Press Releases

American Conference Institute’s Military Space Systems Forum is dedicated to exploring the cutting-edge advancements in space operations, with a specific focus on the procurement strategies, acquisition programs, and innovative solutions that are shaping the future of space capabilities for the U.S. Space Force and international partners. This year’s conference chairman is Preston Dunlap (Former Chief Architect, Department of the Air Force). The conference will foster co

The first asteroid sample collected in space by NASA will arrive on Earth Sunday, Sept. 24, and there are multiple events leading up to its landing. NASA's live coverage of the OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification and Security – Regolith Explorer) capsule landing starts at 10 a.m. EDT (8 a.m. MDT) and will air on NASA TV, the NASA app, and the agency's website. Watch online at: In addition to the English broadcast, NASA will s

Sidus Space a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company confirms its plan to reallocate two LizzieSats to launch on an upcoming Bandwagon mission with SpaceX. The updated LizzieSat constellation configuration will advance cutting-edge Low Earth Orbit data collection and provide enhanced orbital flexibility for government and commercial customers. While initially planning to launch its first LizzieSat on Transporter-9 in Q4 2023, the Company has adjusted its launch manifest t

X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC a leading developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation, and the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD” and “the department”) announced today an agreement to an expanded contract under the department’s Project Pele initiative to develop a transportable, cost-effective advanced nuclear microreactor prototype for use in remote military locations. X-energy expects to advance the design o

Sentrycs, the technology leader in integrated counter-UAS technology, recently participated in the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) anti-swarm tests. During a series of rigorous tests last month in Oklahoma, Sentrycs successfully demonstrated its ability to simultaneously detect and track multiple drones, operating at diverse ranges, altitudes, and speeds. It completed multiple scenarios: Individual and multiple drones flying in various formations up to 2.5 km (1.6 mile

Forescout, a global cybersecurity leader and a key provider of cybersecurity solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), announced today that it secured a new contract with the DoD as it enters year four of the highly successful Comply-to-Connect (C2C) program. The program’s next stage will be to configure delivered capabilities to enforce zero trust access principles across the DoD Information Network (DoDIN) enterprise and bring the DoD closer to the goals set forth in the Depa

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) is advancing the development of mankind's lunar exploration by participating in a series of domestic and international space programs. Through the contributions of these programs, which are based on our unparalleled heritage in space technologies, built over many years of space development, MHI will help launch a new era in lunar exploration and expanding the life in space half a century after the Apollo programs. 1. Environmental control

Adarga, the British AI leader in information intelligence, today announced the launch of Adarga Vantage: its high-speed, high-precision information analysis tool. Underpinned by Adarga’s data science heritage in defence and national security, it’s built to supercharge the analysis of in-house and open-source information - delivering decision advantage in the face of growing geostrategic challenges. Adarga Vantage is available to buy today and has already been rolled out

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a contract to develop its Striker II Helmet Mounted Display for the Royal Air Force Typhoon fleet. Developed at BAE Systems in Rochester, Kent, Striker II is one of the world’s most advanced fighter helmets which uses the latest technologies to integrate its all-digital night vision system and daylight readable colour display. Striker II displays data directly onto the pilot’s helmet visor, providing an augmented reality

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced two additional mid wave infrared (MWIR) imaging solutions for integrators developing ground- based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems. The Neutrino Ground ISR 300 and Ground ISR 420 offer high-performance imaging, long life, and a low switching cost through the combination of Teledyne FLIR’s best-in-class MWIR camera modules, continuous zoom (CZ) lenses and image processing with market-l

BWX Technologies, Inc. today announced a two-phase, two-year contract with the Wyoming Energy Authority to assess the viability of deploying small-scale nuclear reactors in the state as a source of resilient and reliable energy to augment existing power generation resources. BWXT Advanced Technologies LLC will execute the two-year contract in close consultation with the State of Wyoming and other Wyoming organizations and companies. Under phase one of the contract, BWXT wi

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, is showcasing a new technology concept at this week’s DSEI conference in London that will allow crews to autonomously launch small drones operated from inside a military vehicle; perform reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA); and then recover the aircraft without ever having to leave the safety of the vehicle. The Black Recon™ Vehicle Reconnaissance System (VRS) is a development prog

Strider Technologies, Inc.  and Sumisho Aero-Systems Corporation ("SAS"), a Sumitomo Corporation company, have agreed to a strategic partnership that will bring and expand Strider's unique technology solution in the Japanese market, together with Sumitomo Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (collectively with SAS, "Sumitomo"). Strider is the leading provider of Strategic Intelligence for companies, governments, research institutions, and uni

Lockheed Martin Corporation, in conjunction with the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL), completed an artificial intelligence (AI) demonstration using two piloted L-29 aircraft (acting as surrogates for uncrewed systems) performing jamming support in a simulated air-to-ground mission. The successful execution of the electronic attack task by AI agents shows how autonomous uncrewed aerial systems can operate in coordination with crewed tactical platforms in future c

Today Metrea announced that the Defense Innovation Unit recently selected Metrea Simulations as the sole software provider for their Virtual Training for Air Dominance program, in support of the 19th Air Force and the U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command. Using NOR, MSIM's simulation platform, VTRAD will enable affordable and scalable ultimate-fidelity training for Air Force fighter and bomber pilots in training. MSIM will deliver a high-fidelity virtual T-38C flight model an