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Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Former Secretary of the U.S. Navy Carlos Del Toro Joins Qanapi Board of Directors
Secretary Del Toro brings decades of leadership in national security, public service, and technological innovation to support Qanapi's expansion in the public sector. WASHINGTON, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Qanapi Group Inc., a global cybersecurity company specializing in data protection and security, today announced the recent appointment of the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, former U.S. Secretary of the Navy, to its Board of Directors. Secretary Carlos Del Toro is a seasoned leader with over four decades of experience spanning military service, government leadership, and private sector innovation. He served as the 78th Secretary of the United States Navy (2021 to January 2025), overseeing critical initiatives in technological modernization, including AI and cybersecurity. Prior to this role, Secretary Del Toro founded and led SBG Technology Solutions, Inc., a company specializing in space systems engineering and other high tech IT related enterprises. Previously, he pursued a 26-year career in the U.S. Navy, retiring at the rank of Commander. A respected leader in national security and technology innovation, Secretary Del Toro's public sector and entrepreneurial experience positions him to counsel Qanapi through its next phase of strategic expansion. His leadership will support the company's efforts to strengthen partnerships with government agencies, address evolving compliance and cybersecurity challenges, and deliver trusted solutions to mission-critical programs. 'We are deeply honored to welcome Secretary Del Toro to our board,' said Trent Telford, CEO, Founder and Chairman of Qanapi Group, Inc. 'His unmatched leadership in both government and business, combined with his passion for forward-thinking solutions, will be instrumental to our goal of providing mission-enabling technology in national security. The defence sector is rapidly evolving to being hyper-connected through AI and autonomous capabilities; a vastly different challenge to the military landscape and platforms from previous decades. Accordingly, a revolution in data-centric security is upon us and Secretary Del Toro's vast experience is uniquely positioned to guide us. ' 'It is an honor to join such a rapidly advancing innovative tech company leading the way in AI and cybersecurity,' said Secretary Del Toro. 'Qanapi's commitment to integrity and excellence will undoubtedly drive new solutions in the security field for years to come'. Secretary Del Toro joins the Qanapi board alongside distinguished members including Hon. Terry McAuliffe, 72nd Governor of Virginia—underscoring Qanapi's commitment to combining public sector insight with private sector innovation. About Qanapi Qanapi is revolutionizing data security, compliance, and governance with its FIPS-validated, FedRAMP High (Ready) API service, providing state-of-the-art encryption and zero-trust protection at the data level. Designed to safeguard sensitive, industry-regulated, and mission-critical data, Qanapi's API seamlessly integrates into any software, device, or network. A global leader with headquarters in Washington D.C., Qanapi works closely with partners including Google Cloud, Google Public Sector, and Carahsoft to deliver robust data security solutions to organizations of all sizes, in both the public and commercial sectors. Discover more at Media Contact Qanapi Public Relations Office [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Qanapi
Saba Yemen
17-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Yemeni Armed Forces: Strategic Deterrent Power in Region
Sana'a – Saba: Today, the Yemeni Armed Forces, across their various branches and military divisions, continue steadfastly confronting the American enemy and its allies, fully aware of the vast military and logistical capabilities possessed by Washington. The Yemeni Armed Forces did not engage in the 'Al-Aqsa Flood' operation in support of Gaza for a mere show. Rather, it was based on possessing an effective and influential deterrent force that Sana'a has diligently built following a strategic plan, fully developed by 100% Yemeni expertise. The development of Yemen's missile capabilities and unmanned aerial forces (drones) did not occur by chance. It was the result of tireless work, backed by the revolutionary, political, and top military leadership, who empowered and qualified cadres capable of upgrading Yemen's defensive and offensive missile systems to deter the enemy and confront threats by land, sea, and air, ensuring the country's security and stability. Within just a few years, the Yemeni Armed Forces managed to significantly boost their capabilities and re-position themselves across various military formations, especially in naval and missile units. This development has been repeatedly affirmed by the Leader of the Revolution, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, who stated in numerous speeches that the Armed Forces are progressing rapidly in developing their military arsenal. The advancement is not stagnant but continuously evolving to keep pace with regional and global developments. The current strategic military superiority of the Yemeni Armed Forces could not have been achieved without divine care and guidance, broad public support, and the dedication, persistence, and integrity of its personnel. These individuals preserved the nation's assets and worked tirelessly to enhance and modernize them across all sectors, now standing up to America's and the West's advanced arsenals and systems. Given the current global focus, strategic and military experts—especially U.S. Navy generals—now acknowledge the qualitative advancements achieved by the Yemeni Armed Forces, particularly in missile technology and drone warfare. U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Admiral Carlos Del Toro, stated in media remarks: 'The Yemeni armed forces' attacks are by no means routine. In the Red Sea, we are involved in the longest continuous naval combat operations since World War II,' highlighting the U.S. Navy's inability to deter Yemeni military operations. In another testament to the precision of Yemeni operations, which are supported by advanced smart technologies, U.S. CENTCOM Deputy Commander Admiral Brad Cooper confirmed that Yemeni forces have confronted both American and Israeli ships with unprecedented courage. He described Yemen's operations, which he witnessed aboard the U.S. destroyer USS Stockdale, as complex, advanced, and highly coordinated. Amid the current direct confrontation with the American enemy, the Yemeni Armed Forces possess numerous options, surprises, and vast capabilities in military industry and war production. These range across naval, aerial, and battlefield domains, including preemptive strikes and engagements with enemy targets like the American aircraft carrier Truman. The Yemeni Armed Forces have already succeeded in foiling enemy plans and halting their progress—a clear testament to their effectiveness. Yemeni Minister of Defense and Military Production, Major General Mohammad al-Atifi, affirmed that Sana'a possesses many surprising and powerful capabilities in military manufacturing that will astonish the enemy and comfort allies. These achievements are thanks to the outstanding efforts of Yemeni defense industry professionals, who have embraced their mission with excellence. They have produced unprecedented technical and military advancements within the region's military powers, starting with all types of unmanned aerial systems and building a missile arsenal that now includes hypersonic missile technology. In conclusion, the Yemeni Armed Forces are racing against time to enhance their military strength. As the Minister of Defense declared, they have become a formidable force that is hard to defeat and capable of achieving major victories, not only for Yemen but also for the core causes of the Ummah (Muslim nation), with the Palestinian cause at the forefront. E.M Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Reports)
Telegraph
16-04-2025
- Science
- Telegraph
The US Navy could use oil platforms as mobile missile reloading bases in the Pacific
Warily eyeing a Chinese fleet that's growing and modernising faster than ever, the US Navy is casting about for any and all ideas for preserving its naval edge. Now one American marine engineering company is proposing something creative and new: floating arsenals for rearming American warships at sea. Engineering firm Leidos Gibbs and Cox has identified around a dozen surplus oil platforms – and has drawn up plans to convert them into self-propelled sea bases with space for nearly 450 missiles plus cranes and other equipment to load those missiles into the vertical launch cells of frigates, destroyers and cruisers. A single Arleigh Burke -class destroyer – the Navy has more than 70 of these ships – packs 96 cells, each 14 feet tall. The missile canister which slots into the cell weighs more than four tons. Fleet commanders are worried that, in a major war with China, American ships would quickly run out of missiles as they swat down Chinese rockets and aircraft and also target Chinese ships. At present, all but one USN vessel – a recently and specially outfitted cruiser – must return to a safe port for the painstaking process of loading fresh missiles, a port that might be hundreds or thousands of miles from the maritime line of contact. A ship with no missiles, idle for days or even weeks as it labours through the reloading process, is worthless to a fast-moving naval campaign. The arsenal platforms Leidos Gibbs and Cox is pitching could motor across the open ocean at a top speed of 11 knots and, using a new crane system, slide fresh missiles into warships tied up alongside them at a rate of eight rounds per hour – an eightfold improvement over existing fleet reloading methods at large ports. They'd use special frames to slot in missiles in batches rather than individually. If the sea was too rough for safe reloading, the platforms could move inside the coral reefs of remote atolls, if necessary flooding their pontoons down to rest firmly on the sea bed as they might during oil operations. The converted platforms could solve a longstanding problem. 'Deterring or defeating our competitors will demand more than new platforms and new aircraft,' then-US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said in 2023. 'It will demand that we make maximum use of our impressive arsenal, even as we fire missiles or take damage.' 'We must pay attention to the logistics side for our fleet in the Pacific in particular,' Del Toro added. The first initiative to result from Del Toro's demand for reform was the so-called 'Transferable Reloading Mechanism,' a crane the fleet installed on the cruiser USS Chosin last year. The TRAM does allow the vessel to receive fresh missile cells via taut cables from logistics ships sailing alongside, but the process of moving the cells into position is still as slow as it would be in port – and even more awkward given the inevitable rocking of a ship ploughing through potentially high sea states. The mobile platforms could meet ships midway between the front line and safe ports and reload them while stationary using cranes with much greater capacity. As a bonus, the platforms would have plenty of excess space, which the fleet could fill with 3D printers capable of churning out small attack drones. 'The platforms are so large and flexible that most of these missions can coexist,' Leidos says. The concept is promising, but it may also be a non-starter as the new administration of US president Donald Trump swings a wrecking ball at existing US strategy and force structure. Seeking to reprogram tens of billions of dollars a year in order to spend more on border patrols, a border wall and deportations, the Trump White House has reportedly ordered the armed services to cut current programs by eight percent a year for five years.
Miami Herald
27-03-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
As a Miami Beach Girl Scout, here's what I learned from veterans about real patriotism
Patriotism is more than a concept; it is a responsibility. That's what I have learned as the Girl Scout teen representative for the Miami Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3559. VFW post 3559, officially established in 1936, is a vital part of the city's rich military history. It has long supported veterans returning from overseas conflicts and war zones and remains the only Veterans Service Organization on Miami Beach. For me, what began as a Girl Scout project with the veterans post to collect worn flags evolved into something much greater. I became the guardian of these symbols — ensuring their respectful retirement and educating younger Girl Scouts on the significance of each fold, stripe and star as these flags aged while flying across Miami-Dade. From the veterans on Miami Beach, I learned patriotism is not just about knowing history; it is about actively shaping the future in its honor. As part of my project, I have worked to connect my community with those who sacrificed for it. I led younger Scouts in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the Miami Beach mayor's 2025 'State of the City' address and have educated more than 80 girls on patriotism and civic responsibility, from properly folding the flag to understanding the importance of voting. Through my leadership in patriotic instruction, I have emphasized the traditions and deeper meanings behind them, ensuring that the lessons of service, sacrifice and respect endure. In 2024, I was honored to be selected by the post's command staff to assist in the exclusive 'Big Deck' hospitality event, welcoming the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan to Miami. Serving as a color guard aboard the ship, I ensured the proper handling and placement of military headgear in accordance with protocol. At this event, I was recognized for outstanding service, earning four prestigious challenge coins from Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General Brian W. Cavanaugh, U.S. Navy Admiral Daryl Caudle and U.S. Army General Laura Richardson. I have officially passed my flag project on to a new generation of Girl Scouts, ensuring its continued impact. And this month, I was selected by VFW Post 3559 as a 2025 recipient of their annual Girl Scout Lifetime Membership Scholarship Award for my contributions during my Girl Scout journey. More importantly, I have come to understand that patriotism is not passive: It is action, leadership and stewardship. And my time with VFW Post 3559 has reinforced that service doesn't end with a single project or event — it is a lifelong commitment to honoring those who came before us and ensuring that their sacrifices are never forgotten. I will carry these lessons with me for a lifetime, whether through advocacy, leadership or continued service. I know my mission is clear. Sections of this essay represent the winning entry of an annual contest for Miami Beach Girl Scouts graduating from high school. The contest is sponsored by the VFW Youth Activities and Americanism program, which fosters participation in patriotic stewardship, U.S. flag etiquette and mission-oriented engagement alongside veteran mentors. Penelope Rose Heller is a senior at the School for Advanced Studies at Miami-Dade College, Wolfson Campus and a Girl Scout ambassador with Troop 1239; she is also a Gold Award 2024 recipient.
