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Sierra Space Successfully Tests New 5,500 lbf Hypergolic Rocket Engine Capable of Continuous Throttling

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Sierra Space , a leading pureplay commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, announced today that it successfully tested a new 5,500 lbf.

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  • Sierra Space , a leading pureplay commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, announced today that it successfully tested a new 5,500 lbf.
  • hypergolic rocket engine that promises to become a groundbreaking addition to its engine portfolio.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231109042210/en/
    Sierra Space successfully tested a new 5,500 lbf hypergolic rocket engine capable of continuous throttling.
  • In addition, the engine is designed for continuous throttling from 5,500 lbf of thrust at 100% power down to 900 lbf at 17% power, allowing for precise control and maneuverability.

U.S. Army awards Textron Aviation contract for three Beechcraft King Air turboprops

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Textron Aviation today announced it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL, for Cessna SkyCourier , Cessna Grand Caravan EX , Beechcraft King Air 360 and Beechcraft King Air 260 turboprop aircraft in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS).

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  • Textron Aviation today announced it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL, for Cessna SkyCourier , Cessna Grand Caravan EX , Beechcraft King Air 360 and Beechcraft King Air 260 turboprop aircraft in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
  • The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract allows up to $100 million U.S. dollars for the acquisition of Textron Aviation aircraft over a five-year period.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107736088/en/
    Beechcraft King Air 360 (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Cessna SkyCourier, Cessna Grand Caravan EX and Beechcraft King Air are designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • “We are honored the U.S. Army created this multiyear IDIQ contract with Textron Aviation, which provides the ability to rapidly procure COTS aircraft and modification for FMS allies and partner nations.”
    When government, military and commercial customers want airborne solutions for critical missions, they turn to Textron Aviation.

Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Battle Command System Tested In Homeland Defense Scenarios

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) defended the National Capital Region against simulated cruise missile and compromised aircraft in a series of recent demonstrations, an evolution of technical capabilities for the system.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) defended the National Capital Region against simulated cruise missile and compromised aircraft in a series of recent demonstrations, an evolution of technical capabilities for the system.
  • Service members using the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama.
  • During the first two demonstrations, IBCS’ open architecture allowed the rapid integration of existing Army and Air Force sensors and effectors, such as Sentinel, Avenger and National Advanced Surface-to-Air-Missile System (NASAMS).
  • Through the recent National Capital Region demonstrations, IBCS proved its capabilities in providing homeland defense against cruise missiles and other aerial threats.

U.S. Army Materiel Command Awards Guidehouse $89.9M Contract to Support Financial Management Transformation

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, has announced that it was selected by the U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) to support its financial management transformation.

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  • Global consulting firm selected to support improved business processes, financial statement reporting, technology controls, and data analytics
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, has announced that it was selected by the U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) to support its financial management transformation.
  • The U.S. Army is engaged in a complex and challenging business transformation to revolutionize its financial management processes, business rules, and systems to provide more accurate, timely and useful financial information to decision makers.
  • AMC is the premier logistical organization of the U.S. Army, responsible for managing its global supply chain.
  • AMC is accountable for much of the progress AWCF needs to make, and Guidehouse will be the primary contract support provider.

Sierra Space Reinvents the Space Station, Putting Affordable In-Space Infrastructure Within Reach

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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ILC Dover is the exclusive softgoods technology partner on the Sierra Space platform.

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  • ILC Dover is the exclusive softgoods technology partner on the Sierra Space platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230920370274/en/
    On Aug. 17, 2023, Sierra Space, in collaboration with ILC Dover and NASA subject-matter experts, conducted an Ultimate Burst Pressure (UBP) test on a one-third-scale version of the inflatable Sierra Space LIFE habitat.
  • The milestone cements the company’s position as the industry leader in commercial space station development for use in low-Earth orbit (LEO) and deep space.
  • “Sierra Space is putting affordable in-space infrastructure within reach so every boardroom can now look to space for their next breakthrough products,” said Sierra Space CEO Tom Vice.

Leidos' CEMA work moves to program of record with recent award

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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This award is critical to the safety and security of the U.S. warfighter because it provides CEMA resiliency to vital Army PEO Missile and Space weapon systems.

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  • This award is critical to the safety and security of the U.S. warfighter because it provides CEMA resiliency to vital Army PEO Missile and Space weapon systems.
  • CEMA resiliency enables US Army Air and Missile Defense weapon systems to endure and fight through cyber attacks and defend US forces.
  • Conducting Survivability and Resiliency Exercises (SuReX) focuses on providing unequalled assessment and non-attributable testing for simultaneous, layered CEMA effects.
  • The work is focused on enabling effective operations in contested environments, while staying ahead of adversaries on future battlefields."

FirePoint Opens New Collaboration Facility Near Redstone Arsenal to Accelerate Army Aviation Innovation

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The FirePoint Innovations Center today marked the grand opening of its new Applied Innovation Center (AIC) in Huntsville, Alabama, a new collaboration, prototyping, and testbed facility aimed at accelerating technology discovery and adoption throughout Army Aviation. The new facility features two on-site prototyping and testing labs along with the resources to support partnership collaboration between private-sector emerging technology companies and U.S. Army Aviation.

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  • The new facility features two on-site prototyping and testing labs along with the resources to support partnership collaboration between private-sector emerging technology companies and U.S. Army Aviation.
  • Strategically located near the Redstone Arsenal, a hotbed of Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA aviation development, the AIC will allow Army Aviation to collaborate with cutting edge, emerging technology companies that might otherwise go undiscovered, to tailor commercial solutions for Army Aviation specific requirements.
  • For Army Aviation, it provides an opportunity to integrate and test private-sector technologies to ensure compatibility prior to acquisition.
  • To learn more or become involved in Army Aviation collaboration, visit www.firepoint.info/aic .

Northrop Grumman Completes First Next Generation Interceptor Solid Rocket Motor Booster Cases

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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CLEARFIELD, Utah, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) successfully manufactured the first set of solid rocket motor cases for the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Next-Generation Interceptor (NGI) program.

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  • CLEARFIELD, Utah, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) successfully manufactured the first set of solid rocket motor cases for the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Next-Generation Interceptor (NGI) program.
  • Northrop Grumman successfully manufactured the first set of solid rocket motor cases (one of the segments pictured here) for the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Next-Generation Interceptor (NGI) program.
  • “Our experienced teams and cutting-edge solid rocket motor manufacturing technologies, backed by flight-proven processes, have enabled us to achieve several key milestones in rapid succession,” said Lisa Brown, vice president, NGI, Northrop Grumman.
  • To learn more about the Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Technologies Next Generation Interceptor solution, click here .

Northrop Grumman Fields Polish Integrated Battle Command System Training Program Two Years Early  

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has launched a trainer to teach Polish soldiers how to use the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has launched a trainer to teach Polish soldiers how to use the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).
  • The system, delivered two years ahead of schedule, will enable Poland to quickly field the transformational integrated command and control capabilities of IBCS.
  • Built using training material developed for the U.S. Army’s new equipment training, ART allows the end user to augment in-person training as well as conduct self-paced sustainment training.
  • Northrop Grumman field service representatives traveled to Poland and completed installation of ART at the Polish air defense school.

A Gold Star Families Monument to Honor Veterans and Their Families in Morgan County

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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The Gold Star Families Monument is a tribute to the brave veterans and their families who have made significant sacrifices for our nation's freedom.

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  • The Gold Star Families Monument is a tribute to the brave veterans and their families who have made significant sacrifices for our nation's freedom.
  • Vets Like Us, an organization dedicated to serving veterans, recognized the need to honor the veterans and their families in Morgan County.
  • With approximately 200 Gold Star families in our community and over 8,000 veterans in Morgan County, this monument means so much to them. "
  • For more information about the Gold Star Families Monument dedication ceremony, please contact Heather Collins at (256) 227-4104 or [email protected].