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VirnetX Announces Strategic Defense Advisory Board

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024
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ZEPHYR COVE, Nev., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VirnetX Holding Corporation (NYSE: VHC) today announced that it has established an advisory board comprised of four retired senior U.S. Air Force leaders. The board will assist and advise on business development and operational direction of VirnetX's Zero Trust Network Access security technology as a necessary layer of security for defense communications and data management to Department of Defense government officials and commercial contractors.

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  • He led more than 39,700 space professionals who provided combat forces and capabilities to the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Strategic Command.
  • He is a former member of the President's Commission on Position, Navigation and Timing Senior Advisory Group and the US Strategic Command Senior Advisory Group.
  • He serves as Chairman of the Board of Frequency Electronics Corporation, is a board member of Boneal Aerospace Corporation, a member of the Iridium Communications Government Advisory Board, a member of General Dynamics Mission Systems Senior Advisory Group and Hera Satellite Systems Senior Advisory Group.
  • Industry experience includes RocketLab board director and several strategic advisory board positions.

Guidehouse Awarded $12 Billion, 18-Year Single-Award Air Force ICBM Integration Support Contract 2.0

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星期一, 四月 15, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, has been awarded the United States Air Force's Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Integration Support Contract (ISC) 2.0.

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  • This single-award contract has a period of performance of 18 years and ceiling of $12 billion, covering support to the current land-based ICBM, the Minuteman III, as well as its replacement, the Sentinel.
  • "We are proud of the Air Force's selection of Guidehouse to be its partner in such a vital mission."
  • "We are incredibly excited to bring our team's advanced digital engineering, product lifecycle management, and model-based systems engineering capabilities to support the Air Force on this critical weapon system transition."
  • Through this contract, Guidehouse's staffing is expected to begin with nearly a thousand full-time employees on-site at Hill Air Force in Ogden, Utah and at Guidehouse's new office near the base in Clearfield.

Stoke Space Names Retired U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. John E. Shaw to Board of Directors, Paul Croci as Chief Financial Officer

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星期一, 四月 8, 2024
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KENT, Wash., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Stoke Space announced that the company has appointed retired U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. John E. Shaw to its Board of Directors and Paul Croci as its chief financial officer.

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  • KENT, Wash., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Stoke Space announced that the company has appointed retired U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. John E. Shaw to its Board of Directors and Paul Croci as its chief financial officer.
  • In this role, Shaw advocated for the U.S. Space Force to pursue advanced capabilities that enable dynamic space operations in which in-space assets can actively maneuver without constraint.
  • "Stoke Space is a highly innovative and motivated team with a compelling vision for reusable and sustainable space capabilities," Shaw said.
  • "It is an incredibly exciting opportunity as Stoke Space is well positioned to grow rapidly in the emerging new space economy."

Phase Four Accelerates Mission with Announcement of Distinguished Board of Advisors

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星期六, 四月 6, 2024
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HAWTHORNE, Calif., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phase Four , a leading provider of next generation electric propulsion (EP) solutions for satellites, proudly announces its distinguished Board of Advisors.

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  • HAWTHORNE, Calif., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phase Four , a leading provider of next generation electric propulsion (EP) solutions for satellites, proudly announces its distinguished Board of Advisors.
  • Comprised of esteemed former government space leaders and industry visionaries, the Board will play a pivotal role in informing Phase Four's strategic direction and advancing its mission of revolutionizing in-space propulsion technology.
  • The Phase Four Board of Advisors comprises individuals with exceptional backgrounds and expertise in space exploration, commerce, technology, and national security policy.
  • Mr. Grant also serves on the Board of Trustees at the Aerospace Corporation and the Board of Directors at the Anser Corporation.

Radiance Technologies Promotes Darien Hammett to Executive Vice President, Defense Sector

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星期四, 十月 12, 2023
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiance Technologies (Radiance) is proud to announce the promotion of Mr. Darien Hammett to Executive Vice President, Defense Sector.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiance Technologies (Radiance) is proud to announce the promotion of Mr. Darien Hammett to Executive Vice President, Defense Sector.
  • Mr. Hammett will be responsible for ensuring Radiance's Defense Sector remains aligned with its overarching growth strategy.
  • "Darien's dedication and extensive background in both the military and at Radiance make him exceptionally well-suited to lead our Defense Sector.
  • Mr. Hammett joined Radiance Technologies in September 2019 as an Assistant Vice President providing direct support to the CEO and Chief Strategy Officer on developing, communicating, and realizing strategy.

Millennium Space Systems' VICTUS NOX space vehicle operational in just 37 hours

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星期一, 九月 18, 2023
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing [NYSE: BA] company, completed checkout and achieved operational readiness of the VICTUS NOX space vehicle just 37 hours after lunch – 11 hours ahead of the 48-hour goal.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing [NYSE: BA] company, completed checkout and achieved operational readiness of the VICTUS NOX space vehicle just 37 hours after lunch – 11 hours ahead of the 48-hour goal.
  • "VICTUS NOX is a critical measure toward ensuring advantage through a resilient space order of battle in any environment," said Jason Kim, chief executive officer, Millennium Space Systems.
  • "What made VICTUS NOX more exciting than usual was getting the satellite online in such a rapid timeline, and we were able to do that in 37 hours," said Andrew Chau, VICTUS NOX program manager, Millennium Space Systems.
  • The success of VICTUS NOX is attributed to continuous collaboration between Millennium Space Systems, Firefly Aerospace, Space Operations Command, Space Readiness and Training Command and Space Systems Command, including the Space Safari Program Office and the Small Launch and Targets Division.

Marotta Controls Delivers 30,000th CoRe Valve to SpaceX

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星期二, 七月 25, 2023
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The supplier delivered its 30,000th CoRe® valve to SpaceX at its rocket development site in McGregor, Texas.

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  • The supplier delivered its 30,000th CoRe® valve to SpaceX at its rocket development site in McGregor, Texas.
  • The milestone marks a 50 percent increase in demand for the high performance, reusable solenoid valves in less than 18 months, underscoring Marotta Controls’ deepening footprint in the spaceflight market.
  • The CoRe Flow Controls series includes 10 of the company’s most versatile solenoid valves capable of supporting various industrial flow control applications.
  • Our CoRe valves satisfy all of those requirements and more.”
    The CoRe series’ popularity is largely driven by its quality and flexibility along with product accessibility.

General John W. Raymond Joins Cerberus’ Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities Platform

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星期三, 五月 17, 2023
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General John W. “Jay” Raymond has joined Cerberus as a Senior Managing Director on the Firm’s Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities platform.

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  • General John W. “Jay” Raymond has joined Cerberus as a Senior Managing Director on the Firm’s Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities platform.
  • General Raymond joins a team of investment professionals, technologists, operating executives, and policy experts to pursue investments in areas that advance supply chain and security integrity for the United States and its partner nations.
  • “General Raymond has deep technology expertise and strategic foresight relating to the future of supply chain integrity and security,” said Stephen Feinberg, Cerberus Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer.
  • Cerberus’ Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities platform draws on the Firm’s integrated investment and operating expertise to advance companies and capabilities across supply chains.

Tetrate Chosen by United States Air Force to Speed Delivery of Secure and Compliant Software Applications in $1.75M Contract

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星期二, 五月 16, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tetrate, the provider of the world's leading application networking and security platform, today announced the renewal of its contract with the United States Air Force (USAF). The total annual contract value exceeds $1.7 million for services and support. Tetrate supports USAF "Platform One" with application networking and security services with Tetrate Istio Subscription (TIS), a product based on open source Istio service mesh and Envoy proxy, services essential for implementing a Zero Trust security model.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tetrate, the provider of the world's leading application networking and security platform, today announced the renewal of its contract with the United States Air Force (USAF).
  • Platform One is a software development platform used by the USAF to build secure and compliant software applications.
  • It is used by various USAF organizations, including the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC).
  • "Tetrate is honored to be chosen once again by the U.S. Air Force to continue contributing to the security of Platform One," said Branden Wood, federal director at Tetrate.

General (Ret.) John E. Hyten Appointed Special Advisor to C3 AI CEO

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星期二, 三月 7, 2023
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C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI software application company, today announced that General (Ret.)

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  • C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI software application company, today announced that General (Ret.)
  • John E. Hyten has been appointed as Special Advisor to C3 AI CEO, Thomas M. Siebel.
  • General Hyten initially joined the C3 AI advisory board in June 2022 after retiring from 40 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, most recently serving as the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
  • “I am excited to provide enhanced support for Tom and the entire C3 AI team as they lead the adoption and deployment of mission-critical AI across the nation,” said General Hyten.