defense

Fort Worth Supply Chain Management Co. Incora Adds Veteran CFO Amid Global Expansion, Financial Reset

by | May 22, 2025
Michael Turner joins the aerospace-focused firm after the company successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January. The restructuring significantly reduced the company’s debt, brought in new institutional ownership, and led to a restructured board of directors—now chaired by former Home Depot and Chrysler CEO Robert Nardelli.
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With CEO in Dallas, Defense-Focused Perimeter Acquisition Corp. Closes $241M IPO
by | May 20, 2025
Dallas-area investor Joe Valdman, managing partner at Slate Hill Partners, is the CEO of Perimeter Acquisition Corp., which aims to bridge high-growth innovators with public capital across the defense sector—from military tech to space and aerospace innovation and more.
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How Ex-Army Helicopter Pilot Kathleen Hildreth Co‑Founded a Billion-Dollar, Denton-Based Defense Contractor
by | Feb 19, 2025
Innovation, competence, and confidence paid dividends for the Michigan native, who helped start and build M1 Support Services en route to becoming one of America’s richest self-made women.
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Pentagon’s New Cyber Rules for Defense Suppliers Take Center Stage at SMU Conference
by | Feb 16, 2025
More than 300,000 defense suppliers—from major contractors to small businesses—must meet new CMMC security standards or risk losing contracts; SMU's conference tackles compliance requirements and implementation strategies Feb. 19-20.
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Former Elbit Systems of America CEO Joins Catalyze Partners’ Board of Advisors

by | Dec 6, 2024
Ranaan Horowitz has more than 30 years of leadership experience across the defense, commercial aviation, and healthcare sectors. Catalyze said he has a proven track record of driving growth and overseeing strategic acquisitions.
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Sweden-Based Axis Communications Opens New Experience Center in Frisco
by | May 9, 2024
Axis' new experience center at 17 Cowboys Way in Frisco showcases the company's growing portfolio of network cameras, access control, and network audio devices for security and surveillance industries.
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Dallas-Based Global Specialty Materials Co. ATI Elects New President and CEO
by | Feb 23, 2024
Kimberley Fields will succeed Robert S. Wetherbee, who will become executive chairman, according to aerospace and defense leader ATI. Fields has served as chief operating officer since 2022 and became president in July 2023.
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Dallas-Based CBRE To Pay Over $1B for Military Hospitals and Bases Services Firm
by | Feb 5, 2024
CBRE Chair and CEO Bob Sulentic says the acquisition aligns with its M&A strategy to boost technical services, increase "revenue resilience" and long-term growth, and expand the company's government client work. 
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‘Innovation Meets Investment’: Venture Dallas Sets Sights on National Stage with New Branding, Expanded 2023 Summit

by | Sep 27, 2023
The rebrand "marks the start of our next chapter of growth," says Venture Dallas Chair Aaron Pierce. The nonprofit's 2023 summit, backed by JPMorgan Chase and Perot Jain, is set for October 25.
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Dallas’ ATI Inc. Names New Vice President of Investor Relations
by | Aug 3, 2023

David Weston has been named vice president of investor relations at Dallas-based ATI Inc., effective July 1.

ATI is a global producer of high-performance materials and solutions for the aerospace and defense industries.

The company said that Weston will work closely with its business leaders and the investor community to support its business and financial strategies and will report to Don Newman, executive vice president and chief financial officer....

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ATI Inc. Taps Company Veteran as President, Chief Operating Officer
by | Jun 9, 2023
As president, Kimberly Fields will take on an enhanced role in developing ATI's strategic direction as the company continues to drive shareholder return through attaining its 2025 targets and beyond.
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Follow the Money: MLTPLY Makes Second Investment Since Launching Last Year, RumbleOn Finalizes $130M Acquisition of Fort Worth Powersport Dealer, and More
by | Feb 23, 2022
What companies are finding funding or having a big exit? From startup investments to grants and acquisitions, Dallas Innovates tracks what’s happening in North Texas money.
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‘The Future of Air Force Training is Here’: L3Harris Tech-Led Team Will Help Transform USAF Flight Simulator Training

by | Sep 24, 2020
L3Harris Technologies, a global aerospace and defense technology innovator based in Arlington, will lead a team to transform the U.S. Air Force’s flight simulator training that's used to develop highly skilled air crews.
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Dallas-Based Virtual Football Training App Receives $100K Investment From Arlan Hamilton
by | Jul 20, 2020
The funding will go to Equalizer Games' Quarterback Equalizer, a virtual training game app that uses gamification to help quarterbacks better understand their position.
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Capital Factory Launches $100K Human Performance Challenge for Tech Startups
by | Jun 2, 2020
Five startup finalists will compete in the Human Performance Investment Challenge during the first-ever Fed Supernova virtual conference.
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advanced manufacturing
How North Texas Meets the Needs of Advanced Manufacturing Companies
by | Jun 6, 2019
From high-tech fighter jets and the most-advanced helicopters in the world, to long-lasting lipsticks and packaged pasta, Dallas-Fort Worth is home to a hotbed of advanced manufacturing facilities.
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