UAH ranks nationally as federal research expenditures exceed $132 million

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), ranks first in the State of Alabama in six categories of federal research expenditures, according to the most recent Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey. Federal research initiatives totaled $132.1 million, including first-place rankings in Department of Defense, NASA, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences, Atmospheric Science & Meteorology and Astronomy […]

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USAF veteran serves veteran-owned businesses through cost reduction

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Following his service in the U.S. Airforce (USAF), Shawn Cooper, CEO of Cooper Financial Group (CFG), turned his attention to pursuing an advanced education, eventually beginning a new career in cost reduction for other veteran-owned businesses. Having ended his career as a heavy equipment operator for the USAF in 2005, Cooper set his focus on […]

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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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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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UAH begins new Air Force ROTC program for freshmen, sophomores with fall 2024 semester

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will begin a new Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFROTC) program with the fall 2024 semester. The program will be available to freshmen and sophomores. Air Force ROTC allows scholarship and non-scholarship cadets to live as regular college students while pursuing their degrees. Once they graduate, they […]

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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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Katie Britt talks voting, Israel, homeland security at Washington Update

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U.S. Senator Katie Britt, originating in the Wiregrass region of Alabama, hosted a Washington update on March 19 at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, stating her concerns for defense budgeting and attacks in Israel as well as reflecting on her time in the senate so far. Having been a member of the senate for […]

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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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