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A long-anticipated defense project moved a step closer to reality this month as the U.S. Army Redstone Test Center formally broke ground on a new state-of-the-art testing facility designed to […]

Range Generation Next LLC has received a new contract modification from the U.S. Army, extending ongoing support work tied to a major missile testing range and pushing the total value […]

A Huntsville-based advanced optics company is preparing to showcase new technology on the global stage, highlighting the Rocket City’s continued role in cutting-edge defense innovation. Polaris Sensor Technologies announced it […]

While Huntsville residents are accustomed to hearing periodic testing activity from Redstone Arsenal, officials said a recent successful demonstration reflects a new generation of rapidly emerging battlefield capabilities. The U.S. […]

A new global supply agreement involving Toray Composite Materials America is expected to reinforce the strategic importance of the company’s manufacturing operations in Decatur, a key hub for advanced carbon […]

Senior defense leaders told lawmakers that the proposed “Golden Dome for America” missile defense system is essential to counter what they described as rapidly advancing and increasingly complex threats to […]

Dynetics has been awarded a $617 million U.S. Army contract to produce critical air and missile defense systems. The contract, valued at $617,164,135, supports the fiscal 2026 production buy of […]

The U.S. Army has officially named its next-generation Future Long Range Assault Aircraft the MV-75 “Cheyenne II,” marking a major milestone for a program managed from Redstone Arsenal. The announcement […]

BlueHalo LLC has been awarded a $19.4 million Department of Defense contract to support the development of advanced ceramic materials and processes. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, valued at up to $19,454,545, […]

A Huntsville-based aerospace and defense company has been tapped for a major federal contract aimed at accelerating next-generation missile defense capabilities. Aurex announced it has been selected by the Missile […]

Radiance Technologies has been awarded a nearly $150 million federal contract to support modernization efforts at a key U.S. missile testing site. The Defense Logistics Agency announced Radiance received a […]

The Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. a $4.7 billion contract to produce PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors. Lockheed Martin maintains a major presence in the Rocket City, […]

Huntsville-based defense technology firm Performance Drone Works LLC has been awarded a $15.2 million contract by the U.S. Army to supply advanced drone systems and support equipment, further solidifying the […]

Hexagon US Federal Inc. in Huntsville has been awarded a $34.7 million contract modification to support the U.S. Marine Corps’ Consolidated Emergency Response System, according to a Department of Defense […]

A new directive from Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth allowing service members to request permission to carry privately owned firearms on military installations is not expected to significantly impact […]

In what the Department of Defense calls a landmark agreement to bolster the “Arsenal of Freedom,” Boeing is ramping up its operations in Huntsville. As part of a new seven-year […]

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $14.1 million contract modification to Range Generation Next LLC to support operations at the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site. The […]

Raytheon has been awarded nearly $1 billion in new and modified contracts tied to missile defense radar systems. The Missile Defense Agency announced two contract actions supporting the Army Navy […]

A new federal agreement to significantly expand production of a key missile defense component is drawing attention to Alabama’s significant role in the nation’s defense industry. The Department of War […]

Federal and state leaders converged Friday in Cherokee, Alabama to mark the opening of a massive new defense manufacturing facility, a project expected to transform Northwest Alabama into a key […]

A major missile defense contract tied to Huntsville has more than tripled in value, underscoring the region’s growing role in national security. The Missile Defense Agency has awarded Raytheon an […]

Thousands of military leaders, industry experts and defense professionals are expected to gather in Huntsville next week for the AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exposition, one of the Army’s premier […]

As national security demands grow and pressure mounts on the defense industrial base, a Huntsville company says it is already prepared to respond. Aurex announced earlier this month that its […]

Raytheon has completed a major expansion of its missile integration facility in Huntsville, strengthening North Alabama’s role as a critical hub in the nation’s defense industrial base. According to a […]

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