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Pacific Defense Awarded USN Contract to Advance AI and ML enabled EW systems for Multi-Mission, Multi-platform applications

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Monday, March 4, 2024

This effort will also prove out the Office of Naval Research’s Ubiquitous Edge distributed software architecture on multi-function edge nodes.

Key Points: 
  • This effort will also prove out the Office of Naval Research’s Ubiquitous Edge distributed software architecture on multi-function edge nodes.
  • This modular design enables the creation of a secure EW software defined radio (SDR) multi-function operating environment that will accelerate future capability deployment.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304096273/en/
    Pacific Defense Distributed Battlefield Sensors (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The awarded contract will be led by Pacific Defense with support from Perceptronics Solutions and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU).
  • “Pacific Defense is pleased to work with our partners at Perceptronics and CMU to advance SOSA aligned sensing applications that will allow our customers to extend their reach all the way to the tactical edge,” said Frank Pietryka, VP of EW, SIGINT, and Autonomy at Pacific Defense.

Engineered Wood Market and Bonding Agents: Comprehensive Global Growth Opportunities Analysis Report 2023

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

DUBLIN, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Engineered Wood Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Engineered Wood Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report provides an in-depth analysis of market dynamics, revealing key insights into the growth and forecasted trends for various EW products, applications, and regions worldwide.
  • It equally scrutinizes bonding agents including MUF, phenolic resin, UF, and MDI resin to offer stakeholders a synthesized view of the market.
  • Bonding Agents: Insight is offered on the volume and technology advances within the bonding agent market, impacted by the growth of the EW industry and the ongoing efficiency enhancements.

CAES Announces Direct-to-Digital RF Converter with 3U Design

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240122328911/en/
    The CAES TORNADO converter is the latest in CAES’ investment in direct RF sampling architectures.
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    The CAES TORNADO converter, the latest in CAES’ investment in direct RF sampling architectures, has 8x transmit and 8x receive channels paired with the Intel Agilex® 9 FPGA Direct RF Series in a 3U, SOSA-aligned configuration.
  • The TORNADO converter was designed with these requirements in mind.”
    CAES is providing early access to design a product based on Intel’s advanced technology.
  • The CAES TORNADO converter is the first product of its kind to combine CAES’s reliable engineering and 3U board with Intel’s flexible and scalable RF-Series FPGA.

ESS Expands Deployment Footprint in California, Commissions New Project and Advances Energy Center Product Line

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

This announcement followed deliveries of EW systems to Burbank Water and Power (BWP) and the Turlock Irrigation District (TID), further expanding the company’s deployment footprint in California.

Key Points: 
  • This announcement followed deliveries of EW systems to Burbank Water and Power (BWP) and the Turlock Irrigation District (TID), further expanding the company’s deployment footprint in California.
  • Project Nexus aims to conserve water resources by reducing evaporation while generating clean energy, reducing diesel generation and reducing energy costs.
  • Finally, at the end of 2023, ESS successfully “lifted” its first Energy Center (EC), a key milestone in the manufacturing process.
  • “With these new deployments and progress on our utility-scale Energy Center, ESS is entering 2024 with strong momentum,” said Eric Dresselhuys, ESS CEO.

President/CEO of Ironwave Technologies, Anthony Lisuzzo, Elected for AOC International President

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Friday, January 26, 2024

COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Old Crows (AOC) proudly announces President-elect Anthony (Tony) Lisuzzo for the esteemed position of AOC International President.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Old Crows (AOC) proudly announces President-elect Anthony (Tony) Lisuzzo for the esteemed position of AOC International President.
  • "I am extremely honored and humbled to be elected as your next AOC President and continue the past leadership's legacy," Tony said.
  • The Association of Old Crows (AOC) is a prestigious international organization dedicated to advancing the science and practice of Electronic Warfare.
  • With a global membership, AOC fosters collaboration, innovation, and education in the dynamic field of Electro-magnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO).

ESS Technology to Demonstrate Value of Long-Duration Energy Storage in Military Applications

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Monday, January 15, 2024

“ESS’ safe and resilient technology can dramatically reduce refueling logistics requirements and has the potential to assist in transition to renewable energy.

Key Points: 
  • “ESS’ safe and resilient technology can dramatically reduce refueling logistics requirements and has the potential to assist in transition to renewable energy.
  • This project will demonstrate the critical role of energy storage for energy security in remote and challenging locations,” said Eric Dresselhuys, CEO of ESS.
  • ESS iron flow technology provides resilient long-duration energy storage and is ideal for applications that require up to twelve hours of flexible energy capacity.
  • ESS technology is safe, sustainable and has a 25-year design life with unlimited cycling and without capacity fade.

iDirect Government Establishes Engineering Center of Excellence To Combat Electronic Warfare, TRANSEC and Cyber Attacks

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The center will leverage iDirectGov’s specialized Communication Signal Interference Removal™ (CSIR™) technology, which features crypto-agility, anti-jam and strengthened security for the tactical edge and warfighter.

Key Points: 
  • The center will leverage iDirectGov’s specialized Communication Signal Interference Removal™ (CSIR™) technology, which features crypto-agility, anti-jam and strengthened security for the tactical edge and warfighter.
  • With this, we are also investing in developing future generations of communications security technology and empowering our top talent,” said Tim Winter, president of iDirect Government.
  • The center will create an additional platform for iDirectGov’s engineers to develop holistic approaches to EW, cyber risk, TRANSEC, countermeasures and the overall company security solutions strategy.
  • Since its beginnings in 2007, iDirectGov has supported the DOD and other agencies, solving their communications challenges with effective and exceptional delivery.

Peraton Awarded $889M Contract to Support U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) and Cyber Mission Partners

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The work supports integration and conduct of cyberspace operations, electromagnetic warfare, and information operations to gain and maintain information advantage

Key Points: 
  • The work supports integration and conduct of cyberspace operations, electromagnetic warfare, and information operations to gain and maintain information advantage
    RESTON, Va., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peraton has won a competitive award to provide cyberspace operations support to U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) headquarters, ARCYBER subordinate components, service component partners of USCYBERCOM, and other mission partners.
  • "The ARCYBER contract showcases the multi-faceted ability of Peraton to support the integration of cyberspace-related operations with EW, IO and other IAE activities to provide information advantage," said Tom Afferton, president, Cyber Mission sector.
  • The new work includes performing overall program management; operations and planning; intelligence support; cyber operations support; plans and policy support; information advantage operations support; media relations support; security operations; and training exercises.
  • Peraton will help ARCYBER gain information advantage that enables decision dominance in and through the cyberspace domain and the information dimension.

Perceptronics and Pacific Defense Awarded US Air Force Contract to Advance SOSA Solutions for Airborne EW and SIGINT Applications

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Monday, December 11, 2023

The award builds on a series of prior Air Force, Navy, and Army awards to deliver a prototype system based on the proposed SOSA small form factor (VNX+) standard, advance SOSA security architectures, and apply artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms and techniques to EW/SIGINT functions.

Key Points: 
  • The award builds on a series of prior Air Force, Navy, and Army awards to deliver a prototype system based on the proposed SOSA small form factor (VNX+) standard, advance SOSA security architectures, and apply artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms and techniques to EW/SIGINT functions.
  • “Perceptronics’ core focus is on innovative ways to enhance operational effectiveness of mission solutions through the application of advanced algorithms,” said Elan Freedy, GM of Perceptronics.
  • “We’re excited to bring our AI expertise to this program.”
    “Pacific Defense is pleased to work with our partners at Perceptronics to advance SOSA aligned sensing applications including bringing the proposed SOSA Small Form Factor (VNX+) payloads to new heights,” said Frank Pietryka, VP of EW, SIGINT and Autonomy at Pacific Defense.
  • The awarded contract has an 18-month period of performance running through Dec of 2024 with primary places of work in Nashua, NH, El Segundo, CA and Fairfax, VA.

Global Engineered Wood Industry Report 2023: Burgeoning Opportunities in Modular Construction, Bio-based Adhesives, and Innovative Applications - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 4, 2023

The "Global Engineered Wood Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Engineered Wood Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • By application, EW volumes are segmented into construction, joinery (furniture, cabinetry, moldings, shelves), packaging, and others (nautical uses, equipment for trains, wooden toys).
  • Prices have suffered great volatility in the last few years and are expected to keep rising in the near future.
  • In terms of growth opportunities, the analysis shows that mass timber will keep growing in the construction sector, and high-performance adhesives for these applications will follow.