The Best Companies At AUSA 2024
With the Association of the United States Army's (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition officially in the books for 2024, we wanted to share a list of some of the most impressive companies that Wise Up PR's team met at the event.
The event which took place from 14-16 October featured 700+ exhibitors of all shapes, sizes and applications, with attendees coming from over 80 countries across the globe.
Our team is very thankful to all the brands below who took the time to speak to us and talk us through how their innovations are needed in today's world.
Systel
Systel is a leading provider of rugged computing solutions designed to thrive in the most demanding and mission-critical environments.
Specializing in rugged, high-performance computers for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications, Systel’s products are engineered to withstand extreme temperatures, shock, vibration, and environmental challenges while delivering reliable, real-time processing power.
All its products are TAA-compliant and manufactured in the US and the company has been in operation for over thirty years.
Antenna Research Associates
Antenna Research Associates Antenna Research Associates (ARA) is a premier C5ISR solutions provider. It designs and manufactures antennas that support applications like communications, signal intelligence, electronic warfare, radar, and unmanned systems. Their products are engineered to operate under extreme conditions, ensuring reliable performance for mission-critical operations in both field and tactical environments.
This year ARA was awarded a $26.7 million Congressional Interest Item, STRATFI Phase IIB contract modification, from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory in Ohio, along with funding from the state of Missouri, to advance the Digital Resistive Film Manufacturing Process.
MRead
MRead specializes in the development of advanced detection technologies aimed at enhancing humanitarian demining and security operations.
Leveraging Magnetic Resonance (MR) technology, MRead has created sensors capable of detecting explosives and drugs at the molecular level, offering a significant improvement in accuracy over traditional methods. Their flagship product is a handheld detector designed to identify landmines by sensing the unique chemical signatures of explosives, thereby reducing false alarms and expediting the demining process.
The company's innovative approach addresses the global challenge of landmine contamination, which affects over 60 countries and results in thousands of casualties annually.
TurbineOne
TurbineOne's Frontline Perception System (FPS) equips all military branches with no-code AI and ML capabilities, enabling seamless ingestion and analysis of growing data volumes from diverse, on-prem sources.
The system empowers soldiers and leaders to access actionable intelligence in real-time, facilitating more precise, informed decision-making exactly when it counts. Designed to perform reliably in challenging environments with limited connectivity, FPS processes data in real-time and prioritizes critical insights, giving teams on the ground a decisive edge.
AEVEX Aerospace
AEVEX Aerospace is a leading provider of full-spectrum airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for defense, national security, and commercial clients. With a focus on mission support, it delivers end-to-end ISR capabilities, from aircraft design and modification to data collection, processing, and analysis.
Their comprehensive services empower clients to achieve situational awareness and tactical advantages in challenging environments, offering customized platforms that integrate advanced sensors, avionics, and communication systems.
ArmorWorks
ArmorWorks is a leading provider of advanced survivability solutions, specializing in lightweight, high-performance armor systems for military, law enforcement, and commercial applications. The company designs and manufactures protective products that enhance safety and survivability in harsh environments, including ballistic and blast-resistant equipment for vehicles
Founded over twenty years ago, the firm has secured 50+ patents to date, and its products are equipped in over 10,000 vehicles.
Bigbear.ai
Bigbear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) is a decision intelligence solution. Its offering in the government and defense sector is focused on operational readiness, autonomy at the edge and being a facilitator of contested logistics.
Within the sector, it offers two main products: Arcas™ and Observe®. Arcas offers AI/ML-driven computer vision, predictive analytics, and real-time alerting to interpret data, classify objects, and achieve situational awareness. Observe® is a tool with data collection and curation functionality that provides insights from publicly available information (PAI).
MAK Technologies
MAK Technologies is a leader in simulation and training solutions for defense, homeland security, and civilian applications. Known for its advanced modeling, simulation, and visualization software, MAK enables organizations to create immersive, realistic training environments that enhance preparedness and operational readiness.
One of MAK’s standout offerings on display at AUSA 2024 was its Next-gen Interactive COunterpart (NICO), a virtual avatar. Designed as highly realistic digital representations of humans, NICO avatars can respond authentically to both verbal and non-verbal user inputs, enabling users to conduct meaningful interactions. For military training, NICO provides a dynamic, safe environment where soldiers can sharpen skills in threat detection, crowd control, communication, and decision-making.
Griffon Aerospace
Griffon Aerospace is a leading developer and manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and composite aerospace structures, serving defense sectors.
Griffon Aerospace's journey began in 1993 when owner and CEO Larry French built Lionheart—a modern interpretation of a vintage-inspired, six-seat kit aircraft. One of its latest products is Valiant, a flexible tactical UAS platform designed for expeditionary operations, with Group 3 expeditionary vertical takeoff and landing platform capabilities.
Galvion
Galvion specializes in advanced solutions that enhance the operational effectiveness and survivability of defense and tactical forces. With a core focus on protection, mobility, and situational awareness, Galvion offers a range of high-tech products, including ballistic and tactical head and body armor, integrated power and data solutions, and smart helmet systems.
Galvion
Their power solutions integrate power management and storage for communications, sensors, and other essential devices, helping streamline operations and reduce physical burdens.
