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DESE Research, Inc. was proud to sponsor and support the 2026 Aviation Cyber Initiative (ACI) Cyber Rodeo , a two-day event that brought together government, industry, and academic partners to strengthen cybersecurity across modern aviation systems. The event focused on Zero Trust, an approach that reduces cyber risk by verifying every action within a system rather than relying on traditional perimeter defenses. Throughout the Rodeo, attendees viewed presentations and demonst

DESE is proud to announce a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to protecting sensitive information and supporting the defense community: we are now officially CMMC Level 2 certified —earning a flawless 110 out of 100 on the very first attempt! This achievement reflects DESE's rigorous implementation of the NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls and successful completion of a third-party assessment by the DoW-accredited A-LIGN (C3PAO) on March 27, 2026, resulting in a f

DESE Research, Inc.'s Lead AI/Machine Learning Engineer in our Cyber Works Division, Cameron White, recently sat down with DIGITALWERX TV host Steve Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation on the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. In the interview, Cameron explores how AI continues to reshape the way we live, work, and think—highlighting both the transformative opportunities and the challenges that come with such a fast-moving technology. DESE is committed

Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) is now foundational to Army aviation modernization. It promises faster upgrades, reduced vendor lock-in, and systems that can evolve at the speed of mission need. But MOSA also introduces a hard reality: modularity fundamentally changes the cybersecurity problem. More connectivity, more software components, and more third-party integration dramatically expand the attack surface. For aviation platforms operating under strict real-time,

DESE Research, Inc. is pleased to announce that it was in the first round of awardees for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151B. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility. DESE Research, Inc. remains steadfast in

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DESE Research, Inc. awarded 3-year,$95 million SWIFT Contract.

The Kirkpatrick Family and DESE Research were recognized by the American Heart Association at the 2024 Heart Ball with the “Heart of the Community Award.”

Michael Kirkpatrick, CEO of DESE Research, Inc., continues a legacy of excellence