Navigating CMMC compliance: Key budgeting insights for local DoD contractors

Cover image: Provided by the Huntsville CVB/Marty Sellers of SellersPhoto Aerial Photography Daniel Akridge and Sam Stiles of Summit 7 conducted a free 50-minute webinar on Wednesday, June 12 entitled “How to Budget for CMMC.”  CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is a series of regulations, passed by the federal government, that will apply to defense […]

UAH earns national recognition as Alabama’s best value university for eighth time

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has once again been named the Best Value university in Alabama by SmartAsset, an online financial services provider. The 2023 rankings mark the eighth time that UAH, part of The University of Alabama System, has received this honor. “UAH has been ranked in the top spot for eight years. […]

Huntsville’s aerospace expertise powers successful Boeing Starliner launch

NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams made history by becoming the first individuals to launch into orbit aboard Boeing’s [NYSE: BA] Starliner. The spacecraft lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 10:52 am ET, beginning a 25-hour journey to the International Space Station (ISS). This mission marks the start of […]

NASA names new deputy director for Marshall Space Flight Center

Rae Ann Meyer has been selected as deputy director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, effective June 2. In this role, Meyer will assist in leading Marshall’s nearly 7,000 on-site and near-site civil service and contractor employees and an annual budget of approximately $5 billion. She will also help guide the center […]

Governor Ivey helps Lockheed Martin welcome new $18 Million Huntsville Facility

Lockheed Martin unveiled its newest Huntsville facility on the afternoon of May 30. The 122,000-square foot building — located at 1200 Redstone Gateway — will be home to an engineering facility, labs, and a demonstration center. The company invested $18 million in renovations to an existing space to ensure that the facility will be a […]

Technology and National Security remain key at the 2024 Defense Innovation Summit

UAH’s Invention to Innovation Center (I2C) hosted the “Defense Innovation Summit: Emerging Technologies for National Security” on Thursday, May 23. The invitation-only gathering was created to facilitate stronger ties between individuals working in different sectors of the national security landscape.  “The primary aim of the summit is to establish a network that connects three key […]

Intrepid secures near $900M contract for Army Enterprise Business Systems support

Intrepid LLC has been awarded an $850 million, five-year cost-plus-fixed-fee contract by the Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal to provide comprehensive support and services for the General Fund Enterprise Business Systems (GFEBS). The Enterprise Resource Planning Business Initiatives (ERP BI II) Task Order will see Intrepid offering its expertise to various military and defense entities. These […]

Lockheed Martin leads collaboration in NASA’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle

Returning to the moon isn’t enough for ARTEMIS Program, it’s about establishing permanent residence  In humanity’s quest to explore beyond the boundaries of space, every step, every vehicle, and every partnership counts. NASA’s Artemis program stands to return humans to the Moon’s surface, not just for brief visits but for extended stays and sustainable exploration.  […]

U.S. Army awards Lockheed Martin $756 million contract for Hypersonic Weapon System Enhancement

The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $756 million contract to enhance the nation’s ground-based hypersonic weapon system, the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW). This contract will provide the Army with additional LRHW battery equipment, systems and software engineering support, and comprehensive logistics solutions. The LRHW represents a new class of ultrafast and maneuverable […]

Author and NASA physicist Les Johnson talks writing and rocket science

The Huntsville/North Alabama chapter of the Society for Technical Communication recently hosted a reading and Q&A session with author and rocket scientist Les Johnson.   The event was held at the UAH College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences space at Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment. Johnson talked about his inspiration, writing style, and getting published.   […]