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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Applied Aerospace & Defense names Rogers president and chief strategy officer

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Fresh on the heels of its initial public offering, Applied Aerospace & Defense has named Chris Rogers to the newly created position of president and chief strategy officer.  Applied provides advanced manufacturing for mission-critical space and defense applications. In a news release, the company said it is evolving its executive leadership structure to support accelerated […]

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Raytheon awarded $745 million contract for SM-3 IIA interceptors

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Raytheon’s new missile contract from the Missile Defense Agency is expected to heavily engage its operations in Huntsville, bolstered by a recent $115 million expansion of its missile integration facility here. The $745,387,095 contract is for the production and sustainment of Standard Missile-3 Block IIA interceptors to strengthen U.S. and allied readiness against evolving ballistic […]

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Teledyne’s end-to-end defense and space solutions among exhibits at the 2026 Space & Missile Defense Symposium

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Teledyne and its broad portfolio of technologies will be among the companies and agencies taking part in the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium. The annual event is Tuesday through Thursday at the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville.  For 29 years, the Space and Missile Defense Symposium  – the largest gathering of industry leaders, […]

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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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Defense contract roundup: Yorktown Systems wins $51.5 million Air Force training contract

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Yorktown Systems Group’s $51.5 million contract award leads this week’s list of Huntsville defense contract announcements. The local company’s $51,565,132 firm-fixed-price five-year contract provides warfighter training support services for the Air Force Academy.  The work will be performed at the academy and is expected to be complete by Aug. 2, 2031.  Other Huntsville contract announcements: […]

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