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Oshkosh Defense Receives $543 Million Order for More JLTVs as Follow-On Contract Award Nears

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221216005277/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221216005277/en/
    The order includes Oshkosh Defense JLTVs for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Navy.
  • Since winning the competitive JLTV contract in 2015, Oshkosh has built over 18,500 JLTVs and fielded vehicles to over 50 U.S. and international military installations.
  • Oshkosh Defense is a global leader in the design, production and sustainment of best-in-class military vehicles, technology solutions and mobility systems.
  • Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG, Pierce, Oshkosh Defense, McNeilus, IMT, Jerr-Dan, Frontline, Oshkosh Airport Products, London, Pratt Miller and Maxi-Metal.

Sweden, Germany, United Kingdom Jointly Acquire 436 BAE Systems BvS10 All-Terrain Vehicles

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement with BAE Systems to purchase 436 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement with BAE Systems to purchase 436 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles.
  • Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom will be getting an excellent return on their investment in these highly capable vehicles for decades to come.
  • This further demonstrates the strong relationship between BAE Systems and our customers to deliver these critical capabilities.
  • BAE Systems Beowulf, the unarmored variant of the BvS10, won the U.S. Armys competition for its Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) program in August.

Sweden, Germany, United Kingdom jointly acquire 436 BAE Systems BvS10 all-terrain vehicles

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement with BAE Systems to purchase 436 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement with BAE Systems to purchase 436 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221216005034/en/
    Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement with BAE Systems to purchase 436 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles.
  • Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom will be getting an excellent return on their investment in these highly capable vehicles for decades to come.
  • BAE Systems Beowulf, the unarmored variant of the BvS10, won the U.S. Armys competition for its Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) program in August.

BNSF Helps Deliver 225,000+ Wreaths to National Cemeteries to Honor Veterans in Support of Wreaths Across America

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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To express appreciation for veterans and their families during the hustle and bustle of the season, Wreaths Across America (WAA) has a mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.

Key Points: 
  • To express appreciation for veterans and their families during the hustle and bustle of the season, Wreaths Across America (WAA) has a mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.
  • Every year since 2007, WAA has coordinated wreath laying at national cemeteries, as well as locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad.
  • Arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed at Arlington National Cemetery in one of the older sections that received fewer visitors.
  • As WAA grew, it became a non-profit, and every year more and more wreaths have been placed on veterans graves.

Corvias Invests $8M into Aberdeen Proving Ground Homes

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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The water and energy-conservation improvements are part of Corvias first-of-its-kind direct equity investment of $325 million across its Army housing portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • The water and energy-conservation improvements are part of Corvias first-of-its-kind direct equity investment of $325 million across its Army housing portfolio.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221215005798/en/
    The $325M Corvias investment includes $4 million in water and energy-conservation improvements.
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    We expect these immediate changes will make a big impact, said Peter Sims, managing director for Corvias.
  • The housing upgrades at Aberdeen Proving Ground include:
    Water conservation measures, including more than 600 low-flow toilets, 950 bathroom-faucet aerators, 200 kitchen-faucet aerators and 400 shower heads.

LocatorX Appoints James Myles to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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LocatorX, an Internet of Things platform company that powers tag, track, and trace solutions for its customers across industries, announced today the appointment of James Myles to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • LocatorX, an Internet of Things platform company that powers tag, track, and trace solutions for its customers across industries, announced today the appointment of James Myles to its Board of Directors.
  • James R. Myles served more than 36 years in the U.S. Army, retiring at the rank of Major General.
  • James Myles strong military and leadership experience will be of great help to LocatorX, said Scott Fletcher, President and CEO, LocatorX.
  • I am honored to be asked to serve on the LocatorX Board, said James Myles.

Regal.io Surpasses $1 Billion in Revenue Driven for Customers

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Regal.io, the outbound phone and SMS sales solution, passed $1 billion in revenue driven for its customers this month.

Key Points: 
  • Regal.io, the outbound phone and SMS sales solution, passed $1 billion in revenue driven for its customers this month.
  • Regal.io customers are able to quickly benefit from new product features thanks to the companys continuous release process, helping customers hit their goals way faster.
  • Regal.io has grown their team 5x year-over-year, including a few new members of the leadership team, to support this growth.
  • Regal.io empowers B2C brands to add a human touch at critical moments in their online experience in order to win over customers and drive more revenue.

Allison Transmission Awarded a $51 Million Contract to Support Abrams Tank Production for the U.S. Army and Internationally

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Allison is proud to support the U.S. Army and our global customers today and for decades to come, said Dana Pittard, Vice President for Defense Programs, Allison Transmission.

Key Points: 
  • Allison is proud to support the U.S. Army and our global customers today and for decades to come, said Dana Pittard, Vice President for Defense Programs, Allison Transmission.
  • Deliveries and technical support under this contract will begin in January 2023 and continue through March 2024.
  • The Abrams tank, introduced in the early 1980s, has been the subject of continuous capability improvements throughout its service life.
  • The future is very exciting as Allison will have a new defense production program launch every year for the next several years.

U.S. Navy Awards $13.5 Million Agreement for BAE Systems’ Smart D2™ Technology

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems $13.5 million to incorporate its Smart D2 technology as part of the U.S Navys ALE-47 Common Carriage program which increases expendable payload capacity as the service converts from round to square countermeasures.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems $13.5 million to incorporate its Smart D2 technology as part of the U.S Navys ALE-47 Common Carriage program which increases expendable payload capacity as the service converts from round to square countermeasures.
  • This is the first purchase of Smart D2 technology by the Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Smart D2 elevates legacy systems to the technology capabilities of next-generation smart countermeasures.
  • Work on Smart D2 under the ALE-47 Common Carriage program is underway at BAE Systems state-of-the-art facility in Austin, Texas.

Ascent Solar Technologies Hires Paul Warley Jr. as CFO

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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Ascent Solar Technologies , Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTI) the leader in designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art, lightweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions has hired Paul Warley Jr. as its next chief financial officer (CFO).

Key Points: 
  • Ascent Solar Technologies , Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTI) the leader in designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art, lightweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions has hired Paul Warley Jr. as its next chief financial officer (CFO).
  • Warley comes to Ascent Solar with significant experience in corporate turnarounds, restructuring, cross-border trade and capital advisory.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221212005225/en/
    Ascent Solar CFO Paul Warley (Photo: Business Wire)
    Prior to Ascent, Warley was president of Warley & Company LLC, a strategic advisory firm from 2015 to 2022 providing executive management services, capital advisory, and M&A to middle-market companies in the service, construction, technology, oil & gas, clean energy, food, retail and green-building sectors.
  • We would like to thank our outgoing CFO, Mike Gilbreth, for his efforts and the results achieved during his tenure, said Ascent Solar CEO Jeffrey Max.