Castellum Announces the Award of a $3.2 million Contract to its Specialty Systems, Inc. Subsidiary

Core News Summary - Castellum Inc's subsidiary, Specialty Systems Inc, has been awarded a $3 2 million, 18-month contract to enhance the Cyber-Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) capabilities for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division - Lakehurst [1] - The contract focuses on improving the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) mission systems' software and hardware supply chain management through an automated enterprise ALRE Cyber Signature Assessment (ACSA) framework [1] - The initiative aims to address the growing importance of cybersecurity and system integrity across the supply chain [1] Contract Details - The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) identified the need for an integrated and automated Software Composition Analysis (SCA) and component inspection framework to strengthen oversight of mission system components [2] - The proposed solution leverages Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) to create a holistic C-SCRM digital thread spanning the entire product lifecycle of ALRE mission systems [2] - The solution integrates SCA with advanced component inspection technology capable of detecting tampering at all levels, including hardware, firmware, and software [2] Company Perspective - Castellum's CEO, Glen Ives, expressed excitement about the opportunity to develop cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions using AI/ML for mission-critical customers [3] - The ACSA framework is expected to ensure the integrity of ALRE systems and components throughout the supply chain lifecycle, contributing to secure and efficient defense operations [3] - The company highlighted its team's expertise and dedication in delivering world-class technology solutions for national security needs [3] Company Overview - Castellum Inc is a cybersecurity, electronic warfare, and software engineering services company primarily focused on serving the federal government [4]