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EverGlade Consulting Celebrates Continued Growth with New Office Opening in Washington, D.C.

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EverGlade Consulting, a leader in consultancy for government contractors across life sciences, technology, health, and defense industries, proudly announces the opening of its newest office in Washington, D.C. Situated at the bustling Industrious location at 650 Massachusetts Avenue NW, this expansion is a testament to EverGlade's sustained growth and commitment to offering expert consulting services.

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  • This move allows EverGlade to be in close proximity to key government agencies, enhancing its ability to provide immediate, informed, and comprehensive consulting services.
  • If your company has considered applying for government funding, EverGlade Consulting is the right partner to help make that application a reality.
  • EverGlade Consulting is a national consulting firm connecting public sector needs with private sector solutions.
  • For additional information about EverGlade Consulting, reach out to:
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Draper Wins $26M Pentagon Contract for Remote CBRN Detection Using Autonomous Teaming Drones

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Draper announced it has been awarded a $26 million (all options) contract by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to further expand the capabilities of its unmanned autonomous systems (UAS) software to perform chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance missions in collaborative teams and in degraded operating environments. The Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement was awarded through the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND).

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  • "Draper's UAS CBRN system is capable of searching even small, cluttered places and detecting CBRN hazards.
  • Draper will advance its system under an effort at JPEO-CBRND called CSIRP , which stands for CBRN Sensor Integration on Robotic Platforms.
  • The new contract allows Draper to continue developing the teaming approach, and to deliver mature prototypes for government testing in 2026.
  • "Draper's UAS CBRN system is capable of searching even small, cluttered places and detecting CBRN hazards," said Won Kim, program manager at Draper.

Interpres Security Announces Advisory Group With Top Industry Veterans

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Interpres Security, a company dedicated to optimizing defenses against actual threats targeting organizations to help reduce threat exposure, today announced its newly formed Advisory Group. The Interpres Security Advisory Group (ISAG) brings together a seasoned group from the CIA, NSA, DISA, Sourcefire DOD, and other leading cybersecurity practices to address the growing need for the modern CISO and business leaders to shift the security mindset from risk-based modeling to threat-based modeling. With recent SEC requirements and enforcement actions, the need is even greater for CISOs and their teams to be armed with operationalized evidence-based threat data, that they can use to optimize defenses against the cyber threats that are most likely to target their organization. The inaugural members bring decades of experience to Interpres:

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Interpres Security , a company dedicated to optimizing defenses against actual threats targeting organizations to help reduce threat exposure, today announced its newly formed Advisory Group.
  • The Interpres Security Advisory Group (ISAG) brings together a seasoned group from the CIA, NSA, DISA, Sourcefire DOD, and other leading cybersecurity practices to address the growing need for the modern CISO and business leaders to shift the security mindset from risk-based modeling to threat-based modeling.
  • Our management team is looking forward to working closely with each of them as we continue to scale the business and address the ever-growing needs of the CISO," said Nick Lantuh, CEO of Interpres Security.
  • With Interpres Security, organizations can automate & prove defense readiness, prioritize vulnerabilities with context and intelligence, optimize the defense surface to eliminate gaps in coverage while reducing costs, and show where you are over and under invested regarding your defensive security program.

Leading Technology Solutions Provider Launches Evolver Federal Division

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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RESTON, Va., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Evolver LLC, a key IT transformation and cybersecurity subsidiary under the umbrella of CSS (Converged Security Solutions), announced the establishment of Evolver Federal, specializing in cybersecurity and IT transformation solutions for government agencies. The new operating company follows the integration of Solutions By Design II, LLC (SBD) into Evolver's portfolio of capabilities in August 2023.

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  • Evolver Federal will provide its customers with solutions for cybersecurity, enterprise infrastructure, application development, and cloud services.
  • The newly structured Evolver Federal combines SBD's expertise with existing Evolver delivery capabilities for federal customers, marking a significant strategic move and heralding an exciting transition into 2024.
  • Mike Santelli, CEO of CSS, highlighted Evolver Federal's significance to CSS's future plans, stating, "The formation of the Evolver Federal entity fully integrates our recent acquisition of SBD and strengthens our position as a leading provider of security and IT transformation solutions.
  • Evolver Legal Services, which specializes in eDiscovery technology solutions, and Evolver Commercial, providing cybersecurity and enterprise IT consulting and solutions, will operate alongside the Federal team within the Evolver suite of offerings, emphasizing the breadth of capabilities available in the market.

Perpetua Resources Progressing Towards Next Phase

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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2023 Milestones Further Strengthen Project's Strategic Value to U.S. Critical Mineral Development

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  • 2023 Milestones Further Strengthen Project's Strategic Value to U.S. Critical Mineral Development
    BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Perpetua Resources Corp. (Nasdaq: PPTA) (TSX: PPTA) ("Perpetua Resources" or "Perpetua" or the "Company") announced today that the Company is making progress as it continues to advance the Stibnite Gold Project ("Stibnite Gold Project" or "Project") through the regulatory process and toward a construction decision.
  • As Perpetua prepares for the next phase, the appointment of Andrew Cole to the Board of Directors enhances Perpetua's operational expertise and further strengthens its deep bench of experienced leaders.
  • Perpetua Resources is focused on advancing the permitting for the Stibnite Gold Project through the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") process and construction readiness for the Project.
  • "Perpetua Resources accomplished several significant milestones in 2023 as we progress towards the next phase for the Stibnite Gold Project," said Laurel Sayer, President and CEO of Perpetua Resources.

Frequency Electronics, Inc. Announces Second Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Operating income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $0.9 million compared to an operating loss of $2.3 million for the same period of fiscal year 2023.

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  • Operating income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $0.9 million compared to an operating loss of $2.3 million for the same period of fiscal year 2023.
  • FEI President and CEO, Tom McClelland commented, “In the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 the trend observed last quarter continued, reflecting the results of the cost cutting efforts and management reorganization which has taken place over the last year and a half.
  • Revenue and gross margin have increased substantially compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, and the Company is reporting an operating profit of approximately $0.9 million compared to an operating loss of $2.3 million in the same quarter of last year.
  • Subsequent to that, the call can be accessed via a link available on the Company’s website through March 12, 2024.

Mobilicom Chosen by the U.S. Department of Defense for Soldiers’ Next-Generation Wearable Tactical AI-Enhanced Mission Kits

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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RAID will enable universal drone and robotic control of legacy systems as well as next-generation uncrewed systems, sensors, and payloads for dismounted soldiers.

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  • RAID will enable universal drone and robotic control of legacy systems as well as next-generation uncrewed systems, sensors, and payloads for dismounted soldiers.
  • AI-enabled universal robotic command and control technologies provide infantry units with significant improvements in situational awareness, mission success, and lethality to meet the challenges of tomorrow's battlefield.
  • Tomahawk placed a purchase order for SkyHopper Pro for the initial production of RAID Systems to supply to the U.S. DOD.
  • “This marks another major step forward in Mobilicom’s penetration of the U.S. market, particularly with systems build for the U.S. Department of Defense,” stated Mobilicom CEO and Founder Oren Elkayam.

AAR adds Woodward, Inc. (66503) distribution support under Supplier Capability Contract with DLA Aviation

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Wood Dale, Illinois, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has added distribution support of select Woodward, Inc. (Woodward) parts under its Supplier Capability Contract with DLA Aviation.

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  • Wood Dale, Illinois, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has added distribution support of select Woodward, Inc. (Woodward) parts under its Supplier Capability Contract with DLA Aviation.
  • AAR will provide comprehensive and integrated supply chain management support and perform associated supply chain management functions to maximize the availability of parts to DLA.
  • In 2022, AAR was the first non-OEM to be awarded the 20-year base Supplier Capabilities Contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), establishing a strategic relationship to provide total global supply chain support to the DOD and to U.S. allies.
  • “AAR is proud to grow our strategic partnership with the DLA under our Supplier Capabilities Contract,” said Frank Landrio, AAR’s SVP of Distribution.

NFWF and NOAA Announce $144 Million in Grants to Support Coastal Resilience Projects

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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These grants will support design and implementation of projects to enhance the resilience of coastal communities and improve habitat for fish and wildlife across the U.S.

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  • These grants will support design and implementation of projects to enhance the resilience of coastal communities and improve habitat for fish and wildlife across the U.S.
  • The 109 grants announced today will generate more than $97 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of $242 million.
  • The grants were awarded through the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF), a partnership between NFWF , NOAA , the Department of Defense (DOD) , Shell USA , TransRe , SalesForce and Oxy .
  • These grants are in addition to the 27 projects totaling $44.7 million announced in October funded through the Inflation Reduction Act .

D-Wave Stands Ready To Support New U.S. Law Creating Pilot Program On Near-Term Quantum Computing Applications

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, commends U.S. policy makers for including a quantum pilot program focused on near-term quantum computing applications in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden on December 22, 2023.

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  • D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, commends U.S. policy makers for including a quantum pilot program focused on near-term quantum computing applications in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden on December 22, 2023.
  • This significant action establishes a program focused on near-term applications development to solve problems facing the Department of Defense (DOD) including the Armed Forces.
  • This program will test, evaluate, and use quantum and quantum-hybrid applications to address problems facing our defense, military, and national security operations, such as meeting the near-term needs of warfighters, and explicitly calls out consideration to use annealing quantum computing and quantum-hybrid technologies.
  • Applications have also been developed to mitigate potential attacks including a missile interceptor assignment application and radar scheduling application.