Military

Overseas Shipholding Group Awarded Government Contract

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

REISSUED/REVISED– Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG), a publicly traded energy transportation company headquartered in Tampa, Florida, today announced that the Military Sealift Command (MSC) has awarded the Overseas Mykonos, a vessel in OSG’s fleet, a time charter contract to provide ongoing fuel transportation services to MSC in support of our nation's defense.

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  • REISSUED/REVISED– Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG), a publicly traded energy transportation company headquartered in Tampa, Florida, today announced that the Military Sealift Command (MSC) has awarded the Overseas Mykonos, a vessel in OSG’s fleet, a time charter contract to provide ongoing fuel transportation services to MSC in support of our nation's defense.
  • The contract was awarded in a competitive bidding process.
  • We are honored that MSC has chosen to award one of these contracts to the Overseas Mykonos.
  • The Overseas Mykonos has also made other militarily useful modifications, including those to meet TRANSCOM requirements.

Message from the Governor General

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Our thoughts are also with two other members who were injured as a result of this devastating crash.

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  • Our thoughts are also with two other members who were injured as a result of this devastating crash.
  • As commander-in-chief, I have seen first-hand the loyalty, integrity, courage, excellence and dedication with which the members of the Canadian Armed Forces do their job.
  • Yet, our Canadian Armed Forces' members serve their country despite these dangers, and we, as a nation, are grateful.
  • Thank you to all first responders and those who participated in the search and rescue efforts over the last day.

EQS-News: Look Up Space raises €14m to secure in-orbit space activities and make space sustainable

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Look Up Space is now positioned as a key player in Europe's New Space and aims to become a world leader in space security.

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  • Look Up Space is now positioned as a key player in Europe's New Space and aims to become a world leader in space security.
  • This makes Look Up Space the recipient of the second-largest seed funding round for a Space Tech in Europe, and the largest to date in France (sources: Crunchbase, Space Tech Database by dealroom.co).
  • The funds raised will enable Look Up Space to develop its "SORASYS" space surveillance radar demonstrator and its "SYNAPSE" multi-source data fusion and processing platform by the end of 2024.
  • "Look Up Space is committed to sustainable space.

Global Rockets and Missiles Market Report 2023: Rising Defense Budgets of Countries Around the World Drive Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The global rockets and missiles market refers to the industry involved in the production, development, and procurement of various types of rockets and missiles.

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  • The global rockets and missiles market refers to the industry involved in the production, development, and procurement of various types of rockets and missiles.
  • Rockets and missiles can be categorized into various types, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, surface-to-air missiles, and air-to-surface missiles.
  • Global Rockets and Missiles Market is segmented based on the lunch mode, propulsion, platforms, product, speed, and guidance mechanism, and region.
  • Rising defense budgets of countries around the world are a key driver of the rockets and missiles market.

Fox Sports to Televise the 2023 Armed Forces Cup From Champions Retreat in Augusta, Ga

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230621164452/en/
    The Armed Forces Cup tournament features a 36-hole military match play golf tournament at Champions Retreat in Augusta, Ga.
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    The Armed Forces Cup tournament features a 36-hole military match play golf tournament at Champions Retreat in Augusta, Ga.
  • “It’s an honor to have FOX Sports televising our Armed Forces Cup at Champions Retreat this year,” said VGA President and CEO Joshua Peyton, a retired Army Captain and Army Ranger.
  • The 2023 Armed Forces Cup will then transition over to the Armed Forces Network, where it will get broadcast to thousands of soldiers, sailors, and airmen deployed worldwide.

CACI Awarded IDIQ Contract with $1.2 Billion Ceiling to Deliver Mission Critical Capabilities to the U.S. Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR)

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that it was awarded a seven-year single-award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) mission technology contract, called Spectral, with a $1.2 billion ceiling for the U.S. Navy’s Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR).

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  • CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that it was awarded a seven-year single-award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) mission technology contract, called Spectral, with a $1.2 billion ceiling for the U.S. Navy’s Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR).
  • “We are proud the U.S. Navy selected CACI to develop and deploy the next-generation of shipboard signals intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities,” said John Mengucci , CACI President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • We are honored to support the Navy to ensure dominance in all environments and against all adversaries.”
    The Navy’s Spectral mission is to provide rapid capability enhancements for tactical mission operations.
  • On the Spectral contract, CACI and its teammates will utilize its industry-leading software development and electromagnetic spectrum capabilities to develop and deploy the Navy’s next-generation shipboard signals intelligence (SIGINT), electronic warfare (EW), and information operations (IO) weapon systems.

Intelsat To Sustainably Extend Life of Four Satellites By 2027

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The new contract represents the fourth deal with SpaceLogistics, following an order for a single MEP in April 2023 and two Mission Extension Vehicles (MEVs) already in service with Intelsat satellites.

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  • The new contract represents the fourth deal with SpaceLogistics, following an order for a single MEP in April 2023 and two Mission Extension Vehicles (MEVs) already in service with Intelsat satellites.
  • “Intelsat is the industry leader in space sustainability and SpaceLogistics is a vital part of that,” said Intelsat Chief Technology Officer, Bruno Fromont.
  • Both MEP and MRV have completed critical design reviews, are in assembly and testing, and are proceeding toward launch.
  • In 2021, a second Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV-2) began providing similar life-extension services for Intelsat 10-02.

Sidus Space and Maris-Tech Announce Agreement for AI Driven New-Space Ultra-HD Video System

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

“The collection and transmission of high-quality video and still images is a key component of our emerging, high-margin, data-as-a-service, recurring revenue streams.

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  • “The collection and transmission of high-quality video and still images is a key component of our emerging, high-margin, data-as-a-service, recurring revenue streams.
  • With the launch of LizzieSat set for the fourth quarter of this year, we are thrilled to work with Maris-Tech to develop an innovative, AI driven, situation-awareness-solution that answers a critical need in the New Space market.” said Carol Craig, Founder and CEO of Sidus Space.
  • "We are proud and excited to partner with Sidus Space in this innovative project, which positions Maris-Tech’s entry as part of the prestigious international New-Space club.
  • The comprehensive platform will allow cameras in space to take and transmit high-quality video and still images and implement AI algorithms at the edge in real-time.

HaystackID® Launches Direct Online Access to Global Document Reviewer Marketplace

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HaystackID, a leading international provider of specialized eDiscovery services, announced today the launch of direct online access to its ReviewRight® Global Document Reviewer Marketplace. Now available online here, this new portal offers a highly efficient and accessible platform for qualified cybersecurity and legal discovery document reviewers to engage and connect with the industry's most comprehensive sourcing, selection, and staffing marketplace.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HaystackID, a leading international provider of specialized eDiscovery services, announced today the launch of direct online access to its ReviewRight® Global Document Reviewer Marketplace.
  • "The launch of direct online access to our ReviewRight Global Document Reviewer Marketplace is a logical extension of our industry-leading marketplace, and with it, we are taking a significant step forward in revolutionizing the sourcing, selection, and staffing of document reviewers," said Hal Brooks, CEO of HaystackID.
  • The platform's direct access offers registered document reviewers a unique opportunity to become part of an unparalleled candidate screening, evaluation, and testing program.
  • "The ReviewRight Global Document Reviewer Marketplace is backed by a robust community of over 25,000 registered legal professionals, which solidifies its standing as an industry-leading platform," said Matt Daimler, Global Managed Review General Manager at HaystackID.

Jim Rittinger Joins Empower AI as General Counsel

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Empower AI (formerly NCI Information Systems), a leading provider of advanced information technology solutions and professional services to U.S. government agencies, today announced the appointment of Jim Rittinger as the company’s new General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

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  • Empower AI (formerly NCI Information Systems), a leading provider of advanced information technology solutions and professional services to U.S. government agencies, today announced the appointment of Jim Rittinger as the company’s new General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
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    Jim Rittinger Joins Empower AI as General Counsel.
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    “The intersection of technology and government contracting has become increasingly complex, and Jim will play a critical role for Empower AI,” said Jeff Bohling, CEO of Empower AI.
  • “I am excited for the opportunity to join the Empower AI team, at a time where technology is playing such an important, transformative role in our government and their many missions,” Rittinger said.