Yulista Acquires StraitSys

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Yulista, a global leader in rapid response aerospace and defense solutions, announced recently that it has acquired StraitSys, a provider of Big Data Analytics, Information Technology Services, Counter-Insider Threat, Cybersecurity, and Program Management. Founded in 2007, StraitSys is a Certified Woman Owned Small Business with offices in metropolitan Washington, DC, and Huntsville, AL. […]

BAE Systems to deliver advanced ballistic missile seekers

HUNTSVILLE, AL – BAE Systems has received a contract from Lockheed Martin to design and manufacture next-generation infrared seeker technology for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor missile. The THAAD seeker provides critical sensing and guidance capabilities that help protect the U.S. and global allies from ballistic missiles.  “THAAD is a highly effective […]

AMIIC Helping Local Businesses Compete, Training Next Generation Workforce

Located at 5021 Technology Drive, Suite E in Cummings Research Park, the nonprofit 501(c)3 Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Integration Center (AMIIC) opened its doors just six months ago, but it’s already making a big difference with local industry.  As a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), AMIIC strives to […]

Huntsville’s Department of Defense Contracts Review: August 1-12

This new series from the Huntsville Business Journal will cover DoD contracts awarded to Huntsville-Madison County businesses. Each week, the Huntsville Business Journal will provide you with an update to the various military contracts that local businesses are awarded. This entry covers contracts listed on the Department of Defense daily postings from Monday August 1 […]

Australian Telecom TPG Rolling Out Adtran Gigabit Fiber Access Technology

Adtran, Inc., the leading provider of next-generation multi-gigabit fiber access and fiber extension solutions, recently announced that TPG Telecom Group (TPG) is leveraging the Adtran second generation Gigabit Gfast fiber extension portfolio to upgrade existing broadband services to Gigabit speeds and attract new subscribers. Adtran is enabling TPG to rapidly roll out Gigabit broadband services to more than […]

2022 SMD Symposium Showcases Latest Missile, Aerospace Technologies

There’s one less helicopter hovering above a mountain range, courtesy of BlueHalo’s Virtual Stinger Trainer and the author of this story with some help from Haden Downey (pictured below). It only took one shot from the company’s man-held missile system from inside the Von Braun Center’s South Hall. BlueHalo had one of seemingly countless booths […]

The Beach Company Announces New Commercial Tenant for The Range

Charleston, S.C.-based The Beach Company recently announced that it has signed its second commercial tenant at The Range in the past month. The Range is a new three-story office building at the western gateway into Huntsville on Governors Drive. EyeCare Partners, which encompasses an integrated partnership of optometry and ophthalmology clinics and surgery centers providing a full spectrum […]

Liz Hurley Ribbon Run Back In Person For 2022

Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s Liz Hurley Ribbon Run is back in person to run for the future. Registration is now open for the 19th annual 5K and Survivors’ Walk taking place Saturday, Oct. 15, throughout downtown Huntsville. This is the first time in three years that the Ribbon Run has been held in person, after two straight virtual races […]

Mike Banks Joins Regional Builders, Inc. as Director of Construction

Regional Builders Inc., a division of NAI Chase Commercial Real Estate Services, announced today that Mike Banks has joined the firm as Director of Construction for the company’s offices in Huntsville and Birmingham. “We are delighted to welcome Mike to the team,” said Charles Grelier, Jr., President of NAI Chase Commercial. “Mike’s background and depth […]

Rocket City Mom Media Group Welcomes New COO

The Rocket City Mom family continues to grow alongside the city it calls home. Lindsey Barron is the new Chief Operations Officer at Rocket City Mom Media Group and RocketCityMom.com. Barron will oversee daily operations for Sales and Editorial Staff and can be reached via email at lindsey@rocketcitymom.com. “As the Huntsville area continues to experience […]