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DCS Corporation Names Jim Belcher Vice President of Ground Vehicle Systems Division

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DCS Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Belcher as its new Vice President of Ground Vehicle Systems.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DCS Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Belcher as its new Vice President of Ground Vehicle Systems.
  • Following the acquisition of IST by DCS, he managed the Special Programs Branch focusing on systems engineering with advanced materials and electronics to develop active thermal control, e-textiles, tethered drone power systems, and ground vehicle armor systems.
  • Since 2018, Jim has led DCS's Systems Engineering Department, providing systems and electrical engineering support to the Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) at the Detroit Arsenal.
  • In this position, Jim managed significant growth in areas of Vetronics, high-voltage power systems, production support, embedded robotic systems and safety systems architecture.

Retired Army General Joseph Votel Joins AeroVironment’s Board of Directors

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that General Joseph L. Votel recently joined its Board of Directors, following his appointment as a Class III director at a meeting of AeroVironment’s Board on November 29.

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  • AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that General Joseph L. Votel recently joined its Board of Directors, following his appointment as a Class III director at a meeting of AeroVironment’s Board on November 29.
  • The addition of General Votel brings the Board’s current composition to eight individuals, seven of whom (including Votel) are independent.
  • Following his retirement from military service, General Votel served as President & CEO of Business Executives for National Security (BENS), remains a member of the Defense Business Board and Council on Foreign Relations, and has advised multiple companies and venture funds.
  • General Votel graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1980 and earned master’s degrees from the U.S. Army Command and Staff College and the Army War College.

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.

Parry Labs' Gray Eagle Miniature Mission Interface (GEMMI) Receives Next Phase Funding

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parry Labs, a defense technology company, has been awarded the next phase of funding by U.S. Army Product Manager Office Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems (PdM EUAS) to facilitate the transition and initial fielding of GEMMI for the MQ-1C Program of Record. The legacy command and control software will be upgraded under Ground Modernization Software Suite (GMSS). The GMSS will utilize a modern software architecture and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) utilizing a government-owned and provided System Architecture (SA) that will instantiate the first Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) conformant Units of Portability (UoPs) for PM UAS.

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  • The legacy command and control software will be upgraded under Ground Modernization Software Suite (GMSS).
  • Parry is delivering the ruggedized hardware systems targeted for integration with the MQ-1C–25M aircraft and has lab, ground, and flight testing planned running GMSS for the next 24 months.
  • GEMMI is a configurable expeditionary command and control system, PED workstation, and Tactical Communications Hub enabling forward operations and network management.
  • Parry Labs is a dedicated supporter of the Army's mission to deliver MOSA compliant weapon systems that adapt at the speed of relevance.

Distinguished Veteran and Strategic Leader Ken Diller Joins Millennium Corporation as Vice President of Business Development

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Corporation is proud to announce the addition of Kenneth Diller to its leadership team.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Corporation is proud to announce the addition of Kenneth Diller to its leadership team.
  • A highly accomplished veteran with a stellar career spanning over two decades in the U.S. Army, Ken brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization.
  • His dedication, leadership, and contributions to national security earned him numerous accolades and a reputation as a seasoned strategist and manager.
  • At Fulcrum, Ken served as the Vice President of Growth, overseeing initiatives supporting the military and federal government.

US Military Strengthens Commitment to Genasys Systems

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), the global leader in protective communications systems and solutions, today announced new Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) orders valued at $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), the global leader in protective communications systems and solutions, today announced new Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) orders valued at $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).
  • The LRAD-1950XL is Genasys’ most powerful LRAD with a range of up to 5,000 meters in ideal conditions.
  • Both systems broadcast clear instructions, warnings, and alert tones to effectively communicate and de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.
  • “These orders are the latest in our long-standing partnership with the U.S. military,” said Richard Danforth, Chief Executive Officer of Genasys Inc. “Since 2005, we have supplied the DOD with more than 5,000 LRAD systems and they have become an integral part of military communications protocols.

Shield AI Demonstrates AI-piloted, Teaming V-BATs with AFWERX; Transformational Capability to Be Fielded in 2024

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI, a defense technology company building the world's best AI pilot, today announced the successful completion of an autonomous teaming demonstration featuring three V-BAT Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This accomplishment was the final milestone of an AFWERX autonomy effort under their Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program and collaboration with the AFRL Sensors Directorate.

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  • Shield AI showcased its Hivemind AI pilot by launching a team of three V-BATs to monitor and surveil simulated wildfires.
  • This work with AFWERX sets Shield AI on a path to deploy V-BAT teaming capabilities in GPS- and- communications-denied environments in the next year.
  • However, Shield AI and AFWERX decided from the start that we would field this capability within the DoD.
  • Autonomy is a joint capability," said Ryan Tseng, CEO and Co-founder of Shield AI.

Global Military Drones Industry Research Report 2023-2032: UAVs to Play Pivotal Role in Strengthening Global Security and Defense - Drone Swarm Technology Gains Momentum

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Saturday, August 5, 2023
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The military drone market consists of sales of military drones for purposes such as operations, surveillance, mapping, communication, and equipment delivery in military.

Key Points: 
  • The military drone market consists of sales of military drones for purposes such as operations, surveillance, mapping, communication, and equipment delivery in military.
  • The regions covered in the global military drones market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
  • Increasing government funding for military drones to enhance efficiency in military operations boosts the demand for the production of military drones.
  • Drone swarm technology is growing in popularity in the military drone market due to its cost efficiency and high firepower.

Global Military Drones Industry Research Report 2023: Rising Popularity of Drone Swarm Technology Revolutionizes Military Drone Market with Cost Efficiency and High Firepower - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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The military drone market consists of sales of military drones for purposes such as operations, surveillance, mapping, communication, and equipment delivery in military.

Key Points: 
  • The military drone market consists of sales of military drones for purposes such as operations, surveillance, mapping, communication, and equipment delivery in military.
  • The regions covered in the global military drones market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
  • Increasing government funding for military drones to enhance efficiency in military operations boosts the demand for the production of military drones.
  • Drone swarm technology is growing in popularity in the military drone market due to its cost efficiency and high firepower.

Bridger Aerospace Enters into Definitive Purchase Agreement with Bighorn Airways

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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BELGRADE, Mont., July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger” or “Bridger Aerospace”), (NASDAQ: BAER), one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies, today announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with Bighorn Airways, Inc. (“Bighorn”), a specialty aviation company based in Sheridan, WY.

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  • BELGRADE, Mont., July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger” or “Bridger Aerospace”), (NASDAQ: BAER), one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies, today announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with Bighorn Airways, Inc. (“Bighorn”), a specialty aviation company based in Sheridan, WY.
  • “The addition of Bighorn’s assets to the Bridger Aerospace family expands our aerial firefighting services to new mission critical areas,” commented Tim Sheehy, Bridger Aerospace’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • We are honored to welcome Bighorn to the Bridger family.”
    Bighorn’s fleet of 12 aircraft includes three Bombardier Dash 8 featuring a 7500 lbs.
  • Bridger will provide further information on the outlook for the Company and the addition of Bighorn during its next quarterly earnings call.