Entries by Gus Wintzell

Huntsville’s Invariant Corporation secures over $200M in defense contracts

Invariant Corporation, based in Huntsville, has been awarded a series of high-value contracts from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Advanced Technology International (AMTC), and the Naval Energetic Systems and Technologies (NEST), collectively amounting to more than $200 million. These contracts will see Invariant leverage its expertise in modeling and simulation, optics, hardware, and software development […]

HudsonAlpha names Dr. Florencia Behn as new Vice President for Research Administration and Development

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has appointed Dr. Florencia Behn as its new Vice President for Research Administration and Development, effective November 1, 2024. In her new role, Dr. Behn will lead the institute’s research administration, overseeing policies and strategic partnerships with external organizations. She will also collaborate with Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Rick Myers to […]

Signature Aviation business expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel offering to new national locations

Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, has announced the expansion of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program to six additional U.S. locations. This move follows a supply agreement with Valero Marketing and Supply Company, a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO), to bolster Signature’s commitment to environmental sustainability in aviation. […]

IronMountain Solutions CEO Hank Isenberg honored with 2024 community philanthropy award

The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville has named Hank Isenberg, CEO of IronMountain Solutions, as the recipient of the 2024 Community Philanthropy Award. This award is presented annually to individuals or families who exemplify exceptional generosity and commitment to improving the quality of life in the Huntsville community. Melissa Thompson, CEO and President of the […]

Local company secures $400 million anti-drone system contract with U.S. Marine Corps

Huntsville-based Invariant and California’s Anduril Federal have been awarded a $400 million contract by the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command to deliver a Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Engagement System. The contract covers hardware, software, and support services, with work to be conducted at both companies’ facilities in Huntsville, Alabama, and Costa Mesa, California. The firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, […]

BAE Systems completes delivery of 400 advanced missile warning systems to U.S. Army

BAE Systems has delivered 400 2-Color Advanced Warning Systems (2CAWS) to the U.S. Army as part of the Limited Interim Missile Warning System (LIMWS) program. Designed to protect utility, heavy-lift, and attack helicopters, the goal of these missiles is to enhance the survivability of Army aircrews by using multi-spectral sensors and machine learning algorithms to […]

Huntsville named a top U.S. city for small business growth, ranks #4 nationally

Huntsville, Alabama, has earned a spot as one of the best cities in the U.S. for small businesses, ranking #4 in CoworkingCafe’s latest report. The city’s impressive growth, thriving economy, and supportive business environment have positioned it as a prime location for entrepreneurs looking to launch or expand their ventures. Huntsville’s small business scene benefits […]

ULA, Northrop address rocket booster failure during successful launch

United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched its next-generation Vulcan rocket on October 4 in the second of two certification flights required for national security missions. One of two solid-propellant strap-on boosters provided by Northrop Grumman suffered an anomaly of some sort during the climb out of the lower atmosphere, but the Vulcan managed to continue on […]

United Launch Alliance successfully completes second certification flight of Vulcan Rocket

United Launch Alliance (ULA) achieved a significant milestone on October 4 with the successful launch of its second certification flight (Cert-2) for the next-generation Vulcan rocket. The launch took place at 7:25 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, marking a pivotal step toward full certification for national security missions. […]