CONOPS

U.S. Navy customer awards $3.6 million contract to Persistent Systems

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistent Systems, LLC ("Persistent"), a leader in Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) technology, announced that the company was awarded a $3.6 million contract to supply Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific with MPU5 MANET radios, to be integrated with various US Navy sensors.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistent Systems, LLC ("Persistent"), a leader in Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) technology, announced that the company was awarded a $3.6 million contract to supply Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific with MPU5 MANET radios, to be integrated with various US Navy sensors.
  • Besides this solicitation, Persistent Systems has supported other recent Navy efforts.
  • For example:
    In June, the company supported Tomahawk Robotics on a $55 million contract to upgrade Navy explosive ordinance disposal UGVs.
  • The continuous involvement of the company in Navy contracts and experiments demonstrates "a high level of confidence the service has in our solutions," Leopold noted.

Synectic Solutions, Inc. Awarded $39M Weapons Integration Logistics Support Contract From NAVAIR NAWCAD

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Acquisition, System of systems, Naval aviation, NAVAIR, PMA, SSI, Missile, SoS, Defense, Lead, PSM, PEO, CONOPS, APML, Support, IPT, Combat support, Navy

The support services contract provides Integrated Product Support program management and logistics support services in acquisition and sustainment for the life cycle of specified weapons systems, System of Systems (SoS), sub-systems, and Support Equipment (SE) for the Product Support Management/Integration (PSMI) department, and the Program Offices associated with PEO U/W and PMA-259.

Key Points: 
  • The support services contract provides Integrated Product Support program management and logistics support services in acquisition and sustainment for the life cycle of specified weapons systems, System of Systems (SoS), sub-systems, and Support Equipment (SE) for the Product Support Management/Integration (PSMI) department, and the Program Offices associated with PEO U/W and PMA-259.
  • These services will support multiple logistics functional leads, including logistics Integration Department, Program Office Product Support Managers (PSM), Assistant Program Manager for Logistics (APML)/Military Lead, respective Platform Principal APMLs, respective IPT Deputy APMLs (DAPMLs), Logistics Element Managers (LEMs), and Fleet staffs (Resident Independent Logistics Support Detachment - RILSD).
  • PSMI supports the NAVAIR acquisition and sustainment process for Naval Aviation weapons systems by providing trained logistics personnel for the execution of NAVAIRs Competency Aligned Organization (CAO) Concept of Operations (CONOPS).
  • This contract holds a potential value of approximately $39 million, starting February 2024 through February 2029.

Odys Aviation and Aramex Announce Partnership to Develop Cargo Operations in the United Arab Emirates and Oman

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Aramex intends to support pilot training and a test flight program which will demonstrate the movement of cargo between its regional locations.

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  • Aramex intends to support pilot training and a test flight program which will demonstrate the movement of cargo between its regional locations.
  • The teams will further work jointly to tailor Concept of Operations (CONOPS) that will develop Odys Aviation’s aircraft to serve specific local environments.
  • We look forward to partnering with Odys Aviation and deploying long range VTOL crafts, which shall drive us further towards our sustainability and Innovation targets."
  • Odys Aviation plans to launch a full-scale prototype in 2024, with a view to making the aircraft available to enter Aramex’s cargo fleet by early 2028.

Overair, Hanwha Ink Three Partnerships at Seoul ADEX 2023 to Deliver 20 Aircraft and Establish New Advanced Air Mobility Networks

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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These agreements were signed jointly during public ceremonies at this week’s Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX), attended by defense officials from more than 57 countries.

Key Points: 
  • These agreements were signed jointly during public ceremonies at this week’s Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX), attended by defense officials from more than 57 countries.
  • This news follows the company’s recently announced MOU between Overair, Jeju Island, and Hanwha to bring an AAM ecosystem to the South Korean region.
  • “Overair is committed to supporting South Korea’s strong AAM ambitions through partnerships like these that ensure all facets of the ecosystem are considered.
  • Announcing these agreements at Seoul ADEX 2023 not only shows the importance of these partnerships in Korea but also exemplifies our commitment to supporting all aspects of AAM worldwide,” added Tigner.

BlueHalo Unveils Next Generation Missile to Deliver Unmatched Layered C-UAS and Air Defense Capabilities

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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In addition, the NGM offers a low-cost effector with superior maneuverability to defeat an array of Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) threats.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, the NGM offers a low-cost effector with superior maneuverability to defeat an array of Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) threats.
  • "The Next Generation Missile builds on BlueHalo's proven record for delivering innovative cost-efficient technologies at the speed of mission," said Jonathan Moneymaker, BlueHalo Chief Executive Officer.
  • "BlueHalo's NGM has the technically superior capabilities to deliver unmatched protection to our warfighters and ease of integration to truly transform our nation's air defense systems against the ever-evolving peer threat.
  • The NGM expands BlueHalo's portfolio of layered C-UAS air defense technologies to deliver best-in-class, cost-effective, control-point solutions to warfighters.

Hypergiant Awarded $61M Air Force Contract to Deliver Joint All-Domain Command and Control System

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hypergiant, an enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) company focused on developing world-changing technologies to solve the biggest challenges across space, defense, and critical infrastructure, has been awarded a three-year contract with a potential total value of $61M to continue developing the Joint Effects for Real-time Integrated Command & Control Operations (JERIC2O). JERIC2O will enable the Common Battle Management User Interface (CBI) for Air Combat Commands Tactical Operations Center Family of Systems as part of the Cloud-Based Command and Control (CBC2) program for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS). ABMS is the DAF's contribution to Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2).

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  • JERIC2O will enable the Common Battle Management User Interface (CBI) for Air Combat Commands Tactical Operations Center Family of Systems as part of the Cloud-Based Command and Control (CBC2) program for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS).
  • ABMS is the DAF's contribution to Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2).
  • JERIC2O, the user interface for CBC2, was initially designed by Hypergiant under a Phase III SBIR, enabling significant input from the warfighting community.
  • "JERIC2O is more than just a user interface for ABMS – it's a complete User Experience (UX), designed for tactical command and control and drives machine-to-machine integration with additional echelons of command.

Percepto Achieves Regulatory Breakthrough to Scale Commercial Drone Operations

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
Aircraft, Federal Aviation Administration, Human, CFR, Safety, UAS, Risk, FAA, CONOPS, Part, Hogan Lovells, 3D printing, Policy

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Percepto, an industry-leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solutions provider, today announced a first-of-its-kind exemption denial from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA's denial provides cause for the whole industry to celebrate, as for the first time it allows Percepto to operate Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) without humans onsite, eliminating a burdensome exemption process that has been required to enable remote pre-flight check under Part 107.               

Key Points: 
  • An onerous rulemaking process, an FAA exemption typically takes years to approve and is disproportionate to the risk involved.
  • Percepto demonstrated to the FAA that the company's pre-flight inspection went above and beyond the FAA's Part 107 requirements and therefore did not require an exemption.
  • Percepto proactively engaged with the FAA to address its questions, exceeding the FAA's expectations of pre-flight inspection processes.
  • This advancement for Percepto will benefit the entire industry as it seeks to streamline applications and approvals for BVLOS UAS operations.

Percepto Achieves Regulatory Breakthrough to Scale Commercial Drone Operations

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
Aircraft, Federal Aviation Administration, Human, CFR, Safety, UAS, Risk, FAA, CONOPS, Part, Hogan Lovells, 3D printing, Policy

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Percepto, an industry-leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solutions provider, today announced a first-of-its-kind exemption denial from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA's denial provides cause for the whole industry to celebrate, as for the first time it allows Percepto to operate Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) without humans onsite, eliminating a burdensome exemption process that has been required to enable remote pre-flight check under Part 107.               

Key Points: 
  • An onerous rulemaking process, an FAA exemption typically takes years to approve and is disproportionate to the risk involved.
  • Percepto demonstrated to the FAA that the company's pre-flight inspection went above and beyond the FAA's Part 107 requirements and therefore did not require an exemption.
  • Percepto proactively engaged with the FAA to address its questions, exceeding the FAA's expectations of pre-flight inspection processes.
  • This advancement for Percepto will benefit the entire industry as it seeks to streamline applications and approvals for BVLOS UAS operations.

Viasat Awarded Five-Year $325 Million IDIQ Contract by U.S. Special Operations Command

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Thursday, December 29, 2022
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced it was awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract award worth up to $325 million over a five-year period to support the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM). This sole-source IDIQ is an extension of a $350 million IDIQ contract awarded to Viasat in 2017.

Key Points: 
  • CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced it was awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract award worth up to $325 million over a five-year period to support the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM).
  • This sole-source IDIQ is an extension of a $350 million IDIQ contract awarded to Viasat in 2017.
  • The IDIQ contract vehicle is intentionally flexible to allow for the evolution and adaption required to shift with rapid technology developments and the dynamic mission requirements of SOCOM forces.
  • Viasat, the Viasat logo and the Viasat signal are registered trademarks of Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Astroport Space Technologies Awarded Second NASA Technology Research Contract for Lunar Construction

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Astroport Space Technologies, Inc. has been awarded its second NASA Phase 1 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract for the construction of landing pads on the Moon.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Astroport Space Technologies, Inc. has been awarded its second NASA Phase 1 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract for the construction of landing pads on the Moon.
  • The project will build on Astroport's previous Phase 1 STTR-21 work on regolith melting technologies and robotic bricklaying system for lunar infrastructure construction.
  • Astroport's Founder/CEO and Space Architect, Sam Ximenes said, "we are pleased that NASA continues to place confidence in our team's ability to define and develop technologies and processes for lunar infrastructure construction.
  • About Astroport:Astroport Space Technologies Inc. is a space construction and materials manufacturing company turning planetary resources into durable feedstock for autonomous construction of lunar surface infrastructure.