SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Technology International (ATI) has been awarded an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) to serve as the consortium manager for the Maritime Advanced Technology Accelerator Consortium (MATAC). This consortium is focused on advancing warfighting capabilities in critical technology areas, to include, but not limited to, advanced computing and software engineering, machine learning, directed energy science and engineering (including electrical power management), autonomous and uncrewed systems, and integrated warfare systems.

“ATI is deeply honored to continue to serve the Navy, our longest standing customer,” said Mica Dolan, ATI President and CEO. “We look forward to supporting NSWC PHD with the acceleration of research and prototypes that support the warfighter and protect our nation against security threats.”

“The Other Transaction Authority is a powerful tool and force multiplier for NSWC Port Hueneme,” said NSWC PHD Deputy Technical Director Mike Ladner. “It allows us to move faster than traditional acquisition pathways and rapidly field innovative solutions not only to our sailors but also to make us better in-service engineering agents. By accelerating the delivery of engineering prototypes and new capabilities, we ensure sailors receive critical advantages at the pace operational demands require and make us more responsive to their needs.”

Consortium membership is open to traditional and nontraditional defense contractors, emerging companies that have not traditionally worked with the government in the past, non-profits, and academic and research institutions. For more information about the Maritime Advanced Technology Accelerator Consortium or to learn how to become a member, please visit www.matac.org or follow their LinkedIn account.

Please direct any media inquiries to Paul Dudley, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Communications, ATI (Paul.Dudley@ati.org).

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