2025 Redstone Update: Ongoing Changes in Place for Arsenal, Space Command Working to Expedite Move from Colorado

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As Redstone Arsenal’s role in national defense continues to expand, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Redstone Update provided insight into the missions, investments, and organizational changes shaping the installation’s future. Held on Wednesday, December 10, at the Von Braun Center, the annual update brought together military leaders, federal agency representatives, and community stakeholders […]

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College Students Invited to ASmartPlace Holiday Career Fair on Dec. 16

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The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is partnering with local and regional colleges and universities to connect college students with career opportunities in the Rocket City. College students home on holiday break are invited to attend the Huntsville ASmartPlace College Career Fair on Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. at The Atrium at Redstone Federal […]

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Defense Technology Company Camigan Opens Huntsville Office at Redstone Gateway

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Camigan, an innovative defense technology company, has officially opened its newest office at Redstone Gateway in Huntsville. Camigan CEO and founder Dr. Gary Butler shared the company’s vision for the future and its commitment to supporting national defense efforts in Huntsville. “We focus on the field of kill chain automation software that helps our air […]

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HudsonAlpha and gener8tor kick off sixth AgTech Accelerator cohort with 10 startups

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HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in partnership with startup accelerator gener8tor, has launched its Fall 2025 AgTech Accelerator featuring 10 startup companies selected for the cohort. This 7-week pre-accelerator non-investment program will provide concierge support and connections for early-stage agricultural startups to advance their technologies, attract investment and grow their businesses. “This cohort of ten companies […]

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UAH Students Score Major Wins in International CanSat and Rover Challenges

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Three CanSat teams from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) placed first, second and sixth nationally in the 2025 International CanSat competition held in Monterey and Staunton, Va. UAH teams BlueStreak, Cosmos and Rotorstorm also earned sixth, eighth and fourteenth place, respectively, in the international rankings for the annual event, which showcases student-built CanSats—miniature […]

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Top 5 Takeaways from Mayor Tommy Battle’s 2025 State of the City Address

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On Friday, November 14, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle delivered his annual state of the city address at the Saturn Ballroom at the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville. Over 1200 people attended the event.  During his speech, he celebrated the city’s significant economic, population, and job growth, attributing it to strong federal partnerships with entities […]

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From Huntsville to the Future: KBR’s FIREFLY Laser Moves U.S. Defense Innovation Forward

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Huntsville reaffirmed its role as a national center of defense technology on November 6, when KBR opened its doors for a rare demonstration of its FIREFLY high-energy laser system. Media and industry observers watched as a bright beam tracked and disabled a test target—offering a glimpse into how directed-energy weapons may soon counter the small […]

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Akima Subsidiary to Develop Air Force T-7A Maintenance Training System

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Akima has announced that its subsidiary, Pinnacle Solutions, has been awarded a Training Systems Acquisition IV (TSA IV) delivery order by the U.S. Air Force to design, develop, and deliver the T-7A Maintenance Training System (MTS). The project, which supports the Air Force’s next-generation training platform, carries a total potential value of $369 million over […]

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Huntsville Veteran’s Experience Shapes Mission-Critical Technology

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As a U.S. Army helicopter pilot, Ryan Welch didn’t think about equipment manufacturers when he was in the middle of a mission. If he knew the name of the equipment company, it probably meant something had gone wrong. The best products worked reliably, earning trust without fanfare. For Ryan, that’s the kind of trust BAE […]

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8 Huntsville companies among latest recipients of Innovate Alabama grants

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Innovate Alabama has awarded $2.2 million in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) supplemental grants to 13 companies across the state, including eight based in Huntsville. The funding is intended to advance research, product development and job creation in sectors such as biotechnology, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, materials science and software.  […]

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