SPA Fellows represent the company’s most senior subject matter experts, advancing enterprise capabilities and delivering mission impact for national security clients. These appointments reinforce SPA’s commitment to accelerating how advanced capabilities are developed, integrated, and applied across complex, multi-domain environments.

The newly appointed fellows are:

• Ian Harding, Fellow, Software Engineering
• Steven Hernandez, Fellow, DevSecOps and Cloud
• Amy Soller, Fellow, Applied Artificial Intelligence
• Phillip Pournelle, Fellow, Digital Wargaming

Together, their expertise enables SPA to deliver mission-ready capabilities faster from scalable software systems and secure cloud architectures to applied artificial intelligence and advanced analytical wargaming that informs critical decisions.

Harding leads the design of advanced software architectures that enable data analytics, artificial intelligence, and decision-making. Hernandez architects secure, scalable cloud and DevSecOps solutions that accelerate the delivery of mission-critical systems, particularly in space and command and control environments. Soller leads the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to advance mission outcomes, adapting and customizing emerging technologies for complex defense and intelligence environments. Pournelle leads digital wargaming and analytical approaches that advance decision-making across joint and naval operations.

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As adversary investments in maritime systems accelerate and the demand for distributed, survivable forces grows, Maritime Technologies is purpose-built to give the U.S. and allied warfighters the tools to outpace the threat. It brings together a suite of prototype, fielded, and field-ready systems under a single mission: deliver innovation on the high seas, at the speed of relevance.

“Along with our compelling portfolio in space, spectrum, and cyber, the maritime domain is where the next decade of strategic competition will be decided,” said Dr. Phil Root, chief technology officer of GRVTY and head of Maritime Technologies. “Maritime Technologies is our answer: a focused, mission-driven team that puts autonomy, range, precision navigation, and scale directly in the hands of the operators who need them most.”

Source: GRVTY

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General Mingus retired from the United States Army at the rank of General following an exceptional career spanning 44 years of service. His tenure included senior command and staff assignments at the highest levels of the Army, including Vice Chief of Staff, Director of the Joint Staff, Chief of the Joint Planning Group for Joint Special Operations Command, Commander 82nd Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment. Throughout his career, General Mingus was instrumental in shaping U.S. defense strategy, modernization priorities, and joint force readiness.

“We are honored to welcome General Mingus to our board,” said Andy Boyd, chief executive officer of REDLattice. “His record of leadership at the highest levels of the United States Army, combined with his deep understanding of national security requirements and defense policy, will be invaluable as we advance our mission and expand our capabilities. This appointment reflects our continued commitment to building a board of exceptional leaders who understand the unique landscape our customers operate in.”

General Mingus’s appointment strengthens REDLattice’s standing within the national security sectors. His extensive relationships across the Department of War, the intelligence community, and military establishments position the company to better serve customers navigating an increasingly complex global threat environment.

“I have spent my career in service to this nation, and I am proud to continue that commitment in this new capacity,” said General Mingus. “The threats facing this nation — and our allies — do not respect borders. They are accelerating, they are interconnected, and they demand solutions built for a world that no longer fights in isolation. REDLattice is building those solutions, and I am here to help deliver them.”

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Motiv – which will be branded Rocket Lab Robotics – is renowned for its advanced multi-degree of freedom robotic arms, actuators, and drive electronics that have enabled some of the most ambitious space missions, including NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover, the CADRE lunar rovers, and precision mechanisms supporting scientific instruments and spacecraft subsystems. The acquisition will position Rocket Lab to play a critical role in future lunar and planetary exploration missions, such as a future commercial Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission and expand into significant national security programs. With Motiv’s proven robotics technology, Rocket Lab will offer advanced solutions for surface operations, including sample collection, assembly, and deployment of scientific instruments, as well as precision motion control systems for spacecraft, supporting applications such as optical payloads and other critical on-orbit systems.

The Motiv acquisition will also bring in-house the design and manufacturing of critical spacecraft mechanisms such as SADAs, antenna and propulsion gimbals, filter wheels, focus mechanisms, and precision drive electronics, completing a key element of Rocket Lab’s strategy to manufacture satellites at constellation scale. These precision components are often expensive and supply constrained, creating bottlenecks for companies seeking to build satellite constellations quickly and at scale. By vertically integrating these capabilities Rocket Lab aims to reduce external dependencies, lower costs, accelerate production timelines, and provide greater control over quality and performance for both its own programs and its customers.

“Motiv has built a stellar reputation for delivering reliable, high-performance robotics and mechanisms that thrive in the harshest space environments,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Sir Peter Beck. “Our acquisition strategy is simple but proven and effective: we identify the best space technologies that have struggled to scale, and we bring them into the Rocket Lab ecosystem. By applying our resources, expertise, and manufacturing scale, we make these technologies more accessible and affordable for the global space industry. We’re excited to bring that same approach to Motiv’s world-class products.”

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National security enterprise leaders are currently caught in a technical debt dilemma: a $100M+ trap where the mandate for AI dominance is clear, but the cost and operational downtime of “ripping and replacing” legacy software and data lakes is prohibitive. Helix solves this dilemma by allowing users to bring AI to the data and existing software, rather than demanding the data move to a proprietary cloud, enabling agencies to preserve 100% of their current IT ROI while gaining immediate agentic capability, at scale.

Helix works with existing software and hardware, and operates in classified environments as well as NIPR (Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router). It is at Technology Readiness Level 7 and is already deployed within intelligence organizations, where it is actively saving thousands of man-hours, reducing operational risk, and accelerating time to decision. Unlike rigid systems for others in the government software space, Helix adapts instantly. As a part of scalable data solutions, it accesses, analyzes, and acts on petabytes (PB) of information in seconds, not days or weeks. Tasks that once took a team a month can now be completed by an individual in hours.

“Trust is earned in denied environments, not in labs,” said Joe Logue, CEO of Two Six Technologies. “Helix is not aspirational R&D; it is a proven, reliable operational product already deployed at two government agencies in classified environments, where it supports critical national security missions today. It was designed from day one to meet the most rigorous security and compliance standards of the national security community. Two Six’s ‘blueprint’ is to combine first-hand mission expertise with cutting-edge technology and operational deployment at speeds no other providers can achieve. Helix is no exception.”

Early adopter IC and DoW partners chose Helix for its ability to retain control of their data in their own trusted environment with a model-agnostic, industry protocol standard foundation that integrates seamlessly across classified, legacy, and modern systems without forcing infrastructure changes or requiring them to convert to a proprietary ontology.

Helix acts as a “brain” or orchestrator that integrates directly into existing workflows. It allows a single user, in role-based logic, to task AI agents to engage with existing data, tools, and software applications in a fully secure and compliant environment. By accelerating decision cycles and eliminating manual data stitching, Helix empowers defense and intelligence teams to act faster and with greater confidence in high-stakes environments where failure is not an option, according to the company.

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“Booz Allen is uniquely positioned to field emerging capabilities that drive the critical mission of Golden Dome for America,” said Angela Wallace, executive vice president. “Over the last decade, we have invested in space-based missile defense to deliver advanced technology to the mission at speed. We look forward to our continued partnership with the Department of War to advance the future of homeland defense.”

The global strategic landscape has changed, and a new generation of threats hold the homeland at risk. Golden Dome for America’s USSF SBI program aims to address this gap by developing and deploying a proliferated Low Earth Orbit constellation of interceptors capable of boost, midcourse, and glide phase engagements.

“Booz Allen’s decades of command and control and missile defense experience paired with our advanced software and AI solutions deliver a modern approach to the SBI mission with a performance-first mindset,” said Katie Carr, an engineering director in Booz Allen’s national security business.

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“The Theory of Competitive Endurance requires avoiding operational surprise, denying first-mover advantage, and counterspace campaigning. Quantum’s Ranger spacecraft is uniquely crafted to deliver on each pillar,” said Bridenstine. “As every domain of warfare is dependent on space, the United States must have ubiquitous space domain awareness, unpredictability for resilience, and freedom of action in every orbit. Quantum’s Ranger spacecraft is designed for sustained maneuver for Dynamic Space Operations. It is also modular and refuelable. Any orbit, anytime.”

Serving as NASA’s 13th Administrator from 2018–2021, Bridenstine launched the Artemis Program — the initiative to return American astronauts to the Moon and establish a sustained human presence in deep space — and oversaw a landmark expansion of NASA’s commercial partnerships that fundamentally reshaped the relationship between the U.S. government and the private space industry. Prior to leading NASA, Bridenstine served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District, where he was a member of the House Armed Services Committee and supported the creation of the U.S. Space Force.

“Jim is a transformational leader and has defined the most significant partnerships and policy initiatives between government and the commercial space industry,” said Kam Ghaffarian, Quantum Space co-founder and executive chairman. “As NASA administrator, Jim led the formation of the Artemis Program and understands U.S. Space Force policy and requirements from the inside. Jim is poised to lead Quantum Space during this next phase of growth and as spending on space defense and exploration accelerates. He joins a talented leadership team that includes Kerry Wisnosky as President.”

Kerry Wisnosky, co-founder and president, will focus his leadership and engineering expertise on operations and advancing the company’s spacecraft development.

Ranger, Quantum Space’s flagship maneuverable spacecraft platform, is engineered to operate across Low Earth Orbit, Medium Earth Orbit, Geostationary Orbit, and cislunar space. With patented propulsion technology, extended on-orbit endurance, and modular flexibility, Ranger is designed to outmaneuver legacy satellites and support a wide range of defense and commercial missions for years at a time, directly addressing the strategic vulnerabilities created by fixed, concentrated satellite architectures.

Quantum Space is positioning Ranger as a key capability for the U.S. Department of War, with applications spanning persistent space domain awareness, counter-space operations, and missile defense, while also opening new possibilities for commercial operators in satellite life extension, on-orbit refueling, and space domain awareness services across geostationary and cislunar orbits.

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“Sierra Space is operating at the intersection of innovation and national security at a critical moment for the space domain,” said Dan Jablonsky, CEO of Sierra Space. “We are advancing our nation’s strategic priorities in space and supporting our customers’ most important missions. John’s deep understanding of the challenges facing those we serve—gained through decades of service—will ensure we remain adaptive and effective. I am pleased to welcome him as a board member of Sierra Space.”

With more than 35 years of experience in national security space and aerospace engineering, Shaw brings deep expertise in ​the ​national security arena and maintains extensive relationships across key government agencies and NASA.

“John’s leadership has been instrumental in advancing the field of space operations,” said Fatih Ozmen, chair of the board of Sierra Space. “His unique perspective and deep relationships across the defense and intelligence sectors will enhance the oversight and guidance our board provides. We look forward to his contributions as we position Sierra Space for long-term success in an increasingly dynamic domain.”

“Sierra Space has built a reputation in the defense and intelligence community for being a trusted partner and delivering on its commitments,” said Shaw. “Their team is mission-driven and focused on providing solutions that matter today while shaping civil and commercial missions of tomorrow. I am especially pleased to join the board during this dynamic time as Dan leads the company into its next phase.”

Shaw retired from the U.S. Space Force as a three-star general in November 2023.​​​​​ ​​

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In this role, Nowotny will lead Agile Defense’s Justice and National Security Business Unit, partnering closely with both the growth and delivery teams to expand their presence in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Justice (DoJ), and Department of State (DoS).

“Jim’s addition to our leadership team reflects the momentum we’re building across justice and National Security missions and positions us to deliver a transformative impact to the missions we support,” said Khalid Hassouneh, president of Agile Defense. “We’ve been deliberate about building the team to match the opportunity in front of us and Jim brings a rare combination of mission credibility and operational experience.”

Early in his career, Nowotny supported the FBI’s Terrorist Screening Center, guiding development of major national level systems, including the U.S. government’s consolidated terrorist watchlist and the “No Fly” list. He advised FBI leadership and the White House National Security Council, cochaired the White House Information Sharing and Access (ISA) IPC Watchlisting and Screening Sub-Committee (WSSC) Encounter Working Group, and participated in multiple White House directed interagency working groups. His expertise spans counterterrorism, intelligence analysis though AI platforms, interagency coordination, and operational leadership.

After transitioning from the FBI into industry, Nowotny held senior roles at Tyto Athene, CATHEXIS, Paradyme, Spry Methods, and KeyW (Sotera/TAC), overseeing large operational teams and mission critical federal programs for agencies including the DoJ (FBI), DoS, Department of War (DoW), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Commerce (DOC), and Environment Protection Agency (EPA).

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Coalition Edge is a cross-company collaboration that delivers edgeless connectivity and mission‑ready intelligence. The integrated solution ensures a continuous flow of data, analytics and insights across dynamic operational conditions, enabling greater situational awareness and decision support without reliance on persistent networks or centralized infrastructure.

Coalition members and their contributions include:

GRVTY: Mission analytics and orchestration layer powered by Origin, GRVTY’s automated intelligence platform, transforming multi-INT edge and cloud outputs into prioritized, auditable, and releasable intelligence products that enable interoperability between intelligence and other warfighting functions across dynamic, bandwidth-limited operational environments.

DeNOVO Solutions: Coalition organizer and lead integrator, responsible for interoperability, analytics augmentation, and orchestration across distributed edge and cloud environments.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): Tactical edge compute, providing ruggedized infrastructure for low-latency processing and sustained AI/ML performance at the edge.

NVIDIA: AI/ML acceleration, enabling real-time inference and standardized model deployment across edge and cloud environments.

Rancher Government Services: Infrastructure and application orchestration, managing containerized services and lifecycle operations across distributed environments.

T‑Mobile: Resilient connectivity backbone, supporting secure transport, priority routing, and continuity of operations across connected and degraded conditions.

Urban Sky: Stratospheric sensing and collection layer, providing EO and full‑motion video data from high-altitude balloon platforms to support interoperable, multi‑INT edge analytics.

The concept of edgeless connectivity captures and addresses an operational reality in which systems function across connected, intermittently connected and fully disconnected states, regardless of connectivity conditions.

“Coalition Edge is about turning distributed data into actionable intelligence, even in adverse conditions,” said Katie Selbe, chief executive officer at GRVTY. “Through our Origin platform, we’re demonstrating how multi‑INT data collected at the edge can be fused, orchestrated, and delivered as prioritized, auditable intelligence fast enough to support real mission decisions.”

Source: GRVTY

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