Joint All-Domain Command and Control

AFA Congratulates Allvin on Confirmation as CSAF

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Friday, November 3, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air & Space Forces Association congratulates Gen. David W. Allvin on his confirmation as the 23rd Chief of Staff of the Air Force.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air & Space Forces Association congratulates Gen. David W. Allvin on his confirmation as the 23rd Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
  • "The long wait for Gen. Allvin to be confirmed is thankfully over, and now the Air Force can get on with its important modernization and readiness initiatives," said AFA Chair of the Board Bernie Skoch.
  • Allvin is a command pilot with more than 4,600 hours in over 30 aircraft, including 800 test hours and 100 combat hours.
  • There are hundreds more general and flag officers with the most current and proven warfighting experience in our Nation awaiting Senate confirmation.

Leidos Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Results

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Revenues for the quarter were $3.92 billion, up 9% compared to the third quarter of 2022.

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  • Revenues for the quarter were $3.92 billion, up 9% compared to the third quarter of 2022.
  • Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) for the quarter was 57, a 2-day improvement from the second quarter of 2023.
  • The dividend will be payable on December 29, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2023.
  • Leidos is updating its fiscal year 2023 guidance as follows:

Picogrid Signs a Research Agreement with MIT MIx

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

BOSTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Picogrid, a California-based tech startup, and Mission Innovation X (MIx), a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) initiative, announced a collaboration to research technology for the defense sector.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Picogrid, a California-based tech startup, and Mission Innovation X (MIx), a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) initiative, announced a collaboration to research technology for the defense sector.
  • Tony Lugo, Picogrid's Head of Government Solutions, stated, "Both Picogrid and MIT MIx are mission-driven organizations with a shared vision of excellence and open research for the public sector."
  • Recently, Picogrid secured a $950 million Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with the Air Force to address this priority.
  • The three joint STTR contracts offer a pivotal opportunity for Picogrid and MIT MIx to integrate and field-test Picogrid's solutions within the U.S. Air Force and Space Force.

DISA and U.S. Space Force Award Iridium PLEO Satellite-Based Services Contract

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced it has been awarded a five-year base Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with one five-year option by the U.S. Space Force for Iridium Certus® services.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced it has been awarded a five-year base Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with one five-year option by the U.S. Space Force for Iridium Certus® services.
  • The multiple awardee contract is part of a U.S. Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services award and includes multiple Iridium partners.
  • Unique in the satellite industry, Iridium Certus is the only broadband service that provides highly reliable, truly global, weather-resilient connectivity for on-the-move internet and high-quality voice access.
  • The award includes Iridium Certus™ terminals and service, which provide mission-critical broadband and midband capabilities to the modern warfighter.

DISA and U.S. Space Force Award Iridium PLEO Satellite-Based Services Contract

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced it has been awarded a five-year base Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with one five-year option by the U.S. Space Force for Iridium Certus® services.

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced it has been awarded a five-year base Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with one five-year option by the U.S. Space Force for Iridium Certus® services.
  • The multiple awardee contract is part of a U.S. Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services award and includes multiple Iridium partners.
  • Unique in the satellite industry, Iridium Certus is the only broadband service that provides highly reliable, truly global, weather-resilient connectivity for on-the-move internet and high-quality voice access.
  • The award includes Iridium Certus™ terminals and service, which provide mission-critical broadband and midband capabilities to the modern warfighter.

SAS supports MAG Aerospace on $900M Space Force contract

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

CARY, N.C., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global analytics leader SAS and MAG Aerospace are teaming up to pursue opportunities from the recently awarded US Space Force Space Systems Command $900 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. SAS and MAG Aerospace will bring expertise in AI, analytics and Joint All-Domain Command and Control to the space realm, enabling the Space Force to analyze and use all the data coming in from its vast network of radars and sensors.

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  • CARY, N.C., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global analytics leader SAS and MAG Aerospace are teaming up to pursue opportunities from the recently awarded US Space Force Space Systems Command $900 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract.
  • SAS and MAG Aerospace will bring expertise in AI , analytics and Joint All-Domain Command and Control to the space realm, enabling the Space Force to analyze and use all the data coming in from its vast network of radars and sensors.
  • The Space Systems Command IDIQ contract is in support of Space Command and Control (C2).
  • SAS' legacy in aerospace traces back to the Space Race, when Jim Goodnight, Co-Founder and CEO of SAS, worked as a programmer on the Apollo Project.

Leapmotor Debuts Global Product C10 and New Technologies at Munich, Launches Global Strategy

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The event comprehensively showcased the latest achievement of all-domain in-house development, Leap 3.0 architecture, and the inaugural global model, the C10.

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  • The event comprehensively showcased the latest achievement of all-domain in-house development, Leap 3.0 architecture, and the inaugural global model, the C10.
  • With the arrival of our first global product based on LEAP3.0 architecture, the C10, all of Leapmotor's subsequent products will be designed and developed with a global mindset and adhere to global standards.
  • It is also built to global standards, and boasts an 88% interchangeability, imbuing each product with inherent intelligence, comfort, and safety traits.
  • Leapmotor unveils C10 as the first model under LEAP3.0 architecture, marking its inaugural global strategic model.

Picogrid, Building A More Open Defense Ecosystem, Clinches $950M Air Force IDIQ Contract

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Future work under this multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract will be competed via the Fair Opportunity process.

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  • Future work under this multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract will be competed via the Fair Opportunity process.
  • To deliver on the vision of JADC2, our country and allies must build a more connected, secure, and open defense ecosystem.
  • Our open-standard solutions are designed to help teams from small to large defense contractors deliver results quickly and securely.
  • This IDIQ contract is a significant step forward and demonstrates the Pentagon's trust in Picogrid's products, team, and approach to building an open defense ecosystem.

V2X Announces Strong Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- V2X, Inc. (NYSE:VVX) announced second quarter 2023 financial results.

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  • Awarded significant bookings of $2.1 billion, driving backlog +10% sequentially to $13.0 billion
    Reported operating income of $34.3 million; adjusted operating income1 of $70.5 million
    Increasing mid-point of 2023 revenue, adjusted EBITDA1, and adjusted diluted EPS1 guidance
    MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- V2X, Inc. (NYSE:VVX) announced second quarter 2023 financial results.
  • "V2X reported strong results in the second quarter with revenue increasing 10.2% year-over-year, on a pro forma basis," said Chuck Prow, President and Chief Executive Officer of V2X.
  • Bookings activity in the quarter was strong at $2.1 billion in awards to V2X.
  • Ms. Lynch continued, "At the end of the quarter, net debt for V2X was $1,176.6 million, a $112 million reduction from the prior quarter.

U.S. Air Force Awards Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Contract to ARC, Inc.

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Future work under this multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract will be competed via the Fair Opportunity process.

Key Points: 
  • Future work under this multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract will be competed via the Fair Opportunity process.
  • “ABMS offers an opportunity to securely connect ground warfighters to necessary aerial support, reducing sensor-to-shooter timelines.
  • The U.S. Air Force’s ABMS IDIQ represents an expansion of our participation in the U.S. Army's JADC2 initiative, Project Convergence.
  • It’s a chance for ARC to streamline coordination across military services and break down information silos.