Special Operations Command

Knowmadics Awarded an Other Transaction Agreement by US Special Operations Command to Develop and Deliver Technology Innovations Designed to Secure Space and Terrestrial Operations

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Knowmadics —a leading provider of innovative, secure, and adaptive technology solutions—today announced the award of an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by US Special Operations Command.

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  • Knowmadics —a leading provider of innovative, secure, and adaptive technology solutions—today announced the award of an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by US Special Operations Command.
  • This OTA is designed to advance SOF-peculiar innovations within space, cyber, and traditional domains.
  • "The OTA provides tremendous potential for growth and is the result of our dedication to pushing the boundaries of technology.
  • We are thrilled and humbled to contribute to the understanding and advancement of secure operations in space, and terrestrial-based IoT security.

Verkada Establishes Federal Advisory Board, Continues to Build on Offerings for Government Customers

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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SAN MATEO, Calif., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, today announced the appointment of four leaders to its newly formed Federal Advisory Board. The board, which brings together experts with extensive experience across the public sector, will provide counsel to Verkada as it continues to expand its product offering for the Federal Government. Board members include: Kiersten Todt, former Chief of Staff of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA); Vice Admiral Timothy Szymanski (Retired), former Deputy Commander of United States Special Operations Command; Dan Mathews, former Commissioner of the US Public Buildings Service; and Robert Efrus, Founder and CEO of federal consulting firm, Efrus Federal Advisors LLC.

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  • The board, which brings together experts with extensive experience across the public sector, will provide counsel to Verkada as it continues to expand its product offering for the Federal Government.
  • Today, Verkada offers Federal Government-Grade models that are FIPS 140-2 validated, and, earlier this month, announced FIPS cameras, and visitor management solution Verkada Guest, are supported in AWS GovCloud .
  • "Our approach to building has always been first to deeply understand the needs of our customers," said Filip Kaliszan, Co-Founder and CEO at Verkada.
  • "Our new Federal Advisory Board is critical to helping us continue to do that in a thoughtful way when it comes to engineering our products for the evolving needs of federal customers."

Dedrone Dominates Defense Sector in 2023, Closing 16 Major Defense Contracts Globally, Tripling Revenue and Deepening Work with US Defense Innovation Unit

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Finally, Brigadier General James Bienlien (US Army, retired) has joined the company as Vice President of Defense.

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  • Finally, Brigadier General James Bienlien (US Army, retired) has joined the company as Vice President of Defense.
  • As counterdrone capabilities rise to a priority need in warfare, Dedrone is deepening its relationships with defense departments globally, including the United States Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
  • “Drones now play a crucial role in every modern conflict, and the war in Ukraine has shown that fast development cycles are key to a strong defense.
  • This capability has led to our continued success in working with national defense organizations globally,” said Rob Campbell, General Manager of Dedrone Defense.

Iten Defense, a Portfolio Company of Edgewater Capital Partners, Appoints Damon Walsh as CEO

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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ASHTABULA, Ohio, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iten Defense, a provider of advanced composites and armor solutions, today announced a new Chief Executive Officer, Damon Walsh.

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  • ASHTABULA, Ohio, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iten Defense, a provider of advanced composites and armor solutions, today announced a new Chief Executive Officer, Damon Walsh.
  • Mr. Walsh succeeds CEO and co-founder, Lex Watson, who will remain on the company's Board of Directors and in an active advisor role.
  • Mr. Walsh is a defense industry executive with over 40 years of cross-functional leadership experience.
  • "When we founded Iten Defense, we did so to safeguard the warfighter and others who put themselves in harm's way.

MilVet Angels Welcomes The Hon. Sue Gordon and Hon. James "Hondo" Geurts to Advisory Board

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MilVet Angels announced today that former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon and former Assistant Secretary of the Navy James "Hondo" Geurts have joined its Advisory Board.

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  • MilVet Angels announced today that former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon and former Assistant Secretary of the Navy James "Hondo" Geurts have joined its Advisory Board.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MilVet Angels announced today that former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon and former Assistant Secretary of the Navy James "Hondo" Geurts have joined its Advisory Board.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Sue Gordon and Hondo Geurts to the MilVet Angels Advisory Board.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Sue Gordon and Hondo Geurts to the MilVet Angels Advisory Board.

Government of Canada Orders the MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS From GA-ASI

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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GA-ASI and Team SkyGuardian Canada are honored by this opportunity to become a key partner to Canada for the very long term in delivering these no-fail defence and security outcomes."

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  • GA-ASI and Team SkyGuardian Canada are honored by this opportunity to become a key partner to Canada for the very long term in delivering these no-fail defence and security outcomes."
  • Canada's investments in the RPAS Project and Team SkyGuardian Canada are a direct reflection of Canada's vested domestic interest in pursuing leading-edge RPAS technologies.
  • CAE, MDA Ltd., L3Harris, and GA-ASI are committed to delivering the world's premier RPAS capability to Canada while creating domestic economic benefits and work opportunities.
  • "We look forward to working with our Team SkyGuardian Canada partners to deliver our industry-leading RPAS for Canada's dynamic mission requirements.

Godspeed Capital Establishes Crimson Phoenix as a New Platform Offering Differentiated Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Analytics, and Intelligence Analysis Solutions

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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The platform will be led by CEO Ross O’Rourke, an experienced entrepreneur and business leader in the U.S. Intelligence Community.

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  • The platform will be led by CEO Ross O’Rourke, an experienced entrepreneur and business leader in the U.S. Intelligence Community.
  • “We are excited to establish Crimson Phoenix as a premier provider of digital, data, and high-end intelligence analysis solutions to the U.S. Intelligence Community and Special Operations Command,” said Doug Lake, Founder & Managing Partner at Godspeed.
  • “Godspeed has significant expertise building and scaling Intelligence and Defense services, solutions, and technology focused platforms.
  • We are witnessing a growing reliance on our Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and digitally enabled solutions to meet their mission-critical needs, placing Crimson Phoenix in an exciting position poised for remarkable growth.

Yurts Secures $16M Contract with SOCOM to Integrate Large Language Models in Defense Enterprises

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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The partnership will focus on integrating large language models (LLMs) to transform operations and capabilities for Special Operations Forces.

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  • The partnership will focus on integrating large language models (LLMs) to transform operations and capabilities for Special Operations Forces.
  • "USSOCOM understands that to derive real value from GenAI, organizations must go way beyond installing a model," said Ben Van Roo, Co-Founder and CEO of Yurts.
  • Models alone aren't a panacea, this is real change, and we're honored to be part of that journey."
  • Yurts is partnering with Unstructured Technologies Inc. (Unstructured), a Silicon Valley based startup that specializes in preparing enterprise data for use by LLMs.

FORMER SOCOM OPERATIONS DIRECTOR CHRIS PATERAS JOINS SOSi

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Chris Pateras joined SOSi as Account Executive, Special Operations Command (SOCOM).

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  • Chris Pateras joined SOSi as Account Executive, Special Operations Command (SOCOM).
  • With more than three decades of special operations experience, Pateras will strengthen SOSi's intelligence, information operations, training, and logistics services delivered within SOCOM and its subordinate commands.
  • Former Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Operations Director, U.S. Army Col.
  • Jim Edwards, SOSi Senior Vice President, Business Development, states: "Chris Pateras brings unique insights into SOCOM's strategic, operational, and policy challenges.

Wrap Technologies Announces Appointment of New Directors to the Board

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) (“Wrap” or the “Company”), a global leader in innovative safety technologies and services, today announced the appointment of Vice Admiral (ret.)

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) (“Wrap” or the “Company”), a global leader in innovative safety technologies and services, today announced the appointment of Vice Admiral (ret.)
  • Timothy Szymanski and Rajiv Srinivasan to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
  • Timothy Szymanski and Rajiv Srinivasan will replace Wayne Walker and Mike Parris as directors of the Board.
  • “Today’s Board of Directors appointments represent our commitment to furthering Wrap’s position as the leader in innovative public safety technologies and solutions,” said Scot Cohen, Executive Chairman of the Board of Wrap Technologies.