Torch Technologies wins ‘milestone’ $992.3 million Air Force contract

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In what is called a significant milestone, Torch Technologies was awarded a contract valued at more than $992 million from the Air Force.  Torch, a Huntsville-based employee-owned company, participated in this week’s Space and Missile Defense Symposium. The $992,350,357 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract is for technical and management advisory services. This contract provides support for aerospace […]

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Whiting: Space Command is ‘better team’ to face threats from adversaries

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If there were any doubts the commander of the U.S. Space Command had misgivings about moving to Huntsville, he dispelled them Wednesday. “This feels a little more like home every day,” Gen. Stephen Whiting said during the Space Command update at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium. “We’re moving full speed to make Redstone Arsenal […]

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On target: Space and Missile Defense Symposium draws 9,000

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In addressing the packed Mark C. Smith Concert Hall for the opening session of the Space and Missile Defense Symposium, Lt. Gen. John Rafferty cited the legacy of Huntsville and the nation’s space and missile defense programs. “I don’t think the members of Operation Paperclip (the Army project that brought Dr. Wernher von Braun and […]

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2026 Huntsville Restaurant Week + Culinary Month Guide

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As Huntsville continues to welcome an influx of new residents, its dining scene is expanding alongside the population, bringing new restaurants, flavors, and culinary concepts to the area. For diners, keeping up with the expanding selection can be a challenge. The 2026 Huntsville Restaurant Week, organized by the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), […]

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Huntsville’s Collins Aerospace wins $472M contract to modernize Army’s Chinook helicopters

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To help ensure mission readiness for the Army’s Chinook helicopter fleet, Collins Aerospace has been awarded a contract worth up to $472 million.  The announcement was made Tuesday during the Space & Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville. The Army contract is to provide engineering services that support the modernization and sustainment of the CH‑47 Chinook […]

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Lockheed Martin says test of NGI stage 2 motor a success; wins MDA modeling contract

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The test-firing of a next generation missile motor has been called a success, Lockheed Martin announced on the opening day of the Space & Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville. The company said the Stage 2 rocket motor for the Next Generation Interceptor program completed a static fire test inside a high-vacuum chamber that replicates the […]

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HAAR endorses six candidates in Huntsville municipal election

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The Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® (HAAR) has announced its endorsements for the upcoming Huntsville City Council and School Board elections on Aug. 25. The endorsements follow the association’s review process, which it said considered candidates’ records, community vision, and positions on issues including growth, private property rights, and homeownership. REALTOR®-endorsed candidates are: Huntsville City […]

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DEFTEC to host open house for Huntsville headquarters grand reopening

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DEFTEC, a women-owned small business specializing in government contracting solutions, will hold an open house to mark the grand reopening of its Huntsville headquarters. The event, scheduled for Aug. 12 from 3 to 6 p.m., will highlight the company’s expansion in the region and is open to employees, industry partners and members of the community. […]

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Redwire’s Huntsville expansion signals continued growth in Rocket City

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Huntsville sits at the crossroads of space, defense and technology. And nowhere was that more apparent than at Monday’s “groundbreaking” ceremony for integrated aerospace and defense company Redwire. Actually, it was more of a “dirt throwing” as the shell of the new facility loomed in the background of the ceremony. In fact, for Mayor Tommy […]

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North Alabama Commission Chairmen discuss growth, infrastructure, workforce development at Madison Chamber event

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The Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted its first State of the Region event Tuesday, July 28, at Toyota Field, bringing together elected officials, business leaders and community partners to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Alabama’s fastest-growing region. The highlight of the event, a panel discussion, featured Madison County Commission Chairman Ronald “Rex” Vaughn and […]

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