The Rundown — December 1, 2022
Your weekly national security and government news brief, with insights for founders, investors, and those invested in the future of defense and public safety.
Here’s The Rundown… (Read time 2 minutes)
US EFFORT TO ARM TAIWAN FACES NEW CHALLENGE: The conflict in Ukraine is exacerbating a nearly $19 billion backlog of weapons bound for Taiwan, running up against the longer-term demands of a US strategy to arm Taiwan to defend itself against a possible invasion by China. The major defense primes are still struggling with supply-chain disruptions, and the backlog highlights the challenges the American industrial base faces in producing enough armaments to protect the US and its allies. Learn more HERE.
DIA FORMS CHINA MISSION GROUP: The Defense Intelligence Agency is forming a China Mission Group to monitor competition with China and plans to move resources including people, communications, and technology to the Pacific region. Talks to extend the military intelligence agency’s footprint are already underway with friendly nations. Learn more about the new group and where they will be focusing their resources HERE.
UKRAINE WAR SPURS VALUE ARMS PRODUCTION: The world’s biggest defense companies are scaling up production of cheaper and faster systems and munitions to meet the sustained demand triggered by the war in Ukraine. The ramp-up is playing out largely in Europe, where the production shortages have stirred increased M&A activity to meet demand. Learn more HERE.
Decisive Point News:
Decisive Point is pleased to announce NSIN Propel Hawaii, a collaboration with the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) and the US Pacific Fleet — the world’s largest fleet command encompassing 100 million square miles. Apply by Jan 6 HERE.
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Portfolio Company News
ANDREESEN HOROWITZ NAMES RADIANT TO ‘AMERICAN DYNAMISM 50’
Radiant has been named on Andreesen Horowitz’s ‘American Dynamism 50”, which highlights the most promising companies tackling America’s toughest challenges. Learn more about Radiant and check out the list HERE.
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Events
27th ANNUAL EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE CONFERENCE
2023 PACIFIC OPERATIONAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (POST) CONFERENCE
ARPA-E ENERGY INNOVATION SUMMIT
SPACE & MISSILE DEFENSE SYMPOSIUM
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Opportunities
SPACE FORCE AND AIR FORCE PHASE II OPEN TOPIC
BAA FOR INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES
STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY OFFICE BAA
DARPA ADAPTIVE WARFIGHTING ARCHITECTURES
AFRL MANUFACTURING RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT BAA
BAA FOR EXTRAMURAL BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
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Jobs
SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER — RADIANT
PEOPLE & CULTURE MANAGER — RISE ROBOTICS
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Weekly Motivation
US SOCCER TEAM CINCHES WIN OVER IRAN IN WORLD CUP
The US Men’s National Team (USMNT) earned a tough 1–0 win over Iran in a nerve-wracking decider match this week at Qatar 2022, advancing on to the Round of 16 where they will face the Netherlands. The 1–0 victory was a moment of redemption for the US team, which has been rebuilt since a failure to qualify for the last World Cup in 2018. Read more HERE.
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