{"id":22,"date":"2025-01-07T10:17:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T10:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/172.81.116.231\/~vigilance\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2026-07-17T14:46:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T14:46:29","slug":"dod-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/praxis.shawnyoung.com\/web\/vigilance\/wordpress\/services\/dod-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Government and Defense"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Government and Defense Services<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Vigilance Engineering<\/p>

Mission-Driven Innovation. <\/strong><\/strong>
Operationally Proven Results.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vigilance <\/strong>takes a systems engineering approach to tactical mobility and survivability management, optimizing performance, cost, and access to mission enabling tools. Our goal is to enhance probability of success through development of multifunctional composite structures with low-cost, high-volume production capabilities to increase end-user access to a broad span of overmatching material solutions spanning air, land, and maritime applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our expertise spans small boats, UAVs\/USVs, aircraft, ground vehicles, and dismounted systems, delivering mission-driven material development, multifunctional composite integration, and platform optimization to maintain a decisive operational edge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Services<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vigilance offers a a wide range of services across all phases of solutions development. Whatever your product, we can bring your objective to reality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Requirements Development<\/em><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Your vehicle design and material solution trade space starts with an understanding of mission objectives, operational realities, and emerging and evolving threats.  We have decades of experience translating real-world requirements into objective, measurable, and testable engineering requirements. We work with our partners to examine your requirements and use a systems engineering approach to tailor our customized material solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Integrated Mobility Solutions<\/em><\/em><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Advanced materials are shaping the next generation of tactical platforms. Vigilance designs, builds, & integrates multifunctional composite structures directly into vehicles and systems to enhance mission effectiveness without compromising performance or operational flexibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Multifunctional Composite Design & Production<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We specialize in advanced composite material solutions that merge structural performance with other functional capabilities. We developed a broad family of customizable composite structures which include high-strength, lightweight laminates with tailored constituents for multifunctional property optimization.  Combined with Vigilance\u2019s rapid prototyping and in-house production capabilities, we create high-end components for some of the most demanding military applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Vehicle & Platform Integration<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vigilance delivers comprehensive solutions from concept development to vehicle integration and testing, enhancing performance across UAVs, ground vehicles, maritime platforms, and dismounted operators. Our approach combines rigorous prototype testing, field trials, and computational modeling to ensure effectiveness in real-world operations and we routinely support our customers with testing and evaluation planning, execution, and reporting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Advanced Manufacturing for Lower-Cost Production<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We specialize in advanced, out-of-autoclave manufacturing techniques leveraging additively manufactured tooling and bladder assisted compression molding (BACM) for scalable fabrication. Our expertise in precision layups and rapid prototyping streamlines development, while automated production reduces costs and ensures repeatability from prototype to full-scale production.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your Tactical Advantage<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

End-User Driven Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our solutions are informed by operational realities and developed using a collaborative, integrated team approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optimized Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We exploit emergent, cutting-edge composite material technologies to ensure operational success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seamless Integration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our comprehensive approach ensures that material technology capabilities and vehicle performance are optimized together for maximum impact on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scalable Solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We design for low-rate initial production and high-volume manufacturing compatibility to maximize probability of transition from concept to combat-ready systems and ensuring access to operational end-users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Vigilance Engineering, we are redefining tactical mobility by fusing multiple advanced material capabilities into a single, optimized solution. Partner with us to equip the warfighter with the next generation of material technology solutions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Us<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cVigilance Engineering brings a level of operational understanding rarely seen from a technology partner.<\/strong> From day one, they worked closely with Flintlock Marine Group to translate abstract mission needs into tangible, high-performance maritime solutions that excel in real-world environments. Their systems-level thinking, technical depth, and responsiveness have made them a true force multiplier for the Department of Defense and defense industry partners alike.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Flintlock<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Josh Hummel<\/h5>

President
Flintlock Marine Group
flintlockmarinegroup.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ready to build something extraordinary?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s do it together. Contact us today to discuss your composite manufacturing needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Submit RFI<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Need something else?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Reach out to us and we’ll help you to find what you’re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contact Us<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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