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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
SupplyCore Awarded 10-Year Maritime Acquisition Advancement Contract
The contract provides critical components to naval platforms, ranging from aircraft carriers and destroyers to submarines and unmanned vessels, supporting requirements for the U.S. Navy Rockford, IL, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SupplyCore, a supply chain integrator and small business defense and government contractor with more than 35 years of experience, has been awarded the Maritime Acquisition Advancement Contract (MAAC) by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime at Mechanicsburg. This 10-year, multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract will serve as a critical component of the U.S. Navy's strategy to maintain operational readiness and support its fleet with reliable, high-quality supplies and services. Under the MAAC, SupplyCore will support the U.S. Naval Supply Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) and serve numerous naval platforms, from aircraft carriers and destroyers to submarines and unmanned vessels, enabling rapid response to both routine and urgent mission needs. The MAAC includes ten Integrated Weapons Systems Team (IWST) categories: Amphibious Systems, Carrier Operations, Common Electronics, Common Hull Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E), Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES), Expeditionary Systems, Level I Special Operations Command (LI/SOC/FBW), Submarine Operations, Submarine Logistics, and Unmanned and Surface Combatants (UM&SC). "We are honored to support the naval warfighter through the MAAC, a contract that underscores our dedication to sustaining the operational readiness of our military,' said Peter Provenzano, SupplyCore President & CEO. 'Our team, with support and collaboration from our strong partnerships with industry-leading OEMs and distributors, will provide customers with the mission-critical items they need." SupplyCore's extensive track record with the Defense Logistics Agency and deep understanding of military needs position the company to deliver swift, reliable, and cost-effective solutions, strengthening its role as a reliable and trusted partner to the Department of Defense. For more information about SupplyCore and the MAAC, visit About SupplyCoreSupplyCore supports the U.S. military, civilian agencies, and allied governments with a wide variety of facility and infrastructure supplies, special operational equipment, end items, heavy equipment, repair parts, and fire and emergency services equipment necessary to support sustainment and maintain readiness. SupplyCore is a Prime Vendor and Program Manager for various contract vehicles through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Additionally, SupplyCore supports several General Services Administration (GSA) schedules and contracts and is a single source solution for Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales. For more information about SupplyCore and its 37-year history of supporting the warfighter, visit CONTACT: Nellie Miller SupplyCore 815-972-4726
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
SupplyCore Awarded 10-Year Maritime Acquisition Advancement Contract
The contract provides critical components to naval platforms, ranging from aircraft carriers and destroyers to submarines and unmanned vessels, supporting requirements for the U.S. Navy Rockford, IL, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SupplyCore, a supply chain integrator and small business defense and government contractor with more than 35 years of experience, has been awarded the Maritime Acquisition Advancement Contract (MAAC) by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime at Mechanicsburg. This 10-year, multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract will serve as a critical component of the U.S. Navy's strategy to maintain operational readiness and support its fleet with reliable, high-quality supplies and services. Under the MAAC, SupplyCore will support the U.S. Naval Supply Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) and serve numerous naval platforms, from aircraft carriers and destroyers to submarines and unmanned vessels, enabling rapid response to both routine and urgent mission needs. The MAAC includes ten Integrated Weapons Systems Team (IWST) categories: Amphibious Systems, Carrier Operations, Common Electronics, Common Hull Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E), Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES), Expeditionary Systems, Level I Special Operations Command (LI/SOC/FBW), Submarine Operations, Submarine Logistics, and Unmanned and Surface Combatants (UM&SC). "We are honored to support the naval warfighter through the MAAC, a contract that underscores our dedication to sustaining the operational readiness of our military,' said Peter Provenzano, SupplyCore President & CEO. 'Our team, with support and collaboration from our strong partnerships with industry-leading OEMs and distributors, will provide customers with the mission-critical items they need." SupplyCore's extensive track record with the Defense Logistics Agency and deep understanding of military needs position the company to deliver swift, reliable, and cost-effective solutions, strengthening its role as a reliable and trusted partner to the Department of Defense. For more information about SupplyCore and the MAAC, visit About SupplyCoreSupplyCore supports the U.S. military, civilian agencies, and allied governments with a wide variety of facility and infrastructure supplies, special operational equipment, end items, heavy equipment, repair parts, and fire and emergency services equipment necessary to support sustainment and maintain readiness. SupplyCore is a Prime Vendor and Program Manager for various contract vehicles through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Additionally, SupplyCore supports several General Services Administration (GSA) schedules and contracts and is a single source solution for Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales. For more information about SupplyCore and its 37-year history of supporting the warfighter, visit CONTACT: Nellie Miller SupplyCore 815-972-4726 in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Hill
10-05-2025
- The Hill
What's in your router? Compromised hardware threatens our national security.
Threats to national security are constantly changing. While cyberattacks and AI weaknesses often make the news, another hidden danger is compromised computer and network hardware. Bad actors may tamper with the equipment that runs U.S. defense and essential services. Most cybersecurity efforts focus on fixing software problems, but a serious threat lies in the hardware itself. Countries like Russia, China and Iran might carry out long-term 'subtle sabotage' plans by adding hidden weaknesses into key parts like computer boards, microchips and network devices. These hidden changes can stay inactive for years, avoiding regular security checks until they are turned on to cause significant disruptions. This secret risk shows that our hardware can be a weak spot that enemies use whenever they choose. Last fall's Israeli pager attack shows how dangerous this can be. In that case, explosive devices secretly placed by Israel resulted in the deaths and injuries of thousands of Hezbollah terrorists. This event shows how hidden, compromised hardware can be activated remotely to cause massive damage when a determined enemy uses it. The way global supply chains work makes this threat possible. The manufacture of computer chips and boards involves many suppliers worldwide, a complex distribution process, and ongoing maintenance. Every step offers a chance for bad actors to introduce compromised hardware. Enemies can take advantage of many points along the supply chain. Small changes made during design or chip production can hide dangerous flaws. These changes might be further hidden when parts are assembled and tested. As products pass through many hands and locations, it becomes increasingly difficult to check whether they are genuine and safe. This complex process allows fake or tampered hardware to sneak into systems — a 'ticking time bomb' waiting to go off. Fake and unauthorized parts have been found in sensitive systems: Fraudulent electronics sold to the Defense Logistics Agency, for example, were meant for a nuclear submarine and a missile system. Counterfeit Cisco gear was discovered in equipment for F-18s, F- 22s, Apache helicopters and B-52 bombers. These cases reveal a clear risk — if these were found, many more unsafe parts might be hidden in critical systems. The heart of this threat is the deliberate tampering with hardware components using advanced techniques. Bad actors can add hidden circuits, often called 'hardware trojans,' during the design or manufacturing stages, letting them stay hidden until activated to cause a breakdown. Counterfeit microchips that look normal but carry secret backdoors or weakened circuits are equally worrying. And harmful code can be placed in the device's firmware, remaining unseen until it is turned on remotely. All these tricks are designed to pass regular tests and checks, keeping the dangerous features hidden until they are deliberately exploited. Compromised hardware is very dangerous because it stays inactive until remote signals, timers or environmental changes deliberately turn it on. This hidden power can be used to disrupt key systems — to make missiles fail, to change controls in aircraft and submarines, to mess with data flows, and to upset satellites and GPS. Computer networks and data centers are also at risk of attack, which can lead to widespread failures across connected systems. Moreover, these issues break the trust in global supply chains and may create long-term instability in our security. Basically, dealing with compromised hardware forces expensive changes and makes us worry. The fight against this threat requires a strong, multi-layered plan. First, we must secure our supply chain by carefully checking suppliers, tracing every part from start to finish and using trusted manufacturing programs. Better testing methods — such as non-invasive imaging and side-channel analysis — and ongoing checks can ensure every component is safe before it is used. It is also essential for the government and private companies to work together, share information and develop new technology while cooperating with other countries. New rules are needed to enforce strict standards for buying hardware and to support local manufacturing. Finally, we must prepare by setting up dedicated response teams and building strong backup systems to lessen future problems. Compromised hardware is a serious and ever-growing threat to our national security. Its ability to hide in important systems puts us at great risk, and every moment we wait makes the danger worse. We must recognize the full extent of this threat and act now. By taking strong, proactive steps, we can only protect our essential systems and build a defense ready for relentless and smart attacks. Roei Ganzarski is the CEO of Alitheon, an optical-AI technology company focused on ensuring and securing supply chains.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Meet the real Rosie the Riveter, who was unknown until a yearslong investigation revealed her identity
Rosie the Riveter is one of the most iconic images in pop culture history. For 30 years, Geraldine Hoff Doyle was believed to be the inspiration for Rosie the Riveter. An investigation in the 2000s found that another worker, Naomi Parker Fraley, inspired the image. Rosie the Riveter is one of the most famous symbols of the feminist movement, but it took years to accurately identify the worker who inspired the iconic image of a woman flexing her bicep. For three decades, Geraldine Hoff Doyle was widely acknowledged as the inspiration behind Rosie the Riveter. However, an investigation conducted in the 2000s revealed that Naomi Parker Fraley, who worked at the Naval Air Station in Alameda, California, was the true inspiration behind the image. This International Women's Day, here's the story of the real-life Rosie the Riveter and how her identity was eventually uncovered. During World War II, women assisted in manufacturing wartime products like gas masks. Before the war, women were in traditionally "female" fields such as nursing and teaching. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, women joined the armed forces at remarkable rates. By 1943, over 310,000 women were employed in the US aircraft industry, comprising 65% of the industry's workforce, a stark contrast to the mere 1% representation before the outbreak of war, per the Defense Logistics Agency. Forbes reported that between 1940 and 1945, female participation in the US workforce increased from 27% to nearly 37%. By 1945, a quarter of married women worked in jobs outside the home. Many women working in military factories were photographed wearing bandanas to tie back their hair. One photo, taken in 1942 by a photographer touring the Naval Air Station to show what life was like for women working in the aircraft industry, appeared to catch the attention of a Pittsburgh artist named J. Howard Miller. The New York Times reported that Miller created a 1943 poster for the Westinghouse Electric Corporation that became one of the most iconic images in history. The woman in Miller's poster soon came to be known as Rosie the Riveter. The image featured a "Rosie," as female factory workers were known at the time, flexing her bicep, wearing a red polka-dot bandana and a riveter's uniform. Above her were the inspiring words "We Can Do It!" The woman in Miller's poster soon came to be known as "Rosie the Riveter" after musicians Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb released a popular song with the same title in 1943. The New York Times reported that the poster was initially only displayed in the Westinghouse Electric Corporation plant to deter women from not showing up to work and strikes among female workers. However, once the poster was published and gained national exposure in the early 1980s, it evolved into an emblem of the feminist movement and emerged as one of the most iconic images in pop culture. The inspiration for the iconic Rosie the Riveter image was initially believed to be Geraldine Hoff Doyle, a Michigan factory worker. Geraldine Hoff Doyle, who worked in a Navy plant in Michigan, was long considered to be the inspiration behind the iconic image. The New York Times reported that Doyle came forward in the 1980s and claimed to be the woman in a photo believed to have inspired Miller's famous poster. Doyle had seen the photo, which was published without its original caption and the correct names of the women in the photograph. She mistakenly identified herself as the woman in the photo, and since she bore a striking resemblance to the woman, she was widely accepted as the real-life Rosie the Riveter. The true inspiration for Rosie the Riveter was later identified as Naomi Parker Fraley, a waitress from California who worked at the Naval Air Station in Alameda. In 2009, during a reunion of war-era Rosies, 88-year-old Naomi Parker Fraley (pictured) attended a reunion of war-era Rosies, where she spied a photo of herself working at the Naval Air Station in Alameda, California, in a historical display — and saw another woman's name listed underneath the image as the inspiration for Miller's famous "We Can Do It!" poster. The photo in question showed a then-20-year-old Naomi Parker Fraley wearing a red-and-white-polka-dot bandana and working on a turret lathe. "I couldn't believe it because it was me in the photo, but there was somebody else's name in the caption: Geraldine," Parker Fraley told People in 2016. "I was amazed." After learning another woman had been misidentified as her for over 30 years, Naomi Parker Fraley tried to set the record straight. People reported that Parker Fraley contacted the World War II Home Front National Historical Park with her saved newspaper clipping, which included the original caption that listed her as the woman in the photo. "I just wanted my own identity," she said. "I didn't want fame or fortune, but I did want my own identity." However, Parker Fraley, then 95, would not be able to correct the record for another six years. In 2015, she was approached by Seton Hall University professor James J. Kimble, who had been on a quest to discover Rosie the Riveter's true identity for six years. After Parker Fraley showed Kimble the evidence that she had been Miller's inspiration, he published an article in an academic journal, "Rosie's Secret Identity," in 2016. People then published a feature about the discovery, and Parker Fraley was finally recognized by the media at large as the inspiration behind Rosie the Riveter. "She had been robbed of her part of history," Kimble told People. "It's so hurtful to be misidentified like that. It's like the train has left the station and you're standing there and there's nothing you can do because you're 95 and no one listens to your story." Rosie the Riveter is now considered an icon of the feminist movement. Parker Fraley told People that after she was identified as the inspiration for Rosie the Riveter, she began receiving fan mail. Miller's illustration of Rosie the Riveter has come to embody the tenacity and strength of women. "The women of this country these days need some icons," Parker Fraley told People. "If they think I'm one, I'm happy about that." Naomi Parker Fraley died on January 20, 2018, at the age of 96. Read the original article on Business Insider
Zawya
20-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
A tungsten-tipped answer to the West's critical metals dilemma: Andy Home
LONDON - The critical minerals war is escalating. China's response to U.S. President Donald Trump's 10% tariff hike on Chinese imports includes restricting exports of another five esoteric components of the periodic table. Exports of bismuth, indium, molybdenum, tellurium and tungsten will only be allowed subject to Ministry of Commerce approval they will not be used in military applications. That's a big problem for tungsten in particular. In a world where just about every metal is critical for someone, the word may be losing its meaning, as my colleague Clyde Russell has argued. But, for want of a better word, tungsten is a critical component of the 21st-century industrial supply chain, both civilian and military. So critical indeed that users are starting to embrace new pricing mechanisms to guarantee non-Chinese supply. GREEN AMMO Tungsten has the highest melting point of any element, is extremely hard and has good electrical and thermal conductivity. The metal lit up the last century in the form of the incandescent light bulb and is now used in an extraordinarily wide range of applications. Tungsten carbide is the hardest material after diamond and its use in drills spans every other metallic supply chain from mine to machining. Tungsten crucibles make it possible to melt just about any other element. The metal has seeped stealthily into telecoms, electronics, semiconductor and power sectors. Tungsten is a small market with global output of just over 100,000 metric tons and an estimated value of around $5 billion in 2023. But the industries that depend on it are exponentially bigger, which is why it is on everyone's critical mineral list. It is also the material of choice for what the military calls penetrators - high-density, armour-piercing projectiles. The only other material that can match its kinetic performance is depleted uranium, which makes tungsten the environmentally friendly battlefield option. And one that is in high demand in Ukraine. DECOUPLING China dominates the tungsten market, accounting for 83% of last year's global mine production of 81,000 tons, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Tungsten has not been mined commercially in the United States since 2015 and the country relies heavily on imports, 37% of which came from China last year. The Joe Biden administration kick-started the process of weaning U.S. companies off their dependence on Chinese tungsten with a 25% duty on imports from China imposed in December last year. The U.S. military faces a 2027 deadline for halting any purchases of tungsten manufactured or mined in China or Russia, which is the world's third largest producer. The Defense Logistics Agency holds stocks of tungsten concentrate and is in the market for up to 2,040 tons more in the current fiscal year to September 2025. The Department of Defense has awarded $15.8m to Canada's Fireweed Metals Corp to accelerate the development of the Mactung tungsten mine in Yukon. The money will fund test work and a feasibility study, which suggests it will be a while before a final go-ahead decision, let alone production. NO DOWNSIDE Until the DoD's money can deliver results in Yukon, the West's tungsten fortunes hang largely on the restart of the Sangdong mine in South Korea. Sangdong was once the jewel in the country's mining crown but closed due to low prices in the 1990s. It is being reactivated by Almonty Industries with commissioning of the first 2,300-ton per year phase already in progress. A second phase of similar size could follow 12 months down the line. All of the first-phase production has been committed to Global Tungsten & Powders, the U.S. arm of Austria's Plansee Group. The contract comes with a minimum floor price of $235 per metric ton unit (mtu) basis the price of ammonium paratungstate and no upside cap. The current price is $342.50 per mtu. Floor prices are by no means uncommon in the mining industry but normally they come in the form of fancy financial hedging programmes paid for by the producer. But there is no futures market in tungsten, which makes this particular contract unique - or almost unique: Almonty has pulled off the same trick with its Sangdong Molybdenum project, locking in a hard floor price of $19 per lb with SeAH M&S, Korea's largest processor. The idea is to insulate the projects from the sort of destructive Chinese supply surge that is playing out in battery metals such as lithium, cobalt and nickel. Lacking any floor price protection, battery-metal start-ups have been crushed by low prices. AT ANY COST? Almonty may not have to worry too much about floor prices if China starts choking off the supply of tungsten products to the West. Although there is no outright ban yet, it is worth noting that germanium, gallium and antimony all got the special licensing treatment before Beijing put a total ban on exports of all three to the United States. As buyers scramble for non-Chinese material at any price, antimony has rocketed to $47,250 from $11,000 per kilogram at the start of 2024. Plansee Group's granting of what is in effect a free put option on Amonty's tungsten output bears testimony to how critical it thinks Sangdong's output will be to the non-Chinese tungsten market. The lesson for other critical mineral users is that relying on market prices alone to ensure supply will not guarantee you get the stuff you really need. The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters. (Editing by Barbara Lewis)
