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US Federal Chief Judge Approves Computer Voice Stress Analyzer® to Monitor Sex Offenders

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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LEWES, Del., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Association of Computer Voice Stress Analysts ( NACVSA ), an organization that represents 5,200 law enforcement CVSA examiners, a U.S. federal court has ruled that sex offenders can be required to submit to the Computer Voice Stress Analyzer ® (CVSA ® ) examinations as part of their post-release supervision. Testimony before Judge Mordue indicated that nearly 3,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States have the devices available. Most have been manufactured by the National Institute for Truth Verification Federal Services (NFS), a West Palm Beach, Fla., company that has been producing the systems since 1988. Northern District of New York Chief Judge Norman A. Mordue ruled the technique is analogous to polygraph examinations, which have been accepted by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as a way to monitor the activities of those under post -release supervision. The CVSA is being used by Federal Probation Offices across the US to monitor sex offenders.

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of Probation Now Utilize the Computer Voice Stress analyzer to Screen Sex Offenders
LEWES, Del., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Association of Computer Voice Stress Analysts ( NACVSA ), an organization that represents 5,200 law enforcement CVSA examiners, a U.S. federal court has ruled that sex offenders can be required to submit to the Computer Voice Stress Analyzer ® (CVSA ® ) examinations as part of their post-release supervision.
Testimony before Judge Mordue indicated that nearly 3,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States have the devices available.
Northern District of New York Chief Judge Norman A. Mordue ruled the technique is analogous to polygraph examinations, which have been accepted by the 2nd U.S.
The CVSA is being used by Federal Probation Offices across the US to monitor sex offenders.

Yurts Secures $16M Contract with SOCOM to Integrate Large Language Models in Defense Enterprises

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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The partnership will focus on integrating large language models (LLMs) to transform operations and capabilities for Special Operations Forces.

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The partnership will focus on integrating large language models (LLMs) to transform operations and capabilities for Special Operations Forces.
"USSOCOM understands that to derive real value from GenAI, organizations must go way beyond installing a model," said Ben Van Roo, Co-Founder and CEO of Yurts.
Models alone aren't a panacea, this is real change, and we're honored to be part of that journey."
Yurts is partnering with Unstructured Technologies Inc. (Unstructured), a Silicon Valley based startup that specializes in preparing enterprise data for use by LLMs.

EverGlade Consulting Funding Alert: ARPA-H Announces New Tiered Proposal Submission System to Reduce Entry Barrier for Non-traditional Performers

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

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CHARLESTON, S.C. , Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is transforming U.S. health research and development with innovative, high-risk, high-reward projects. Its Master Announcement Instructions (MAI) introduce a tiered proposal submission process tailored to encourage participation from both new and non-traditional applicants. Proposals are categorized into various levels such as BIT, BYTE, KILO, MEGA, GIG, and TERA, based on the potential funding amount. This system accommodates a wide range of research, from small exploratory studies to large-scale projects, fostering diverse and innovative health research initiatives.

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Its Master Announcement Instructions (MAI) introduce a tiered proposal submission process tailored to encourage participation from both new and non-traditional applicants.
This system accommodates a wide range of research, from small exploratory studies to large-scale projects, fostering diverse and innovative health research initiatives.
"The tiered proposal system introduced by ARPA-H is a game-changer, democratizing access to critical health research funding.
"At EverGlade Consulting, we recognize the groundbreaking opportunity ARPA-H presents to the health research community," stated EverGlade Consulting Founder, Eric Jia-Sobota.

Ursa Major Raises $138 Million to Introduce Solid Rocket Motor Line and Scale Rocket Propulsion for Space and Hypersonic Applications

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

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DENVER, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ursa Major, America's leading privately funded company focused solely on rocket propulsion, today announced that it closed $138 million in its Series D and D-1 funding rounds. The investments were led by Explorer 1 Fund and Eclipse, and include RTX Ventures, funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, Exor Ventures, Mack & Co., LLC, XN, and other institutional shareholders.

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With this investment, Ursa Major will continue to develop Lynx , the company's innovative new solid rocket motor (SRM) program, while scaling production capacity and advancing multiple propulsion programs.
This includes developing Lynx, a line of solid rocket motors that can deliver urgently needed capabilities," said Ursa Major CEO and founder Joe Laurienti.
Reliable rocket propulsion is critical to maintaining the space supply chain and growing the space industry.
Additionally, Ursa Major has applied their lessons learned in liquid rocket engines for space launch to re-imagine solid rocket motor design and manufacturing.

Arcfield Acquires Orion Space Solutions

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

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CHANTILLY, Va., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcfield, a leading government technology and mission support provider, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Orion Space Solutions (Orion), a Colorado-based developer of end-to-end space mission capabilities and solutions.

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Combination will deliver space superiority and resiliency solutions to U.S. government agencies
CHANTILLY, Va., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcfield, a leading government technology and mission support provider, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Orion Space Solutions (Orion), a Colorado-based developer of end-to-end space mission capabilities and solutions.
Arcfield and Orion Space Solutions combo will deliver space superiority and resiliency solutions to the U.S. government
The acquisition of Orion enhances Arcfield's space exploration and hypersonic detection and tracking capabilities for agencies in the Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community (IC) by bringing expertise in sensor and payload design, SmallSat and CubeSat spacecraft integration and manufacturing, and space mission operations and data analysis to the company.
"Arcfield has a long history of delivering innovative solutions across the space domain, and we believe the acquisition of Orion enhances Arcfield's ability to provide next-generation space technologies in support of DOD and IC missions," said Kevin Kelly, chairman and chief executive officer, Arcfield.
"We look forward to welcoming the Orion team into the Arcfield family and further developing our collective solutions."

Elbit Systems of America Awarded an ID/IQ Contract With a Ceiling of $500 Million for the Supply of Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles to the U.S. Marine Corps

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

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HAIFA, Israel, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") announced today that according to the announcement of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), Elbit Systems' U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America – Night Vision LLC, ("Elbit Systems of America"), was awarded an indefinite delivery/ indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract with a maximum ceiling of $500 million, for the supply of Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle (SBNVG) systems; spare and repair parts; contractor logistics supports and test article refurbishment.

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HAIFA, Israel, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") announced today that according to the announcement of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), Elbit Systems' U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America – Night Vision LLC, ("Elbit Systems of America"), was awarded an indefinite delivery/ indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract with a maximum ceiling of $500 million, for the supply of Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle (SBNVG) systems; spare and repair parts; contractor logistics supports and test article refurbishment.
Work under the ID/IQ will be performed in Roanoke, Virginia, and is expected to be completed in 2028.
Elbit Systems of America received an initial delivery order award under the ID/IQ worth a approximately $127 million immediately following contract award.
Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems: "This ID/IQ contract for Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles follows previous orders and cements Elbit Systems of America as a leading partner of choice by the U.S. Marine Corps.

REI Systems Wins DOD Contract to Innovate Insider Threat Detection with Advanced Case Management Solution

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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STERLING, Va., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Systems has been awarded a contract from the Department of Defense (DOD)'s Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center (DITMAC) to build a case management service solution on the Salesforce.com platform.

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STERLING, Va., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Systems has been awarded a contract from the Department of Defense (DOD)'s Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center (DITMAC) to build a case management service solution on the Salesforce.com platform.
"I am tremendously excited about our team supporting DITMAC with this mission-critical endeavor," said REI Systems Chief Growth Officer Wagish Bhartiya .
"This contract win reinforces REI's growing footprint in the defense market and bolsters our portfolio of low-code and case management capabilities.
By incorporating a commercial-like digital experience into DITMAC's existing framework, the DOD is poised to make a substantial improvement in its technological approach to insider threat management.

Dr. Paul Stockton Named Incoming ANSER Board Chair

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Dr. Stockton's appointment was announced by out-going Board Chairman, General Craig R. McKinley, USAF (Ret.

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Dr. Stockton's appointment was announced by out-going Board Chairman, General Craig R. McKinley, USAF (Ret.
Dr. Stockton also chairs the Homeland Defense and Defense Support to Civil Authorities subcommittee of DOD's Reserve Forces Policy Board and the Grid Resilience for National Security subcommittee of DOE's Electricity Advisory Committee.
Dr. Stockton also served as Executive Director of the US Council of Governors and led Department policy initiatives on continuity planning and antiterrorism/force protection.
Dr. Stockton leads a strategic advisory firm in Santa Fe, NM helping private sector and government leaders strengthen the resilience of U.S. infrastructure.

Seelos Therapeutics Announces the Selection of SLS-002 (intranasal racemic ketamine) for Inclusion in the U.S. Department of Defense's Adaptive Platform Trial to Evaluate Potential Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Monday, November 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEEL) ("Seelos"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders and rare diseases, today announced that SLS-002 (intranasal racemic ketamine) has been selected for inclusion in an adaptive platform trial to evaluate treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in active-duty service members and veterans. The trial is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) Defense Health Agency and led by the Warfighter Readiness, Performance, and Brain Health Project Management Office, part of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity.

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"We would like to thank the project managers and subcontractors to this study for their tireless effort in moving this program forward.
In addition, the trial will evaluate several biomarkers associated with PTSD and assessments of treatment safety and tolerability.
"This study provides an ideal opportunity to study SLS-002 for PTSD," said Tim Whitaker, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Seelos.
"The current approved pharmacologic treatments for PTSD have a number of limitations, and there remains a high unmet medical need.

Leidos Partnership Continues MHS GENESIS Overseas Deployment in Second Planned International Wave

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

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RESTON, Va., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leidos Partnership for Defense Health (LPDH) today announced it successfully delivered the MHS GENESIS electronic health record (EHR) to an additional 7,000 Department of Defense (DOD) clinicians and providers as part of a second Outside of the Contiguous United States (OCONUS) deployment (Waves OKINAWA/S. KOREA). The current EHR deployment spans 10 Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) across Asia. The Pacific waves follow successful deployments across European MTFs in September 2023 and deployment to all primary state-side DOD facilities earlier this year.

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"We're thrilled to continue our successful global roll-out of the MHS GENESIS electronic health care record system," said Liz Porter, Leidos Health Group President.
With this latest overseas DOD wave deployment, the MHS GENESIS system is now operational at over 3,700 locations and now reaches over 183,000 users and 7.4 million DOD beneficiaries.
This deployment marked the last of 23 MHS GENESIS waves, with each wave targeting a specific region and the DOD utilizing lessons learned from prior waves to maximize subsequent wave efficiencies.
DOD will complete MHS GENESIS deployment to garrison facilities in 2024.