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 ►
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 ►
Semiconductors are essential components in various electronic devices, serving as the foundation for modern technology. Recognizing the critical importance of semiconductor manufacturing to national security and economic vitality, the United States Congress passed the CHIPS Act in 2022. This legislation, signed by President Biden, aims to bolster domestic semiconductor production, ►
Mar 04, 2024 – In a three-week tour across the country, representatives from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division and National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) were joined by Dr. Dev Shenoy, Executive Director of the
At NSTXL, we are on a mission to transform Government innovation efforts with commercial best practices, tools, and expertise that compress timelines, decrease costs, and improve outcomes. To date, over $5.5B in funds have been awarded across NSTXL-managed Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs).
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 ►
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 ►
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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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 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 ►
