UAH research team awarded $402K from NASA to study light detection in space

Two researchers from The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s (UAH) Earth System Science Center were recently awarded $402K from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 2022 Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science. Their research centers around the to discovery of what aspects of lightning flashes are captured by NASA’s Lightning Imaging Sensor on […]

Huntsville’s Invariant awarded $35.5M contract to support the U.S. Navy

Invariant Corporation was recently awarded a $35.5 million dollar Ground Launched Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Modular System OTA by the Naval Energetic Systems and Technologies (NEST) in support of the U.S. Navy.  The Naval Energetic Systems and Technologies, in partnership with the National Armaments Consortium (NAC), is a national collaboration supporting the Naval […]

Leidos awarded $32M defense radar contract

Leidos, a Fortune 500® science and technology company, announced it was recently awarded a new $32 million contract by the Marine Corps System Command (MARCORSYSCOM) through the Consortium Management Group (CMG). The defense radar systems development contract calls for four Medium Range Air Defense Radar (MRADR) prototype systems within a two-year span. The company’s Dynetics team will […]

Lockheed Martin opens 25,000-square foot, $16.5M missile defense lab

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) opened a $16.5M engineering facility at its Huntsville campus, introducing more capabilities for missile defense innovation in North Alabama. This facility is a Lockheed Martin capital project and provides evidence of Lockheed Martin’s investment in the Huntsville community, increasing opportunities for growth and advanced capability in North Alabama at the company’s Huntsville campus. The new Missile System Integration […]

Huntsville representatives celebrate newest T2S Solutions operations expansion

HUNTSVILLE, AL — Various Huntsville representatives were present yesterday at yet another Huntsville ribbon cutting. T2S Solutions, a veteran-owned small business based in Belcamp, Maryland, expanded its operations in the area with the company’s new 4,000 Square-Foot Tactical Space Layer Integration Lab in Cummings Research Park. “The cutting of this ribbon symbolizes T2S’ continued commitment […]

Boeing breaks ground on new PAC-3 factory expansion

On November 13, Boeing celebrated the groundbreaking of a new Patriot Advanced Capabilities Three (PAC-3) seeker factory expansion, which is expected to increase annual production by over 30 percent. Jim Ryan, Boeing’s Director of Integrated Air and Missile Defense, emphasized the importance of the expansion for production of PAC-3s. “The Boeing seeker allows the Patriot […]

Kimberly Byrge: The visionary CEO behind OTC, Inc.’s 2023 Woman-Owned Business of the Year Win

Cover image credit: Jeff White Photographer In the heart of North Alabama, a remarkable leader is making waves in the world of business. Meet Kimberly Byrge, the visionary CEO of OTC, Inc., who has been named the 2023 Woman-Owned Business of the Year by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. Kimberly’s inspiring journey is a tale of legacy, […]

Huntsville-based company expands globally, opens new Terafactory in Europe

Adtran announced the opening of its new Terafactory in Meiningen, Germany, fortifying supply chain resilience and accelerating regional technological advancements. The new state-of-the-art facility brings production back to Central Europe, boosting the company’s robustness against global logistics shocks and promising to create new local jobs. The Terafactory also streamlines workflows and reduces resource consumption by […]

ULA honors 10 suppliers with Supplier of the Year Awards

United Launch Alliance (ULA) recently honored 10 suppliers with 2023 Supplier of the Year Awards for their dedicated support across ULA’s product lines. Strategic supplier partnerships remain paramount as ULA anticipates an unprecedented growth in production for the innovative Vulcan program and doubling the launch rate to support Amazon’s Kuiper missions. “Strong strategic partnerships are […]

Huntsville business wins NASA MSFC Small Business Subcontractor of the Year

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Waterfront Technical Services (Waterfront), a Sentar company, has been awarded the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Small Business Subcontractor of the Year. This award qualifies Waterfront for the Agency-Level NASA Small Business Industry Awards (SBIA), facilitated by the NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), which will be announced in early […]