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Sentar awarded DLA SBIR contract to protect against cyber threats

HUNTSVILLE -- Sentar has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research contract by the Defense Logistics Agency, the Huntsville-based company announced. The contract will enable...

Auburn wins record grant for Army manufacturing project in Huntsville

AUBURN — How much is Auburn University's advanced manufacturing expertise worth to the Army? Up to $50 million. That's the total of a new three-year...

Leidos overcomes challenges to deliver first Enduring Shield launchers

HUNTSVILLE – There was no shortage of luminaries as Leidos celebrated delivery of its first Enduring Shield launchers at the company’s Chase facility on...

Leidos Enduring Shield System reaches milestone with successful test

HUNTSVILLE -- A milestone was reached today with a national missile defense system. Huntsville-based Leidos Dynetics said a Risk Reduction Flight Demonstration of its Enduring...

House OKs defense spending bill with funding for N. Alabama programs

WASHINGTON — The massive National Defense Authorization Act, passed Wednesday by the Senate, was overwhelmingly approved today by the U.S. House in a bipartisan...

Senate passes defense spending bill with money for Redstone, prohibits SPACECOM construction

WASHINGTON – The Senate-passed National Defense Authorization Act is providing funding for military installations in the state while also freezes funding for U.S. Space...

Defense bill delays Space Command decision another six months

WASHINGTON — Apparently, after 2 1/2 years of delay it will be another six months before a decision is made for a permanent headquarters...

Leidos Dynetics’ space vehicle mission assisted by Redstone Arsenal team

HUNTSVILLE – Already a hit drawing reviews that earned an extended run, Leidos’ tactical space support vehicle that will aid the nation’s military has...

Strong’s ‘Finish It Act’ included in NDAA Conference Report

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s FINISH It Act has been included in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act .  Once implemented, the...

Boeing-led industry team joins MDA in successful homeland intercept test

HUNTSVILLE -- The latest test by the Missile Defense Agency and a Boeing-led industry team was a smashing triumph. The team intercepted an intermediate-range ballistic...