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Viettel represents Vietnam National Pavilion at The Defense and Security Exhibition 2023 in Thailand

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

BANGKOK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 6 - 9, 2023, Defense & Security 2023 took place at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand.

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  • BANGKOK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 6 - 9, 2023, Defense & Security 2023 took place at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Representing Viettel Group , Viettel High Tech proudly participated as the Vietnam National Pavilion.
  • The event serves as a remarkable platform to showcase the continuous advancements made by Vietnam's defense industry, while also promoting defense products proudly labeled as "Made in Vietnam."
  • The theme of Defense & Security 2023 is "Power of Partnership," emphasizing the event's focus on fostering connections between governments of various countries and global businesses in the defense industry.

Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System Revolutionizes Tunisian Air Force Pilot Production

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Textron Aviation Defense today announced the arrival of the eighth Beechcraft T-6C Texan II aircraft in support of Tunisian Air Force pilot production at No.

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  • Textron Aviation Defense today announced the arrival of the eighth Beechcraft T-6C Texan II aircraft in support of Tunisian Air Force pilot production at No.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230810438656/en/
    Delivery of Cutting-Edge Training Aircraft Expands U.S.-Tunisian Security Cooperation (Credit: Tunisian Ministry of Defence)
    The Beechcraft T-6C Texan II is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc. , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • “It’s an honor to celebrate the induction of the Beechcraft T-6C into Tunisian Air Force pilot production,” said Brett Pierson, president and CEO of Textron Aviation Defense.
  • Our world-class workforce goes above and beyond to design, manufacture, deliver and support the world’s premier military flight trainer.

General Dynamics Elects Charles W. Hooper to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

RESTON, Va., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) elected Charles W. "Hoop" Hooper to be a director of the corporation, effective today.

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  • RESTON, Va., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) elected Charles W. "Hoop" Hooper to be a director of the corporation, effective today.
  • "His leadership and strategic thinking will be valuable additions to our board of directors."
  • General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $39.4 billion in revenue in 2022.
  • More information about General Dynamics is available at www.gd.com .

True Anomaly Scales its Brand and Message with Expanded Washington, D.C., Presence

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

CENTENNIAL, Colo., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- True Anomaly, Inc., the company revolutionizing space security and sustainability, announced today it has made three new hires across policy, communications, and government affairs. Katie Wall joined as Director of Government Affairs, Valerie Vasquez as Director of Strategic Business Development, and Kristin Quinn Cody as Director of Communications. 

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  • "We're thrilled to have Valerie, Katie, and Kristin on the True Anomaly team.
  • All three have proven track records in commercial space and deep tech to accelerate business growth across the private and public sectors," said True Anomaly co-founder and CEO Even Rogers.
  • At True Anomaly, Wall will represent company interests with the White House, federal departments and agencies, and Congress.
  • Cody will articulate the role True Anomaly's technology will play in ensuring global security and a safe, sustainable space domain.

Koniag Management Solutions (KMS) Awarded Single-Award IDIQ from The United States Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC)

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

CHANTILLY, Va., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koniag Government Services (KGS) subsidiary, Koniag Management Solutions (KMS), was recently awarded a single-award Indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract from The United States Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) to operationalize its IT Modernization Strategy.

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  • CHANTILLY, Va., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koniag Government Services (KGS) subsidiary, Koniag Management Solutions (KMS), was recently awarded a single-award Indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract from The United States Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) to operationalize its IT Modernization Strategy.
  • KMS will deliver an enterprise-driven approach to enable USASAC meet its IT modernization objectives, while also ensuring compliance with Army and Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Standardization / Modernization policies for IT infrastructure, Lifecycle, Security and Sustainment requirements.
  • KGS CEO, Kevin Wideman stated, "KGS is delighted to be awarded this contract by The United States Army Security Assistance Command in Huntsville, Alabama and look forward to working with them in fulfilling these critical efforts.
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Owl Cyber Defense Announces Competitive Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Contract Award

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Columbia, MD, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Owl Cyber Defense Solutions (Owl), the global market leader in hardware-enforced cross domain and data diode cyber security solutions, announced that the company is one of two awarded $249M competitive, multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

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  • Columbia, MD, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Owl Cyber Defense Solutions (Owl), the global market leader in hardware-enforced cross domain and data diode cyber security solutions, announced that the company is one of two awarded $249M competitive, multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
  • The contracts will provide an exclusive, fair opportunity to each of the two awardees to fulfill Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cross Domain Solutions (CDSs).
  • We are excited and gratified to be selected for this award, said Ken Walker, President and Chief Technology Officer of Owl.
  • Owl Cyber Defense cross domain and data diode solutions provide hardened network security checkpoints for absolute threat prevention and secure data sharing.

HII is Awarded $127 Million Defense Contract for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation of Emerging Technologies

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global defense and technologies partner HII (NYSE: HII) has been awarded a $127 million task order to support the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) to perform research, development, test and evaluation of emerging technologies.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global defense and technologies partner HII (NYSE: HII) has been awarded a $127 million task order to support the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) to perform research, development, test and evaluation of emerging technologies.
  • The support will develop and create new knowledge for the enhancement of the Defense Technical Information Center repository and the research and development, and science and technology community.
  • The five-year contract was awarded under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Centers (IAC) multiple-award contract by the U.S. Air Force's 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron.
  • HII is an all-domain defense and technologies partner, recognized worldwide as Americas largest shipbuilder.

American Airlines to Expand Embraer Fleet

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

SO JOS DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines has signed a firm order with Embraer for three new E175s.

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  • SO JOS DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines has signed a firm order with Embraer for three new E175s.
  • With deliveries to be completed this year, Envoy's fleet of E175s will grow to over 100 aircraft by the end of 2022.
  • "Reaching the century mark of 100 E175s with American Airlines and Envoy is truly a moment to savor.
  • We thank American Airlines and Envoy for their sustained partnership with Embraer, which began back in 1998," said Mark Neely, Vice President Sales and Marketing for The Americas, Embraer Commercial Aviation.

Lieutenant General Charles Hooper (Ret.) Appointed to APA Corporation Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

HOUSTON, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) today announced the appointment of Retired Lieutenant General Charles Hooper to its board of directors.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) today announced the appointment of Retired Lieutenant General Charles Hooper to its board of directors.
  • General Hooper will serve on the Corporate Responsibility, Governance, and Nominating Committee and the Management Development and Compensation Committee.
  • We are very pleased to welcome Charles Hooper to the APA board.
  • His distinguished military career and global affairs experience complements the skills and backgrounds of our current board of directors.

Voyager Space Appoints Monique Brown as Director of Business Development

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Monday, January 10, 2022

DENVER, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space , a global leader in space exploration, today announced the appointment of Monique Brown as Director of Business Development for national security programs.

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  • DENVER, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space , a global leader in space exploration, today announced the appointment of Monique Brown as Director of Business Development for national security programs.
  • Brown, a former Director of Strategy and Business Development at Lockheed Martin, will be responsible for identifying growth opportunities and expanding Voyager's customer base in the national security space sector.
  • Brown brings nearly two decades of experience to Voyager, most recently leading and developing the aeronautics business development team for South, Central, and Eastern Europe at Lockheed Martin.
  • "Voyager is breaking the mold across commercial space, offering a unique and inimitable set of capabilities primed to the industry's precise needs," said Monique Brown, Director of Business Development, Voyager Space.