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Blog2022-11-16T07:27:16-08:00
  • $3B and Counting: The S²MARTS OTA’s Impact on Defense Technology

    March 25, 2025

    Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division has achieved a new milestone in its commitment to technological innovation, with the Strategic and Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S2MARTS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) surpassing ►

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  • NSTXL Brings OTA Discussions to SXSW Conference

    March 19, 2025

    National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) was in Austin, TX for the first week of the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) conference, which featured defense technology and government innovators from around the globe. From speaking ►

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  • New Administration, New Opportunities: OTA Prototyping Sets the Standard for Acquisition Timelines

    March 13, 2025

    In recent months, there has been a renewed sense of support for rapid prototyping to close mission-critical technology gaps, especially when it comes to the utilization of the Other Transaction Authority (OTA). With the ►

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  • Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability Makes Tremendous Progress in First Year

    March 12, 2025

    This press release was originally posted on the SSC website. Click here to read the original post.

    February 19, 2024 – Just one year after signing a ground-breaking trilateral agreement, the Deep Space Advanced Radar ►

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  • NSTXL 2024 Year in Review

    March 5, 2025

    NSTXL’s 2024 Year in Review magazine explores 30+ creative prototyping projects that have shaped DoD efforts in 2024, as well as highlights from impactful collaborative events and rapid acquisition wins. Click below for ►

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  • Unconventional Prototypes in Government Innovation

    Solving Complex Problems with Unconventional Prototypes

    March 4, 2025

    In recent years, innovative procurement methods, specifically Other Transactions Authorities (OTAs), have become the driving force behind some of the most groundbreaking prototypes in defense, pushing the boundaries of science, technology, and engineering.

    This shift represents ►

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  • $151M OTA Agreement Awarded to Accelerate Missile Warning Capabilities for the Space Force

    March 4, 2025

    Mar 3, 2025 – National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL), who manages the U.S. Space Force’s Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) program, has successfully fostered a partnership between the Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) and BAE ►

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  • Polarity, Inc Awarded Other Transactions Agreement for DoD High Voltage Power Supply Enhancements

    February 28, 2025

    February 13, 2024 – Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division has awarded Polarity, Inc, a small business based out of California, an Other Transactions Agreement, for an Output Travelling Wave Tube (OTWT) High Voltage ►

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  • ‘DASH-MOT’ Hypersonics Project Awarded to Meet System Demands

    February 28, 2025

    February 25, 2025 – Fiber Materials, Inc. (FMI) has been awarded a multi-million dollar Other Transaction Agreement from the Department of Defense (DoD), through the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Manufacturing Technology ►

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  • The Autonomous Age: 2025 Tech Trends

    January 24, 2025

    Every passing year, technology innovations in defense applications grow more sophisticated. In 2025, industry experts predicted a surge in defense technology innovation fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous systems, and more.

    The future ►

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  • NSTXL Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence 

    January 9, 2025

    At NSTXL, we remain committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions and revolutionizing government innovation. As we begin 2025, we are pleased to announce important changes to our leadership team to further position us for sustained success. 

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  • Counter-Intelligence in Space Defense: U.S. Threat Responses

    December 10, 2024

    Now a globally contested domain, space is booming with advanced technologies. As nations and private entities race to establish a presence in space, the need for robust space defense has become paramount. A critical component ►

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