Defense contractor employees volunteer to honor veterans at the holidays

Saturday, December 14 was National Wreaths Across America Day.  The mission of Wreaths Across America is to remember fallen veterans, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom. The annual event takes place through coordinated wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 4,600 locations in all 50 U.S. […]

From AI to Economic Impact: Key Takeaways from the Redstone Update

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber hosted a Redstone Update on December 11 at the Von Braun Center.  The day’s events began at 8 a.m. and included updates on the Federal Bureau of Investigation, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Space & Missile Defense Command, and Redstone Arsenal.  Jeff Gronberg, CEO of deciBel Research, moderated a panel discussion […]

QinetiQ US grows defense footprint with Huntsville expansion

QinetiQ US, a leading defense and national security company, celebrated its expansion into Huntsville on Tuesday while also strengthening its commitment to delivering mission-led innovation to key defense and aerospace sectors. The company marked the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce at its new office on Market […]

Invariant Corporation secures $200m contract to enhance Marine Corps Counter-UAS Capabilities

Huntsville-based Invariant Corporation has been awarded a $200 million contract by the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command to develop an advanced Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) Engagement System (CES). This firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement marks its largest contract to date. The CES will integrate with the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) and be mounted […]

Army Aviation Association hosts Cribbins Readiness Conference in HSV, highlighting latest in military rotorcraft technology

The Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) hosted the Cribbons Readiness Conference from November 11 to 13 at the Von Braun Center.  The AAAA is over 20,000 members strong and is led by Major General (Retired) Walt Davis, who is the organization’s 36th president.  “The Cribbins Readiness Conference is a two-and-a-half-day event held annually in […]

Local universities, ROTC cadets partner to sharpen field skills at Redstone Arsenal training

ROTC cadets from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Alabama A&M University, and the University of North Alabama took part in field training exercises (FTX) from Nov. 7-9 at Redstone Arsenal. Although the grenades used were plastic, the cadets treated the training with full seriousness, demonstrating the importance of accountability and preparedness. “In the […]

AMS secures $16.4M EXPRESS Task Order to support U.S. Army missile testing

Aviation & Missile Solutions, LLC (AMS) has secured a $16.4 million EXPRESS Task Order from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center (DEVCOM AvMC). An EXPRESS Task Order is part of the Army’s contract vehicle aimed at streamlining the procurement of professional and engineering support services, making it faster and more […]

UAH hosts inaugural AUKUS Industry Forum, showcasing Alabama’s role in global defense collaboration

On October 28, the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) welcomed leaders from the U.S. government, Congress, and the defense industry for the 2024 AUKUS Industry Forum, the first event of its kind in the state. The forum, held on UAH’s campus, focused on how the AUKUS trilateral security pact—uniting Australia, the United Kingdom, and […]

Northrop Grumman secures $1.8B contract extension for U.S. Space Force missile detection satellites

The U.S. Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a $1.8 billion contract extension to begin production of two advanced early warning satellites, part of the military’s Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) program. These satellites are designed to detect missile threats, particularly those emerging from the Northern Hemisphere, where potential threats to the U.S. are most […]

PDW secures contract to supply flagship technology to U.S. Army

PDW has announced its selection to provide its flagship C100 Group 2 small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) in support of the U.S. Army’s Directed Requirement for Company-Level sUAS. The C100 system will be deployed to Army units, enhancing fire and maneuver capabilities in near-peer and contested environments. The C100 sUAS meets the Army’s medium-range reconnaissance […]