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2025 LA Hard Tech 50 - by Jacques Sisteron and Nick Kim

This article highlights the LA Hard Tech 50, a list of 50 companies in Southern California's hardware industrial ecosystem that were selected by a group of LA-based hard tech investors for having the most consequential year in 2025. These companies raised a combined $7.8 billion, secured billions in government contracts, and recruited hundreds, if not thousands, of engineers. The selection process involved votes from 11 LA-based hard tech investors, aiming to spotlight collaborators in the LA hard tech investor community, share collective wisdom, and celebrate the accomplishments of the community. The list includes companies in various sectors such as aerospace, defense, manufacturing, energy, and critical resources.

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Anduril Wins $23.9M Contract to Equip U.S. Marines With Man-Packable Bolt-M Loitering Munitions

Anduril Industries has secured a $23.9 million contract with the U.S. Marine Corps to deliver over 600 Bolt-M loitering munitions starting in February 2026. This contract, part of the Organic Precision Fires-Light (OPF-L) program, aims to enhance squad-level precision strike capabilities by providing infantry squads with man-packable, easy-to-operate precision strike systems. The Bolt-M system, which can be carried by a small team, offers a range of over 20 kilometers and an endurance of approximately 40 minutes, enabling it to be used for various missions such as route clearance, overwatch, and engagement of high-value targets. This move underscores the Marine Corps' commitment to integrating advanced precision strike capabilities at the squad level, reflecting broader U.S. efforts to prepare for high-intensity conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.

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NASA Commits to Plan to Build a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon by 2030 | Scientific American

NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy are collaborating to construct a fission reactor on the lunar surface by 2030. This reactor, designed to operate for years without refueling, will support NASA's Artemis program, aiming to establish a long-term human presence on the moon and eventually Mars. This initiative underscores America's commitment to lunar exploration and the development of necessary infrastructure for future missions.

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2025 Report on NASA's Top Management and Performance Challenges - NASA OIG

The 2025 Report on NASA's Top Management and Performance Challenges identifies five major challenges: returning humans to the Moon, sustaining a human presence in low Earth orbit, improving management of major programs and projects, managing cybersecurity risks and emerging technology, and sustaining mission critical capabilities.

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2025 LA Hard Tech 50 - by Jacques Sisteron and Nick Kim

Anduril Wins $23.9M Contract to Equip U.S. Marines With Man-Packable Bolt-M Loitering Munitions

NASA Commits to Plan to Build a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon by 2030 | Scientific American

2025 Report on NASA's Top Management and Performance Challenges - NASA OIG

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