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SAFE Structure Designs Partners with Copeland Applied Systems to Advance AI and SI, Expand American Manufacturing Jobs and Strengthen Department of War Support

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Initiative with Alex Copeland will modernize SAFE’s internal operations, expand manufacturing capacity and support new skilled and high-level career opportunities.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SAFE Structure Designs LLC announces a strategic partnership with Copeland Applied Systems, whose Founder, President and CEO, Alex Copeland, is heading up the initiative to advance the company’s internal operations through AI agents, intelligent automation and technologies increasingly described as Super Intelligence, or SI. The initiative is designed to strengthen SAFE’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities, support workforce growth and expand its capacity to serve United States Department of War customers and other government customers. To learn more visit S.A.F.E.

SAFE Structure is investing in operational improvements intended to help its employees manage more demanding projects, coordinate complex requirements and deliver mission-critical equipment with greater efficiency. The company’s objective is to translate those improvements into increased manufacturing activity, additional employment opportunities and stronger support for customers.

Investing in People and Production Capacity 

The initiative will focus on integrating intelligent tools into SAFE Structure’s internal workflows, including proposal development, contract administration, engineering documentation, purchasing coordination, project management, quality documentation and company knowledge management. 

By reducing repetitive administrative tasks and improving access to information, SAFE intends to give its teams more time for engineering, production, problem-solving and customer service. Better coordination across these functions is expected to help the company take on additional work and support increasingly complex programs.

SAFE’s purpose for this initiative is workforce expansion rather than job reduction. As capacity and customer demand grow, the company intends to create opportunities in manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, logistics and program management, alongside high-level roles in automation, intelligent systems, robotics integration and technical leadership. 

“God has blessed SAFE Structure with the opportunity to serve our country, and we give Jesus Christ the glory for the doors He continues to open,” said Johnny Buscema, President and CEO of SAFE Structure Designs LLC. “We are investing in technology to help our people accomplish more and to build a stronger company around them. Our goal is to turn greater efficiency into more American manufacturing, more skilled jobs and more high-level career opportunities. This initiative is intended to bring SAFE to a level of capability and responsiveness unprecedented in our company’s history, strengthening our support for the United States Department of War and the men and women who serve our nation.”

Strengthening Customer Support Through Intelligent Operations

For SAFE Structure’s military and government customers, the initiative is intended to improve the company’s ability to coordinate requirements, maintain project visibility and manage work from initial planning through delivery and ongoing support. 

AI agents will be developed to assist employees with information retrieval, documentation and workflow coordination. SAFE’s personnel will retain responsibility for engineering judgment, quality decisions, contractual commitments and customer relationships.

The company will prioritize applications that produce practical improvements in execution. Implementation will account for the sensitivity of customer information and applicable contractual requirements, with human oversight built into the workflows.

These investments are intended to strengthen the foundation behind SAFE’s products: the people,processes and coordination required to deliver dependable mission-critical equipment.

Copeland Applied Systems Partnership Supports SAFE’s Growth Strategy

Alex Copeland, Founder, President and CEO of Copeland Applied Systems, is heading up the initiative and will work with SAFE Structure’s leadership and employees to identify operational bottlenecks, implement useful automation and develop a roadmap for continued improvement.

Copeland, son of the late Al Copeland, founder of Popeyes, brings a family legacy of entrepreneurship alongside his own work in AI, automation and robotics. His role in this initiative will focus on applying that expertise to SAFE’s operational needs and growth objectives.

“Alex’s intelligence, business acumen and ability to connect advanced technology with practical business needs are exceptional,” Buscema said. “I see in him the entrepreneurial vision and drive that helped define his family’s legacy. I feel blessed that God brought us together. Our shared purpose is to help SAFE’s people succeed, expand our manufacturing capabilities and strengthen the work we do for our country.”

Advancing American Manufacturing in the Era of Super Intelligence

SAFE Structure Designs is pursuing practical applications of Super Intelligence, or SI, and AI agents to expand American manufacturing capacity, create skilled and high-level employment opportunities, and strengthen its ability to support United States Department of War customers.

Through its partnership with Copeland Applied Systems, SAFE intends to turn operational efficiency into greater production capacity and stronger mission support. The company’s objective is to help American workers accomplish more, expand domestic engineering and manufacturing capabilities, and strengthen the nation’s defense industrial base.

The company plans to build a foundation that can accommodate advancing technologies as they mature. Beyond internal operations, the partnership will support evaluation of AI and robotics applications for SAFE equipment, guided by customer needs, technical readiness and mission requirements.

About SAFE Structure Designs LLC

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, SAFE Structure Designs LLC designs, engineers and manufactures mission-critical equipment and custom solutions for military, aviation, maritime and government applications. Led by President and CEO Johnny Buscema, SAFE supports customers across the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.

SAFE Structure Designs is committed to American manufacturing, customer-focused engineering and service grounded in its Christian faith.

Built for the journey and driven by faith.

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S.A.F.E. Structure Designs LLC
Fulvia Isabelina Santoni Buscema
Fulvia@SAFE-2.com

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ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

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Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service growth

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems. The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently, respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable long-term growth of our business.”

“We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates with its existing operational environment,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “This enables more efficient service deployment and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities and evolve as requirements change.”

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks. Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide.

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ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

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Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service growth

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems. The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently, respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable long-term growth of our business.”

“We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates with its existing operational environment,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “This enables more efficient service deployment and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities and evolve as requirements change.”

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks. Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide.

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Global Security & Technology Summit Unveils Month-Long Program of Activities Ahead of December Event

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Organizing Committee of the Global Security & Technology Summit (GSTS) held an introductory session today at the Ministry of Interior’s headquarters in Riyadh, bringing together representatives from the government, private, and nonprofit sectors to introduce the program of activities leading up to the summit. The upcoming summit will be held in Riyadh under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, under the supervision of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Interior, and organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy.

During the session, the Organizing Committee presented the comprehensive GSTS program, comprising three key components: GSTS Month, running from November 1 to 30, 2026; the Global Security & Innovation Fair (SAIF), taking place from November 24 to 26, 2026; and the main Summit, scheduled for December 18 to 20, 2026, in Riyadh. Together, these events form an integrated program designed to advance security and technology innovation, strengthen national capabilities, and foster international cooperation.

GSTS Month will feature working groups, boot camps, training programs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and technical workshops across Saudi Arabia’s 13 administrative regions, delivered both in person and remotely in collaboration with specialized entities. The month-long program aims to develop national capabilities, identify emerging talent, enrich knowledge-sharing opportunities, and equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to develop innovative solutions to future security and technology challenges.

The main Summit will bring together global leaders, decision-makers, experts, and innovators to explore the future of security and technology, promote the integration of advanced technologies within the security sector, strengthen national capabilities, support innovation, and foster international cooperation, further positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for security and technology.

Showcasing the latest technological breakthroughs and security solutions, the summit will bring together government entities, private sector organizations, academic institutions, and research centers to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration across key fields, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), smart security solutions, emerging technologies, and crisis management. The program will also feature main sessions, specialized discussions, and interactive exhibitions. Registration is available at gsts.sa.

Advisor to HRH the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Ahmed Altowayan, stated that the summit builds on Saudi Arabia’s efforts to establish an advanced security and technology ecosystem focused on knowledge and innovation, keeping pace with rapid developments and future challenges.

Mr. Altowayan noted that the summit is a global platform for strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise, anticipating future developments in security and technology, and developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and readiness of security systems.

Vice Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Eng. Abdulaziz Alhammadi, said that the summit will offer a range of integrated programs and activities focused on enhancing national skills, encouraging innovation, and supporting international cooperation.

He added that GSTS Month will help build national capabilities, discover talent, and develop skills, with SAIF providing a platform for innovators and researchers from around the world to showcase leading technological solutions, while the main Summit will bring together leaders and experts to discuss the future of security and technology and explore new strategic partnership opportunities.

SAIF will take place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, bringing together innovators, researchers, technology talents, and industry experts from around the world to showcase promising innovations and projects across 14 fields of technology and innovation. The fair will provide opportunities to engage with project owners, including students, graduates, and entrepreneurs, and explore the different stages of innovation development through interactive zones, panel discussions on emerging security and innovation trends, and knowledge-sharing workshops led by specialists. Visitor registration is open to participants from within and outside the Kingdom through saifair.sa.

The introductory session also featured contributions from representatives of government, private, and nonprofit sector entities, alongside members of the media. Discussions focused on developing national capabilities in security and technology, strengthening students’ technical expertise, translating scientific research into practical solutions, and supporting Saudi companies in developing security and technology solutions and advancing digital transformation.

Organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy, GSTS is produced by Tahaluf, with the Ministry of Education serving as Strategic Scientific Partner, Tahakom as Founding Partner, and Elm as Principal Partner.

Registration for participants from within and outside the Kingdom is available at gsts.sa.

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