Smart Shooter Receives Follow-on U.S. Army Award for SMASH 2000LEFire Control Systems for individual C-sUAS
Smart Shooter, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, announced today that it has received a follow-on U.S. Army award, valued at approximately $10.7 million, for its SMASH 2000LE (also known as SMASH 3000SA) fire control systems, along with related support services.Delivery under the contract is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.
The award, issued…
AST SpaceMobile Stock Gains After $30M Defense Contract Win
Introduction
AST SpaceMobile is an innovative telecommunications company focused on bridging the connectivity gap by providing mobile broadband services, particularly targeting underserved areas globally. The firm’s cutting-edge technology aims to deliver satellite-based mobile communications directly to standard smartphones, eliminating the need for specialized devices. This unique mission sets…
Mad Men S4E10: Hands & Knees | stuck on a story [37:50]
I love how everyone takes turns becoming the one who shirks responsibility, and assumes the role of "the persecutor" who goes on the attack to avoid feeling bad for their own shortcoming. It's a thing of beauty, very Shakespearean. And how Don's identity theft goes hand-in-glove with the concept of burnout from never being good enough, or never knowing when you're truly acceptable/welcomed.. like a sojourner who has this sense of never belonging. But also the affluent who are globe trotters, how the more they leave the less they want to stay bc every destination feels like paradise lost. Maybe this is part of the thing that haunted Anthony Bourdain so much, his career as a food connoisseur literally fragmented his sense of belonging & peace.
Imposter syndrome (or imposter phenomenon) is the persistent, internal experience of feeling like a fraud, undeserving of your achievements despite evidence of competence. People with this syndrome often fear being exposed as phonies, attributing success to luck or timing rather than ability. It is common, affecting 70-80% of people.
Key Aspects of Imposter Syndrome
"Fraud" Feeling: Deep belief you are not as capable as others perceive you to be.
Persistent Self-Doubt: Despite high achievements (awards, degrees, promotions), the feeling of inadequacy remains.
Attributing Success to Luck: Believing that luck, charm, or networking—rather than skill—led to your accomplishments.
Fear of Exposure: A constant, anxious dread that colleagues or peers will realize you "don't belong" or "don't know what you're doing".
Perfectionism & Overworking: Many sufferers set impossibly high standards and overprepare to avoid being "found out," often leading to burnout.
Common Triggers and Causes
New Challenges: Starting a new job, project, or role.
High-Pressure Environments: Academics, competitive workplaces, or fields with high visibility.
Background/Upbringing: Family dynamics that heavily emphasized achievement or mixed messages of overpraise and criticism.
Systemic Factors: Feeling like an outsider due to gender, race, or ethnicity in a particular field.
Types of Imposter Syndrome (Clance & Imes)
Researchers identified five competence types:
Perfectionist: Focuses on "how" s/t is done; small mistakes feel like failure.
Expert: Focuses on "what" and "how much" they know; fears being exposed as inexperienced.
Natural Genius: Believes in innate ability; feels like a fraud if they have to work hard to master something.
Soloist: Believes they must achieve success on their own; asking for help is a sign of fraudulence.
Superperson: Believes they must excel in all aspects of life (work, parenting, relationships); failure in one area feels like a total fraud.
How to Manage It
Talk About It: Discussing these feelings w mentors/peers helps normalize them.
Document Success: Keep a "hype file" or list of accomplishments and positive feedback to counter negative thoughts.
Reframe Thoughts: Acknowledge that feeling like a fraud does not make you one; focus on evidence-based competence.
Redefine Failure: View mistakes as part of the learning process rather than proof of incompetence.
Imposter syndrome is not a diagnosable mental illness, but it can cause significant anxiety, burnout, and stress.
The US defense contractors have received nearly $10 billion in new Department of Defense weapons orders to replace systems sent as aid to Ukraine, US media reports said.
No money for you. All the money for war.
"Citing official Defense Department figures released Tuesday, US media reported the Pentagon has currently used $9.7 billion to replenish its depleted weapons and ammunition stockpiles, out of a total $26 billion already approved for that purpose by the US Congress.
Lockheed Martin is already getting almost $2.3 billion of a potential $6 billion committed to it as well as $1.4 billion out of an eventual total $1.9 billion more for its joint venture with RTX, previously known as Raytheon Technologies to refill its arsenal of Javelin anti-armor weapons, media said.
Lockheed is also expected to receive $1.4 billion of a potential $5.2 billion to replace guided missiles for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS). RTX will reportedly get another $844 million to replace the Patriot PAC-3 MSE anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems that have been sent to Ukraine."
Significance Of Countercharge Acquisition Guidebook
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It is important as proxy for saving money versus change the tab of money that was given to transpacific sub contractors. There were no results to be seen at all events it was carried out in Iraq and Afghanistan. Most upon these sub contractors were natives of that throne who would collaborate amid local manufacturers to get the work completed. Subliminal self was serious error to actually tendance these contractors instead of Americans, and such an misdeal must not be extracted again. Contracts should hold made with American firms as that serves duet purposes. It helps our economy and the acidify done is more trustworthy and there is greater accountability.<\p>
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India will buy more Israeli-made weapon systems
Barak-1 missile launch
India will increase the purchase of Israeli made defense systems. Israeli sources told i-HLS that there is a “new era” in the defense ties between the two countries.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the purchase of 262 Israeli Barak-1 missiles for Indian Navy which will provide further boost to its growing capabilities.
The decision was made in early October by the Indian Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister Modi.
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The decision is a major breakthrough in the almost frozen Indo-Israeli defense ties after series of bribery accusations against pro-Israeli officials of former government and defense officials in India.
The new deal is expected to cost more than $144 million and may pave the way for further defense contract with Israel.
According to Indian sources, the delivery of Israeli Barak missile will begin as of 2015 and about fourteen Indian Naval ships are expected to be fitted with the Barak-1.
The Department of Defense didn't give the University of Nebraska a major research contract, military and university representatives said Thursday. NU won it.
NU's proximity to the Bellevue-based U.S. Strategic Command had little or no impact on the university's selection as a University Affiliated Research Center, or research partner with the military, officials said.
The university, which includes campuses in Omaha, Lincoln and Kearney, beat out five other competitors for the five-year contract, which could be worth up to $84 million — and more, if the contract is extended.
