American Defense International

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE RALPH NORMAN VISITS LIMESTONE: Limestone University had the honor of hosting Ralph Norman from South Carolina's 5th congressional district on Wednesday, Sept. 4, as he visited with President Dr. Nathan B. Copeland, Board of Trustees Chair Randall L. Richardson, MBA, FACHE, along with other staff and faculty members. Congressman Norman also heard brief presentations on Limestone's Nursing and Cyber Security programs. (Photos by Limestone University Department of Communications & Marketing)

Shoutout to ADI's clients that were featured in the second annual Silicon Valley Defense Group's NATSEC 100 - SpaceX, Shield AI, K2 Space Corporation, CesiumAstro, Impulse Space, Varda Space Industries, and Epirus!    We look forward to working with their amazing teams to drive innovation in support of America's national security for years to come!    https://natsec100.org/

ADI Senior Vice President Todd Harmer and Jeff Rowlison, Vice President of Space & Intelligence Programs were again featured experts on The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies (MIAS) Aerospace Advantage Podcast. In Episode 191 of the Aerospace Advantage, “Chinese Spacepower, NGAD Turbulence, and Congressional Update: The Rendezvous,” the panel discusses the latest defense news from inside beltway and the broader national security community.    You can listen to Episode 191 here: https://lnkd.in/ePPQXWNV

Last night, ADI hosted a book launch event for The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government. ADI President Michael Herson sat down for an in-depth conversation with the book’s co-author Brody Mullins, an investigative reporter for the Wall Street Journal. Thank you to everyone who attended this great event and be sure to grab a copy of this must-read book! 

Shoutout to ADI Client K2 Space Corporation on announcing their first scheduled launch! This is but the latest announcement from K2 as they continue to grow in the defense sector, recently being selected for a Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) award from Space Development Agency and Space Systems Command's Space Domain Awareness & Combat Power program executive office in support of their Mega Class spacecraft. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for them! https://lnkd.in/gejHZtRq

A real honor to hang out today with one of the true pioneers of #ArtificialIntelligence - Dr. Bob Marks, Distinguished Professor of Baylor University. Dr. Marks is a patriot and represents the kind of American brain-power we need today to keep America safe. #Al #bayloruniversity

Shoutout to ADI Client Impulse Space on achieving the final milestone of Mira, their first orbital transfer vehicle! Impulse continues to lead the space industry in rapid orbital maneuver capabilities, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds! 

We are proud to announce that ADI has once again been recognized by Bloomberg Government as a High-Performing lobbying firm! In 2023, ADI received the designation of “Standout” due to our high client retention rates, driven by continued successes in recent years. We look forward to another successful year helping our clients navigate the federal sector! https://lnkd.in/esXZq7rc

Shoutout to ADI Client AMPEL BioSolutions on the announcement of their breakthrough in personalized precision medicine for treatment of Lupus! AMPEL’s LuGENE blood test can predict patient flares and determine treatment options from gene expressions using predictive artificial intelligence. You read more about the announcement: https://lnkd.in/eRiVy4Yk

Congratulations to ADI Client Stratolaunch on the first successful flight of their Talon-A test vehicle - the nation’s first privately-funded, reusable hypersonic test capability. The test focused on safe air-launch release, engine ignition, acceleration, sustained climb in altitude, and a controlled landing of the craft. Stratolaunch continues to play an important role in developing hypersonic systems for use across the Joint Force. https://lnkd.in/eQn5ZHV9