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David Tuttle caught up with Barratt Dewey of Tectonic to discuss our pilot contract with the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) and a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army to develop data standards across logistics for the service, as well as new funding. New friends: That wasn’t all in Rune’s mid-week dump. They also secured funding from In-Q-Tel, the government’s national security non-profit venture arm. “We’re really excited to have them on the cap table as investors along with our private capital providers on the venture side,” Tuttle said. Read the full article linked in the comments 🔗

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🇺🇸🇺🇦(As per Attached Document Image) 1. The U.S. Security Cooperation Agency has approved a possible $105 million sale to Ukraine for maintenance equipment and spare parts for the Patriot air defence systems. 2. The approved package would be worth an estimated $105 million and would include the modernisation of M901 launchers to the M903 configuration. 🇸🇾🇺🇸 1. U.S. energy giant ConocoPhillips has signed an agreement with Syria’s Energy Ministry to resume operations in the country. 2. The deal aims to raise Syria’s domestic gas production to 4–5 million cubic meters per day within a year and explore and develop a new gas field within three years. 3. It also includes proposals for the expansion and rehabilitation of Syria’s gas infrastructure. 🇫🇷🇩🇪 1. French President Emmanuel Macron met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin alongside French and German innovators to advance a digitally sovereign Europe. 2. Macron highlighted the continent’s 450 million strong market, unique scientific and technological ecosystem, and Franco German collaboration, noting €12 billion in private investments in key technologies. 3. He outlined priorities to simplify regulations, boost innovation, protect data, ensure European preference, and maintain fair competition against US and Chinese tech giants. 🇺🇸🇸🇦 1. The White House says President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sealed a major package of economic, defence, and technology agreements, raising Saudi investment commitments in the United States to nearly $1 trillion. 2. Both sides finalised a Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement and signed new frameworks on critical minerals and artificial intelligence, giving Saudi Arabia access to top U.S. systems under strict safeguards. 3. Trump and the Crown Prince also signed a Strategic Defense Agreement, alongside approvals for future F-35 deliveries and a Saudi purchase of almost 300 American tanks. 🇨🇳🇷🇺 1. Russian President Putin met with the Chinese Premiere Qiang today, November 18th, in Moscow to discuss bilateral ties between the two countries. 2. Putin said Russian Chinese cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation agreement was helping the organisation become a pillar of a multipolar world. He also noted that relations between the two countries had entered a new era, citing records trade volumes between the two countries, and progress on joint industrial projects. 3. Li Qiang conveyed Chinese President Xi's remarks and noted that under the strategic leadership of both countries’ heads of state, the partnership was maintaining high momentum.

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USfalcon, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a premier provider of cutting-edge solutions in defense contracting, delivering unmatched expertise across Warfighter Mission Readiness, Systems Integration and Modernization, Platform Lifecycle Support, and Logistics Solutions, beat out one to be awarded an $84M cost-plus-fixed-fee task order for Acquisition Support, Systems Engineering, and Technological Services II. ==>> https://lnkd.in/eAmcxmtN USfalcon | Justine F.

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Mission System Monday! Marine Ammunition Knowledge Enterprise (MAKE) The Marine Ammunition Knowledge Enterprise (MAKE) is the Marine Corps Ground Ammunition Defense Business System (DBS). The DBS provides a secure unified access point to business applications, a robust data mining and evolving knowledge management capabilities. A Net-Centric Data Strategy is employed promoting the use of data as a shared resource and the independence of data and data/information exchange from applications. “MAKE aids in the Navy and Marine Corps goal of providing data-driven, cloud-based solutions to enhance total readiness by looking at optimizing efficiency, safety and security for the warfighter. The suite contains a training application that houses educational videos and documentation to allow users independent learning opportunities, allowing the MAKE team to develop their knowledge on all aspects of munitions, which can then be leveraged against other projects spearheaded at Corona.” - Yomara Donis, Deputy PM. The team implemented a digital solution by migrating MAKE to the cloud, no longer requiring on-premises services for the suite and enhancing both physical and data security. “The future of MAKE is to continue to provide access to ordnance information and safety management tools to the warfighter. It will deliver increasing responsiveness and system availability to our users, including future users across the Department of Defense and, potentially, other partners and allies.” - Donis, DPM. MAKE further enables enterprise content management, information sharing, and discovery capability. To learn more about Cloud One, visit us here: https://cloudone.af.mil/ #CloudOne #MissionSystemMonday

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KC-135 Tankers Set To Get Drone Launchers The USAF thinks small drones launched from KC-135s will give the tankers another layer of defense and extra situational awareness, among other capabilities. #PhoenixDelivers https://lnkd.in/eVkrXVtP

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The Cross-Domain Contact Layer: Army Advances Multi-Domain Command-Pacific Following Successful Operational Experiment US Army https://lnkd.in/eJRtcgaM HONOLULU— The U.S. Army is moving forward with the establishment of Multi-Domain Command-Pacific (MDC-PAC) following a successful multidomain command experiment that demonstrated the effectiveness of integrating maneuver formations with advanced multidomain capabilities at the theater level. The initiative combines the 7th Infantry Division and the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force into a theater-enabling joint force integrator designed to synchronize multidomain effects across the Indo-Pacific.

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Big weapons system purchases get all the headlines in national security. But the efficiency of logistics interfaces may well be a key to winning any confrontation in the East China Sea.

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🌏 YOUR-POC.COM The demand for private military contractors (PMCs) continues to rise, driven by global instability, evolving military strategies, and the unique capabilities PMCs provide. Here's a breakdown of the core reasons behind their ongoing relevance 📰 READ MORE: https://shorturl.at/ip6vi

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DoD Contract Alert — Serious Subcontractors Only Defense electronics, aerospace engineering, and advanced systems firms should pay attention to this major Navy electronic warfare upgrade program supporting the EA-18G Growler aircraft. This award supports the AN/ALQ-264(V) “Beowulf” electronic warfare upgrade, creating opportunities across the defense aerospace and electronic systems supply chain. Prime Contractor: The Boeing Company — St. Louis, Missouri Contract Value (Not-to-Exceed): $489,306,966 Contract Type: Cost, Undefinitized Order under Basic Ordering Agreement Order Number: N0001926F1055 Award Date: March 2026 Estimated Completion: February 2030 Contracting Activity: Naval Air Systems Command Scope of Work This contract supports the design, development, and integration of the AN/ALQ-264(V) Beowulf electronic warfare upgrade for the EA-18G Growler aircraft, the Navy’s primary airborne electronic attack platform. The order includes procurement of engineering assets and test components such as: • Beowulf A-Kits and B-Kits • Gunbay Pallet A-Kits • Sensor Control Unit B-Kits • Power Control Unit B-Kits • Associated support equipment Work will be performed in: • Baltimore, Maryland — 61% • St. Louis, Missouri — 28% • Bethpage, New York — 11% Possible Subcontracting Opportunities Companies supporting aerospace systems, defense electronics, and electronic warfare programs may find opportunities in: • Electronic warfare system components • RF and signal processing technologies • Defense electronics manufacturing • Avionics hardware development • Software development for mission systems • Systems integration and testing • Sensor and control unit manufacturing • Power system engineering • Prototype and test equipment fabrication • Aerospace engineering support services Firms experienced in military aviation systems, electronic warfare technologies, or defense avionics integration will be particularly well positioned. Why This Matters for Subcontractors Electronic warfare upgrades involve complex system integration and specialized components, meaning prime contractors often rely on multiple subcontractors and technology partners throughout the development and testing lifecycle. Companies that establish relationships early may position themselves for future production, testing, and sustainment contracts. How Richelli Consulting Group Helps Richelli Consulting Group tracks federal contract awards and translates complex procurement language into clear, actionable subcontracting opportunities for small and mid-sized businesses. We help companies: • identify where they fit within major federal contracts • determine which prime contractors to approach • position their capabilities early—before opportunities close

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Missile Defense Agency - Soliciting Proposals for $151B SHIELD Multiple Award Contract The Missile Defense Agency has issued a request for proposals for its Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense, or SHIELD, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract vehicle valued at up to $151 billion. https://lnkd.in/eDkG5EQd

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Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. Awarded U.S. Army West Desert Test Center Mission Support Services Contract 20 November 2025 — Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) was recently awarded the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command’s (ATEC) West Desert Test Center (WDTC) Mission Support Services (MSS) contract. WDTC, located at the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) in Utah, plans, conducts, evaluates, and reports on developmental and operational tests, while supporting Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures development and training for Chemical and Biological (CB) defense systems, incendiary smoke/obscuration munitions, and related operational concepts. Under this seven-year contract, SA-TECH will provide the full spectrum of services required to support and execute field, chamber, laboratory, and range developmental and operational testing in support of WDTC’s critical mission. SA-TECH’s value-added teaming partner, Battelle Memorial Institute (Battelle), will deliver premier CB expertise to enhance the team’s ability to meet WDTC’s specialized needs. “The award of WDTC MSS is an exciting opportunity for SA-TECH to continue delivering exceptional services to the U.S. Army and ATEC,” said Tim Adams, Founder, CEO, and President of SA-TECH. “We look forward to partnering with WDTC over the next seven years to provide innovative solutions that advance their mission and ultimately support the warfighter.” The WDTC MSS contract is a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee award valued at $117,751,620 with an estimated completion date of November 30, 2032. With a 36+ year heritage, Largo, MD-based SA-TECH has built a distinguished reputation for supporting complex and diverse Department of Defense (DoD) programs. Operating in 17 U.S. states and multiple OCONUS locations, SA-TECH is recognized for delivering the highest quality services, superior workmanship, and cost-effective results with a relentless commitment to customer satisfaction. Since 1989, SA-TECH has supported the DoD across numerous programs and currently manages 12 active, highly relevant range support contracts, including serving as the managing partner for the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range Mission Support Services contract since 2019.

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Cubic Defense has strengthened its Air Combat Training leadership with the addition of Mike Byrne as Vice President of Business Development. Byrne brings more than three decades of United States Air Force experience and over 20 years in defense and aerospace business development, aligning operational credibility with strategic growth priorities. 👉 Read more - https://lnkd.in/ggXM7dMu #GovConNews #CubicDefense

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The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), is planning a recompete for its Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Support and Sustainment Services contract. This small business set-aside offers a prime opportunity for contractors with RMF expertise to support the Navy's full range of cybersecurity validation, sustainment, and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes across its mission-critical systems. #businessdevelopment #coaching #contractproposal #cyber #cybersecurity #govcon #navy #ostglobal #ostglobalsoutions #procurement #proposals #sba #sbir #sttr #usnavy #webinar #webinars #winmorebd

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✈️ Why Stocking Aircraft Parts on GSA Advantage Gives Defense Contractors a Strategic Edge Defense contractors face intense competition in federal procurement. Stocking and listing aircraft parts on GSA Advantage transforms this challenge into a competitive advantage. Key Benefits: - Unmatched Visibility & Credibility: GSA Schedule vendors are trusted in the government market—less than 5% of U.S. companies hold this status. Being listed signals reliability and compliance to contracting officers. - Instant Competitive Pricing: GSA Advantage publishes pre-negotiated price points and real-time availability. Agencies can compare and purchase quickly, while vendors benefit from streamlined fulfillment. - Faster, More Efficient Ordering Process: Buyers can place orders without lengthy contract approval delays. For suppliers, this means fewer administrative hurdles and lower overhead. - Availability = Opportunity: Real-time inventory visibility boosts credibility with agencies and helps avoid bidding on items that aren’t actually in stock. 💡 Takeaway for Defense Contractors: Stocking parts on GSA Advantage is not just a listing—it’s a pipeline to procurement-ready agencies. 📍 Ensure you maintain competitive pricing and keep availability updated to capitalize on this platform. https://lnkd.in/gnyjw5ks #GreenwoodAerospace #GovernmentContracting #GovCon #SmallBusiness #SBA #GSA #HUBZone #NativeAmericanSmallBusiness #Aerospace #DLA #DefenseIndustry #SupplyChain #DODContracts #Logistics #AviationSupport

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Marty Kauchak reports on the Pentagon’s FY26 budget request, and how it highlighted critical S&T training investments shaping joint operations and future readiness. Click below to read the full article: https://buff.ly/fZWAVxT #Halldale #CATMagazine #MSTMagazine #DefenceNews

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s new plan to revamp the Pentagon’s acquisition system includes provisions that would penalize or sideline acquisition officials and contractors who fall behind schedule in delivering capabilities for warfighters. https://lnkd.in/eQRY75B7

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