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The U.S. government awarded Lockheed Martin a multibillion-dollar contract to continue critical accelerated production of the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE). [Image: Lockheed]
Lockheed Martin Gets $4.7B Contract for Upgraded Version of Patriot Missile
by David Seeley | Apr 13, 2026
For over a month, Patriot missile interceptors have been fired at Iran's incoming ballistic missiles by the U.S. and its allies across the Mideast. Now a multi-billion-dollar contract between the U.S. government and Lockheed—whose Missiles and Fire Control division is headquartered in North Texas—aims to deliver "record numbers" of the interceptors for American and allied forces this year.
by David Seeley |
Sep 4, 2025
Plano-based Fortress Solutions said its services include assistance in the construction and maintenance of "autonomous surveillance towers across the U.S." for the Department of Defense, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other national security–focused sectors.
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by David Seeley |
Aug 28, 2025
Oura's smart rings are being tested by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army to track crew fatigue, predict soldier performance, enable "biometric data-informed training," and more. Now those missions will get support from a new facility in North Texas.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 27, 2025
Denise Hauck will oversee the energy, indoor environments, and military housing solutions that Corvias delivers to the DOD to support the readiness and resiliency of service members and their families.
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UTD doctoral student Matthew Bergschneider and researchers found why lithium nickel oxide batteries fail and developed a potential fix for the promising battery material. [Photo: UT Dallas]
UT Dallas Researchers Solve Battery Puzzle That Could Extend Phone Life and EV Range
by Lance Murray | Feb 18, 2025
Lithium nickel oxide, a promising material for next-gen, longer-lasting batteries, keeps failing during charging. Now a UTD team says it's found a fix to make it viable for commercial use. The researchers plan to manufacture test batteries in their robotics lab before seeking industry partners to take them to market.
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by Quincy Preston |
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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by Quincy Preston and David Seeley |
Jan 21, 2025
D CEO and Dallas Innovates' Innovation Award winners are working to resurrect extinct species, launching autonomous trucks, reinventing military aircraft, and bringing AI into the physical world—and that's just the beginning. The 2025 awards showcase game-changing achievements—including Texas' first newly minted decacorn—across 17 categories of innovation. Here’s a look at the innovators leading the way.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 17, 2024
A joint venture between Kyle Bass' Dallas-based Hayman Capital Management and Florida's Serengeti Asset Management, Rochefort has been authorized under the federal Critical Technology Initiative to help improve America's economic and national security by providing capital to rapidly growing small businesses.
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Lone Star Analysis CEO Steve Roemerman [Photo: Michael Samples]
The Last Word: Lone Star Analysis CEO on the Power of ‘Evil Twins’ in Predictive Maintenance
by Quincy Preston | Jun 26, 2024
"We want to know how the seeds of future failures are sown," Roemerman, CEO of the Dallas-based analytics firm, said in an announcement. "This kind of digital twin predicts what will fail, why it will fail, and when it will fail. In some cases, these predictions can see months into the future."
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by David Seeley |
Mar 29, 2024
One Network's solutions help everyone from Tom Thumb to the U.S. Navy gain end-to-end visibility and control over their supply chains. Founder and chairman Greg Brady says the company's acquisition by Blue Yonder will form "a backbone" of the "new supply chain of the future."
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by David Seeley |
Sep 18, 2023
The $30 million UTD-led project aims "to accelerate the transition and scaling of next-generation batteries," while reducing dependence on scarce critical materials. Led by UTD biology professor Dr. Kyeongjae Cho, the initiative will include the construction of a new research facility at the Richardson IQ.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 31, 2023
Emma Yang, an industrial engineering expert, will use the funds to purchase 3-D hybrid manufacturing equipment that can print metals and alloys. UT Arlington calls the equipment critical to the education of the next generation of scientists and engineers.
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Applied Digital co-founder, CEO and chairman Wes Cummins [Video still: Applied Blockchain]
Follow the Money: Applied Blockchain Files for Nasdaq IPO, Aircraft Maker Lands New Investors, and More
by Kevin Cummings | Apr 8, 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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by David Seeley |
Oct 6, 2021
Adyton was founded in 2018 by two U.S. Army special forces veterans. Their "mobile technology with a mission" aims to pull actionable information in real time from critical-skill military teams—from the lowest first-line supervisor all the way up to the commanding officer.
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by Alex Edwards |
Nov 4, 2020
One Network, which recently also was awarded a $62M contract by the Air Force, will provide the Navy with a modernized global platform that will support both ashore and afloat capabilities.
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by Sophia Gonzalez |
Jul 16, 2020
The ten-episode series hosted by Dallas-native DIU Texas Lead Zach Walker and founding_media's Dan Dillard explores the intersection of technology, business, and national security.
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