Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office

Acquisition Executive Randy Walden Joins Scientific Systems As Strategic Advisor

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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WOBURN, Mass., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Systems, an industry leader in advanced autonomy and artificial intelligence for defense applications, today announced that former U.S. Air Force acquisition and technical officer Randy "Waldo" Walden has joined the company as a strategic advisor. Mr. Walden will offer guidance to Scientific Systems as it operationalizes collaborative autonomy for the warfighter across a range of multi-domain crewed and uncrewed technology.

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  • WOBURN, Mass., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Systems, an industry leader in advanced autonomy and artificial intelligence for defense applications, today announced that former U.S. Air Force acquisition and technical officer Randy "Waldo" Walden has joined the company as a strategic advisor.
  • Mr. Walden will offer guidance to Scientific Systems as it operationalizes collaborative autonomy for the warfighter across a range of multi-domain crewed and uncrewed technology.
  • "Scientific Systems has been on my radar for over a decade," said Mr. Walden.
  • Following the recent announcement of retired Air Force General Charles "Corky" Corcoran as strategic advisor, plus the addition of Mr. Walden, Scientific Systems is building a strong team of advisors to advance its vision of autonomy for any mission.

Global Lithium Silicon Battery Market Report 2022: Extensive Focus and High Investments in Silicon Anode R&D to Fuel Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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The global lithium silicon battery market size is estimated to grow from USD 10 million in 2022 to USD 247 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 48.4 % from 2022 to 2030.

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  • The global lithium silicon battery market size is estimated to grow from USD 10 million in 2022 to USD 247 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 48.4 % from 2022 to 2030.
  • The demand for lithium silicon batteries in the aviation industry will rapidly rise once the batteries are commercialized.
  • Hence, Europe has a flourishing silicon battery market, with high growth anticipated.
  • The automobile market in the UK is booming and is expected to open a potential market for lithium silicon batteries.

Liteye Delivers first SHIELD Systems to RCCTO C-SUAS HEL Program

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Liteye was awarded the multiple-year contract to integrate its SHIELD payload into the HEL C-sUAS effort last year.

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  • Liteye was awarded the multiple-year contract to integrate its SHIELD payload into the HEL C-sUAS effort last year.
  • The objective of the C-sUAS HEL prototype effort is to develop, integrate, manufacture, and ultimately test a prototype HEL System(s) in an operationally relevant environment.
  • This contract enables the rapid prototyping of a near-production representative, cost-effective HEL System(s), which will be integrated with current military battle management systems.
  • About Liteye Systems, Inc. (www.Liteye.com): Colorado-based, Liteye Systems, Inc. is a world leader and technology solutions manufacturer and integrator of military and commercial Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) systems, manufacture of US AUDS, Drone Sense and Warn Systems, rugged high-resolution head-mounted displays (HMD), augmented sights, thermal surveillance systems, covert surveillance systems, electronic warfare packages, radar systems, and fire control software solutions.

Silicon Valley Battery Veteran Ronnie Tao Joins Amprius Technologies As Vice President Of Business Development

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amprius Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-energy and high-capacity lithium-ion batteries producing the industry's highest energy density cells, today announced it has appointed Ronnie Tao as the Vice President of Business Development.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amprius Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-energy and high-capacity lithium-ion batteries producing the industry's highest energy density cells, today announced it has appointed Ronnie Tao as the Vice President of Business Development.
  • "Ronnie has a proven track record of strategic global business development success across Fortune 500 companies to small businesses," said Kang Sun, Amprius CEO.
  • By adding marketing and business expertise to its leadership team, Amprius positions itself to capitalize on the increase in commercial opportunities from its Silicon Nanowire anode battery platform.
  • "I am proud to join Amprius Technologies and contribute to the company's goal of enabling unprecedented product performance through our industry-disrupting Silicon Nanowire technology," said Tao.

Amprius Technologies Awarded U.S. Army Contract to Develop 100% Silicon Anode Li-Ion Batteries using Si-Nanowire™

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Amprius' Silicon Nanowire technology is the world's only commercially available 100% Silicon Anode battery.

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  • Amprius' Silicon Nanowire technology is the world's only commercially available 100% Silicon Anode battery.
  • This is a nearly impossible task with conventional batteries that are both heavy and offer limited flight time capabilities.
  • Using Amprius' Silicon Nanowire technology , the world's only commercially available 100% Silicon Anode battery, U.S. military forces will be enabled with nearly 100% increased battery performance, doubling the run-time for all mobile-powered devices.
  • Amprius Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-energy and high-capacity lithium-ion batteries producing the industry's highest energy density cells.

Shift5 Raises $20 Million to Defend Planes, Trains, and Tanks from Cyberattacks

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Amid high-impact cyberattacks targeting infrastructure, Shift5 to secure commercial and military transportation systems

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  • Amid high-impact cyberattacks targeting infrastructure, Shift5 to secure commercial and military transportation systems
    Operational technology underpins critical infrastructure, enabling it to run continuously and reliably.
  • Transportation fleets aircrafts, railways, military vehicles rely on OT to move millions of people, power the supply chain, and defend national security.
  • Today, digital components and control networks are deeply embedded in planes, trains, and military vehicles, creating an attack surface that remains unsecured.
  • Shift5 is the OT cybersecurity company that protects the world's transportation infrastructure and weapons systems from cyberattacks.

Liteye’s SHIELD to Support RCCTO C-sUAS HEL System under $5.5M Contract

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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The objective of the C-sUAS HEL prototype effort is to develop, integrate, manufacture, and ultimately test a prototype HEL System(s) in an operationally relevant environment.

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  • The objective of the C-sUAS HEL prototype effort is to develop, integrate, manufacture, and ultimately test a prototype HEL System(s) in an operationally relevant environment.
  • This contract enables the rapid prototyping of a near-production representative, cost-effective HEL System(s), which will be integrated with current military battle management systems.
  • The HEL hard kill capability will be provided by a partner company and integrated with Liteyes SHIELD payload to be tested and demonstrated during operational tests and evaluations.
  • About the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO): The SECARMY assigned the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) as the material and acquisition support for the JCO.