry, Government, UN, Communications satellite

Optical satellites, a class of satellites utilized for Earth observation, employ visible and near-infrared light to capture images of the Earth's surface.

Key Points: 
  • Optical satellites, a class of satellites utilized for Earth observation, employ visible and near-infrared light to capture images of the Earth's surface.
  • Optical satellites offer the capability to capture detailed images with high spatial resolution, enabling precise analysis and decision-making.
  • The increasing institutional space budget positively impacts the optical satellite market by fostering innovation, research, and development of advanced satellite technologies.
  • The key manufacturers in the global optical satellite market are:

CTS Engines Secures Approval for CF6-80E1 Engine Test Cell Correlation, Sole Facility in North America Catering to Operators

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Transportation, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Travel, Other Transport, Air, Transport, Military, Other Defense, Defense, Engineering, Original equipment manufacturer, Engine, MRO, TCS, Wind, OEM, Atmosphere, Multimedia, CF6, CTS, Medical imaging

This milestone achievement underscores CTS Engines' long-term commitment to the CF6 engine line and offers operators another option to fulfill their engine requirements.

Key Points: 
  • This milestone achievement underscores CTS Engines' long-term commitment to the CF6 engine line and offers operators another option to fulfill their engine requirements.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408369861/en/
    CTS Engines Secures Approval for CF6-80E1 Engine Test Cell Correlation (Photo: Business Wire)
    The CF6-80E1 test cell correlation was approved by the OEM using our state-of-the-art Turbine Control Structure (TCS).
  • With this approval, CTS Engines will stand as the exclusive MRO in North America providing full-scale CF6-80E1 overhaul and testing services for operators."
  • The approval of the test cell correlation for the CF6-80E1 engine reinforces CTS Engines' position as a trusted partner in the aerospace industry for mature turbofan engines.

Sierra Space Ghost Enters Flight Test Enabling Global Payload Delivery in 90 Minutes

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Aerospace, Technology, Manufacturing, Transport, Satellite, Military, Other Defense, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Defense, Contracts, Engineering, Altitude, Freedom, Space Florida, Spacecraft, Architecture, Sierra Nevada Corporation, LLF, Multimedia, Sikorsky S-76, Orbital, Orbit, Communications satellite

(Photo: Sierra Space)

Key Points: 
  • (Photo: Sierra Space)
    This new technology propels Sierra Space into a new era of national security space and space logistics, promising to redefine the way critical defense supplies are delivered across the globe.
  • The Sierra Space Ghost Beta decelerator, part of the company’s recently announced Sierra Space Axelerator™ incubator , is a cutting-edge thermal protection system tailored for the safe return of small payloads from space.
  • Last month, the first drop test of the Sierra Space Ghost was completed in Florida, enabling Sierra Space test engineers to fully understand the flight characteristics of the system and how recovery operations can be rapidly completed on the ground.
  • “We envision having an inventory of Sierra Space Ghost vehicles strategically positioned and readily accessible and deployable within 90 minutes to critical locations anywhere on Earth.

Pacific Defense Completes Hardware Integration Milestone for USSF MOSA Space Sensor Payload Development Program

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Technology, Semiconductor, Satellite, Telecommunications, Software, Other Defense, Networks, Defense, Contracts, Mobile, Wireless, Hardware, USSF, GPU, VPX, Power supply, Moonraker, Tomorrow.io, Processor (computing), SSL (company), RF, United States Space Force, SDR, Spaceflight, Programmable interrupt controller, Software-defined radio, Multimedia, Chassis

Pacific Defense, a leading provider of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) products and solutions, recently announced it has completed a key program milestone on the US Space Force (USSF) Moonraker MOSA space payload contract with successful checkout and integration of the Moonraker payload.

Key Points: 
  • Pacific Defense, a leading provider of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) products and solutions, recently announced it has completed a key program milestone on the US Space Force (USSF) Moonraker MOSA space payload contract with successful checkout and integration of the Moonraker payload.
  • All system components are designed to meet requirements for space flight, with the SDR provided by Tomorrow.io and the Chassis and GPU PICs provided by Neutralino Space Ventures.
  • “Moonraker represents a fresh approach to space payload design, enabling rapid integration and deployment of critical space mission capability in a fraction of the time and cost of traditional proprietary approaches,” said Bryan Terlecky, Vice President of Space Systems at Pacific Defense.
  • “Completion of hardware integration in days rather than weeks is unheard-of in traditional space programs and clears the way for the Pacific Defense team to begin software integration and move forward toward space flight demonstrations.”
    Following this milestone, the payload enters a software integration phase, followed by functional testing in Q2 2024 and a key USSF customer demonstration in Q3 2024.

Battelle Delivers Up-Armored Ford Expeditions to U.S. Department of State

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Research, Other Defense, Contracts, Technology, Defense, Security, Science, Government Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Other Science, Department of Defence, Certification, Organization, Government, Denial-of-service attack, Security Service, DSS, Exploration, United, Ford Motor Company, Ford, Toyota, Ford Expedition, Expedition, Operation, Diplomatics, Feedback

Battelle has delivered four upgraded Ford Expeditions to the United States Department of State (DoS) for testing, evaluation, and certification.

Key Points: 
  • Battelle has delivered four upgraded Ford Expeditions to the United States Department of State (DoS) for testing, evaluation, and certification.
  • Battelle upgraded the Expeditions with armor and technology to meet specific protection mission requirements while leaving the original showroom appearance.
  • Battelle is also producing 229 up-armored Toyota Land Cruiser 200s for DoS that will be delivered within the next 15 months.
  • “We are really proud of these vehicles,” said Battelle Ground Systems Senior Program Manager Jim LaBine.

The Czechoslovak Group Highlights the Benefits of Its Planned Acquisition of Vista Outdoor’s Sporting Products Business, The Kinetic Group

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Defense, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Military, Government Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, Kinetic, Firearm, Vista Outdoor, Growth, CFIUS, Czechoslovak Group, JPMorgan Chase, Committee, Acquisition, CCI, Foreign investment, Kinetic Group, Fiocchi Munizioni, Plant, CSG, Hart–Scott–Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, Federal, Federal Trade Commission

CSG also highlighted the benefits of its planned Acquisition:

Key Points: 
  • CSG also highlighted the benefits of its planned Acquisition:
    “CSG is a leading industrial technology company operating across strategic business segments including defense, aerospace, ammunition and mobility.
  • We look forward to successfully closing the Acquisition of The Kinetic Group and becoming the steward of such venerable American brands as Federal, CCI and Remington.
  • CSG understands the special importance to American consumers of the brands that are part of The Kinetic Group.
  • Working alongside Vista Outdoor, we are actively engaged in the process and believe we will secure all required approvals.

Luna Innovations Announces Receipt of Notice from Nasdaq Regarding Late Filing of Annual Report on Form 10-K

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Defense, Technology, Nanotechnology, Telecommunications, Software, Other Defense, Rule, Notice, Form, Form 10-K, Security (finance), Calendar, Cryptocurrency

This Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company's shares on Nasdaq.

Key Points: 
  • This Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company's shares on Nasdaq.
  • However, if the Company fails to timely regain compliance with the Rule, the Company's common stock will be subject to delisting from Nasdaq.
  • The Notice provides that the Company has 60 calendar days, or until June 30, 2024, to submit to Nasdaq a plan to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rule.
  • The Company is working diligently to complete its Form 10-K and will provide an update once more information is available.

The United States Army and United Football League Announce Exclusive Partnership; U.S. Army Becomes the Presenting Partner of the UFL

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Saturday, April 6, 2024
Sports, Entertainment, Other Defense, Licensing (Sports), Consumer, Defense, General Entertainment, Football, TV and Radio, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Other Consumer, Communications, Military, ABC, Organization, ESPN, Sport, UFL, Veteran, Partnership, FOX, United Football League, Fox Sports, Ethics, History, Athlete, Woman, Dream, Fox, League, Courage, Army

The United Football League (“UFL”) today announced an exclusive partnership with The United States Army (the “Army”) in which the Army has been named the Presenting Partner of the League.

Key Points: 
  • The United Football League (“UFL”) today announced an exclusive partnership with The United States Army (the “Army”) in which the Army has been named the Presenting Partner of the League.
  • As part of the agreement, the Army logo will be featured on all UFL gameday jerseys as well as on the fifty-yard line at games.
  • There will be Army activations at UFL games, including a spotlight honoring veterans and current Army personnel who have served our nation.
  • No matter the life goal, the Army accelerates the lives of young leaders from all walks of life.