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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 11h
Congrats to Altagrove LLC and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. on their DAWN RPP awards. 👏 The awardees will demonstrate a system of systems to connect live tactical aircraft securely in real time to a high-density synthetic battlespace generated by the Joint Simulation Environment.
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
NSC is pleased to share that two solicitations are now available through the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation and SBIR supporting OCUDU deployment in smart manufacturing, stadiums, and large venues. 🏟️ Proposals are due 10/21. Learn more: ocudu.org/funding/
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Funding Opportunities | OCUDU
Two Phase II opportunities are open for proposals focused on demonstrating open source private 5G platforms built with OCUDU and complementary open source technologies.
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Congrats to NSC member MaXentric Technologies on receiving a $6.1M award through the RTSO solicitation! 🏆 In partnership with the DoW, MaXentric will develop an advanced RF analyzer and recorder system to expand spectrum capabilities. Learn more: www.nationalspectrumconsortium.org/news-detail/...
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Tomorrow at NDIA’s Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference & Exhibition, NSC’s CEO @jskochan.bsky.social and Alissa Roath will explore how the Other Transaction Authority (OTA) consortia model is transforming defense acquisition. Learn more: www.ndiatechexpo.org
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NDIA ETC Emerging Technologies (ETI) Conference 2026
Join us at the NDIA ETC Emerging Technologies (ETI) Conference 2026 for an all-in-one event involving all things technology, defense, industry and more.
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Congratulations to the ORAN Development Company on a successful demo of its AI-RAN and ISAC capabilities at AERPAW’s outdoor testbed – highlighting the value of moving emerging wireless technologies beyond the lab to real-world environments. Learn more: advancedwireless.org/outreach/odc...
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
We’re excited to see our members and government partners at IEEE MILCOM, held in North Bethesda, MD, from 10/12 - 10/16. Looking forward to hearing a keynote from OUSW(R&E) and panel discussions on OCUDU and ISAC. Register here: milcom2026.ieee-milcom.org
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IEEE MILCOM 2026 | IEEE Military Communications Conference (MILCOM) 2026 | IEEE MILCOM 2026
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
On a recent episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report podcast, CEO @jskochan.bsky.social described NSC’s role convening industry and government to deploy new technologies that mitigate spectrum management concerns. 🎙️ Listen to the episode: defaeroreport.com/2026/08/04/d...
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DEFAERO Daily Pod [Aug 04, 25] National Spectrum Consortium’s Joe Kochan - Defense & Aerospace Report
Joe Kochan, the chief executive officer of the National Spectrum Consortium, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the importance of better management and sharing of limited...
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Throughout the summer, NSC’s members and partners SRS and the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation have been guiding developers and researchers on how to contribute to the OCUDU architecture and work in the codebase. Catch up on the OCUDU Developer Webinar Series: ocudu.org/news/blog/wh...
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What we’ve learned from the first three OCUDU Developer webinars – OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
On the Defense & Aerospace Report podcast, @jskochan.bsky.social discusses improving spectrum management for commercial and national security needs and how NSC’s OTA enables members to offer innovative technology solutions to government partners. 🎧 Listen here: defaeroreport.com/2026/08/04/d...
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DEFAERO Daily Pod [Aug 04, 25] National Spectrum Consortium’s Joe Kochan - Defense & Aerospace Report
Joe Kochan, the chief executive officer of the National Spectrum Consortium, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the importance of better management and sharing of limited...
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Excited to see NSC member DeepSig’s leadership as part of the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation in developing an open source platform to support AI-native RAN. Read DeepSig’s latest blog for an update on their work: www.deepsig.ai/building-an-...
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Building an Open Platform for AI-Native RAN with OCUDU
DeepSig is a pioneer in AI-native wireless communications. Its transformative technology pushes the boundaries of wireless performance, spectrum visibility and network capabilities.
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
In collaboration w/ DoW’s Threat Systems Management Office, NSC is excited to share a Request for Prototype Proposals for the Threat Representative Environment Prototype on the members-only site. Proposals are due on 8/7. Learn more: nationalspectrumconsortium.org/news-detail/...
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Join us on Monday for a virtual Industry Day on the Digital Advanced Warfighter Network (DAWN) Request for Prototype Proposals, where NSC and ACC-NJ will be available to answer member questions about the solicitation. 📌 Register here: www.zoomgov.com/meeting/regi...
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Meeting Registration - Zoom
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
In collaboration with ACC-NJ, NSC is excited to share that a Request for Prototype Proposals (RPP) for the Digital Advanced Warfighter Network (DAWN) is now available on the members-only site. Proposals are due on 8/12: members.nationalspectrumconsortium.org/sign-in?redi...
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
In a new case study from the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation and Wind River, a validated AI-RAN and Open RAN demonstration highlights how open source is advancing resilient, autonomous edge operations for #5G and #6G networks. Read more: ocudu.org/case-study/r...
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Case Study: Resilient Edge Operations: AI-RAN and Live Workload Continuity | OCUDU
Learn how Wind River is using OCUDU to run AI-RAN and Open RAN workloads on a unified, deterministic edge platform with live workload continuity.
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Excited to see continued progress for Open RAN CU/DU implementation, led by the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation 👏 Register here for Episode 3 of the OCUDU Developer Series on 7/3 for a deep dive into OCUDU’s architecture and codebase: www.linkedin.com/events/74701...
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Last Friday, NSC’s CEO @jskochan.bsky.social joined a Hudson Institute panel on “Winning the Innovation Competition,” during which he highlighted the role of electromagnetic spectrum operations in enabling greater adaptability for the DoW. Watch the recording: www.hudson.org/events/winni...
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
During a fireside chat at Network X Americas, NSC’s Chief Program Officer @msilbey.bsky.social and NTIA’s Senior Advisor Tricia Paoletta discussed how the U.S. government is “looking at ways to improve efficiency of spectrum,” including spectrum sharing and coexistence technologies. 🎥
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
In collaboration with OUSW(R&E) FutureG, two RPPs are now available for wireless technology solutions supporting Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC). 👏 Proposals are due on 7/3. Learn more: www.nationalspectrumconsortium.org/news-detail/...
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation is launching a Developer Series to introduce OCUDU’s technical project goals, explain its role in the wider open RAN ecosystem, and offer a first look at the high-level system architecture. 💻 Register for the webinar on 6/4: www.linkedin.com/events/74621...
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
At RCR Wireless’ Defense Communications Forum, NSC Chairman Sal D'Itri highlighted how NSC’s government partnerships are delivering innovation in spectrum coexistence technologies. Read more on our efforts to foster spectrum coordination: www.rcrwireless.com/20260519/def...
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Defense panel on deployable edge AI and private 5G
Inside the Defense Communications Forum: how military operators are turning edge AI and private 5G from slideware into deployable battlefield capability.
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Thanks to everyone who attended our All-Member Meeting – it was a valuable opportunity to reconnect with members and hear from government partners about their evolving priorities. Following the meeting, we hosted an evening reception to celebrate a successful year! 🥂
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Following a coffee and networking break, Martin Weiss and Tom Rondeau share the latest from OUSW(R&E)'s FutureG office, including updates on OCUDU and a preliminary overview of an ISAC solicitation.
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Happening now: a panel with NSC's @jskochan.bsky.social @msilbey.bsky.social alongside Joshua Weaver on the benefits of the OTA consortia model and the challenges and opportunities surrounding acquisition reform.
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Thomas O'Brien with OUSW(R&E)'s Test Resource Management Center is now presenting to members on their #spectrum prototyping activities to support mission readiness for the DoW.
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Next up, Joshua Weaver, Director of Spectrum Initiatives & Analysis, discusses OUSW(R&E)'s latest projects and priorities, including the Advanced Spectrum Coexistence demonstration.
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Excited to welcome our members and government partners to our All-Member Meeting! CEO @jskochan.bsky.social is kicking us off with an overview of what we've accomplished and what's ahead in 2026.
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Looking forward to seeing our members and government partners at next week’s All-Member Meeting on May 14, co-located with the IEEE DySPAN Conference. 📌 Registration closes on May 8: qualtricsxmp6kr5tjbw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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NSC Member Meeting 5/14
RSVP for NSC Member Meeting on May 14, 2026 at IEEE DySPAN
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
The National Spectrum Consortium is excited to welcome Ennoia Technologies, Inc. as a new member! Ennoia Technologies is pioneering AI-RAN radio integration and monitoring capabilities for next generation wireless systems. Learn more: ennoia-tech.com
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
At #MWC26, OUSW(R&E) and @linuxfoundation.org announced the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation, a collaborative hub dedicated to accelerating open source AI-RAN innovation. 🎥 Learn how NSC and #OCUDU are driving open source RAN’s evolution: youtu.be/U0PuLp_Pgvc?...
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The Catalyst for 6G: Announcing the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
In collaboration with OUSW(R&E), a Request for Prototype Proposals with the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications Technology Accelerator is now available to NSC members. Learn more and submit proposals by 5/21: www.nationalspectrumconsortium.org/news-detail/...
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Our All-Member Meeting is just 1️⃣ month away! Join us on 5/14 to hear from our government partners across OUSW(R&E), TRMC, and FutureG about upcoming projects and priorities. Register here: qualtricsxmp6kr5tjbw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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NSC Member Meeting 5/14
RSVP for NSC Member Meeting on May 14, 2026 at IEEE DySPAN
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Congratulations to NSC member ANDRO Computational Solutions, selected as one of the key partners in a $7.4 million Advanced Spectrum Coexistence award to demonstrate millisecond-level spectrum sensing. Read ANDRO’s announcement: www.androcs.com/wp/2026/04/a...
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ANDRO Selected as Industry Partner on $7.4M National Spectrum Consortium Award – ANDRO Computational Solutions
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Congratulations to the Kostas Research Institute @northeasternu.bsky.social for a $7.4M award under the Advanced Spectrum Coexistence demonstration to develop #spectrum sharing technology relying on millisecond level spectrum sensing. 🏆 www.nationalspectrumconsortium.org/news-detail/...
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
The OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation will support the wireless industry’s pivot from a hardware-focused mindset to “a software-focused, application development-focused future,” according to OUSW(R&E) FutureG’s Tom Rondeau. More from @mobileworldlive.com: www.mobileworldlive.com/network-tech...
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US Department of War targets open-source CUs, DUs
Tom Rondeau, director of the FutureG programme, discussed the agency’s role as a founding member of the new OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Thanks to NSC’s diverse membership, the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation will successfully leverage solutions developed by industry and academia to build an open software stack for 5G & 6G. Learn more about the partners supporting OCUDU 💡 www.nationalspectrumconsortium.org/news-detail/...
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
The OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation will provide developers with a “virtual playground where they can create, test, and deploy custom wireless technologies,” according to NSC’s Chief Program Officer @msilbey.bsky.social. Read more in @defensescoop.bsky.social 📰 defensescoop.com/2026/03/01/p...
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Pentagon to publish open-source software stack for 5G, 6G network innovation
The Defense Department is poised to release an open-source software stack that users from the military and commercial industry can use to develop their own custom network solutions.
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
At the #MWC26 5G Future Summit, OUSW(R&E) and @linuxfoundation.org debuted the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation, a collaborative hub to accelerate open source AI-RAN innovation. Thrilled to see our investment in #OCUDU grow into a network driving the global software-defined RAN evolution.
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
In partnership w/ OUSW(R&E) and @linuxfoundation.org, we’re excited to announce the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation, an open collaboration hub dedicated to a foundational reference platform for RAN, including AI based algorithms and solutions. Read the announcement: ocudu.org/news/linux-f...
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Linux Foundation Announces OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation to Accelerate Open Source AI-RAN Innovation – OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Excited to welcome ISCO International to the National Spectrum Consortium! ISCO is a leader in wireless interference management and software integration into existing and emerging RAN Platforms to maximize spectral efficiency and strengthen network resiliency. Learn more about ISCO: iscointl.com
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Looking forward to OUSW(R&E)’s NC3 Technology Accelerator Industry Day on 3/5 at @jhuapl.bsky.social, which will focus on advancing innovation for Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications. Learn how to join NSC to respond to the subsequent RFC ➡️ www.nationalspectrumconsortium.org/how-to-join
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
As a team lead for one of the Advanced Spectrum Coexistence demonstrations, NSC member RTX BBN Technologies was featured in ExecutiveBiz as they seek to develop an automated “smart #spectrum manager” for interference detection. Read more: www.executivebiz.com/articles/rtx...
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RTX BBN Lands DOW Spectrum Coexistence Prototype Deal
RTX BBN aims to ensure military radar systems can operate effectively while sharing spectrum with commercial 5G networks.
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Looking forward to seeing our members at #MWC26! Stay tuned for upcoming news from our partners and us during a fireside chat on 3/2 with OUSW(R&E) and @linuxfoundation.org on the OCUDU project. www.mwcbarcelona.com/agenda/sessi...
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5G Future… Mar 2, 2026 15:00-19:00
Evolving the Intelligent Network At MWC Barcelona 2026, the flagship 5G Future Summit focuses on the transition of mobile networks from deployment-led…
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Excited to share our 2025 Impact Report, highlighting more than $170 million in awards, our growing member engagement, and key initiatives shaping our 2026 priorities 🎉 Full report here: www.nationalspectrumconsortium.org/api/document...
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
This afternoon, NSC’s Chief Program Officer @msilbey.bsky.social led a conversation with expert panelists on navigating an increasingly contested #spectrum environment and retaining access to space-based capabilities. Thank you, Apex Defense, for having us!
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
In an exclusive with GovConWire, Thomas Rondeau previews what’s ahead for OCUDU in 2026. NSC is proud to partner with OUSW(R&E) and @linuxfoundation.org on OCUDU and to enable our members to build the future of open-source platforms for wireless innovation. www.govconwire.com/articles/tho...
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Thomas Rondeau Pentagon 5G Interview—Big Beautiful Funding
Pentagon 5G Director Thomas Rondeau discusses the two main areas his office is spending its surge in new funding from the reconciliation bill
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Looking forward to returning to Apex Defense next week, where the National Spectrum Consortium will lead a discussion on navigating an increasingly contested #spectrum environment 📡 Register to join us on January 27-28: www.apexdefense.org/participate
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
As the Pentagon “makes acquisition faster and decidedly more commercial,” OTAs are creating opportunities for the private sector – from Fortune 100s to small, non-traditional vendors – to contract with the DoW. Read more: www.nextgov.com/ideas/2026/0...
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NDAA: Massive expansion of commercial solutions openings and other key takeaways for defense contractors
COMMENTARY | The past year brought major changes for defense acquisition.
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
2025 was a year of massive developments for spectrum sharing, thanks to the ingenuity delivered by NSC’s membership 👏 In our recent blog post, we recap the high-value projects awarded through NSC that are powering the future of wireless technology: www.nationalspectrumconsortium.org/news-detail/...
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Thinking about joining NSC in 2026? Seeking government awards as a non-traditional contractor? Check out our FAQ for more details on how to become an NSC member and how our OTA can benefit your organization in the new year 👉 www.nationalspectrumconsortium.org/frequently-a...
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National Spectrum Consortium @nsconsortium.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
NSC is thrilled to congratulate one newly elected and two re-elected members to its Board of Directors. These experts will continue to support our mission to advance next-generation spectrum solutions and shape our policy priorities. Read more: www.nationalspectrumconsortium.org/news-detail/...
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