November 8, 2024

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

Space Force officer advocates bitcoin as defense strategy.

U.S. Space Force major Jason Lowery suggests Bitcoin could bolster national defense by decentralizing economic resilience in cyber and geopolitical conflicts. The proposal highlights Bitcoin's potential in safeguarding infrastructure and reducing vulnerabilities to adversary attacks. Read more

USAF chief debunks rumors of NGAD program's doom.

Rumors of the NGAD’s demise are “grossly exaggerated”, says Lieutenant General David Tabor. Addressing speculation, he emphasized that the initiative remains a top priority for advancing air combat capabilities. The NGAD aims to reshape future fighter systems with cutting-edge tech and multi-domain operations. Read more

Army incorporates USACE Financial System into new contract writing platform.

The Army is connecting the Corps of Engineers financial management system with its new contract writing platform to simplify contracting and sharpen budget oversight. With this integration, data flows between the two systems, enhancing tracking of expenditures, contract status, and funding allocations. Read more

ICYMI:

• RFP: TRANSCOM Enterprise Architecture, Data, and Engineering (EADE).

• Army evaluates strategies for electronic warfare at echelon.

• Patriot missile knocks out threat target in test with new radar.

• Former military contractor “Fat Leonard” sentenced to 15 years in prison for bribery and fraud.

Defense Contract Awards

• Sabre Systems won a $500M USN Systems Engineering Support deal.

• Baird-Stantec JV booked a $10M Army Marine Engineering Services deal.

• Jericho Security secured the DOD’s first Gen-AI defense contract.

• TE Connectivity Corp awarded $49M DLA Nett Warrior comms systems.

Follow the Defense Leaders

• Navy relieves Commander of Naval Information Warfare Training Group S.D.

• ManTech formed a Defense Advisory Board.

• Frontgrade Technologies has a new Integrated Supply Chain VP.

Defense Job Openings

• Navy Strategic Systems Programs wants a Supervisory Program Manager.

• ACOE needs a Program Manager.

TRIVIA

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INTEL COMMUNITY

NGA’s new AI chief previews near-term priorities.

NGA’s first CAIO is excited about the maturing realm of Gen-AI as it presents heaps of opportunities and risks for analysts. One primary task that’s already in play for his team related to this intent involves revamping NGA’s guidance for how its personnel adopt artificial intelligence to include additions that better confront generative capabilities. Read more

ICYMI:

• Sources Sought: NGA Data Management Platform MAMMOTH.

• Trusted Platform Modules: NSA just released a new guide on how to use it.

• Tech giants partner to offer AI solutions for defense and intelligence clients.

• USCIS taps new Branch Chief at HQ Office of Performance and Quality.

• There’s a new Director (A), Mission Solutions Division at DHS.

• ODNI is looking for a Deputy National Intelligence Manager.

VIDEO

From ASI Education, this is a conversation with Steve Blank about AI acquisition. Steve Blank is an entrepreneur, educator, and one of the pioneers of the Lean Startup methodology, which emphasizes rapid, customer-focused iteration in business development.

CIVILIAN

Enhancing corporate compliance: targeted improvements in focus.

The DOJ has recently revised its guidelines for evaluating corporate compliance programs. Prosecutors are now instructed to assess how companies handle emerging challenges like disruptive technologies and AI, their self-disclosure practices, and how compliance functions interact with corporate data. Read more

Public registry of US space objects is expected to be online soon.

A database of objects launched by the U.S. into space is expected to be launched soon, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information, a division of the NOAA. The database is maintained by the State Department’s Office of Space Affairs, though registries to it are sometimes reviewed by the UN Office of Space Affairs. Read more

ICYMI:

• Sources Sought: AI Code Generation for DOE.

• RFI: FDIC Information Technology Application Services IV (ITAS IV) BOA.

• Making sure AI is used responsibly at NSF.

• GSA accelerates IT modernization with faster, smarter capabilities.

• OMB issues guidance to bolster federal AI acquisition strategies.

Civilian Contracts Awards

• Amentum and partners won a $5B DOE Fermilab Management and Operation contract.

• DecisionPoint booked a $30M TRANSCOM GFM System Support deal.

• Leidos booked a $5.2M DHS FEMA Security Ops Center Support Services deal.

• GBS-Dakota IT JV secured a $3.3M NIST Computing Facilities Operation Support contract.

Follow Civilian Leaders

• RRB has a new CIO.

• ICF has selected a new Head of Corporate Development.

Civilian Job Openings

• FAA is seeking a Program Manager.

• DHS is hiring a DEIA Program Manager.

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M&A CORNER

Branford Castle Partners acquires Hoffman Engineering in strategic defense investment.

Private equity firm Branford Castle Partners has acquired Hoffman Engineering, further strengthening its capabilities in defense technology. Hoffman is known for its lighting and power solutions. Read more

IonQ to acquire Qubitekk to boost quantum networking expertise.

Quantum computing leader IonQ has agreed to acquire Qubitekk, a quantum networking innovator. This deal supports IonQ's strategy to integrate quantum tech into defense systems, including secure communications and AI applications. Read more

Coda Octopus acquires Precision Acoustics.

Coda Octopus has completed its acquisition of Precision Acoustics Limited. The two companies previously collaborated on various underwater acoustic R&D initiatives. Precision Acoustics supplied proprietary acoustic materials used in Coda’s Echoscope and DAVD technology solutions. Read more

SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿

1. Project Hyperion: Do you have what it takes to design an interstellar generation ship?  SOURCE↗︎ 

2. The first compact nuclear reactor is here! The microreactor called “eVinci” can reduce air pollution and operate for eight years without water. SOURCE↗︎

3. LignoSat has arrived at the ISS. Our first wooden satellite is more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Should we make more of them? SOURCE↗︎

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TRIVIA ANSWER ⭐️

A. NOAA owns or operates a total of 18 satellites. — Check out what they’ve currently got flying.