Raytheon completes $115 million expansion of Huntsville missile integration facility

A cornerstone of Raytheon’s missile production on Redstone Arsenal just got a little bigger. The company announced it has completed a 26,000 square-foot expansion of its Redstone Raytheon Missile Integration Facility. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Raytheon officials said the $115 million capital investment will increase the facility’s integration and delivery capacity by over 50% and […]

UAH’s i4 program drives 60+ job offers with Northrop Grumman

For more than a decade, University of Alabama in Huntsville and Northrop Grumman have partnered on workforce development initiatives. On March 3, the organizations marked a milestone as more than 60 full-time and internship offers were extended to UAH students and recent graduates. Northrop Grumman is currently the leading employer of UAH alumni, and the […]

Delivering victory: Global Force Symposium and Exposition to address technological changes

We all know that technology is ever-changing at an ever-increasing speed. To avoid being left in the dust, whether commercially or militarily, these changes must be met. The Army is making its own transformational changes, as well, to answer challenges from our adversaries. And those changes will be addressed at next week’s Association of the […]

Robert McGuire Joins Delta Solutions & Strategies as Program Manager

Delta Solutions & Strategies has named Robert McGuire Program Manager for the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Office (PAE) FIRES, SHIELD program in Huntsville, AL. Robert has more than 30 years of experience in the U.S. Army, including joint and combined full spectrum operations, security cooperation, counter terrorism, artillery cannon and rocket systems, and interagency collaboration.  As […]

Delta Solutions & Strategies names Mike Rasco Southeast Director for Business Development

Delta Solutions & Strategies has named Mike Rasco Southeast Director for Business Development. Since 2024, Rasco has overseen the Short and Intermediate Effectors for Layered Defense (SHIELD) Project Office in Huntsville, AL, driving strategic initiatives while ensuring operational readiness. Mike brings more than 30 years of U.S. Army experience to the role. During his time […]

GENESIS: AeroVironment’s $97M Army contract is latest in next-generation defense systems

To boost the Army’s efforts to modernize, AeroVironment is turning to GENESIS. Under a three-year, $97.4 million contract, the company, which has an office on Corporate Drive in Huntsville, will design and integrate prototype test environments — including flight motion table and cryogenic space chamber facilities — on Redstone Arsenal. The contract was awarded under […]

GE Aerospace announces $55 million expansion at Huntsville-Limestone County facility

Just a year after announcing plans for a $22 million expansion of its Huntsville facility, GE Aerospace is growing again in the Rocket City. The aircraft engine builder said today it will invest $55 million in new and upgraded production equipment and building improvements.  “GE Aerospace has been an important part of Huntsville’s aerospace and […]

Report says Huntsville is nation’s No. 1 city in financial resilience

Economic and financial pain is everywhere. “Affordability” has become the latest political buzzword as households are juggling rising costs, high debt, and housing pressures.  Though financial strain feels like a universal experience in this economy, some Americans are feeling the burden more than others.  Fortunately, Huntsville is one of those cities that feels the burden […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt gives 2026 legislative update in Huntsville, shares timeline for Space Command relocation

On Friday, Feb. 13, Alabama U.S. Sen. Katie Britt spoke to a sold-out crowd at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s 2026 D.C. Legislative Update luncheon. During her address, she discussed judicial nominations, U.S. Space Command, legislative achievements, appropriations, funding for North Alabama, and various policy initiatives. During her speech, Britt addressed the 2025 government shutdown, which […]

Robert Kincade Joins Accenture Federal Services as Growth Strategy Managing Director

Robert Kincade joins Accenture Federal Services as Growth Strategy Managing Director for the Huntsville Department of War/Space market. A recognized leader in the North Alabama defense aerospace and technology community, Robert brings 40 years of high-tech R&D, manufacturing, production and strategic growth expertise to the role.    Kincade’s deep roots in Huntsville include previously serving as Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer for COLSA Corporation, and as a Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he […]