RFGeo and RFIQ Data Solutions to Address Key
Challenges for the Department of the Air Force
HERNDON,
Va., July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360
announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II
contract, focused on the delivery of RFGeo® and
RFIQ® data to address the most pressing challenges in
the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research
Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small
Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology
Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business
experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the
pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small
business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually
implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The
DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018, which
expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded. As of
June 25, 2024, HawkEye 360 will
continue its efforts to create and provide innovative capabilities
that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.
This allows us to leverage our RFGeo
and RFIQ data solutions to support the Air Force on critical
mission challenges
"Receiving the SBIR Phase II contract from AFWERX is a
significant milestone for HawkEye 360," said Alex Fox, Chief Growth Officer at HawkEye 360.
This opportunity allows us to leverage our cutting-edge RFGeo and
RFIQ data solutions to support the Department of the Air Force in
addressing critical mission challenges and ultimately strengthening
the United States' national
defense. We are excited to collaborate with AFWERX and contribute
to the innovative advancements that will enhance our nation's
security."
"The views expressed are those of the author and do not
necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the
Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S.
government."
About HawkEye 360
HawkEye 360 is a defense technology leader providing ubiquitous
knowledge of human activity, behavior, and situational trends
derived from revolutionary radio frequency (RF) geospatial
insights. The company's innovative space-based technology was
developed to detect, characterize, and geolocate RF signals. These
RF data and analytics provide an information advantage, allowing
analysts to detect the first glimpse of suspicious behavior, trace
the first sign of enemy activity, and reveal the first sighting of
ships attempting to vanish. HawkEye 360's RF data and analytics
present a quicker grasp of critical events and patterns of life,
providing early warnings to drive tip-and-cue efforts and providing
global leaders the insights needed to make decisions confidently.
HawkEye 360 is headquartered in Herndon,
Virginia.
About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory is
the primary scientific research and development center for the
Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading
the discovery, development, and integration of affordable
warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace forces.
With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas
and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse
portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to
advanced research and technology development. For more information,
visit afresearchlab.com.
About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF
and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX
brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and
start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF.
AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor
personnel at five hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has
executed over 6,100 new contracts worth more than $4 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense
industrial base and drive faster technology transition to
operational capability. For more information,
visit: afwerx.com.
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SOURCE HawkEye 360, Inc