Aegis Combat System

RTX's SM-6 intercepts ballistic missile target at sea

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY, Hawaii, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) built by Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target at sea in its final seconds of flight, after being fired from the USS Preble (DDG 88). This test verified some of the missile's enhanced capabilities when launched from a Baseline 9.C2 variant of the Aegis Combat System.

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  • PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY, Hawaii, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) built by Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target at sea in its final seconds of flight, after being fired from the USS Preble (DDG 88).
  • The SM-6 missile can perform anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare and advanced ballistic missile defense at sea.
  • FTM-32 was the seventh flight test of the SM-6 against ballistic missile targets and the fourth test utilizing the Dual II (Block IA) configuration.
  • It's the only missile that supports anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare and sea-based terminal ballistic missile defense in one solution, and it's enabling the U.S. and its allies to cost-effectively increase the offensive might of surface forces.

Marotta Controls Named Lockheed Martin Elite Supplier

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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MONTVILLE, N.J., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marotta Controls , a rapidly growing Aerospace and Defense supplier, today announced that it has received the Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) Elite Supplier Award.

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  • MONTVILLE, N.J., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marotta Controls , a rapidly growing Aerospace and Defense supplier, today announced that it has received the Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) Elite Supplier Award.
  • Marotta Controls’ Marine Business Unit is among 37 suppliers receiving this honor; honorees represent the top one percent of suppliers supporting the RMS business area.
  • “This most recent award acknowledges the strength of our long-standing relationship with Lockheed Martin as a whole in which trust, collaboration, and on-time/on-budget delivery have been standard practices, across divisions and programs,” said Bill Dimas, Vice President, Business Development, Marotta Controls.
  • Over the past 13 years, the partnership has yielded:
    For more information about the Marotta Controls marine system capabilities, visit https://marotta.com/markets/marine/ .

VTG Awarded $40M Aegis Combat Systems Modernization Task Order from NSWC Port Hueneme

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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CHANTILLY, Va., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VTG , an industry-leading provider of modernization and digital transformation solutions to Defense and Intelligence Community customers, announced today that it has been awarded a $40 million task order to provide Infrastructure-as-a-Service for the Navy's Aegis Combat System.

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  • CHANTILLY, Va., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VTG , an industry-leading provider of modernization and digital transformation solutions to Defense and Intelligence Community customers, announced today that it has been awarded a $40 million task order to provide Infrastructure-as-a-Service for the Navy's Aegis Combat System.
  • The TI16 program is the Navy's enterprise approach to modernizing combat systems across the surface fleet, including all cruisers, destroyers, aircraft carriers, and amphibious ships.
  • TI16 enables the Navy to introduce the latest commercial-off-the-shelf technologies and open architecture designs into its suite of advanced combat systems.
  • "VTG enjoys a strong partnership with NSWC Port Hueneme, the Navy's center of excellence for warfare systems, and we're excited to expand our scope of support to the Aegis modernization effort," said John Hassoun , VTG president and CEO.

nChain appoints Peter Coulson as its new group COO

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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ZUG, Switzerland, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- nChain , a leading global provider of blockchain technology, IP licensing and consulting services, today announces the appointment of Peter Coulson as its new group Chief Operating Officer.

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  • ZUG, Switzerland, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- nChain , a leading global provider of blockchain technology, IP licensing and consulting services, today announces the appointment of Peter Coulson as its new group Chief Operating Officer.
  • Peter Coulson joins nChain with a diverse career in strategic, operational, and technical leadership.
  • Peter Coulson expressed his excitement of joining nChain as the company is rapidly growing.
  • He is motivated to create organisational excellence that allows nChain to deliver on its vision, make positive social impact, and create a brighter future.

nChain appoints Peter Coulson as its new group COO

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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ZUG, Switzerland, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- nChain , a leading global provider of blockchain technology, IP licensing and consulting services, today announces the appointment of Peter Coulson as its new group Chief Operating Officer.

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  • ZUG, Switzerland, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- nChain , a leading global provider of blockchain technology, IP licensing and consulting services, today announces the appointment of Peter Coulson as its new group Chief Operating Officer.
  • Peter Coulson joins nChain with a diverse career in strategic, operational, and technical leadership.
  • Peter Coulson expressed his excitement of joining nChain as the company is rapidly growing.
  • He is motivated to create organisational excellence that allows nChain to deliver on its vision, make positive social impact, and create a brighter future.

Northrop Grumman Delivers Transformative Integrated Battle Command System for Poland’s WISŁA Air Defense Program

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has delivered key Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) components for Poland’s WISŁA medium range air defense program.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has delivered key Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) components for Poland’s WISŁA medium range air defense program.
  • With this delivery, IBCS moves closer to being fully fielded as part of Poland’s advanced air and missile defense program.
  • The recent delivery of the IBCS Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN) relays supports the WISŁA program’s fielding schedule, which is the first foreign military sale of IBCS.
  • “Northrop Grumman is transforming decision making for the U.S. and its allies by integrating sensors and weapons for air and missile defense,” said Rebecca Torzone, vice president and general manager, Combat Systems and Mission Readiness, Northrop Grumman.

US Navy Selects Interos for Its Enterprise-wide Supply Chain Risk Management Capability

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Interos, creator of the world's leading AI-powered supply chain resilience platform, today announced a landmark contract with the U.S. Navy to drive supply chain digital transformation and resilience across its global warfighting infrastructure.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Interos, creator of the world's leading AI-powered supply chain resilience platform, today announced a landmark contract with the U.S. Navy to drive supply chain digital transformation and resilience across its global warfighting infrastructure.
  • The award enables the first ever Navy-wide Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) capability for its more than 30 support organizations and field activities around the world, providing tools, intelligence, and counsel to ensure network cohesion and resilience.
  • Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) hailed the agreement, saying: "Interos' innovative digital supply chain management technologies will support Navy operations and ensure that our forces are getting high-quality shipments on time.
  • This is an important moment for strengthening the Navy's supply chain resiliency and enabling the Navy to be intentional about where it sources its needs, along every step of its supply chain.

Rear Admiral Tom Druggan, USN Joins Strategic Insight, Ltd. As Chief Strategy Officer

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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has joined Strategic Insight, Ltd. as the Chief Strategy Officer at the Arlington, Virginia headquartered company.

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  • has joined Strategic Insight, Ltd. as the Chief Strategy Officer at the Arlington, Virginia headquartered company.
  • Strategic Insight's (SI) Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Barbara Hess, announced RDML Druggan's appointment as the company's first Chief Strategy Officer.
  • RDML Druggan brings a unique blend of expert experience to the Chief Strategy Officer position.
  • in National Resource Management, Military National Resource Strategy and Policy from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy.

New, Cost-Efficient Commercial/Industrial Hot Water Heater Suited to NY’s Cold Winter Temps, Energy Requirements

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Friday, February 4, 2022
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Already, cities such as New York City and Ithaca have enacted legislation regarding sustainable energy use in new construction and renovations.

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  • Already, cities such as New York City and Ithaca have enacted legislation regarding sustainable energy use in new construction and renovations.
  • These heat pumps, unlike electric heat pumps developed to date, can operate efficiently with ambient temperatures of -4 and above.
  • Essentially, its hot water for the renewable energy world, says Chris Fox, president of R.P.
  • Available in air and water source models, Aegis heat pumps are powered by R744, commonly referred to as refrigerant grade CO2.

ManTech Awarded $88 Million Task Order for Combat Weapons Systems Support by Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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HERNDON, Va., Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) has awarded ManTech (Nasdaq: MANT) a five-year $88 million IDIQ task order to provide Test and Evaluation (T&E) support for U.S. Navy weapons and combat systems.

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  • HERNDON, Va., Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) has awarded ManTech (Nasdaq: MANT) a five-year $88 million IDIQ task order to provide Test and Evaluation (T&E) support for U.S. Navy weapons and combat systems.
  • ManTech will provide technical mission analysis and engineering expertise for naval ships and sites worldwide, as required.
  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgrens continued reliance on ManTech is recognition of our deep bench strength and exceptional teams of test and evaluation experts, said David Hathaway, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the companys Defense Sector.
  • ManTech provides mission-focused technology solutions and services for U.S. defense, intelligence and federal civilian agencies.