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Cyber Innovation Center Awarded $129M in Federal Funding to Boost Louisiana’s Cybersecurity Leadership

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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The Cyber Innovation Center (CIC), a catalyst for the development and expansion of a knowledge-based workforce, today announced a total of $129 million in federal funding to continue industry-leading innovation through CYBER.ORG and STRIKEWERX , its leading subsidiary organizations driving innovation in the region.

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  • The Cyber Innovation Center (CIC), a catalyst for the development and expansion of a knowledge-based workforce, today announced a total of $129 million in federal funding to continue industry-leading innovation through CYBER.ORG and STRIKEWERX , its leading subsidiary organizations driving innovation in the region.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231030181482/en/
    This further positions the CIC and the surrounding region as a leading U.S. cybersecurity hub.
  • Additionally, this investment enables the CIC to continue to drive impact in Louisiana as the nation’s leading cybersecurity hub and make its mark in Washington, D.C.
    “The Cyber Innovation Center is honored by the federal government’s investment in our groundbreaking work,” said Kevin Nolten, Vice President of the Cyber Innovation Center.
  • “This funding reflects the commitment that Louisiana and the greater Bossier City region has in advancing research, education, and technological innovation.

U.S. Air Force Awards Persistent Systems $75.5 Million Contract for Regional Operating Picture Program

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistent Systems, LLC ("Persistent"), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology, announced today that it was awarded a $75.5 million contract from the U.S. Air Force supporting Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) to roll out the company's Infrastructure-based Regional Operation Network (IRON) offering across three Air Force bases as part of the Regional Operating Picture (ROP) program.

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  • NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistent Systems, LLC ("Persistent"), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology, announced today that it was awarded a $75.5 million contract from the U.S. Air Force supporting Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) to roll out the company's Infrastructure-based Regional Operation Network (IRON) offering across three Air Force bases as part of the Regional Operating Picture (ROP) program.
  • Persistent's Wave Relay® network enables airmen equipped with MANET devices to seamlessly share voice, video, chat, sensor, and GPS data.
  • IRON, serving the U.S. Air Force's ROP program, will extend this robust network over a 25,000-square-mile geographic area, connecting MANET edge networks into one unified Battlespace Awareness Network for increased situational awareness.
  • The ROP Program has already commenced deploying IRON systems across the missile fields and will continue over the next 36 months.

Kratos’ Mixed Reality Mission Readiness Training System Wins Outstanding A/M/V/XR Application in Halldale Group’s 2022 Military Simulation & Training Awards

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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The award reinforces Kratos leadership in the application of immersive technologies to advance military training.

Key Points: 
  • The award reinforces Kratos leadership in the application of immersive technologies to advance military training.
  • The award, in the Outstanding A/M/V/XR Application category, is for the Mixed Reality (MR) Mission Readiness Training (MRT) system Kratos developed and fielded for Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC).
  • With full mission rehearsal capability, the MRT system has doubled combat mission readiness rates and is certified for both qualification and currency training of AFGSC security forces.
  • Halldale Groups MS&T Magazine's Simulation and Training Awards Program showcases the people, products, processes, and organizations that provide exceptional value to its military clients.

The US Air Force Global Strike Command to Boost Aircraft Availability and Mission-Readiness with Virtualitics

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtualitics, an Artificial Intelligence and Data Exploration company, today announced that Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), a major command of the United States  Air Force, has expanded its partnership with Virtualitics to establish a Center of Excellence and deliver  AI-enabled software solutions for the bomber and missile weapon systems to increase aircraft  availability and mission readiness. With Virtualitics, AFGSC will benefit from industry-leading technology  to deliver predictive maintenance, inventory management, supply chain optimization, and manpower  resource allocation. Connecting these enterprise solutions ensures that not only are aircraft  maintenance needs identified, but they are also aligned with the exact resources and parts available.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtualitics , an Artificial Intelligence and Data Exploration company, today announced that Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), a major command of the United States Air Force, has expanded its partnership with Virtualitics to establish a Center of Excellence and deliver AI-enabled software solutions for the bomber and missile weapon systems to increase aircraft availability and mission readiness.
  • With Virtualitics, AFGSC will benefit from industry-leading technology to deliver predictive maintenance, inventory management, supply chain optimization, and manpower resource allocation.
  • The USAF has been working to improve Mission-Capable rates, the principle metric that indicates the health and readiness of an aircraft fleet.
  • AFGSC will deploy AI to predict aircraft failure and raise MC rates with Virtualitics.

Radiance Technologies Plans Expansion Into Shreveport, LA

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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SHREVEPORT, La., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiance Technologies (Radiance), a national leader in defense technologies and solutions, commits to expanding the economic development of the Shreveport-Bossier City region.

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  • SHREVEPORT, La., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiance Technologies (Radiance), a national leader in defense technologies and solutions, commits to expanding the economic development of the Shreveport-Bossier City region.
  • "Radiance and its CEO Bill Bailey have been supporters of the region since his time here at Barksdale Air Force Base.
  • His title sponsorship of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl is another example of his commitment to the area.
  • "Radiance Technologies' planned expansion is a terrific economic development win.

Kratos’ Mixed Reality Mission Readiness Training System Named a Finalist for The Halldale Group’s 2022 Military Simulation & Training Awards

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it has been named a finalist in Halldale Groups 2022 Military Simulation and Training Awards.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it has been named a finalist in Halldale Groups 2022 Military Simulation and Training Awards.
  • Named in the Outstanding A/M/V/XR Application category Kratos was nominated for the Mixed Reality (MR) Mission Readiness Training (MRT) system it developed and fielded for Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC).
  • The Aircraft Simulator is a high-fidelity replication of the cockpit, rear cabin, and simulated crew-served weapons enclosed in a Kratos mixed reality Holodeck.
  • Halldale Groups MS&T Magazine's Simulation and Training Awards Program showcases the people, products, processes, and organizations that provide exceptional value to its military clients.

Sierra Space Announces National Security Advisory Group

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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Sierra Space , a leading commercial space company at the forefront of creating and building the future of space transportation and infrastructure for low-Earth orbit (LEO) commercialization, announced today the formation of a National Security Advisory Group.

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  • Sierra Space , a leading commercial space company at the forefront of creating and building the future of space transportation and infrastructure for low-Earth orbit (LEO) commercialization, announced today the formation of a National Security Advisory Group.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220726005321/en/
    National Security Advisory Group Formed by Sierra Space to Explore Versatility of Dream Chaser Spaceplane (Photo: Business Wire)
    The council will conduct independent assessments of existing and emerging threats, monitor technology trends and advise on potential national security solutions.
  • As we develop a robust and vibrant commercial space economy where thousands of people are living and working in space, we must ensure its freedom, safety and security, said Sierra Space CEO Tom Vice.
  • Forming this National Security Advisory Group is the logical next step for Sierra Space, as it brings together the most innovative and pioneering minds in the industry to help ensure the safety and security of space.

Specular Theory's Experiential AAR Lightweight Simulator (EARL™) to Debut at the ARSAG Annual Event April 26-28, 2022 in San Diego

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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In less than 12 months, they successfully delivered over 45 VR lessons, a VR flight sim and interactive boom pod trainer.

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  • In less than 12 months, they successfully delivered over 45 VR lessons, a VR flight sim and interactive boom pod trainer.
  • "We are amazed at how Specular Theory has been able to consistently produce quality work and attract the attention of Air Force customers.
  • "Air refueling is one of the most essential, but difficult, tasks for B-52 pilots to accomplish, meaning it requires significant training.
  • Specular Theory will be exhibiting at The ARSAG 2022 Annual Meeting April 26-28 in San Diego ( www.arsaginc.com ) where they will be showing EARL publicly for the first time.

General Timothy M. Ray Joins SEMPRE as Strategic Advisor

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Satellite 2022 -- SEMPRE , the technology company created to secure America's critical infrastructure, today announced that General Timothy M. Ray (USAF ret.)

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  • WASHINGTON, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Satellite 2022 -- SEMPRE , the technology company created to secure America's critical infrastructure, today announced that General Timothy M. Ray (USAF ret.)
  • As the former Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, General Ray will lend his expertise in strategic deterrence to support SEMPRE's mission to reinforce and protect digital infrastructure.
  • Although ideal for use in military applications, SEMPRE also ensures US critical infrastructure will survive the most challenging environments.
  • SEMPRE (Secure EMP-Resistant Edge) is a digital infrastructure company founded by Brigadier General (ret) Robert Spalding and a team of national security and telecom pioneers.

U.S. Air Force Wins the 2021 SuperNova Award for AI Excellence

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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The RSO is using C3 AI to deploy AI-based predictive maintenance for all the major commands--Air Mobility Command, Air Combatant Command, and the Global Strike Command--across 22 aircraft platforms, including B1-B, KC-135, F-15, C-130, F-16, C-17, B-2A, B-52, HH-60, C-17, A-10, F-22.

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  • The RSO is recognized for its AI predictive analytics solution to drive business decisions, improve aircraft availability and achieve significant cost savings across the Air Force.
  • The C3 AI Readiness solution is a platform of choice for the U.S. Air Force to increase aircraft availability and drive digital transformation across the enterprise through advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities.
  • The Constellation SuperNova award is the apogee of public recognition for advanced AI accomplishments, said C3 AI CEO, Thomas M. Siebel.
  • C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products: C3 AI Suite, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating large-scale AI applications; C3 AI Applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS AI applications; C3 AI CRM, a suite of industry-specific CRM applications designed for AI and machine learning; and C3 AI Ex Machina, a no-code AI solution to apply data science to everyday business problems.