Cline Thompson: Huntsville Sports Commission, General Manager

Cline Thompson leads event operations efforts across multiple sports and venues in Huntsville. He brings a dynamic blend of sports leadership with a legal and military background, and is responsible for growing a vital piece of tourism in the city. He also served as Vice President at Knight-Eady where he oversaw Huntsville operations and played […]

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey highlights local growth during Huntsville/Madison County Chamber luncheon

On Wednesday, May 13, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey spoke to business and community leaders during the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s 2026 Alabama Update luncheon at the Von Braun Center.  During her speech, Ivey highlighted economic development, education gains, and infrastructure investment across the state. Ivey began her address by stating that her administration’s focus on key […]

Leidos to build new cruise missile, increase workforce in Huntsville

Continuing its legacy of advanced missile technology, Leidos will deliver a new cruise missile for the nation’s “Arsenal of Freedom” initiative. The project will also bring an expansion to the company’s workforce and facilities in Cummings Research Park. The missile is expected to go into production next year. According to a news release, Leidos will […]

Walter Hough: Davidson Technologies Inc., Vice President, Algorithmic Warfare

Walter Hough, Vice President of Algorithmic Warfare at Davidson Technologies, is a Naval veteran who quickly rose through the organization to lead one of its most advanced technical portfolios. He oversees an 85-person team and a multi-million-dollar portfolio developing mission software and algorithmic solutions supporting missile defense, space operations, and next-generation defense systems. Hough also […]

Success cubed: System Studies and Simulation receives NAITA 2026 Global Trade Award

Seeing the opportunities of a global market, Huntsville-based System Studies and Simulation established S3 International to complement and expand its services overseas. As recognition of S3’s work on the international stage, the North Alabama International Trade Association awarded the company with the annual NAITA Global Trade Award.  The award was presented by NAITA President Daryl […]

Booz Allen invests in Huntsville’s PDW to accelerate autonomous drone capabilities

To help bolster the U.S. drone manufacturing base, Booz Allen Hamilton has invested in Huntsville-based PDW. PDW designs, engineers, and produces systems at its 90,000-square-foot drone factory in Cummings Research Park and is capable of producing 100,000 drones annually for defense and public safety customers. “At PDW, we aren’t just creating new capabilities, we’re building […]

Ribbon-cutting launches Space Command’s official presence on Redstone Arsenal

“Sir, you are a go for cut.” And with a snip of the scissors on a “spectacular” Wednesday, U.S. Space Command launched its official presence on Redstone Arsenal. Several years and three presidential terms in the making, Space Command finally took ownership of its first dedicated operational facility on Redstone to open a “pivotal new […]

Pinnacle Solutions lands $24M Marine contract for Amphibious Combat Vehicle Training Systems

Huntsville-based Pinnacle Solutions has won a contract from the Marine Corps Systems Command to design, develop, and deliver the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Suite of Maintenance Training Systems.  The award has a total value of $24 million and a 30-month period of performance, if all options are exercised, according to a news release. Pinnacle Solutions […]

Dynetics wins $617 million Army contract for next-gen weapon system

Dynetics has been awarded a $617 million contract by the Army to produce its Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment Two systems, the Department of Defense announced Wednesday. The contract, valued at $617,164,135 will fund the purchase of launcher systems, retrofitting prototype launchers, buying all-up-round magazines, soldier trainers, weight representative training devices, contractor logistics services, initial […]

Space Command Intelligence Directorate begins Redstone operations

The first operational facility of the U.S. Space Command on Redstone Arsenal is open for business. Personnel with the command’s J2 Intelligence Directorate relocated Wednesday to Redstone Arsenal and are among the first Space Command personnel to make the permanent move. The occasion marked the first of an estimated 200 personnel who will relocate from […]