United States Strategic Command

DISA releases new electromagnetic spectrum capability to enhance modern warfighting

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

EMBM-J Situational Awareness is a minimum viable capability release, or the first iteration of the tool.

Key Points: 
  • EMBM-J Situational Awareness is a minimum viable capability release, or the first iteration of the tool.
  • "EMBM-J provides critical and accurate electromagnetic spectrum spontaneous data to combatant commands and Joint Task Force Headquarters Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Cells," said Christopher Argo, DISA's Spectrum Program Executive Office director.
  • "Effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum is essential for successful military operations, said U.S. Air Force Brig.
  • DISA, through its Program Executive Office – Spectrum, partnered closely with U.S. Strategic Command to develop EMBM-J.

U.S. Strategic Command selects CGI for advanced data integration services

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

FAIRFAX, Va., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI Federal Inc. (CGI) , the wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc. (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A), today announced the award of a five-year contract from U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) to develop and maintain data integration hardware, systems, and software across the command's Global Data Integration (GDI) environment.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFAX, Va., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI Federal Inc. (CGI) , the wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc. (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A), today announced the award of a five-year contract from U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) to develop and maintain data integration hardware, systems, and software across the command's Global Data Integration (GDI) environment.
  • Through advanced data usage and integration capabilities, CGI will enable USSTRATCOM to deliver more safe, secure, and effective operations.
  • "Data is essential and integral to USSTRATCOM's mission," said Stephanie Mango, President, CGI Federal.
  • CGI teams will deploy a wide range of data fusion and transformation solutions to strengthen and extend USSTRATCOM's operations, scope, capabilities, and resilience.

General John W. Raymond Joins Cerberus’ Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities Platform

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

General John W. “Jay” Raymond has joined Cerberus as a Senior Managing Director on the Firm’s Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities platform.

Key Points: 
  • General John W. “Jay” Raymond has joined Cerberus as a Senior Managing Director on the Firm’s Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities platform.
  • General Raymond joins a team of investment professionals, technologists, operating executives, and policy experts to pursue investments in areas that advance supply chain and security integrity for the United States and its partner nations.
  • “General Raymond has deep technology expertise and strategic foresight relating to the future of supply chain integrity and security,” said Stephen Feinberg, Cerberus Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer.
  • Cerberus’ Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities platform draws on the Firm’s integrated investment and operating expertise to advance companies and capabilities across supply chains.

General (Ret.) John E. Hyten Appointed Special Advisor to C3 AI CEO

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI software application company, today announced that General (Ret.)

Key Points: 
  • C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI software application company, today announced that General (Ret.)
  • John E. Hyten has been appointed as Special Advisor to C3 AI CEO, Thomas M. Siebel.
  • General Hyten initially joined the C3 AI advisory board in June 2022 after retiring from 40 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, most recently serving as the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
  • “I am excited to provide enhanced support for Tom and the entire C3 AI team as they lead the adoption and deployment of mission-critical AI across the nation,” said General Hyten.

Verific’s Rick Carlson Appointed Advisory Board Member for the College of Computing at Illinois Institute of Technology

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Carlson graduated from Chicagos comprehensive tech-focused university with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and was also a member of the Illinois Tech mens basketball team.

Key Points: 
  • Carlson graduated from Chicagos comprehensive tech-focused university with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and was also a member of the Illinois Tech mens basketball team.
  • Im exceptionally proud to join the College of Computings Board of Advisors, he says.
  • Illinois Tech and the College of Computing provide students of all backgrounds with the best-in-class computational and data science platform to excel in their respective fields.
  • The United States Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency have designated Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

Sierra Space Announces National Security Advisory Group

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

General (Retired) John E. Hyten Joins C3 AI Advisory Board

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI software company, today announced the addition of U.S. Air Force retired General John E. Hyten to its advisory board.

Key Points: 
  • C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI software company, today announced the addition of U.S. Air Force retired General John E. Hyten to its advisory board.
  • I am pleased to announce the appointment of General Hyten to the C3 AI advisory board, said Thomas M. Siebel, Chairman and CEO of C3 AI.
  • General Hyten joins an impressive C3 AI advisory board that is committed to advancing the nations leadership in the rapid deployment of Enterprise AI to advance readiness, intelligence and cybersecurity capabilities across the nations defense and intelligence organizations.
  • C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 AI Suite, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications and C3 AI Applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally.

Research Innovations, Inc. Awarded Contract by the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence (MoD) to Support Experimentation with Multi-Domain Mission Management Capability

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

The contract follows a successful piloting of RII's CMM capability to support the British Army's Information Activities and Operations Program through a previous contract awarded in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The contract follows a successful piloting of RII's CMM capability to support the British Army's Information Activities and Operations Program through a previous contract awarded in 2021.
  • By experimenting across a myriad of use cases, this contract will explore the advancement of joint all-domain and artificial intelligence-enhanced technology that promotes true situational awareness and quickens decision making across Defence and with allies.
  • The underlying technologies used on this contract were built expressly to support Multi-Domain Integration, operations in the information environment, and globally integrated operations.
  • This effort will be executed primarily in the UK, leveraging RII's growing team of scientists and operational specialists.

General Timothy M. Ray Joins SEMPRE as Strategic Advisor

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

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.)

Key Points: 
  • 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.

BAE Systems, Inc. Appoints Two New Directors to Its Board

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Friday, August 27, 2021

BAE Systems, Inc. today announced that retired U.S. Air Force General Stephen W. Wilson and former CIA director Gina Haspel have been appointed to its Board of Directors for terms that will run through April 2024.

Key Points: 
  • BAE Systems, Inc. today announced that retired U.S. Air Force General Stephen W. Wilson and former CIA director Gina Haspel have been appointed to its Board of Directors for terms that will run through April 2024.
  • We are extremely fortunate to have Stephen and Gina join our board, said Michael Chertoff, chairman of the Board of BAE Systems, Inc.
  • Wilsons nearly 40-year military career culminated in serving as the 39th vice chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force.
  • A complete list of the Inc. Board of Directors is available on the companys website .