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New Opportunity Seeks Breakthrough Hypersonic Solutions Through S²MARTS MACH-XL 26

aparker@nstxl.org.nstxl2026-03-16T15:54:35-07:00

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane and the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) have released a new opportunity focused on an affordable, innovative demonstration of prototype high-speed weapon systems. This effort aims to showcase producible hypersonic capabilities across a range of all-up-rounds, launcher platforms, and weapon system configurations.

As global threats advance at an ►

New Opportunity Seeks Breakthrough Hypersonic Solutions Through S²MARTS MACH-XL 26aparker@nstxl.org.nstxl2026-03-16T15:54:35-07:00

S²MARTS Accelerates EW and Seeker Innovation with PROTEAN Initiative

aparker@nstxl.org.nstxl2026-03-16T16:01:25-07:00

The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) has awarded the Prototyping Research and Operations for Tactical Electromagnetic Warfare and Advanced Networking (PROTEAN) program to the Technology Service Corporation (TSC) through Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane’s Strategic and Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems ►

S²MARTS Accelerates EW and Seeker Innovation with PROTEAN Initiativeaparker@nstxl.org.nstxl2026-03-16T16:01:25-07:00

Request for Solutions: Anatomy of an RFS

matt4bmarketing2026-03-16T16:04:19-07:00

If you’re competing for opportunities through an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) consortium, chances are you’ve encountered a Request for Solutions (RFS). An RFS outlines everything you need to know about an upcoming project, from requirements and deadlines for teaming opportunities to evaluation criteria.

Understanding the RFS anatomy helps you prepare ►

Request for Solutions: Anatomy of an RFSmatt4bmarketing2026-03-16T16:04:19-07:00

U.S. Navy Awards SLCM-N Launcher and Canister Prototype Effort

sydneynstxl2026-03-16T16:05:15-07:00

On September 26^th, the U.S. Navy awarded two Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) launcher task area agreements to Northrop Grumman Mission Systems and Pacific Engineering, Inc. via the Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S²MARTS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) consortium. These agreements follow awards made via the OTA ►

U.S. Navy Awards SLCM-N Launcher and Canister Prototype Effortsydneynstxl2026-03-16T16:05:15-07:00

NSTXL Harnesses Power of SpEC OTA to Deliver Faster Capabilities for the USSF

sydneynstxl2025-12-02T10:42:54-08:00

NSTXL, consortium manager for the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) program, played an instrumental role in the operational acceptance for the U.S. Space Force’s Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) program. NSTXL helped provide ►

NSTXL Harnesses Power of SpEC OTA to Deliver Faster Capabilities for the USSFsydneynstxl2025-12-02T10:42:54-08:00

NSTXL Welcomes Steve Palmer as Director of Microelectronics Design Enablement

sydneynstxl2026-03-16T16:08:53-07:00

The need for a strong microelectronics ecosystem has never been more critical. As initiatives like Microelectronics Commons grow, so does the demand for a stronger infrastructure and tools that help innovators prototype, test, and collaborate.

To meet this moment, we are proud to welcome Steve Palmer as our new ►

NSTXL Welcomes Steve Palmer as Director of Microelectronics Design Enablementsydneynstxl2026-03-16T16:08:53-07:00

U.S. Navy Awards SLCM-N Prototype Effort to Advance Sea-Based Nuclear Deterrent

aparker@nstxl.org.nstxl2025-09-08T13:32:28-07:00

On August 22nd, 2025 Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division, and Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), awarded the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) prototype effort to five organizations tasked with developing missile prototype designs for the program. Leidos, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman were awarded ►

U.S. Navy Awards SLCM-N Prototype Effort to Advance Sea-Based Nuclear Deterrentaparker@nstxl.org.nstxl2025-09-08T13:32:28-07:00

From Years to Weeks: Maj Gen Purdy on SpEC OTA’s ‘Massive Speed Increase’

sydneynstxl2026-03-16T16:12:03-07:00

For years, defense acquisition was stuck in the slow lane as outdated contracting methods stretched projects into years, costing time, money, and momentum. Meanwhile, competitors overseas pushed ahead. Today, that reality has changed. The Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) has redefined how the DoD acquires space ►

From Years to Weeks: Maj Gen Purdy on SpEC OTA’s ‘Massive Speed Increase’sydneynstxl2026-03-16T16:12:03-07:00

Securing the Future: NSTXL Appoints Scott Bukofsky as Senior Vice President, Microelectronics

sydneynstxl2026-03-16T16:15:21-07:00

Innovas and NSTXL are committed to reshaping how government and industry work together to solve complex challenges. With a focus on maximizing government efficiency and productivity and driving more agile innovation pathways, we remain passionate about delivering next-generation capabilities with real-world impact.

With this in mind, NSTXL is proud to announce ►

Securing the Future: NSTXL Appoints Scott Bukofsky as Senior Vice President, Microelectronicssydneynstxl2026-03-16T16:15:21-07:00

Project Awarded to Revolutionize Shipboard Antenna Performance

sydneynstxl2026-03-16T16:20:48-07:00

Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Expeditionary Missions Program Office (PMS) – 408, in collaboration with Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division, has awarded Roke USA an Other Transactions (OT) agreement to develop ruggedized, high-gain directional antenna prototypes for shipboard environments.

The agreement was award through NSWC Crane’s Strategic and Spectrum Missions ►

Project Awarded to Revolutionize Shipboard Antenna Performancesydneynstxl2026-03-16T16:20:48-07:00

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