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Lone Star Analysis Ltd. Opens New Headquarters in Lincoln

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Lone Star Analysis Ltd. , a trusted provider of leading-edge predictive and prescriptive analytics and Evolved AI®, has expanded its presence in the U.K., opening its new headquarters in Lincoln, England.

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  • Lone Star Analysis Ltd. , a trusted provider of leading-edge predictive and prescriptive analytics and Evolved AI®, has expanded its presence in the U.K., opening its new headquarters in Lincoln, England.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221055598/en/
    Steve Roemerman, CEO of Lone Star Aerospace Inc, the US affiliate of Lone Star Analysis Ltd, Air Vice-Marshal (Retd) Gary Waterfall, CBE DL and Group Captain (Retd) Robin Adlam, Managing Director of Lone Star Analysis Ltd. (Photo: Business Wire)
    Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, KCB ADC FREng, Chief of Air Staff, officially opened the new facility, joined by other members of the Royal Air Force and guests from the Lincoln area.
  • “We are very pleased to be located in the Lincoln Science and Innovation Park (LSIP),” said Group Captain (Retd) Robin Adlam, Managing Director of Lone Star Analysis Ltd. “The location, as a constituent part of the LSIP, adjacent to the University of Lincoln, is a perfect combination.
  • To learn more about Lone Star Analysis, visit https://lone-star.uk/ .

City, University of London and ARuVR® to Launch UK’s First CPD Course for AR, VR and MR Knowledge and Skill Acquisition

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

The course will be open to anyone who wants to upskill their learning to take advantage of the opportunities presented by XR within the enterprise setting.

Key Points: 
  • The course will be open to anyone who wants to upskill their learning to take advantage of the opportunities presented by XR within the enterprise setting.
  • Registration is now open for the certified CPD course which begins in Summer 2024 at City, University of London.
  • To register for the course and for more information, please visit: https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/professional-develop...
    ARuVR’s platform has been developed to democratise content creation and user consumption within Learning and Development (L&D) departments.
  • The skills gap to enable organisations to take advantage of the undoubted combined benefits of AR, VR and MR is quite simply stunting business growth.

GA-ASI Demonstrates Short Takeoff/Landing of UAS on UK Carrier

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Sunday, November 19, 2023

The demonstration included takeoff, circuits, and approaches and ended with a landing back onto the carrier.

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  • The demonstration included takeoff, circuits, and approaches and ended with a landing back onto the carrier.
  • "We knew our STOL capability would enable a UAS to safely take off and land on the Prince of Wales.
  • Mojave is a short takeoff and landing UAS demonstrator originally developed to prove STOL operations at unprepared landing sites.
  • Equipping UAS with STOL capability provides greater versatility and allows the aircraft to operate in areas previously deemed unsuitable for UAS operations, including landing onto and taking off from an aircraft carrier.

Lone Star Analysis Expands Its Global Footprint with New Office in Lincolnshire

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Lone Star Analysis , a trusted provider of leading-edge predictive and prescriptive analytics, and Evolved AI® (EAI), has opened its new office in Lincoln, Lincolnshire in England.

Key Points: 
  • Lone Star Analysis , a trusted provider of leading-edge predictive and prescriptive analytics, and Evolved AI® (EAI), has opened its new office in Lincoln, Lincolnshire in England.
  • This location provides a new gateway to access these markets and serve the expansive customer base Lone Star is serving.
  • Lone Star currently serves seven customers in the UK and Europe across the defense, health, space, and energy sectors.
  • Lone Star has established a board of directors and developed new applications for the UK market, not currently available elsewhere.

RAF Invests in BAE Systems’ Most Advanced Fighter Pilot Helmet

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded BAE Systems a contract to develop its Striker II Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) for the Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fleet.

Key Points: 
  • The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded BAE Systems a contract to develop its Striker II Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) for the Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fleet.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230913942226/en/
    RAF invests in BAE Systems’ most advanced fighter pilot helmet (Photo: Business Wire)
    Developed at BAE Systems in Rochester, Kent, Striker II is one of the world’s most advanced fighter helmets which uses the latest technologies to integrate its all-digital night vision system and daylight readable colour display.
  • Striker II displays data directly onto the pilot’s helmet visor, providing an augmented reality of the real world alongside mission critical information right before their eyes.
  • Striker II is designed and manufactured at BAE Systems’ facility in Rochester, Kent and has been subject to significant development in collaboration with the customer.

GA-ASI's Unmanned Aircraft Cross 8 Million Flight Hours

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Friday, July 14, 2023

SAN DIEGO, CA, July 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI) today announced that its family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), which includes the Predator(R), Reaper, Gray Eagle, Avenger(R), and MQ-9B SkyGuardian(R)/SeaGuardian(R) lines, has surpassed eight million flight hours.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, CA, July 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI) today announced that its family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), which includes the Predator(R), Reaper, Gray Eagle, Avenger(R), and MQ-9B SkyGuardian(R)/SeaGuardian(R) lines, has surpassed eight million flight hours.
  • Adding to the total are 13 MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian UAS that have flown more than 4,000 flight hours, including the new Protector RG Mk1 being delivered to the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force.
  • "Eight million flight hours is another achievement on our list of historic firsts, which demonstrates our relentless commitment to quality."
  • These aircraft systems continue to maintain some of the highest mission-capable rates in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army aircraft inventories.

RED 6 SIGNS STRATEGIC AGREEMENT WITH RAF AND NSSIF FOR AUGMENTED REALITY TECHNOLOGY

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Red 6, a revolutionary Augmented Reality (AR) technology firm at the forefront of synthetic air combat training and augmented reality applications, is proud to announce a strategic agreement with the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force (RAF), and the National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF), the UK Government's corporate venturing arm for dual-use advanced technologies. Both parties seek to work collaboratively with Red 6 to supply Augmented Reality technologies in support of the U.K. military flying training ecosystem, known as UKMFTS. NSSIF also participated as an investor in Red 6's recent $70 million Series B capital raising round.

Key Points: 
  • Both parties seek to work collaboratively with Red 6 to supply Augmented Reality technologies in support of the U.K. military flying training ecosystem, known as UKMFTS.
  • NSSIF also participated as an investor in Red 6's recent $70 million Series B capital raising round.
  • "This agreement marks the beginning of a paradigm shift in training for U.K. fighter pilots, and I'm delighted that both the RAF and NSSIF recognize the role Red 6's technology will play in delivering this capability.
  • Having served with both the RAF and the USAF, I'm passionate about aligning both services on the early adoption of this technology.

RED 6 SIGNS STRATEGIC AGREEMENT WITH RAF AND NSSIF FOR AUGMENTED REALITY TECHNOLOGY

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Red 6, a revolutionary Augmented Reality (AR) technology firm at the forefront of synthetic air combat training and augmented reality applications, is proud to announce a strategic agreement with the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force (RAF), and the National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF), the UK Government's corporate venturing arm for dual-use advanced technologies. Both parties seek to work collaboratively with Red 6 to supply Augmented Reality technologies in support of the U.K. military flying training ecosystem, known as UKMFTS. NSSIF also participated as an investor in Red 6's recent $70 million Series B capital raising round.

Key Points: 
  • Both parties seek to work collaboratively with Red 6 to supply Augmented Reality technologies in support of the U.K. military flying training ecosystem, known as UKMFTS.
  • NSSIF also participated as an investor in Red 6's recent $70 million Series B capital raising round.
  • "This agreement marks the beginning of a paradigm shift in training for U.K. fighter pilots, and I'm delighted that both the RAF and NSSIF recognize the role Red 6's technology will play in delivering this capability.
  • Having served with both the RAF and the USAF, I'm passionate about aligning both services on the early adoption of this technology.

Mintra Inks Strategic Partnership With ARuVR to Transform Learning Across Maritime, Energy and Safety-Critical Sectors

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

ARuVR’s product seamlessly integrates with TrainingPortal , Mintra’s industry-leading learning and competence management system.

Key Points: 
  • ARuVR’s product seamlessly integrates with TrainingPortal , Mintra’s industry-leading learning and competence management system.
  • The combined ARuVRand Mintra proposition blends both theory and practice, giving learners knowledge through eLearning and then practical application within an immersive experience.
  • This powerful combination increases learning absorption, engagement and satisfaction as well as improves knowledge retention.
  • Kevin Short, CEO, Mintra®, said, “The partnership with ARuVR gives Mintra a strategic advantage to support our growing global customer base with a leading technology solution which will play an integral part in our blended learning solution going forward.

$20m in New Funding for Adarga AI Signals Strategic Imperative of Geopolitical Risk Intelligence

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Adarga, the London-based AI software leader, today announced that it has secured $20 million in new funding for its market-defining information intelligence platform.

Key Points: 
  • Adarga, the London-based AI software leader, today announced that it has secured $20 million in new funding for its market-defining information intelligence platform.
  • In today’s increasingly complex geopolitical environment, this is a vital capability if they are to understand emerging threats, mitigate risk and remain competitive.
  • Adarga Founder and CEO Rob Bassett Cross MC said: “I’m delighted that we’ve secured funding to drive the continued development of our product and delivery of our mission.
  • To have attracted investment now is a strong testament to the urgent need and overwhelming demand for our ground-breaking information intelligence tools to augment decision-making.