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🙌 We're absolutely thrilled to see Joule Case being invited to participate in this incredible United States Department of Defense opportunity! 🎖️ For all the reasons that James Wagoner, PE, their CEO highlights below, Joule Case battery packs are a perfect solution for our armed forces. 🔋 Additionally, switching from gas or diesel-powered generators to Joule Case battery packs offers significant cost benefits over time. Joule Case's battery systems have lower operational and maintenance costs since they don't require fuel, oil changes, or frequent repairs that are common with traditional generators. 🌱 From an environmental perspective, battery-powered generators are a far greener choice. Unlike gas or diesel generators, which emit toxins like carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, Joule Case units produce zero emissions during operation. 🔇 Also, Joule Case units eliminate noise pollution, which is often a concetn for military operations. BUILD🛠️>GROW📈>FUND💰>EXIT🦄 venture@portolavalleypartners.com #innovation #future #technology #venturecapital #futurism US Army | US Navy | United States Marine Corps | United States Air Force | United States Space Force

With SeaPort NxG rolling admissions happening soon, it is as good of a time as any to re-examine and refresh your knowledge on this widely used contract vehicle. Check out this first of three blogs on SeaPort NxG usage, customers and competitors. Stay tuned for more. 😉 #navy #govcon #competitiveintelligence https://lnkd.in/e9AH-gYd

Safety related upgrades, like those proposed for the V-22, should not be tied to the POM process for funding two years in the future. This is where our National Defense budget bureaucracy breaks down and public confidence in our military capabilities suffers. There is funding available for these upgrades today by re-prioritizing programs within DoD. Let’s get it done.

How can the US Navy leverage its data on 73 destroyer ships currently in fleet? That's the question Bruno Pontes Soares Rocha, Chief Operating Officer, recently discussed with Rear Adm. Fred Pyle, Director of Surface Warfare in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), at Govini's Defense Software & Data Summit. Read how Gecko's solution drives predictive maintenance to curb decades-old reliability risks from Defense One: https://lnkd.in/gvnbMfcE

The U.S. Navy plans to start building the next generation of destroyer, DDG(X), while the DDG 51s are still under construction, according to an article in USNI. Overlapping the two programs will provide stability for the workforce at Bath Iron Works and at HII, the two shipyards that build the Navy’s multi-mission surface combatants. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d4riZem5

🛡️ Reinforcing Naval Defense: A Leap Beyond Kinetics. How I see it: The potential of Gallium Nitride is vast. Gallium Nitride technology elevates our defense capabilities. In this dynamic naval landscape, the US Navy is advancing its non-kinetic capabilities by integrating Gallium Nitride-based active electronically scanned arrays. In the dynamic landscape of naval defense, SEWIP Block 3 emerges as a revolutionary force, propelled by advanced Gallium Nitride technology. Leading the charge is the USS Pinckney, showcasing the cutting-edge AN/SLQ-32(V)7—an unequivocal testament to the pinnacle of defense upgrades. In the realm of airborne defense, Lockheed Martin's AN/ALQ-248 AOEW seizes the spotlight as a game-changer for MH-60S/R helicopters. Operating independently or harmoniously synchronized with SEWIP, it stands as a formidable force multiplier, heralding a new era in electronic warfare capabilities. Transitioning from air to sea, the USS Chung-Hoon and USS James E. Williams eagerly gear up for the transformative SEWIP Block 3, poised to amplify their electronic warfare prowess. The anticipation builds as the FQT-1B testing success propels us forward, with Lockheed Martin gearing up for AOEW LRIP deliveries in 2024. Excitement mounts as we approach 2026, a pivotal year for the US Navy's initial operational test and evaluation of these groundbreaking technologies. Northrop Grumman takes the lead in pioneering SEWIP Block 3, while Lockheed Martin, in tandem, soars with the AN/ALQ-248 AOEW system. This self-contained pod promises a new era of coordinated defense against the ever-looming threat of anti-ship missiles. Yet, industry commitment to naval defense goes beyond the known horizons. The LEED project assures extended EW capabilities. This endeavor aligns seamlessly with ONR's Long Endurance Airborne Platform project, fortifying our naval defenses and promising a secure future on the horizon. In 2026, the US Navy plans initial operational test and evaluation, marking a pivotal moment in naval defense evolution. As industry partners, we must join DoD and the Navy in shaping the future of naval defense. Let's collaborate to enhance our capabilities and ensure the security of our seas. Together, we can achieve greater milestones and safeguard maritime interests for generations to come. #DefenseTechnology #GalliumNitride #SEWIP #NavalInnovation #ElectronicWarfare #Honeywell #RockyResearch #DirectedEnergy #Navy #DOD

From the piece "The Army has obviously taken note of that fact, as they have selected a tiltrotor from Bell for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. The V-280 Valor FLRAA technical demonstrator was built upon 50 years of lessons learned from the V-22, and the new FLRAA tiltrotor capability will transform how the Army fights. Not only will other services see the benefit of advanced tiltrotor technology, but this will surely be something America’s strategic partners can benefit from as well. Meantime, there are hundreds of V-22 Ospreys in service with the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy, with lots of life left in them. Each of the services, as well as Congress, must ensure they prioritize the readiness and modernization upgrades required to achieve the aircraft availability and affordability goals to meet the challenges of the next several decades. Bottom line, we owe our warfighters the support it takes to ensure the Osprey, the first operationally viable tiltrotor aircraft, remains a versatile, game-changing platform for decades to come." https://lnkd.in/gBpKN_Ji

West Coast Solutions (WCS), a member of the current #NavySTP cohort, is developing a modular 1 to 5 kW class expeditionary solar-lithium battery power system architected for the lightest, practical weight and maximum operational robustness. Each individual module is itself a standalone system supporting up to 2 kW input and a minimum 1 kW output while containing 3.0 kWh of energy storage. The Lightweight Expeditionary Power System (LEPS) provides a 50% reduction in the battery and support electronics weight relative to presently fielded systems, with additional weight reduction at the system level enabled by the WCS “dual voltage bus” electronics and the elimination of battery cables. By designing out non-value-added complexity, LEPS is inherently robust and easy to use. Discover more in this tech talk and quad chart. 🎦 Tech talk: https://lnkd.in/eaTvR6JA 📊 Quad chart: https://lnkd.in/e3MtGt3h #sbir United States Marine Corps #defensetech #defenseinnovation #powersystems

⚓ As warfare continues to evolve, the demand for more sophisticated and effective defense systems has never been greater. That's why the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) has utilized our real-time solutions for testing the latest torpedo software and hardware in real-time. These advancements are critical in keeping pace with the rapidly changing demands of modern naval operations. Using these synthetic environments and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation, the Navy can achieve significant breakthroughs: 🔷Gain an Enhanced Quality of Testing: Our solutions allow for the creation and recreation of diverse failure scenarios, providing an in-depth understanding of torpedo performance under various conditions. 🔷Have Shorter Development Schedules: The efficiency of these synthetic environments streamlines the development process, enabling quicker deployment of new technologies. 🔷See Reduced Cost-Savings: By reducing the need for expensive in-water testing, we offer a cost-effective alternative without compromising on the quality and scope of testing. 🔷Recreate Any Environment in the World: The flexibility of our systems allows for the simulation of any undersea environment, complete with appropriate threats and features, providing a comprehensive training and testing experience. Using Concurrent Real-time solutions, submariners experience more accurate simulations even in the most complex scenarios featuring multiple weapons and targets. This results in more-effective weapons systems with lower development costs and faster deployment, ensuring the U.S. Navy maintains a strategic advantage in naval warfare. For more on our work with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, click here: https://lnkd.in/gUnn-jmA To learn how our real-time solutions might be right for you, click here: https://lnkd.in/eSa2ND7U

Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher, Commander, U.S. Submarine Forces, challenged #NUWCDivisionNewport employees to continue delivering the capabilities U.S. Navy submariners need to remain the world’s preeminent fighting force, during a visit to the command on Aug. 26. “It was a great visit, overall.” Division Newport Commanding Officer Capt. Chad Hennings said. "It really reinforced the critical work performed by our workforce, as well as what are the key capability needs of the fleet. There were lots of discussions about communications and weapons — UUVs (unmanned undersea vehicles) are an important priority of his — but it was clear, if you tell him about a capability, he expects it to be delivered on time." In addition to his workforce challenge, Gaucher — who was joined on the visit by NAVSEA Warfare Centers (NSWC/NUWC) Headquarters Executive Director Dr. Martin Irvine and Commander Rear Adm. Todd Evans — also briefed the workforce on his goals and vision for the U.S. submarine forces. This included the critical role Division Newport plays in supporting the warfighter, particularly in key areas such as artificial intelligence and additive manufacturing. “It’s important to have relationships with program offices and other organizations. It’s equally, and sometimes more important, to have those relationships with the operational fleet,” Division Newport Technical Director Marie Bussiere said. “Having Admiral Gaucher come here and have those in-depth discussions is critical. I was really proud of our folks when we were talking about some of our efforts. It really showed the depth of the subject matter expertise of our workforce.” Other topics of discussion included, but were not limited to, cyber resilience, tactical oceanography, digital engineering, torpedo capability and performance improvements, payload advancement and the submarine warfare federated tactical system (SWFTS). The day began with tours and discussions of Division Newport’s UUV portfolio before transitioning into how the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) warfare centers support the undersea warfare (USW) enterprise. “He emphasized the importance of making things low-cost and expendable, but also doing so with speed,” Hennings said. “We have to get this technology in our Sailors’ hands. We have to make it safe enough and test it enough to where the fleet can use it, learn from it, and get better with it so that we’re ready to execute. That way we’re not starting from scratch if the flag goes up and we need the Navy to support the globe in an instant. It really reinforced why our workforce does what it does, and what the fleet needs with regard to capability.” #WhatWeDoMatters #underseasuperiority