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 ►

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.

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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 ►

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 ►

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 ►

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 ►

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. 

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 ►

The advent of hypersonic weapons, capable of traveling at speeds exceeding Mach 5, is revolutionizing the global military landscape. Their unparalleled speed, maneuverability and range render existing defense systems ineffective. As more nations invest in ►

Summary: United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense selects Cawdor Barracks in Pembrokeshire, Wales as preferred second site for Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) via a landmark radar initiative.

November 25, 2024 – In case you missed it, ►

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*Originally published by Space Systems Command

October 11, 2024 – The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command awarded four agreements to Astranis, Axient, L3 Harris, and Sierra Space to produce design concepts for Lite Evolving Augmented ►