National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology makes only Alabama stop at HudsonAlpha in Huntsville

On Tuesday, April 28, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) visited the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville as part of the organization’s Biotech Across America Roadshow. The roadshow is a nationwide effort to highlight biotechnology innovation across the country and inform future recommendations to Congress. HudsonAlpha is the commission’s only stop in […]

Booz Allen invests in Huntsville’s PDW to accelerate autonomous drone capabilities

To help bolster the U.S. drone manufacturing base, Booz Allen Hamilton has invested in Huntsville-based PDW. PDW designs, engineers, and produces systems at its 90,000-square-foot drone factory in Cummings Research Park and is capable of producing 100,000 drones annually for defense and public safety customers. “At PDW, we aren’t just creating new capabilities, we’re building […]

Ribbon-cutting launches Space Command’s official presence on Redstone Arsenal

“Sir, you are a go for cut.” And with a snip of the scissors on a “spectacular” Wednesday, U.S. Space Command launched its official presence on Redstone Arsenal. Several years and three presidential terms in the making, Space Command finally took ownership of its first dedicated operational facility on Redstone to open a “pivotal new […]

L3Harris plans Huntsville facility expansion following $1B investment from Pentagon

In a deal that gives the government future ownership in its Missile Solutions business, L3Harris Technologies has closed a $1 billion strategic investment from the Department of War, the company announced. The investment will be used to expand and modernize facilities – including Huntsville, accelerate research and development, and increase production capacity for critical national […]

Pinnacle Solutions lands $24M Marine contract for Amphibious Combat Vehicle Training Systems

Huntsville-based Pinnacle Solutions has won a contract from the Marine Corps Systems Command to design, develop, and deliver the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Suite of Maintenance Training Systems.  The award has a total value of $24 million and a 30-month period of performance, if all options are exercised, according to a news release. Pinnacle Solutions […]

NAITA hosting trade compliance roundtable and World Trade Day luncheon

With international trade making recent headlines, particularly with the war with Iran and the strategic and vital Strait of Hormuz, a pair of North Alabama International Trade Association events couldn’t be more timely. NAITA is hosting a Trade Compliance Roundtable this week then, as part of the World Trade Month celebration, the 47th annual World […]

Dynetics wins $617 million Army contract for next-gen weapon system

Dynetics has been awarded a $617 million contract by the Army to produce its Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment Two systems, the Department of Defense announced Wednesday. The contract, valued at $617,164,135 will fund the purchase of launcher systems, retrofitting prototype launchers, buying all-up-round magazines, soldier trainers, weight representative training devices, contractor logistics services, initial […]

Space Command Intelligence Directorate begins Redstone operations

The first operational facility of the U.S. Space Command on Redstone Arsenal is open for business. Personnel with the command’s J2 Intelligence Directorate relocated Wednesday to Redstone Arsenal and are among the first Space Command personnel to make the permanent move. The occasion marked the first of an estimated 200 personnel who will relocate from […]

India Consul General boosts collaboration with Huntsville companies

While India and the United States share similar histories, both are former members of the British empire, they also share similar political systems as the two largest democracies in the world. The two nations also share economic interests that extend to Huntsville by linking local companies with India’s growing economy. “Of five or six of […]

Boeing, Lockheed Martin to turbocharge Patriot seeker production in Huntsville

Boeing’s Huntsville facility will triple production of its PAC-3 missile seekers following an agreement on a seven-year deal with the Pentagon.  Under the agreement, Boeing, the Department of War and PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement prime contractor Lockheed Martin will immediately begin production ramp-up and negotiate toward a multi-year contract award later this year. “This agreement […]