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McQ Inc. Awarded $13.7M Prototyping Project for US Army Robotic Combat Vehicle for Team HDT

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McQ Inc. has been awarded a Prototype Project from the U.S. Army, through the Ground Vehicle Systems (GVS) Other Transaction Agreement for Team HDT’s Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV).

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  • FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McQ Inc. has been awarded a Prototype Project from the U.S. Army, through the Ground Vehicle Systems (GVS) Other Transaction Agreement for Team HDT’s Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV).
  • The project includes design, development, and delivery of HDT WOLF-X prototypes for extended government testing and evaluation.
  • Comprised of proven NAMC members, Team HDT includes McQ Inc. as the prime contractor, HDT Expeditionary Systems as the lead vehicle developer and BAE Land & Armament Systems as the armament and situational awareness systems provider.
  • “We’re excited that McQ, along with HDT and BAE have been selected by the RCV Program for Phase I test and evaluation of WOLF-X,” said Brian McQuiddy, McQ CEO.

Oshkosh Defense RCV Selected for Platform Prototype Design & Build

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, announced today that it was selected by the U.S. Army, through the Ground Vehicle Systems Other Transaction Agreement (GVS OTA), to participate in Phase I, Platform Prototype Design and Build, of the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) program.

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  • Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, announced today that it was selected by the U.S. Army, through the Ground Vehicle Systems Other Transaction Agreement (GVS OTA), to participate in Phase I, Platform Prototype Design and Build, of the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) program.
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    Oshkosh Defense Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) (Photo: Business Wire)
    Leveraging an elite team of Oshkosh Defense, Pratt Miller Defense, and QinetiQ, Oshkosh submitted its response to the Army’s Request for Prototype Proposal in May 2023.
  • “We are proud to be selected to participate in Phase I of the RCV program,” said Pat Williams, chief programs officer for Oshkosh Defense.
  • The Army has announced the intent to select one vendor for Phase II, Full-System Prototype Design and Build, in FY24.

WOLF-X Prototype Selected for the RCV Program Phase 1 Contract Award to McQ

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

SOLON, Ohio, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Team HDT, primed by McQ, announced today the selection of the WOLF-X by the U.S. Army for the Remote Combat Vehicle (RCV) program Phase I contract award.

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  • SOLON, Ohio, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Team HDT, primed by McQ, announced today the selection of the WOLF-X by the U.S. Army for the Remote Combat Vehicle (RCV) program Phase I contract award.
  • "We're delighted our WOLF-X RCV system was selected for the RCV Program's Phase I test and evaluation," said Kevin McSweeney, HDT Global President and CEO.
  • Purpose-built for the US Army RCV program, the WOLF-X exceeds all requirements and is engineered to accommodate future growth requirements.
  • With superior performance characteristics optimized for the RCV performance specifications, the WOLF-X is a force-multiplying capability for our nation's Warfighters.

Artel, LLC Partners with Rivada Space Networks for U.S. Space Force Contract for Commercial Satellite Communications (Proliferated Low Earth Orbit)

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

MUNICH and HERNDON, Va., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Artel LLC a provider of secure network communication services to U.S. government agencies, has been awarded a Commercial Satellite Communications Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (p-LEO) contract  from the U.S. Space Force and is partnering with Rivada Space Networks to provide the next generation network critical to support U.S. Government communications.

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  • Artel LLC Partners with Rivada Space Networks for U.S. Space Force Contract for Commercial Satellite Communications
    Based in the U.S, Artel is a carrier-agnostic network integrator – allowing it to develop customized solutions for its customers, providing cost-effective, on-time delivery of global terrestrial and satellite network communication services, cyber security, risk management, and information technology solutions.
  • Artel is already using first generation LEO constellations to deliver secure communications for government communications and the company will now work with Rivada Space Networks to ensure the latest innovation in secure space architecture is available for mission critical connectivity on a global scale.
  • "We are committed to delivering state-of-the-art technology solutions to the US Government", said Ed Spitler, Head of Satcoms Programs at Artel.
  • Rivada's OuterNET will solve essential connectivity and security challenges for government communications globally".

Kangankunde Rare Earths Concentrate Sale and Purchase Contract Signed with American Trading House

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

The Contract provides for the supply and sale of 45,000 tonnes of rare earths concentrate from the Stage 1 development of the Kangankunde Rare Earth Project in Malawi.

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  • The Contract provides for the supply and sale of 45,000 tonnes of rare earths concentrate from the Stage 1 development of the Kangankunde Rare Earth Project in Malawi.
  • Gerald Metals SARL is part of the Gerald Group, the world's largest independent, employee-owned metal trading house, and one of the world's leading global commodity trading companies.
  • "This maiden Sale and Purchase Contract for rare earths concentrate provides one of the key enablers to advance Lindian to producer status by end-2024.
  • A summary of the mineral resource estimate for the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project is shown in the table below.

Blackwatch to Provide Engineering and Manufacturing Sustainment Services for DMEA

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Monday, September 18, 2023

As part of the initial award, Blackwatch received a $34.6 million task order.

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  • As part of the initial award, Blackwatch received a $34.6 million task order.
  • "We are excited to build on our longstanding and successful commitment with the DMEA to provide high quality support for their one-of-a-kind semiconductor foundry," said Blackwatch Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth Lee Tanner.
  • "This contract presents a significant opportunity for Blackwatch to enhance the types of services we can provide to Federal organizations to help achieve their strategic national security objectives."
  • The DMEA is at the forefront of microelectronics technology and is composed of more than 200 advanced technology specialists and engineering facilities.

SAIC Announces Appointment of Two New Executive Vice Presidents

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

“Both are highly accomplished leaders in our industry with strong track records of performance in government and the private sector.

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  • “Both are highly accomplished leaders in our industry with strong track records of performance in government and the private sector.
  • Regulated Industry segment, and oversaw product sales strategy for $10B in local, regional and national government business across 70+ countries.
  • SAIC expressly disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statement provided in this release to reflect subsequent events, actual results or changes in SAIC’s expectations.
  • SAIC also disclaims any duty to comment upon or correct information that may be contained in reports published by investment analysts or others.

Former Army Comptroller Jonathan Moak Joins Inkit as Head of Federal Sales

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Inkit, a Secure Document Generation (SDG) Software-as-a-Service company, announced that it has hired Jonathan Moak, former acting Comptroller of the U.S. Army as its Senior Vice President of Federal Sales. Moak brings two decades of military and federal government experience to the role, including stints as a Department of Army Civilian, a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting, and as the acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management & Comptroller. Moak also worked closely with federal clientele as a Vice President in the Public Sector at Salesforce. Additionally, he is a combat veteran and still currently serving in the Army National Guard as an infantry officer.

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  • Secure Document Generation SaaS vendor Inkit has hired Former Army Comptroller Jonathan Moak as its federal sales lead.
  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Inkit , a Secure Document Generation (SDG) Software-as-a-Service company, announced that it has hired Jonathan Moak, former acting Comptroller of the U.S. Army as its Senior Vice President of Federal Sales.
  • Moak brings two decades of military and federal government experience to the role, including stints as a Department of Army Civilian, a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting, and as the acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management & Comptroller.
  • Moak also worked closely with federal clientele as a Vice President in the Public Sector at Salesforce.

Artificial Intelligence-Driven Predictive Medical Diagnostics Company Spectral MD Announces Closing of Business Combination

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Monday, September 11, 2023

DALLAS, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDAI; MDAIW) (“Spectral AI” or the “Company”), an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on medical diagnostics for faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care, announced today that it will commence trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on September 12, 2023 under the ticker “MDAI” following the closing of its previously announced business combination with Rosecliff Acquisition Corp I (“Rosecliff”).

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  • Anchored by its internally developed DeepView® System, Spectral AI’s AI-based digital wound healing assessment in predictive medical diagnostics provides clinicians with an objective and immediate assessment of a wound’s healing potential.
  • Spectral AI has received over $130 million of U.S. Government contracts, including under the U.S. federal mass casualty countermeasures program.
  • The Company has used this funding to develop its burn indication and to expand into diabetic foot ulcers (“DFU”) and anticipated multiple other clinical indications.
  • The transaction was approved at a General Meeting of the stockholders of Spectral MD Holdings, Ltd. (“Spectral MD”) on August 31, 2023 and a Special Meeting of Rosecliff’s stockholders on September 6, 2023.

Icertis Delivers AI-Powered Contract Intelligence Solution for Government Contractors

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Icertis today announced Icertis Contract Intelligence for Government Contractors (ICI GovCon), an AI-powered contract intelligence solution built for enterprises that serve the U.S. Federal Government. ICI GovCon joins the growing list of transformative vertical solutions from Icertis, delivering industry-specific capabilities that enable U.S. government contractors to increase win rates, improve compliance with critical federal regulations, and drive contract optimization.

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  • Industry-Specific Design Addresses Unique Federal Contracting Requirements to Bolster Government Compliance, Enable Competitive Advantage, and Support Revenue Growth
    BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Icertis today announced Icertis Contract Intelligence for Government Contractors (ICI GovCon), an AI-powered contract intelligence solution built for enterprises that serve the U.S. Federal Government.
  • ICI GovCon expands the Icertis solution suite to help all contractors realize more value from AI-driven contract intelligence and better address unique contracting challenges exclusive to this sector.
  • "Icertis Contract Intelligence for Government Contractors is a strategic addition to the company's highly-regarded solution portfolio because it is tailor made to tackle the complex world of federal contracting," said Patrick Reymann, Research Director, Procurement and Enterprise Applications, IDC.
  • "Leveraging AI-powered insights and automated controls, Icertis is driving transparency, contract performance, and improved compliance for enterprises in this sector with a solution that enables greater value from advanced contract intelligence."