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Veteran Entrepreneur Austin Holmes Leads Signal Raptor in Advancing Digital Trust and Innovation

November 11th, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn., (November, 2025) — As the country celebrates Veterans Day and National Entrepreneurship Month, U.S. Army veteran and entrepreneur Austin Holmes, founder of Signal Raptor, shines a light on how veterans are shaping the future of technology through mission-driven innovation. This is a purpose-driven tech company in the business of digital trust and secure communication, reflecting Holmes’s journey from combat to the C-suite, where integrity, accountability, and dependability remain the mission.

After years serving in the military, Holmes drew parallels between mission-critical communication in the field and the growing need for clarity and security in the digital environment. Signal Raptor was built on that foundation to ensure that people, businesses, and organizations can operate with confidence and transparency in the digital space.

“Veterans understand that trust is at the heart of every mission,” said Holmes. “That very same principle drives our work at Signal Raptor: building technology that’s dependable, disciplined, and focused on protecting what matters most.”

Signal Raptor is part of a growing wave of veteran-owned technology companies redefining the meaning of entrepreneurship. Holmes brings business and technology development through leadership qualities instilled in his military background: precision, adaptability, and service.

This veteran, father, and founder supports his fellow service members in transitioning from active duty back into civilian life and eventually into becoming entrepreneurs. This season, the outreach efforts of Signal Raptor are in line with that mission, including partnerships with veteran business networks in support of veteran innovation and digital literacy.

The following are highlights of the continued Signal Raptor mission:

Veteran-Led Innovation: Applying the lessons of strategy, teamwork, and resilience learned in military service to drive technological solutions.

Digital Trust Commitment: Building trust, reliability, safety, and privacy into all products surrounding communication.

Community Involvement: Partnerships with organizations that serve veterans to extend technology entrepreneurship resources even further.

This Veterans Day and throughout National Entrepreneurship Month, Holmes and Signal Raptor want to highlight the value that veterans bring to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Indeed, because of their discipline and problem-solving approach, veteran founders are leading the charge in innovation, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

To Holmes, the vision for Signal Raptor goes beyond just building software; it is about building trust in an increasingly complex digital world. His story shows just how much the lessons learned in service can power meaningful innovation in civilian life. “Service doesn’t end when you leave the military-it evolves,” Holmes says. “To us, that means creating technology that serves people, protects them, and helps them connect more securely.”

Learn more at signalraptor.com.

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Renishaw to Showcase Advanced Additive Manufacturing Solutions for Defense at DMC 2025

November 11th, 2025

Renishaw, a global additive manufacturing specialist, has announced its attendance at the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC) 2025. This premier national forum for advancing defense manufacturing will take place at Caribe Royale Orlando in Florida, from ~~November 17-20, 2025~~ March 30-April 2 2026. Renishaw will be showcasing its innovative technologies and services that support the aerospace and defense sector, including for suppressor applications.

Renishaw uses its expertise in additive manufacturing and metrology to support various aspects of the aerospace and defense sector. The company’s products and technologies are used in manufacturing to boost efficiency, dimensional accuracy, and cost reduction. Renishaw’s technology is applied in diverse applications, from fighter jet systems to personal defense platforms.

John Laureto, Business Manager for Renishaw’s Additive Manufacturing Group in the Americas, commented, “DMC 2025 is an invaluable opportunity for Renishaw to connect directly with the defense community. Our long-standing success in supporting critical sectors, particularly the suppressor industry, highlights our commitment to delivering advanced solutions.”

Renishaw will be showcasing its RenAM 500Q metal additive manufacturing (AM) system. The RenAM 500Q boasts exceptional laser density on the powder bed, at 64 lasers per square meter, making it ideal for manufacturers aiming to produce top-quality components at a lower cost per part. It offers fast build speeds of up to 254 cc/hour with its four 500 W lasers, automatic powder recycling, and vacuum atmosphere preparation. This system delivers consistent and repeatable part quality, achieving 99.9 per cent density and optimized properties across the entire build plate.

Another focus will be TEMPUS™ technology, a new scanning algorithm for the RenAM 500 series systems. This innovative technology allows the system’s lasers to fire while the powder recoater is moving, removing up to nine seconds of build time from every layer. With builds frequently containing thousands of layers, this can cut build times by tens of hours, leading to a time reduction of up to 50 per cent without affecting part quality. This time and cost saving maximizes return on machine investment for existing users and makes new applications viable for AM.

At DMC 2025 Renishaw will demonstrate the capabilities of its platforms, technologies, and services that support its customers in the US defense manufacturing community. Renishaw’s booth will feature various components and mock-ups of machines, including aluminum heat exchange components and suppressor displays.

Renishaw looks forward to engaging with industry leaders, experts and policymakers at DMC 2025, demonstrating its continued dedication to advancing manufacturing capabilities within the defense sector.

For further information visit Renishaw’s website or contact the US sales team at Jeffrey.Seliga@renishaw.com

Update: DMC is rescheduled to March 30-April 2 2026 due to the gov shutdown.

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Anduril Selected for US Army’s Integrated Battle Command System Maneuver Program

November 11th, 2025

Modern battlefields are defined by speed and saturation. Small unmanned aircraft systems can swarm by the hundreds, overwhelming defenses and striking before human decision loops close. Without effective counter-UAS systems, air defense operators face more targets than they can track or defeat, leaving U.S. forces vulnerable. Current command and control systems weren’t built for this fight — they can’t process data or execute kill-chain decisions at the speed required to stop autonomous, distributed attacks.

To meet this challenge, the Army has selected Anduril Industries for the Integrated Battle Command System Maneuver (IBCS-M) program, establishing Lattice as the Army’s next-generation fire control platform for Counter-UAS missions. IBCS-M provides the command, control, and integration backbone for a vast array of counter-drone systems, enabling a single operator to manage multiple threats simultaneously. It fuses sensor data, automates fire control, and integrates new capabilities, reducing operator load and compressing the time from detection to defeat.

At a recent demonstration at Yuma Proving Grounds, Anduril showcased the power of Lattice — the foundation of IBCS-M. In a seven-day trial, Lattice integrated a previously undisclosed sensor and effector within hours, executed live-fire intercepts that achieved four out of four kills, and demonstrated advanced features like autonomy-enhanced fire control, distributed tracking, and kill-chain optimization.

“We can’t think of counter-UAS as static or in the same vein as counter ballistic missile defense. It has to be maneuverable which means it has to be software-centric and adaptable above all else,” said Alex Miller, CTO of US Army. “We can’t wait a year for a new sensor or effector to be integrated and we can’t tell our deployed soldiers that we have to wait for an FSR to solve the problem. It has to support a platoon leader on the move with many small sensors across many vehicles as much as it has to support a forward operating base or garrison commander using a mix of existing and emerging systems.”

The IBCS-M effort is part of a broader modernization initiative that is reimagining how the Army commands the fight. Legacy systems were built for an era of predictability — today’s world demands an infrastructure that is open, extensible, and capable of evolving at machine speed.

“We’re uniquely positioned to deliver on the Army’s vision because Anduril helped define the new frontier of air defense technology,” said Matt Steckman, President and Chief Business Officer of Anduril Industries. “Our work in autonomous systems and command and control has built the foundation for this moment — it’s a natural extension of the lineage that began when we reimagined how modern defense should operate.”

Anduril and the Army are building a unified command and control ecosystem — one that turns data into decision advantage and ensures U.S. forces can see, decide, and act faster in the era of autonomy.

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US Army Selects Neros Archer FPV and Flatbow Ground Control System for Purpose-Built Attritable Systems (PBAS) Program

November 11th, 2025

LOS ANGELES–Neros is proud to announce its selection as one of the three primary manufacturers of FPV drones for the U.S. Army’s Purpose-Built Attritable Systems (PBAS) program Tranche 1 — an initiative designed to deliver effective, modular, and mission-adaptable FPV drone capabilities to platoon-level units across the force. Through PBAS, Neros will supply the Army with its Archer and Archer Strike drone platforms in both 5-inch and 10-inch variants. These platforms represent the next-generation evolution of the battlefield-tested Archer 8-inch system.

The Army package also includes Flatbow, an upgraded soldier-borne variant of Neros’ Crossbow Ground Control System. This program validates a comprehensive development cycle driven by real-world results in Ukraine and cements Neros’ position as the leading provider of FPV drones to the Department of War.

Archer Strike’s architecture integrates directly with combat-proven anti-armor and anti-personnel Kraken Kinetics Terminus strike payloads to engage targets at ranges exceeding 20 kilometers. The non-Strike variants of Archer deliver major enhancements to ISR capabilities and feature easily modifiable, fully customizable payload configurations — empowering operators to adapt the system to any mission. Flatbow extends these capabilities by providing a rugged, mobile control platform that incorporates advanced technologies to mitigate jamming threats in contested electromagnetic environments.

Together, the Archer + Flatbow PBAS package equips the U.S. Army with a flexible, domestically produced sUAS solution that delivers state-of-the-art, globally competitive FPV capabilities to the warfighter.

“The PBAS program selection caps over two years of rigorous system development and testing with both our Ukrainian and U.S. military partners. An immense amount of engineering effort and team dedication has gone into designing and producing the custom componentry required to meet our performance standards and secure our supply chain,” said Soren Monroe-Anderson, CEO of Neros. “These important procurement programs signal the Army’s and the DoW’s seriousness in addressing critical gaps in our drone capabilities and industrial base. Neros is committed to supporting these efforts and helping our nation meet the rapidly growing demand for sUAS defense solutions.”

Neros is dedicated to ensuring the West maintains an asymmetric advantage over its adversaries by manufacturing advanced FPV systems at scale through resilient allied supply chains.

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Happy Veterans Day

November 11th, 2025

I’d like to offer a heartfelt thank you to my fellow Veterans on this annual celebration of our service to this great nation! We have protected this land longer than it has been an independent country.

The American Legion has collated a list of companies honoring our Veterans. Enjoy your day!

www.legion.org/information-center/news/veterans-day/2025/november/2025-veterans-day-deals-and-discounts

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Systems Engineering Earns CMMC Level 2 Certification with Perfect Score, Demonstrating Operational Cybersecurity Excellence

November 10th, 2025

The company’s 110/110 assessment score confirms the maturity, rigor, and real-world readiness of its program to meet DoD standards and protect sensitive information.

PORTLAND, Maine, Nov. 6, 2025 — Systems Engineering, a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) serving highly regulated industries, announced today that it has successfully achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 with a perfect score of 110. This milestone confirms its managed services, engineering capabilities, technology platforms, and advisory offerings meet the rigorous cybersecurity requirements established by the U.S. Department of Defense.

“Achieving CMMC certification is significant, but receiving a perfect 110 out of 110 assessment score with no deficiencies highlights the maturity and rigor of our information security program,” said Erik Thomas, Director of Advisory Services at Systems Engineering. “This isn’t theory-it’s operational proof that we walk the walk when it comes to cybersecurity maturity.”

The certification was attained for Systems Engineering’s secure enclave environment, where its own Managed Services were deployed and operated just as they are for its clients’ computing systems. Achieving CMMC Level 2 certification validates our ability to protect sensitive data, including Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), demonstrates the strength and compliance of Systems Engineering’s Managed Services offerings, enforces a compliant vendor ecosystem, and further enhances the capability of SE’s consulting practice.

What This Means for Clients

Proven Compliance Maturity: Systems Engineering clients can trust that its managed service offerings and engineering solutions stand up to one of the most demanding cybersecurity frameworks in the nation.

Enhanced Advisory Credibility: Unlike firms that only advise, Systems Engineering has gone through the entire CMMC certification process. This hands-on experience equips the team to offer practical, tested guidance to clients preparing for their own assessments.

A Trusted Vendor Ecosystem: The certification reinforces that Systems Engineering’s technology stack and vendor partners are thoroughly vetted and aligned with the CMMC framework.

A Proven Partner for CMMC Readiness and Beyond

As CMMC requirements begin to appear in defense contracts starting in November 2025, Systems Engineering is actively supporting defense contractors and subcontractors through every stage of their compliance journey. Our CMMC Services include CUI network scoping, gap analysis, remediation, program documentation, and long-term compliance program management. These services, when coupled with our managed IT operational services and cybersecurity services, position our clients for successful Assessments and beyond.

“Our clients demand more than checklists. They need end-to-end solutions that are field-tested and future-ready,” added Kent Goodrow, Chief Information Security Officer at Systems Engineering. “This certification gives us even more credibility to guide them forward with confidence.”

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DroneShield Names US Advisory Board

November 10th, 2025

DroneShield brings together leading U.S. military and national security experts to support continued expansion across U.S. and allied markets
The Advisory Board strengthens strategic engagement with government and industry partners

Sydney, Australia – Warrenton, Viriginia – 7 November, 2025– DroneShield, a global leader in advanced counter-drone technology, is pleased to announce the establishment of its U.S. Advisory Board, comprising senior military and national security leaders with extensive operational and industry expertise.&

The Advisory Board will support DroneShield’s expanding U.S. operations, providing strategic guidance on growth, policy engagement, and technology adoption within military, intelligence, and critical infrastructure sectors.

General Mark D. Kelly (Ret.), U.S. Air Force

General Kelly completed a 38-year career in the United States Air Force, most recently serving as Commander, Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, where he led and prepared combat-ready air, space, cyber, and intelligence forces for global operations. His distinguished career includes previous roles as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon, and as Commander of both 9th and 12th Air Forces. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Fighter Weapons School and the National War College, General Kelly is a command pilot with over 6,000 flight hours, including 800 combat hours in fighter aircraft.

Brigadier General Gwyn Armfield (Ret.), U.S. Air Force

Brigadier General Armfield recently completed nearly three decades of service in the U.S. Air Force. He is the founder of RGA Consulting Group, advising clients in leadership, risk management, and technology development. His military career included roles as Vice Director for Strategy and Plans at U.S. Central Command and Deputy Commanding General for U.S. and Coalition Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan. A former National Security Fellow at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, he was also Chief of Strategy for U.S. European Command and recipient of the Air Force’s Lance Sijan Leadership Award for his actions in Afghanistan.

Lt. Jay Humphlett (Ret.), U.S. Navy

A business transformation and military industry leader, Jay Humphlett has driven high-impact strategic capture initiatives at Raytheon and Dataminr. A former U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat Radar Intercept Officer and TOPGUN graduate, he has held senior executive roles across venture capital, military, and intelligence-driven technology sectors. His experience spans a variety of markets and business models to include SaaS, AI, PAI/OSINT, Special Mission Aviation, hardware, systems integration, and services. His career includes leadership positions as President of a special mission aviation firm and CEO of a global health protection company.

Anthony P. Reardon (Ret.), U.S. Air Force

Anthony Reardon served as Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Arlington, Virginia, as a member of the Senior Executive Service prior to his retirement. As the Air Force’s senior career civilian advisor to the Secretary, he oversaw a $5.6 billion annual portfolio and more than 37,000 personnel, implementing Secretariat policies, goals, and objectives. Earlier in his career, Mr. Reardon held senior roles including Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements; Director of Policy, Plans, and Strategy for Air Force International Affairs; and Deputy Director of Legislative Liaison. A former active-duty Air Force Weapons Systems Officer, fling the RF-4C and held staff positions across multiple commands, accruing over 1,900 flight hours.

DroneShield continues to expand its U.S. footprint across government and commercial markets, with growing demand for its AI-enabled counter-UAS, electronic warfare, and threat-detection solutions.

“The formation of our U.S. Advisory Board marks another milestone in DroneShield’s growth trajectory. Each member brings unique insight from decades of leadership across military operations, military technology, and national security. Their collective experience will strengthen DroneShield’s ability to support U.S. and allied partners in addressing the evolving drone threat environment,” said Oleg Vornik, CEO, DroneShield.

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ARK Protection Group Partners with HOP Munitions as Official Ammunition Provider

November 10th, 2025

Haysville, OH – HOP Munitions, a veteran-operated ammunition manufacturer based in Ohio, is proud to announce its new partnership with ARK Protection Group, a premier security and executive protection firm. Through this partnership, HOP Munitions will serve as ARK’s official ammunition provider for both training and operational requirements.

Several key factors contributed to this collaboration, including the close geographic proximity of the two companies, HOP Munitions’ proven record of producing high-quality, consistent ammunition, and a shared mission to support and equip law enforcement and security professionals with the necessary tools to protect and serve.

“Partnering with ARK Protection Group aligns perfectly with our mission of supporting those serving in the line of duty,” said Tyler, Operations Manager of HOP Munitions. “Their professionalism and dedication to training & protecting mirror our own commitment to quality and performance in every round we produce.”

ARK Protection Group, founded by Ron Gazboda, a former U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant with extensive operational and training experience, provides executive protection, estate security, event security, tactical training, and armored vehicle solutions to clients worldwide. Leveraging decades of combined military and private security experience, ARK delivers a comprehensive range of protective services. The company’s agents are trained to manage complex, high-threat environments with discretion and effectiveness.

“This partnership demonstrates both companies’ pledge to support law enforcement and security professionals with reliable equipment, standardized training procedures, and optimal performance.”

– Ron Gazboda

This partnership reflects both companies’ commitment to supporting law enforcement and security professionals with reliable tools, proven training standards, and real-world performance.

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