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Meet the VP of Marketing: Meredith Oakes

2025-04-22T10:44:54-07:00

Meet Meredith Oakes, the new VP of Marketing here at NSTXL. In her role, Meredith will lead the overall marketing strategy for NSTXL, supporting both DoD customers and industry members on the frontline of innovation.

About Meredith

Meredith is a marketing executive with over 16 years of experience leading marketing transformations for ►

Meet the VP of Marketing: Meredith Oakes2025-04-22T10:44:54-07:00

Dual-Use Technology Applications in Defense Tech

2025-04-17T11:59:05-07:00

The introduction of dual-use technology has been a critical component for developing our nation’s defenses. From AI to microelectronics to resilient space systems, dual-use is changing the landscape for how our military researches and develops new technology.

However, the strict guidelines of traditional government contracting make implementing new technologies ►

Dual-Use Technology Applications in Defense Tech2025-04-17T11:59:05-07:00

$3B and Counting: The S²MARTS OTA’s Impact on Defense Technology

2025-04-24T10:50:37-07:00

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 $3 billion in prototype project awards.

American service members dedicate themselves to protecting our nation, relying ►

$3B and Counting: The S²MARTS OTA’s Impact on Defense Technology2025-04-24T10:50:37-07:00

NSTXL Brings OTA Discussions to SXSW Conference

2025-03-19T13:37:31-07:00

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 sessions on “Why Microelectronics Matter” to full-day presentations on accelerating acquisition, the NSTXL team created ►

NSTXL Brings OTA Discussions to SXSW Conference2025-03-19T13:37:31-07:00

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

2025-03-18T13:07:30-07:00

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 Department of Defense (DoD)’s increasing motivation for modernizing our industrial base and reforming acquisition processes, ►

New Administration, New Opportunities: OTA Prototyping Sets the Standard for Acquisition Timelines2025-03-18T13:07:30-07:00

Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability Makes Tremendous Progress in First Year

2025-03-12T08:07:52-07:00

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 Capability (DARC) partnership is completing facilities construction at the first of three sites that will ►

Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability Makes Tremendous Progress in First Year2025-03-12T08:07:52-07:00

NSTXL 2024 Year in Review

2025-03-05T08:19:28-08:00

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 a digital experience including exclusive insights from industry experts and member spotlights.

NSTXL 2024 Year in Review2025-03-05T08:19:28-08:00

Solving Complex Problems with Unconventional Prototypes

2025-03-13T10:34:32-07:00

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 a change in how governments approach problem-solving, using the power of prototyping to de-risk investments ►

Solving Complex Problems with Unconventional Prototypes2025-03-13T10:34:32-07:00

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

2025-03-04T07:17:49-08:00

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 Systems to advance the tactical command & control (C2) solution for the Future Operationally Resilient ►

$151M OTA Agreement Awarded to Accelerate Missile Warning Capabilities for the Space Force2025-03-04T07:17:49-08:00

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

2025-04-24T10:53:50-07:00

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 Power Supply Group (HVPS) prototype project. The project was awarded through the NSWC Strategic & ►

Polarity, Inc Awarded Other Transactions Agreement for DoD High Voltage Power Supply Enhancements2025-04-24T10:53:50-07:00
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