“Pentagon of the South” That’s one of Huntsville’s nicknames and one it wears proudly. With more than 46,000 people working on Redstone Arsenal and more than $50 billion in federal budgets managed on the post, Redstone and the combined federal sector account for over half of the local economy. Redstone is the home of the […]
AeroVironment continues to step up its anti-drone game in the Rocket City. The defense technology company said Tuesday it is investing $20.2 million in AV’s Huntsville facility to accelerate full-rate production of the Next-Generation Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Missile, known as Freedom Eagle-1. In March, AV announced a $97 million contract to design and integrate prototype […]
With an aim of connecting area veterans to the nation’s aerospace and defense future, VetsinTech has launched ViT Vets in Space Huntsville. VetsinTech is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to boosting veterans into tech careers. ViT Vets in Space Huntsville is the latest expansion of its national Vets in Space initiative. Sponsored by Blue Origin […]
Vic is invested in his community through his commitment to the Huntsville Heart Walk, and he is a strategic leader in construction and development through his work serving some of the largest U.S. defense contractors. In his role as a Project Manager at COPT Defense Properties, he delivers highly specialized, mission‑critical facilities that enable the […]
Rising above, going beyond. That’s the motto for Phoenix, a Huntsville-based organization that provides assistance programs for people with disabilities in the workforce. And for its work in rising above and going beyond, Phoenix has been recognized as a 2026 SourceAmerica Achievement Award winner. “We are most definitely honored to be recognized,” said President and […]
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 […]
Blue Origin recently announced plans to add more than 100 jobs in the Huntsville area to support its growing presence in Alabama’s aerospace economy. The new positions will support the company’s thruster production. Blue Origin has now grown from an initial commitment of approximately 300 jobs to well over 1,600 employees building the future of […]
“When people think of indigenous people, they think of us in the past tense. Indigenous people are not relics … we’re still here.” Those words from Brice McGhee of the Poarch Creek Band of Indians accented the theme “Telling the Full Story of America” for this year’s Historic Preservation Month. The celebration focuses on Huntsville’s […]
“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 […]
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has announced that Palo Alto Networks will join the university’s Invention to Innovation Center (I²C) as a Corporate Innovation Partner, expanding collaboration in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and mission-focused technology development. For UAH and the I²C, the partnership expands funded research collaborations and adds opportunities for experiential learning. Students […]
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