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S²MARTS OTA Supports Local Innovation at Indiana Congressional Reception

sydneynstxl2024-07-15T12:32:41-07:00

July 15, 2024 – The Strategic and Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S²MARTS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) attended the 2024 Crane Congressional Breakfast and Reception in Washington, D.C. where Congressional leadership met with DoD, Indiana officials, and Industry partners for discussions that included regional microelectronics and hypersonics infrastructure development. ►

S²MARTS OTA Supports Local Innovation at Indiana Congressional Receptionsydneynstxl2024-07-15T12:32:41-07:00

NSWC Crane Enhancing Hybrid Electric Platform Agility through LEEAP Project

sydneynstxl2024-05-06T06:43:45-07:00

May 06, 2024 – Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division has awarded the Light Expeditionary Energy Agile Platform (LEEAP) – Hybrid Electric project to Tessa Two, Inc. Tessa Two is a small, non-traditional organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The LEEAP project was awarded through the Strategic & Spectrum Missions ►

NSWC Crane Enhancing Hybrid Electric Platform Agility through LEEAP Projectsydneynstxl2024-05-06T06:43:45-07:00

Hypersonic Test Facilities and the Path Forward

kentnstxl2025-07-28T15:48:04-07:00

With the potential to transform military defense, commercial aviation, and beyond, the pursuit of hypersonic capabilities has intensified in recent years. Central to this pursuit are the specialized laboratories known as hypersonic test facilities, where the future of aerospace is being established.

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Hypersonic Test Facilities and the Path Forwardkentnstxl2025-07-28T15:48:04-07:00

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

kentnstxl2024-05-29T12:40:52-07:00

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 Conferencekentnstxl2024-05-29T12:40:52-07:00

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

sydneynstxl2024-05-02T06:04:48-07:00

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 Lightsydneynstxl2024-05-02T06:04:48-07:00

MACH-TB 2.0 Kicks Off at Highly Anticipated Industry Day

sydneynstxl2025-09-08T14:21:44-07:00

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 War (DoW) 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 Daysydneynstxl2025-09-08T14:21:44-07:00

JAVHAA Program Awarded $26.6M to Accelerate Hypersonics Technology Development

sydneynstxl2024-04-23T08:06:46-07:00

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 Developmentsydneynstxl2024-04-23T08:06:46-07:00

UCAVs: The Future of Safe Aerial Warfare

kentnstxl2025-07-28T16:01:14-07:00

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 Warfarekentnstxl2025-07-28T16:01:14-07:00

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

sydneynstxl2024-01-23T08:22:24-08:00

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 Contractorssydneynstxl2024-01-23T08:22:24-08:00

S²MARTS Impacting the Navy’s Submarine Manufacturing

kentnstxl2024-05-14T07:27:51-07:00

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.

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S²MARTS Impacting the Navy’s Submarine Manufacturingkentnstxl2024-05-14T07:27:51-07:00

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