Huntsville attracts hundreds to successful return of NGA’s 2024 GeoResilience Summit

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The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) hosted the 2024 GeoResilience Summit at the Jackson Center this Thursday, April 04, in collaboration with GEOHuntsville, a local nonprofit. The event included geospatial intelligence panels, a career fair, and networking opportunities for geo-imaging and intelligence professionals. The event ended with a presentation of $3K in GEOHuntsville scholarships to local […]

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Local university leads $3.2M DoD grant initiative to boost cybersecurity education nationwide

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is leading a four-university coalition to advance cybersecurity education through Virtual Internship and Varied Innovative Demonstrations (VIVID). This three-year program is funded by a $3.2 million grant from the Department of Defense (DOD). UAH’s nationwide coalition includes Augusta University in Georgia, Florida International University and The University of Arizona. Dr. […]

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GE Aerospace launches as independent public company following spin-off

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As of April 02, 2024, GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) officially launched as an independent public company. This move comes after the completion of the GE Vernova spin-off. GE Aerospace will be traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “GE.” To commemorate the occasion, both GE Aerospace and GE Vernova will […]

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Alumna Patricia “Patti” Martin elected to Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame

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Patricia “Patti” Martin, an alumna of The University of Alabama Huntsville (UAH), has been selected to the Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame (AEHOF). Martin graduated from The University of Alabama in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. In 1998, she earned a master’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from UAH, a part of […]

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Australian defense company Boresight makes major announcement to close out AUSA

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Boresight, an Australian defense company specializing in drone production, announced on March 27 that their U.S. operations will be headquartered in Huntsville.  Boresight made the announcement at the AUSA Global Force Symposium, which is being held at the VBC.  Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon, representatives from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, […]

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Northrop Grumman showcases cutting-edge defense systems at Huntsville Manufacturing Center

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Northrop Grumman held a program update on the production of their Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) and Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control (FAAD C2) on the afternoon of March 25.  Following the briefing, representatives from Northrop Grumman hosted a tour of their Huntsville Manufacturing Center, where IBCS and FAAD C2 are currently in […]

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Huntsville’s DESE Research awarded $95 million SWIFT Contract

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The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center (DEVCOM AvMC) has awarded DESE Research, Inc. a 3-year, $95M contract titled Secure Weapon-system Integration Framework for Technology (SWIFT) for development of Science and Technology solutions to secure mission-critical Aviation and Missile systems. DESE Research, Inc. will support U.S. Army weapon systems with cyber survivability […]

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Mayor Battle announces anticipated return of NGA GeoResilience Summit

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On Tuesday, Huntsville’s Mayor Battle announced the return of the GeoResilience Summit to Huntsville. Hosted by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and GEOHuntsville, the summit will provide a day of informative panels along with a free student career fair. “The impact of geospatial technology cannot be overstated,” said Mayor Battle. Mayor Battle also mentioned that the […]

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GE Aerospace to invest more than $16 million to boost local manufacturing and workforce size

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GE Aerospace has unveiled plans for a massive investment of $650 million into its manufacturing facilities and supply chain this year, which includes a $16.8 million investment at its Huntsville site. The initiative aims to ramp up production capabilities and enhance quality standards, thereby fortifying its support for both commercial and defense customers. In Huntsville, […]

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Astrion secures $910 million U.S. Army Test and Evaluation contract

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Astrion announced earlier this week it was awarded a 5-year $910M Redstone Test and Engineering Services (RTES) contract by the United States Army Contracting Command.  Astrion will continue to provide comprehensive support across missile, aviation, and associated technologies to ensure the delivery of safe and effective combat weapon system capabilities to the U.S. Army. Matt […]

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