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🎙️ In our second feature of #NATOEdge 24 interview series, we sat down with Antonio Calderon, NCIA's Chief Technology Office, to discuss the technological dimensions of this edition and the importance of partnerships in driving innovation. "I am looking forward to discover novel innovative products, services, architectures, engineering approaches, people and joint-ventures to overcome our multi-domain challenges and help us in transforming them into win-win opportunities underpinning our NATO mission. Together in NATO Edge 24, we can define when the future starts." Read the full interview to learn more about what to expect at NATO Edge and how your company can play a role in driving #NATO's future 👉 bit.ly/3XP8C0p Tampa 🇺🇸 3-5 December 2024 🗓️ Connect. Innovate. Elevate.

Yesterday morning, Matthew Williams, Director, OSD Transitions SBIR/STTR Technology (OTST) Program, moderated an expert panel on SBIR/STTR Phase III, at the Spring TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo, where attendees learned about data rights, government rights and requirements, and how to navigate the process towards a contract or program of record (PoR).   Key Takeaways:  - Data rights should be included in every contract; government has a responsibility to protect them, and you have the responsibility to assert them.  - The original topic owner is one of the most important relationships to form because they can connect you with their internal and other agencies colleagues. - Reach out to the Service or Component’s SBIR/STTR program office if you’re having challenges with an element of the process and the TPOC is not able to support you. - Candace Wright (SBIR/STTR Program Lead MDA), but also be self-aware if the issue with the feedback you’re receiving is that your tech needs to pivot to match the TPOC’s requirements or if you’re facing a negligent POC. - All Phase IIIs across the government operate under the same authorities. The DoD is actively working with Services and Components on improving Phase III award knowledge and skillset. A major focus for the Defense SBIR/STTR Program Office is to educate contracting officers on Phase IIIs contracting awards. Photo Credit: Defense SBIR/STTR Program Office Photo Description: (left to right) Brian Shipley (Acting Director, Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs, SBIR/STTR Programs); Jason Kessler (SBIR/STTR Program Executive NASA); Candace Wright (SBIR/STTR Program Lead Missile Defense Agency); Lt Col Vinny Pande (Space Ventures Branch Chief SpaceWERX); Matt Williams, Director, OSD Transitions SBIR/STTR Technology (OTST) Program Director, OSD Transitions SBIR/STTR Technology (OTST) Program (moderator) #sbir #sttr #dodinnovates #departmentofdefense #dodsbir

Confirmed Defense panel speakers for Feb 7 DC Real-time Gen-AI Innovation Summit. Register here- https://lnkd.in/eAJ_bhrN Vantiq offers a unique & innovative real-time event-driven platform ideal for the DoD's highly distributed data requirements. It excels in: 1. High-speed data orchestration and edge computing for efficient data processing under limited connectivity. 2. Integrating diverse data streams for real-time analytics and decision-making. 3. Dynamic data fusion and automated anomaly detection for data security and reliability. 4. Handling complex, distributed data environments for real-time situational awareness and rapid response. This makes Vantiq suitable for critical defense applications across edge nodes, hybrid cloud and air-gapped environments. Stephen Moretto David Beck Combiz Richard Abdolrahimi, Esq., J.D., LL.M. Joe Grace Tim Shinbara Jr. David Mroczka Nino Marcantonio Marcantonio Global #realtimeanalytics #ai #sensorfusion #situationalawareness #jadc2 #edgecomputing #aiapplications #iotsolutions #computervision #autonomoussystems #agiletransformation

To effectively address the challenges and opportunities presented, we must consider innovative approaches that leverage cutting-edge technology and foster collaboration across international boundaries. CRG's proposed roadmap: 1. Integrated Multinational Research & Development: Establish a collaborative research & development initiative involving the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. to advance critical technologies identified in the AUKUS pact. This initiative would focus on developing novel solutions in AI, quantum computing, hypersonics & autonomy. 2. Cross-Domain Technology Fusion: Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to harness the synergies between various emerging technologies. For example, explore the integration of artificial intelligence with space-based sensors and electronic warfare capabilities to enhance situational awareness and decision-making in contested environments. 3. Expedited Acquisition & Procurement Processes: Streamline acquisition and procurement processes to accelerate the fielding of advanced technologies developed through the AUKUS collaboration. Implement agile acquisition strategies, such as rapid prototyping and experimentation, to reduce bureaucratic barriers and expedite the delivery of cutting-edge capabilities to the warfighter. 4. International Training & Exercise Programs: Enhance interoperability and readiness through multinational training and exercise programs. Develop joint training curricula and conduct joint exercises to improve coordination and communication between U.S., Australian, and U.K. forces. Emphasize realistic scenarios that challenge participants to leverage advanced technologies in a multinational environment. 5. PPP for Innovation: Foster collaboration between government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions to drive innovation in critical technology areas. Establish public-private partnerships to leverage industry expertise and resources in developing cutting-edge solutions for defense applications. Encourage industry participation in research consortia, technology incubators, and cooperative research and development agreements. Opportunities for Industry: Technology Development & Integration; Advanced Manufacturing & Production; Training & Simulation Solutions; Supply Chain Resilience & Security; International Collaboration & Partnerships. With innovative solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the defense sector, CRG is here to guide you every step of the way. Visit crgroupinc.com or contact@crgroupinc.com to learn more about how CRG can empower your organization. #AUKUS #DefenseTech #MilitaryCollaboration #DefenseInnovation #AUKUSPartnership #DefenseAlliance #InternationalSecurity #MilitaryTechnology #FederalAgencies #GovernmentContracting #PrivateSector #DefenseIndustry #GlobalSecurity #AdvancedTechnologies #DefenseCollaboration #AUKUSMembers #MilitaryPartnerships #InternationalDefense #StrategicAlliance #SecurityPartnership

The #aerospaceanddefense industry's trajectory is defined by technological innovation and global engagement, fostering unprecedented advancements in #nationalsecurity and industry development. Events like the World #Defense Show and #AerospaceandAeronautical Engineering Conference serve as pivotal platforms driving growth, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of the sector. #AMR #Aerospace #Defense #Innovation #Technology #GlobalEvents #NationalSecurity #IndustryDevelopment #Collaboration https://lnkd.in/dKTMc4JQ

The landscape in the space and defense industries is evolving faster than ever. As we transition from longer innovation cycles to a more dynamic and competitive environment, it's clear that the next 5-10 years will bring unprecedented innovation, supply chain resilience, and a fierce competition for talent. @BCG colleagues @Diana Dimitrova, @Fabio Dal Pan, and @Brian Hirshman shared their insights on these challenges, shedding light on the future of #Aerospace and #Defense and how we can navigate these shifts. If you're interested in learning more, I highly recommend watching the full video. Explore more insights here: https://lnkd.in/d7tMM7HC #SpaceIndustry #Innovation #NSSA

The goal of "Joint Activity Testing to Evaluate Operational Readiness of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Human-Machine Teaming (HMT)" is to increase the United States Space Force capacity for understanding the costs and benefits of plausible HMT strategies by studying human-machine training for SDA in #cislunar environments and adapting and improving joint activity testing for SDA. Michael Rayo, Associate Professor of Integrated Systems Engineering at The Ohio State University College of Engineering is the PI on this project. Lorraine Borghetti, Research Lead of the Human-Machine Co-learning Team, is the Air Force Research Laboratory co-PI for this project. #spacedomainawareness | #defense | #innovation

#GenerativeAI will have a big impact on the Space industry in 2024. For more on the innovation and trends in Space development for the new year, listen to the latest episode of The DownLink Podcast from Defense & Aerospace Report featuring Paul Thomas, Accenture’s Space Innovation and Technology Lead and Craig Gottlieb, Accenture’s Aerospace and Defense Practice Lead. #accenture #aerospace #defense #innovation

NOT Ricky Bobby: “If you’re not running fast, you’re standing still.” (An Indian national security leader at the INDUS X Summit on the need for speed in innovation) Some quotes and themes from the two day INDUS X Summit at Stanford: - This is a consequential partnership between the world’s oldest and largest democracies. - We need to dream bigger and move faster. - From former Sec State Condi Rice: we both have huge populations that have been left out, and the technologies we co-develop need to benefit them. The real strengths will be the enduring relationships among our people. - We need to narrow the valley of death. The opportunities are there, the time is right. - DIU is rightly indexed against the hardest problem. - We have the talent, we have the tech, we have to bring it all together to achieve strategic effects. - Empowered individuals anchored on a common objective move at speed. - At INDOPACOM we are relentlessly pursuing decision superiority. - We have to see and sense from the seabed to the stars Let’s get after it. #INDUSX #innovation #nationalsecurity #defense

Thanks for sharing! Check out my latest podcast interview with EdgeRunner AI talking about how aerospace and defense companies can leverage the concept of "Generative AI at the Edge" and also explaining exactly what that means!