Jason Leggett joins Neel-Schaffer as a Senior Project Manager in Huntsville

Jason Leggett, PE, has joined Neel-Schaffer as a Senior Project Manager based in Huntsville, Alabama. Leggett brings 20 years of engineering design and project management experience in multiple disciplines. He has worked in the public sector for the last 12 years, serving the last nine years as the Water Manager for the City of Madison […]

New Huntsville company formed after strategic merger agreement

Cover image provided by Marty Sellers of SellersPhoto. Brightstar Capital Partners announced the formation of Astrion, an engineering company focused on delivering products to the U.S. Government’s Civilian, Defense, and Space communities. The new company formed from the merger of Oasis Systems and ERC, which brings more than 60-years of combined experience and proven results. The […]

All Points announces major additions to Kennedy Space Center development

HUNTSVILLE, AL – All Points Logistics, a technical services provider to the aerospace industry with a strong presence in Huntsville, has completed an early milestone in establishing new commercial infrastructure-as-a-service operations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The All Points’ Space Prep team, in conjunction with NASA, has completed all necessary physical environmental studies, […]

MDA, Boeing complete initial interception of ballistic missile in space

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and a Boeing-led industry team successfully intercepted an intermediate-range ballistic missile in space during the latest test of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense, or GMD, system. The test validated GMD’s Capability Increment 6B configuration, which gives the Missile Defense Operators more time, space, and flexibility to intercept ballistic […]

Sentar named #1 Best Company to Work for in Alabama

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Sentar Inc. (Sentar), a women-owned small business specializing in advanced cyber intelligence solutions and technology, has announced that the company has been awarded first place in the 2023 Best Companies to Work for Alabama in the Large Company category. In partnership with Best Companies Group (BCG) and Business Alabama, this survey-and-awards program […]

Yulista finalizes acquisition of DSoft Technology, Engineering & Analysis

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Yulista Holdings, a global leader in rapid response aerospace and defense solutions, announced the successful completion of its acquisition of DSoft Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Inc. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in Yulista’s growth strategy, enhancing its capabilities and expanding its market presence in the technology sector.  Founded in 1998, […]

Redstone Arsenal 2023: FBI’s explosive growth, NASA’s Artemis thrust, and the rise of a technological hub

In the heart of the Rocket City, the Redstone Arsenal stands as a symbol of innovation, collaboration, and national defense. This year’s Annual Update, hosted at the Von Braun Center, unfolded as a transformative chapter, marked by significant expansions, cutting-edge facilities, and a vision that extends beyond the horizon. Facilitated by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber […]

Huntsville’s Invariant awarded $35.5M contract to support the U.S. Navy

Invariant Corporation was recently awarded a $35.5 million dollar Ground Launched Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Modular System OTA by the Naval Energetic Systems and Technologies (NEST) in support of the U.S. Navy.  The Naval Energetic Systems and Technologies, in partnership with the National Armaments Consortium (NAC), is a national collaboration supporting the Naval […]

New Yellowhammer beer made with Alabama barley shows potential economic benefit to state farmers

Thanks to the partnership from HudsonAlpha, Auburn University, Alabama A&M and Yellowhammer Brewery, Huntsville residents can now try a beer that is more “Alabama” than any other beer on tap.    Last week at a special event, Yellowhammer Brewing released its newest beer — Avalon Zwickelbier — the first beer to be brewed in the state of […]

Leidos awarded $32M defense radar contract

Leidos, a Fortune 500® science and technology company, announced it was recently awarded a new $32 million contract by the Marine Corps System Command (MARCORSYSCOM) through the Consortium Management Group (CMG). The defense radar systems development contract calls for four Medium Range Air Defense Radar (MRADR) prototype systems within a two-year span. The company’s Dynetics team will […]