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Red 6 Announces Selection for AFWERX Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) Award

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Red 6, a revolutionary Augmented Reality (AR) technology firm at the forefront of synthetic air combat training and augmented reality applications, announced today selection for an AFWERX Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) $30M contract award matched with $30M of private investor funding.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Red 6, a revolutionary Augmented Reality (AR) technology firm at the forefront of synthetic air combat training and augmented reality applications, announced today selection for an AFWERX Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) $30M contract award matched with $30M of private investor funding.
  • This prestigious award propels Red 6 forward in advancing the development of the Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) and the Augmented Reality Command and Analytic Data Environment (ARCADE).
  • This technology is poised to revolutionize USAF pilot training across the entire spectrum and significantly enhance joint force training capabilities.
  • "Being chosen as a recipient of the STRATFI award is not just an honor, but a testament to the unwavering dedication and innovation of our team at Red 6.

Vibronyx Awarded SBIR Phase II Contract by AFWERX to Enhance U.S. Air Force Operations with Digital Supply Chain Twin

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Nashville, Tennessee--(Newsfile Corp. - March 12, 2024) - Vibronyx, Inc., a minority- and veteran-owned analytics technology and services company, has been awarded a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase II contract by AFWERX worth $1.25 million to enhance the company's AI-powered Digital Supply Chain Twin (DSCT) to support the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

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  • Nashville, Tennessee--(Newsfile Corp. - March 12, 2024) - Vibronyx, Inc., a minority- and veteran-owned analytics technology and services company, has been awarded a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase II contract by AFWERX worth $1.25 million to enhance the company's AI-powered Digital Supply Chain Twin (DSCT) to support the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
  • The contract specifically develops a digital supply chain twin of the C-130 platform, enabling more resilient capabilities for the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).
  • Vibronyx has been awarded a Small Business Innovative Research Phase II contract by AFWERX worth $1.25 million to enhance the company's AI-powered Digital Supply Chain Twin to support the Department of the Air Force.
  • Vibronyx's DSCT technology will provide a comprehensive view of the C-130 supply chain, leveraging modern technologies like GenAI and simulation analysis to improve contingency planning and predictive maintenance.

Elroy Air achieves industry-first flight of turbogenerator-hybrid hVTOL aircraft

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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The Chaparral took flight on November 12 from Byron Airport, where the Elroy Air Team runs flight test operations.

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  • The Chaparral took flight on November 12 from Byron Airport, where the Elroy Air Team runs flight test operations.
  • It’s very encouraging.”
    To develop and bring the world’s first hVTOL air vehicle into flight test, the Elroy Air team overcame substantial technology challenges in electrical power management and structural vibration.
  • The company’s intellectual property and deep accumulated technical experience positions Elroy Air at the forefront of hVTOL aircraft development.
  • “The team at Elroy Air has achieved an exciting milestone with the first flight of their Chaparral aircraft,” said Dr. Mark Esper, 27th US Secretary of Defense and Elroy Air Board Member.

Firestorm Partners with AFSOC and ANG on First of Its Kind Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Firestorm's xCell unit operationalizes the proprietary additive manufacturing technology already used to produce its MUAS with a rapidly deployable form factor that produces low-cost and highly scalable capabilities through semi-automated and off-the-grid powered production.

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  • Firestorm's xCell unit operationalizes the proprietary additive manufacturing technology already used to produce its MUAS with a rapidly deployable form factor that produces low-cost and highly scalable capabilities through semi-automated and off-the-grid powered production.
  • In fulfillment of the U.S. Air Force's Science and Technology Strategy 2030, the U.S. Air Force's use of xCell will revolutionize DoD's reliance on traditional manufacturing processes that disable the real time production and replenishment of capabilities critical to deterring adversaries.
  • Learn more about Firestorm Labs, Inc. at www.launchfirestorm.com .
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ARC, Inc. Wins $15 Million U.S. Air Force STRATFI Contract

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Armaments Research Company, Inc. (ARC) announced today selection for an AFWERX Strategic Finance (STRATFI) contract award in partnership with the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).

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  • Armaments Research Company, Inc. (ARC) announced today selection for an AFWERX Strategic Finance (STRATFI) contract award in partnership with the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).
  • This award extends ARC’s previous human-machine teaming efforts with AFSOC to build a scalable training performance capability for ground personnel.
  • The award secures up to $60 million among government funding, private investment, and matching Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funds.
  • “We’re thrilled to announce our STRATFI program selection and are eager to take the next step toward transitioning this capability for operational use.

Protector Training for First RAF Cohort Begins at GA-ASI's FTTC

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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The FTTC is owned and operated by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), which has begun deliveries of Protector RPAS to the RAF.

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  • The FTTC is owned and operated by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), which has begun deliveries of Protector RPAS to the RAF.
  • Protector is a derivative of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian(R) and is initially being flown in the USA for training.
  • GA-ASI is training the first four Operational Conversion Units (OCUs), each comprising eight crews, including pilots, sensor operators (SOs), and mission intelligence coordinators (MICs).
  • "The training services performed at our Grand Forks center for the RAF represent an important benchmark for future MQ-9B training for other partners," said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander.

SimX and U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command Wing Partner on New Exploratory Projects for Advanced VR Medical Simulation Training

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SimX is announcing a new $225K effort with the U.S. Air Force to explore emerging areas for the use of advanced VR medical simulation training (MST).

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SimX is announcing a new $225K effort with the U.S. Air Force to explore emerging areas for the use of advanced VR medical simulation training (MST).
  • This effort seeks to innovate around the use of VR MST in three critical training needs for Air Force Special Operations Command Wing (AFSOC): urban and technical search and rescue, casualty evacuation (CASEVAC), and medical care during active combat (Care Under Fire).
  • "VR advancement in these training areas will enable more efficient and cost-effective simulation for rare but critical events.
  • The scalable SimX Scenario System allows for rapid development of new training materials and cases, and instant deployment to all learners.

Saturday's Del Mar Country Club Golf Tournament and Dinner-Gala raised more than $1.5 Million for SOF Support

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saturday's Del Mar Country Club Golf Tournament and Dinner-Gala that also featured a live and silent auction was yet another rousing success as it raised more than $1.5 million for the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Support Foundation .

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saturday's Del Mar Country Club Golf Tournament and Dinner-Gala that also featured a live and silent auction was yet another rousing success as it raised more than $1.5 million for the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Support Foundation .
  • That total included more than $200,000 that was raised when world champion boxer Canelo Alvarez, an avid golfer who's a member of the Del Mar Country Club and an ardent supporter of SOF Support, donated eight ringside tickets to his next title fight in Las Vegas.
  • More than $1.5 Million was raised for the SOF Support Foundation at the 2022 Del Mar Country Club Golf Tournament and Dinner-Gala.
  • These items and others provided the lion's share of the $1.5 million that was raised on Saturday for the Foundation.

ATL JV Wins $90 Million U.S. Air Force IDIQ Contract to Provide Engineering and Technical Services

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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AFSOC is the air component of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

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  • AFSOC is the air component of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
  • Its core missions include battlefield air operations, agile combat support, aviation foreign internal defense, information operations/military support operations, precision strike, specialized air mobility, command and control, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
  • Under the contract, the ATL-Vector Team will provide services to support all mission areas of HQ AFSOC, its subordinate units, and tenant activities as specified and ordered under individual task orders (TOs).
  • Specific support will be provided in the following functional areas: (1) Management and Professional Services; (2) Education and Training; and (3) Engineering and Technical Services.

PSI Awarded $91.7 Million Recompete to Provide C2MS III Support to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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This single-award task order contract has a value of over $91.7 million.

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  • This single-award task order contract has a value of over $91.7 million.
  • Under the contract, PSI will continue its support of the current mission and priorities of AFSOC, including Content Management for Department of Defense (DoD) Field Units; Cloud Migration and Cloud Support for Air Force Special Operations Forces (AFSOF) and other Federal Agencies; and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation support for Strategic Capabilities Office Initiatives.
  • PSI will bring a mixture of mission and platform knowledge, technical innovation, and DevSecOps capabilities to enhance AFSOCs critical mission to organize, train, educate and equip forces to conduct special operations missions worldwide.
  • Under this important recompete win, we commit to continuing our strong partnership with AFSOC by delivering innovative technology and actionable intelligence that will set the bar for advancing their global mission.