Greystones Group technical paper selected for presentation at the American Society of Naval Engineers Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium 2026. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sept. 16, 2026 - Greystones Group, a woman-owned small business delivering innovative digital solutions to the United States military and civilian federal government, today announced that its technical paper has been accepted for presentation at the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium (FMMS) 2026. The paper describes a reference architecture for applying AI to maintenance processes, schedules, and technical data supporting distributed and unmanned maritime assets, including unmanned vessels (UVs). The paper is presented in general terms and does not describe any fielded system, program of record, or customer environment. It reflects Greystones' ongoing independent research investment in data-driven sustainment and readiness, an area in which the company applies proven AI and machine learning technologies to reduce operator cognitive load and enable better, faster decisions. "Sustainment is one of the areas where AI can make the most immediate difference, and FMMS is the right forum to work through how," said Sheila Duffy, CEO and Founder of Greystones Group. "As the fleet's reliance on unmanned vessels grows, so does the need for maintenance and readiness approaches built specifically for these platforms. We're proud to share our technical perspective with the naval engineering community and to contribute to the conversation on how technology can accelerate fleet readiness." FMMS 2026 will take place September 22-24, 2026, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia, under the theme "From Foundry to Fleet: Delivering Readiness & Capability." The symposium brings together the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, Military Sealift Command, industry, academia, and the broader naval ship maintenance and modernization community for an open exchange of technical information on ship maintenance and modernization. The FMMS agenda features senior military keynotes, industry speakers, panels, an Innovation Theater, and technical paper presentations. The FMMS selection adds to a period of growing momentum for Greystones in naval maintenance and modernization. The company continues to invest in research and development of AI-enabled maintenance tracking and data analytics capabilities for distributed and unmanned maritime systems, and was selected earlier this year to present at the Naval Applications of Machine Learning (NAML) 2026 conference. About Greystones Group Greystones is a certified WOSB, headquartered in Washington, DC. Greystones Group is proud to support its Nation's Defense and Critical Infrastructure Agencies by providing mission-focused solutions and services that ensure mission success. Greystones provide rapid DevSecOps and proven artificial intelligence solutions for mission critical systems to reduce operators' cognitive load, and allow for better, faster decisions. For media inquiries, please contact: Maria Bradley Greystones Group 415-509-0498

Driving innovation beyond the lab: John Hopkin selected as panelist for Doolittle Institute's Innovation Discovery Event 2026. Greystones Group is proud to congratulate John Hopkin, its Chief Operating Officer, on being selected to serve as a panelist at the Doolittle Institute's Innovation Discovery Event 2026, taking place on July 23, 2026, in Niceville, Florida. The Doolittle Institute's Innovation Discovery Events are designed to accelerate the transition of emerging technologies from research to real-world application. These events bring together federal researchers with experts from industry, academia, government, small businesses, and the entrepreneurial community to evaluate innovative concepts and identify opportunities for technology commercialization and operational use. As a panelist, John will collaborate with fellow experts to evaluate promising technologies and engage directly with the innovators developing them. His responsibilities include: * Reviewing and assessing innovative concepts and proposals * Providing feedback through discussions with researchers and technology developers * Identifying practical applications, commercialization opportunities, and pathways for successful technology transition Innovation is most impactful when groundbreaking ideas can move beyond the laboratory and into the hands of the organizations that need them most. Events like the Innovation Discovery Event play a critical role in connecting researchers, industry leaders, and government stakeholders to accelerate that process. John's participation reflects Greystones Group's continued commitment to advancing defense innovation, supporting technology transition, and helping deliver mission-critical capabilities to its government partners. Greystones Group congratulate John on this opportunity to contribute his expertise and look forward to the innovations and collaborations that emerge from this year's event.