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IronGate Capital Advisors Announces Dual-Use National Security Technology Fund
July 20, 2023
IronGate Capital Advisors, a venture capital investment firm focused on dual-use national security technologies, announced today the final closing and full allocation of its first discretionary fund with $25mm of commitments. These funds enable IronGate’s mission to invest private capital into early-stage companies and venture capital partnerships to support technologies which are dual-use and dual-benefit. These technologies strengthen the national security of the U.S. and its allies while creating industries, jobs, and innovative civilian applications that are reshaping every facet of society.

goTenna and Urban Sky achieve unprecedented network coverage spanning over 14,000 square miles
July 19, 2023
goTenna, the world’s leading provider of mobile mesh networking solutions, and Urban Sky, a leading developer of stratospheric flight and remote sensing technology, announced a groundbreaking achievement in network coverage at the 2023 Tough Stump Tech Rodeo. During this annual off-grid communications and technology expo, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IHD), Urban Sky, and goTenna showcased their capacity to achieve network coverage across an expansive 14,412 square miles.

Second Front Systems’ Game Warden Platform Selected by AFWERX Prime
July 10, 2023
AFWERX Prime, has awarded a contract to Second Front Systems® for their Game Warden® platform to support the development, integration, and deployment of software solutions for autonomous and disconnected operations. AFWERX Prime will work to accelerate the U.S. Air Force’s capabilities across autonomous systems in areas such as communications, navigation, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and more.

Luxury retailer taps Expeto to drive next-gen shopping experience
June 27, 2023
The Webster, a luxury fashion retailer, is deploying Expeto’s NeXtworking enterprise mobile networking platform to harness the power of mobile connectivity for a consistent next-gen shopping experience and streamline operations. The technology will also drive pop-up retail sites for the retailer, according to a press release. NeXtworking leverages public mobile 5G connectivity to deliver a consistent shopping and operations experience across fixed and pop-up locations.

CesiumAstro awarded $3.6 million USAF contract to demo SATCOM on MQ-9A Reaper
June 18, 2023
CesiumAstro will build, integrate and demo the company’s satellite communications (SATCOM) terminal aboard a General Atomics-ASI MQ-9A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). The $3.6 million award directly supports the Department of Defense’s need for enhanced, higher throughput connectivity aboard airborne vehicles. Under this contract, CesiumAstro will scale its SATCOM terminal to fit the size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements of a Group 5 unmanned aerial system (UAS). The terminal will be integrated on a General Atomics MQ-9A capital asset to demo connectivity benefits with a commercial satellite network.

goTenna’s mesh network demonstrates Oahu connectivity for U.S. military
June 14, 2023
goTenna, the world’s leading mobile mesh networking platform, led a demonstration with a U.S. Air Force unit to provide simultaneous mesh network coverage across the entire island of Oahu, Hawaii. The off-grid mesh network did not rely on cell phone connectivity, satellite coverage, or voice radios. All exercise participants were operational within minutes of training. goTenna’s integrated spectrum analyzer tool allowed users to observe surrounding communications for optimal connectivity.

June 1, 2023
Red 6, a revolutionary Augmented Reality (AR) technology firm at the forefront of synthetic air combat training and augmented reality applications for the entertainment industry, today announced the completion of a $70 million Series B financing. The new capital will enable Red 6 to continue to invest in the proprietary technology that supports its Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS).

Hoplo by Spartan: Revolutionizing Commercial Fleet Safety with Cutting-Edge Radar Technology
June 1, 2023
In the fast-paced world of commercial fleets, safety is paramount. For over fifteen years, collision warning radar has been a reliable companion for truck drivers, but it has struggled to keep up with evolving needs. The time has come for a breakthrough, and that’s where Hoplo by Spartan steps in. Developed by defense engineers who played a vital role in building radar systems for the F-18s soaring through the skies and keeping our soldiers safe on the ground, Hoplo brings the same level of expertise and innovation to the commercial vehicle industry.

Privateer Space: The Final Frontier in AI Space Junk Management
May 23, 2023
In this episode of the NVIDIA AI Podcast, host Noah Kravitz dives into an illuminating conversation with Alex Fielding, co-founder and CEO of Privateer Space. Fielding is a tech industry veteran, having previously worked alongside Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak on several projects, and holds a deep expertise in engineering, robotics, machine learning and AI. Privateer Space, Fielding’s latest venture, aims to address one of the most daunting challenges facing our world today: space debris.

Former congressman Mac Thornberry joins CesiumAstro’s board of advisers
May 9, 2023
Former Texas congressman William “Mac” Thornbery, who led the House Armed Services Committee, has joined the board of advisers of CesiumAstro, a company that specializes in communications technologies for satellites and aircraft. Thornberry will advise CesiumAstro, based in Austin, Texas, on national security issues and on ways to “better support the intelligence community and Department of Defense,” the company said May 9 in a statement.

DoD will buy AI UAS technology from Athena AI and Tomahawk Robotics
May 5, 2023
Athena AI, a Brisbane, Australia-based artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled soldier decision-support company, has completed its first export sale in partnership with Tomahawk Robotics, according to an Athena statement. The sale leverages Tomahawk’s common controller for unmanned systems, augmented by Athena AI’s Mission Module, for use by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), according to the Athena statement.

Second Front Systems and Snowflake Announce Partnership
April 25, 2023
Second Front Systems, a public-benefit software company focused on accelerating the delivery of mission-critical software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to government, is collaborating with Snowflake to offer a comprehensive DevSecOps capability to organizations serving the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community markets.

April 21, 2023
Tomahawk Robotics, the leading innovator of robotic common control solutions, was awarded a $55.0M full-rate production contract for the Flexible Cyber Secure Radio (FlexCSR) program by the United States Navy. The FlexCSR contract has a base year award of $28.4M with four additional years for production, post-production support, and engineering services for the FlexCSR system.

Landmark Study Finds Pison AI Technology Can Detect Neurological Disorder in ALS Patients
April 18, 2023
Pison, the pioneers behind AI-powered neural biosensors for health, wellness, and 3D touchless smart device control, today announced the results of recent clinical trial conducted by researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University’s MDA/ALS Center of Hope. The trials concluded that Pison’s Neural Biosensor hardware and electroneurography (ENG) technology was able to distinguish patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) from a healthy population and detect changes in surface electromyography (sEMG) in ALS patients which reflects motor neuron changes and is correlated with functional changes.

Dell Announces Private Wireless Program with Airspan and Expeto
April 8, 2023
In order to accelerate the adoption of open telecom network architectures and cloud-native technologies, Dell Technologies recently announced a series of new partnerships and collaborations, including Dell Private Wireless with Airspan and Expeto. The fully integrated solution is designed to provide medium-to-large enterprises with a controllable and scalable solution to extend on-site and remote application support across private and public 4G and 5G networks.

Second Front Systems Joins the AWS Global Security and Compliance Acceleration Program
April 4, 2023
Second Front Systems, a public-benefit software company focused on accelerating the delivery of mission-critical software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to government, announces they’ve joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Global Security and Compliance Acceleration (GSCA) program, formerly known as ATO on AWS. The GSCA program helps customers meet their authorization needs, whether it be architecting, configuring, deploying, or integrating tools and controls across a variety of U.S. and global security compliance frameworks, including FISMA, NIST RMF, SOC, ISO, HIPAA, etc.

CesiumAstro Aims To Speed Up Your In-Flight Broadband With Tech From Military Radar
March 15, 2023
Texas-based satellite antenna-maker CesiumAstro is offering its flat-panel phased array antenna and software-defined radio combo to air transport manufacturers, betting that in-cabin broadband will be a must-have for airlines. On Monday, the company announced its entry into the in-flight connectivity (IFC) market, unveiling its multi-beam active phased array for airborne satellite communications applications. Cesium asserts that its IFC system is the first multi-beam phased array which can support multiple Ka-band constellations for airborne commercial and defense markets, delivering space-based broadband to both.

Voyager Space Acquires ZIN Technologies, Inc.
March 13, 2023
Voyager Space, a global leader in space exploration, announced today the acquisition of ZIN Technologies, Inc., a leading engineering, design and integration company with decades-long experience providing critical human-rated spaceflight systems and monitoring solutions, propulsion, and more to NASA, national security agencies, and leading aerospace and defense companies. Voyager Space’s acquisition of ZIN is an essential step in expanding the company’s space infrastructure and technology capabilities to further its Starlab development efforts.

March 8, 2023
Privateer Space, the data and intelligence platform empowering the future of space, today announced its partnership with WARPSPACE, which is building a high-speed optical laser communication network in space, to provide space operators with essential data in a timely manner to safeguard their assets from objects orbiting space.

March 7, 2023
Today Lockheed Martin, Korea Aerospace Industries and Red 6 Aerospace announced a new partnership that will deliver advanced 21st Century Security capabilities across a spectrum of training and combat aircraft. The partnership will initially bring Red 6’s revolutionary augmented reality platform, the Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS), into the TF-50 and variants. The system gives pilots and ground operators new capabilities to see and interact with synthetic threats in real-time, high-speed environments.

Lonestar raises $5 million for lunar data centers
March 6, 2023
Lonestar Data Holdings raised $5 million in seed funding for its plan to establish lunar data centers. Scout Ventures led the round. Participants included Seldor Capital, 2 Future Holding, The Veteran Fund, Irongate Capital, Atypical Ventures and KittyHawk Ventures. “We are thrilled to have completed this successful seed round and are sincerely grateful for the support and vision of our investors,” Lonestar CEO Chris Stott said in a statement.

CesiumAstro wins SDA contract for Link 16 antennas
March 2, 2023
CesiumAstro won a $5 million contract from the Pentagon’s Space Development Agency to develop active electronically scanned array antennas compatible with the Link 16 tactical data network. “Once completed, this antenna will be the only multi-beam, active phased array Link 16 solution available to support U.S. and allied military forces’ common operating picture across the global battlespace, a true gamechanger for the future of reliable and vast data transfer in high-threat environments,” according to the CesiumAstro news release.

February 23, 2023
In collaboration with Rowden Technologies, Tomahawk Robotics is pleased to announce that it will provide its universal command and control technology and products for the United Kingdom’s Army Future Capabilities Group Human Machine Teaming (HMT) tactical uncrewed systems fleet program. The Human Machine Teaming (HMT) project, commissioned by Future Capabilities Group (FCG), Army Headquarters, aims to enhance the capability, generate greater capacity, cut reaction time, and reduce risk to personnel.

Apkudo, a platform for managing connected devices, raises $37.5M
February 15, 2023
Apkudo, a Baltimore-based startup developing a platform to help manage, sell and test connected devices like smartphones and laptops, today announced that it raised $37.5 million in a Series C funding round co-led by Closed Loop Partners’ Leadership Fund and Piper Sandler Merchant Banking with participation from MissionOG, Harbert Growth, Grotech Ventures, Lavrock Ventures and Point Field Partners. Sources tell TechCrunch that the round, which brings Apkudo’s total raised to $75 million, values the company at around $300 million post-money.

Voyager Space raises $80M as it continues development on private space station, Starlab
February 3, 2023
Voyager Space, a company developing a private space station, has raised $80.2 million in new capital. The new funding comes as Voyager continues its development of the station, Starlab, which is no doubt an enormously capital-intensive undertaking. The funding includes participation from NewSpace Capital, Midway Venture Partners and Industrious Ventures, according to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings and other documents viewed by TechCrunch.

This Radar Tech Startup Just Raised $17 Million To Make Automated Driving Cheaper And Safer
January 31, 2023
Spartan Radar, a Southern California startup created by ex-defense industry engineers, just raised $17 million to help commercialize sensor software that it says lets even cheap radar units track their surroundings in greater detail and will improve the performance of current hands-free driving systems.

January 11, 2023
Expeto, Inc., which enables enterprise networking over private and public mobile networks, today announced a partnership with Portland General Electric (PGE) to accelerate grid modernization and renewable energy outcomes. The fully integrated energy company with operations across Oregon has chosen Expeto’s NeXtworking™ platform for its commercial private wireless network deployment.

Janurary 10, 2023
Second Front Systems (2F), the public-benefit software company focused on accelerating the delivery of mission-critical software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to government, announces the strategic $2 million investment from UK-based GALLOS Technologies Limited as a secondary close to its Series A funding round.

On the crowded autobahns of near earth space, how can we prevent bingles when satellites merge?
January 6, 2023
The idea of using metal-powered thrusters (which use a spark similar to that generated by an arc welder) has gone a long way towards reducing the size, weight and complexity of giving satellites steerage. Morpheus’ “NanoFeep” propulsion system of tiny thrusters provides continuous thrust over many years to ensure the satellite can avoid collisions. The thrusters are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

Airbus joins Starlab commercial space station project
January 4, 2023
Airbus Defence and Space is joining a commercial space station project led by Voyager Space, a move that could potentially make it easier for European governments to use the station after the retirement of the International Space Station. Denver-based Voyager Space announced Jan. 4 a partnership with Airbus on its Starlab commercial space station project. Airbus will provide “technical design support and expertise” for Starlab, the companies said, but did not disclose additional details about the partnership.

December 20, 2022
Saturn Satellite Networks signed a deal to use CesiumAstro’s active phased array payload for its recently announced Space Broadband Networks satellite program. Under the program, called SBN-1, Saturn Satellite Networks plans to launch six small, high-throughput Geostationary satellites to provide satellite-based internet access to satellite operators, capacity resellers, internet service providers, and end users.

Voyager Space Signs MoU with the Canadian Space Agency
December 19, 2022
Voyager Space, a global leader in space exploration, and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore how the CSA and the Canadian space sector could play a role in the planning and development of Starlab, Voyager’s planned commercial space station, and the George Washington Carver Science Park, Starlab’s on-orbit laboratory.

UK Taps Sayari for Government-wide Data Analytics Contract
December 5, 2022
The partnership enables departments like the National Crime Agency (NCA), Ministry of Defence (MOD), HM Revenue & Customs, Serious Fraud Office, HM Treasury and other agencies to accelerate deployment of Sayari’s commercial risk intelligence platform. Teams of government analysts and investigators will have instant access to the hard-to-find connections analysts and investigators need to eliminate information gaps.

Expeto, a startup selling tools to manage private cellular networks, raises $12M
December 6, 2022
Expeto this week closed a $12 million Series B round led by Sorenson Capital with participation from 5G Open Innovation Lab, Samsung Next and Mistral Venture Partners. Bringing Expeto’s total raised to over $25 million (inclusive of $5 million in debt financing), the proceeds will be put toward product R&D as well as customer and partner acquisition, according to CEO Michael Anderson.

Sayari Awarded $7.8M Enterprise Trade Analytics Contract to Support U.S. Customs & Border Protection
November 15, 2022
Sayari, a commercial risk intelligence platform, was recently awarded a $7.8 million contract from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to support mitigation of ongoing global supply chain risks and ensure major U.S. corporations comply with import regulations, including new directives like the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).

Kayhan and Morpheus offer “one-click” collision avoidance
November 15, 2022
Kayhan Space and Morpheus Space announced a strategic partnership Nov. 15 to offer satellite operators a “one-click” collision-avoidance service. The service, which combines Kayhan’s space traffic management software with Morpheus’ pay-as-you-go propulsion service, “will bring a new capability for the industry and help make space safe again,” Morpheus CEO Daniel Bock told SpaceNews.

Voyager Space Names Retired NASA Astronaut, Tim Kopra as Chief Executive Officer of Nanoracks
November 9, 2022
Voyager Space (Voyager), a global leader in space exploration, and its operating company Nanoracks, today announced the appointment of Tim Kopra as Chief Executive Officer of Nanoracks. Kopra, a retired NASA astronaut and former president of OneWeb Technologies, will oversee Nanoracks’ continued growth as a global leader in providing commercial space services, including the development of Starlab, the companies’ proposed commercial space station.

Real Planes, Virtual Adversaries In Red 6 AR
November 9, 2022
Having surpassed their own and the USAF’s expectations, the company raised $30M, and got a contract potentially worth $70 M from the USAF. Most recently, Red 6 announced a strategic partnership with Boeing to integrate this technology into the new T7 fighter trainer aircraft and the F-15EX. Red 6 now has over 83 employees across three locations including Santa Monica, Denver and their headquarters, which is now in Orlando.

October 31, 2022
Atomic-6 has announced their newest Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct-to-Phase II award for the proposal titled “Lightest Weight Micrometeoroid and Orbital Debris (MMOD) Shielding this Side of Mars.” This project supports the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) – Space Vehicles Directorate’s national defense-related mission need within space technology research and development; working towards mitigating the damage of MMODs if they impact a United States Space Force asset.

New Defense System Simultaneously Controls Air, Ground Vehicles
October 28, 2022
The partnership with Tomahawk Robotics builds on Teal’s existing 4-Ship platform, which allows a user to operate up to four of Teal’s Golden Eagle drones. The latest update extends the system to allow a single operator to also control land-based rovers and robots, as well as allowing operators to hand over control to one another without shutting down the operation.

VCs go outside their comfort zone with bets on defense tech
October 26, 2022
After years of shunning investments in military and security-related technology startups, VCs are raising their profile in the sector as part of the US effort to gain a technological upper hand against new threats from adversaries like China and Russia.

Space Micro Awarded Orbital Prime Contract by the United States Space Force
October 19, 2002
Space Micro Inc, powered by Voyager Space, has been awarded an Orbital Prime contract by the U.S. Space Force (USSF) as part of the first phase of the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. Space Micro proposed the development of Control Moment Gyro Barnacle (Barnacle), a robotic spacecraft that would replace or restore Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) capabilities and to expand on-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (OSAM).

Second Front Systems awarded contract for Defense Innovation Unit’s Proving Grounds Project
September 23, 2022
Second Front Systems (2F), the public-benefit software company focused on accelerating the delivery of mission-critical software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to the government, announces today that it had been awarded a two-year Prototype Other Transaction agreement by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) for its Proving Grounds project.

New Boeing and Red 6 partnership could launch F-15EX, T-7 into the metaverse
September 21, 2022
A new partnership between Boeing and Red 6 could bring augmented reality to the F-15EX and T-7 trainer, allowing human pilots to encounter virtual wingmen and enemies while actually flying in their aircraft. Under a joint agreement announced Tuesday night at the Air Force Association’s annual conference, Boeing and Red 6 — a California-based defense startup — will work together to integrate Red 6’s technology onboard Boeing’s T-7 and F-15EX.

Tomahawk Robotics to Provide US Marine Corps With Unmanned Systems
September 19, 2022
The US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) has awarded Tomahawk Robotics a $6.5 million contract for the Autonomy and Robotics Enhanced Multi-Domain Infantry Squad (ARTEMIS) program. The agreement involves delivering six additional unmanned systems and several ground radios to the US Marine Corps. Tomahawk Robotics will complete work on the order by 2024.

Hilton to design astronaut suites, facilities for Voyager’s private space station Starlab
September 19, 2022
Hotel giant Hilton has signed on to design astronaut facilities for the private space station Starlab currently under development by Voyager Space Holdings and Lockheed Martin, the companies told CNBC on Monday. In addition to designing hospitality suites and sleeping arrangements, Hilton will also work with Voyager to examine opportunities for the marketing of the space station and astronaut experiences onboard.

Nanoracks cut a piece of metal in space for the first time
September 16, 2022
Nanoracks just made space construction and manufacturing history with the first demonstration of cutting metal in orbit. The technique could be critical for the next generation of large-scale space stations and even lunar habitats. The experiment was performed back in May by Nanoracks and its parent company Voyager Space, after getting to orbit aboard the SpaceX Transporter 5 launch.

Morpheus Space raises $28 million in Series A round
September 14, 2022
Morpheus Space raised $28 million in a Series A funding round announced Sept. 14. Morpheus, a company originally focused on producing miniature electric thrusters, has broadened the scope of its business to offer propulsion systems and software to help satellites maneuver in orbit and deorbit at the conclusion of their missions.

August 23, 2022
Space Micro Inc., powered by Voyager Space, today announced the successful performance of its Software Defined Radios (SDRs) on Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) CubeSat Networked Communications Experiment (CNCE) Block 1.

Morpheus Space makes big moves in the booming satellite mobility industry
August 22, 2022
The heavens are currently swarming with miniature satellites that are being launched into obit seemingly every week, with plans for massive satellite constellations from companies like SpaceX and Amazon coming to the cosmos soon. With all these cubesats and more being rocketed into space for a wide range of governmental and private providers, there’s a mad rush for various small propulsion systems to help maneuver these space-bound satellites and keep them in their proper orbits.

Taking Out the Trash on the International Space Station Just Got a Lot Easier
July 7, 2022
The International Space Station may seem glamorous, but astronauts aboard the orbital outpost still have to take out the trash. It’s currently a tedious and costly process, but Houston-based Nanoracks announced yesterday the successful test of a new waste management system that’s poised to significantly streamline the process.

Military Metaverse: Red 6 Conducts Multi-Aircraft Augmented Reality Training Flight
June 7, 2022
Tech company Red 6 has conducted the first multi-aircraft augmented reality (AR) training flight using both real and virtual aircraft, according to the company. The recent exercise is an advancement toward a “military Metaverse” for combat flight training that allows multiple pilots to communicate at the same time while using a synthetic training environment.

June 6, 2022
TrueFort, the zero trust application protection company, today announced the TrueFort Platform was recognized as the Best Zero Trust Application Protection Product by Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM) in the tenth annual Global InfoSec Awards at RSA Conference 2022.

CesiumAstro’s nightingale selected for CACI two-way time transfer demonstration
May 11, 2022
CesiumAstro announced today that it was selected to provide its Nightingale active phased array hardware payload for CACI International, Inc.’s (NYSE: CACI) upcoming space technology demonstration. The CACI demonstration launches in early 2023 on a York Space Systems satellite into low Earth orbit aboard the SpaceX Transporter 7rideshare.

Tomahawk Robotics Expands Global Coverage to Europe and Australasia Markets
April 26, 2022
Tomahawk Robotics, the leading innovator of common control solutions, is proud to announce that they have expanded their offering of Kinesis software and tactical products to the global market. The rapid growth of Tomahawk Robotics’ customer base both within the United States and internationally has been driven by its passion to deliver cutting-edge technology to end-users to reduce physical and cognitive burdens for warfighters and elevate the capabilities of their currently fielded unmanned systems through networking and AI.

Partnerships Power TrueFort’s Zero-Trust Application Security
April 23, 2022
No matter how much talent they have — or how good their technology is — startups inevitably face a common challenge as they push hard to scale their business to the size and capability that their target market requires. The founders of fintech startup TrueFort, who tapped years of financial-services experience to build a zero-trust security platform called Fortress built around network microsegmentation, faced this challenge several years into their journey.

CesiumAstro secures $60 mln in funding from Airbus Ventures and others
March 2, 2022
CesiumAstro Inc, a startup that builds hardware and software for aerospace communications, said on Wednesday it has raised $60 million in funding from investors including Airbus Ventures and Kleiner Perkins. Austin-based CesiumAstro’s products enable connectivity between satellites, drones, planes, cars and other mobile devices. Its hardware generates electronically steerable beams of radio waves carrying information between the devices and its software stitches the information together.

Baltimore’s Apkudo raised another $14M to grow its engineering staff and expand abroad
February 23, 2022
Apkudo, the Baltimore-based company focused on supply chain automation for connected devices, landed $14.4 million in growth financing to expand its customer base globally. This funding round is a continuation of the Series B where Apkudo raised a nearly identical $14 million in November 2020.

Startup’s Augmented Reality for Jet Fighters Catches International Eyes
February 14, 2022
A new technology that trains pilots against adversaries using augmented reality is sparking interest from countries around the world, according to its creator. Florida-based startup Red 6 brought its advanced tactical augmented reality system, also known as ATARs, to the Singapore Airshow after the company responded to multiple requests for proposals from international customers, said Daniel Robinson, CEO and founder of the startup.

Bridge Bank Provides $40 Million Credit Facility to Support Sayari Labs’ Growth
February 1, 2022
Bridge Bank today announced its Technology Banking Group has closed on a $40 million credit facility for Sayari Labs Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based leader in financial intelligence and supply chain risk solutions. The credit facility includes venture debt and a monthly recurring revenue (MRR) line of credit to help fund Sayari’s growth.

Tomahawk Robotics wins AFWERX SBIR 21.1 Direct to Phase II Contract
October 26, 2021
Tomahawk Robotics, the leading innovator of common control solutions, has been awarded a Direct to Phase II SBIR contract by AFWERX to provide Universal Robotic Control for Integrated Base Defense. Under this contract, Tomahawk Robotics will integrate multiple robotic platforms into the Kinesis ecosystem to allow both autonomous and manual multi-domain robotic control from a single, common controller.

A D.C. startup helping companies fight global financial crime just raised $40M
September 15, 2021
District financial intelligence and corporate transparency startup Sayari Labs Inc. has raised $40 million in new funding. Sayari, which helps big corporations and financial institutions identify risk factors for fraud and national security threats, said it plans to use the capital to continue an international expansion as the business looks to increase transparency in the global financial intelligence arena.

TrueFort snares $30M Series B to expand zero trust application security solution
September 9, 2021
As companies try to navigate an ever-changing security landscape, it can be challenging to protect everything. Security startup TrueFort has built a zero trust solution focusing on protecting enterprise applications. Today, the company announced a $30 million Series B.

Red 6 lands contract to put augmented reality on a T-38 training jet
August 16, 2021
For the first time ever, a U.S. Air Force T-38 will be outfitted with an augmented reality training system that allows it to dogfight against simulated Russian and Chinese fighters projected inside the pilot’s helmet. The Air Force awarded Florida-based tech firm Red 6 a contract worth up to $70 million over its five-year period of performance, the company announced Monday morning.

AWS has acquired encrypted messaging service Wickr
June 25, 2021
Amazon’s cloud services giant Amazon Web Services (AWS) is getting into the encrypted messaging business. The company has just announced that it has acquired secure communications service Wickr — a messaging app that has geared itself towards providing services to government and military groups and enterprises. It claims to be the only “collaboration service” that meets security criteria set out by the NSA.
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