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An ‘EPIC’ facility: Northrop Grumman opens battle command production facility in Madison

MADISON -- It was an opening of "EPIC" proportions for Northrop Grumman. The giant defense contractor unveiled its Enhanced Production and Integration Center (EPIC) in...

Socom commander: Changing operational demands require acquisition changes

WASHINGTON -- Worldwide threats put the U.S. at risk and sometimes demand attention from U.S. Special Operations Command. To best meet those challenges, U.S....

Military met 2024 recruit contracting goals, plans for repeat

WASHINGTON -- The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force met their contracting goals for new recruits last year and expect to...

Rogers: Contractor ‘ready to turn dirt’ on construction of Space Command headquarters in Huntsville

WASHINGTON -- After years of back and forth volleys like a political ping pong match, it looks like Space Command will be landing in...

Northrop wins $47M Army contract; gets $22M modification to Navy contract

WASHINGTON -- Northrop Grumman Systems won a $47 million Army contract and received a $22 million modification to a Navy contract, according to a...

Ignite acquires Reliant Technologies, expanding capabilities in defense, AI, and space

HUNTSVILLE -- A pair of Huntsville veteran-owned companies have come together to provide cutting-edge solutions to the nation's space and defense programs. Ignite, a certified Service-Disabled,...

Synovix on $48M Navy contract; Torch Technologies awarded $11M Army contract modification

WASHINGTON -- A pair of Huntsville companies received contracts recently from the Department of Defense. Synovix joined Massachusetts-based Surmet on a $48 million Navy contract...

Whiting: Spacecom protecting homeland from growing threats

WASHINGTON -- The Defense Department must prepare for conflict in space to ensure deterrence. If that fails, the U.S. military is ready to fight...

‘Arsenal of democracy:’ US sets record $117M in foreign military sales

HUNTSVILLE -- The United States is apparently living up to its old nickname as the "arsenal of democracy." According to the State Department, America’s allies...

House Select Committee on China cites Huntsville’s ‘crucial’ role in securing nation’s defense

HUNTSVILLE -- Huntsville's role in the nation's defense was on full display this week when congressional and industrial leaders convened for a discussion on...