S2MARTS

Establishing the Future of Microelectronics at the SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing Conference

2024-05-29T12:40:52-07:00

Last week, the SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing Conference brought together a diverse array of professionals from government, military, industry, and academia in National Harbor, Maryland. Over 280 companies exhibited at the event, 13 of which were NSTXL members. 

Among the booths and insightful sessions, one ►

Establishing the Future of Microelectronics at the SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing Conference2024-05-29T12:40:52-07:00

First S²MARTS Research Project Award Set to Bring BNNT Capabilities to Light

2024-05-02T06:04:48-07:00

May 5, 2024 – S2MARTS Research, under the Department of the Navy (DoN), has announced the award of its inaugural project, Characterization and Improvement of Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) and Their Composites. The awardee is Purdue University.

“This first use of Strategic and Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S²MARTS) ►

First S²MARTS Research Project Award Set to Bring BNNT Capabilities to Light2024-05-02T06:04:48-07:00

MACH-TB 2.0 Kicks Off at Highly Anticipated Industry Day

2024-05-07T19:39:47-07:00

On 23-24 April, the S2MARTS team hosted an in-person Industry Day event for Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) 2.0. MACH-TB is a program created by the Department of Defense (DoD) to reduce hypersonic risks and swiftly transition innovative technologies through MACH-TB stakeholders. With over 200 in-person ►

MACH-TB 2.0 Kicks Off at Highly Anticipated Industry Day2024-05-07T19:39:47-07:00

JAVHAA Program Awarded $26.6M to Accelerate Hypersonics Technology Development

2024-04-23T08:06:46-07:00

April 22, 2024 – The Department of Defense, through the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) office, has awarded the Joint Acceleration of Hypersonic Vehicle Aerostructure Alternatives (JAHVAA) opportunity a total of $26.6M to nine performers. JAHVAA will improve hypersonic systems design through extended processing development ►

JAVHAA Program Awarded $26.6M to Accelerate Hypersonics Technology Development2024-04-23T08:06:46-07:00

UCAVs: The Future of Safe Aerial Warfare

2025-07-28T16:01:14-07:00

Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs), commonly known as drones, have risen in popularity due to their utility and affordability. They represent a shift in the way our military operates, offering a safer alternative to manned combat aircraft with similar capabilities.  

With recent advancements in UCAV development, the ►

UCAVs: The Future of Safe Aerial Warfare2025-07-28T16:01:14-07:00

Enterprise Parts Management System (EPMS) Prototype Awarded to Two Non-Traditional Contractors

2024-01-23T08:22:24-08:00

Jan 23, 2024 – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) with The Department of Defense’s Office of Industrial Base Policy as the sponsor, through its Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCEIP) office, has awarded the Enterprise Parts Management System (EPMS) prototype to two Non-Traditional Contractors (NTDCs): JRC ►

Enterprise Parts Management System (EPMS) Prototype Awarded to Two Non-Traditional Contractors2024-01-23T08:22:24-08:00

S²MARTS Impacting the Navy’s Submarine Manufacturing

2024-05-14T07:27:51-07:00

Additive manufacturing, often referred to as 3D printing, is rewriting the rules of mass production, from intricate prototypes to complex, fully functional end-products. As the US Navy moves forward with its vision of producing three submarines per year, additive manufacturing stands out as a critical enabler for submarine manufacturing.

Read on ►

S²MARTS Impacting the Navy’s Submarine Manufacturing2024-05-14T07:27:51-07:00

The Significance of Electronic Countermeasures

2025-07-28T16:01:29-07:00

To run and complete their tasks effectively, most of our military assets use electronics to communicate with one another, but unfortunately, enemy forces know this and will take advantage of it in modern warfare.

To stay in play and ensure protection, we must employ Electronic Countermeasures (ECM), a vital technology for ►

The Significance of Electronic Countermeasures2025-07-28T16:01:29-07:00

Military Mobility with Hybrid Electric Technologies

2025-07-28T16:01:57-07:00

The world is constantly developing the efficiency of its military assets, and to maintain a strategic edge, it is vital to continue pushing advancements in military mobility. Hybrid electric technologies are being integrated to enhance our military mobility and have become a game-changer in enhancing the mobility, agility, and ►

Military Mobility with Hybrid Electric Technologies2025-07-28T16:01:57-07:00

Hypersonic Technology GAMMA-H Prototype Awarded Through S2MARTS, OSD ManTech

2024-01-09T11:51:59-08:00

Dec 11, 2023 – The Department of Defense (DoD) has made an award decision on the Growing Additive Manufacturing Maturity for Airbreathing Hypersonics (GAMMA-H) prototype opportunity.

“Additive manufacturing has made great strides in the last few years for creating new weapons and components,” stated Keith DeVries, Office of the Secretary of ►

Hypersonic Technology GAMMA-H Prototype Awarded Through S2MARTS, OSD ManTech2024-01-09T11:51:59-08:00
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