Military — Page 5

CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Ready to usher in a new era of space capability for the nation, the United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket has been certified by the U.S. Space Force […]

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 and partners posted a record […]

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 the vulnerability of the U.S. defense […]

HUNTSVILLE — Just like biplanes gave way to single-wing prop planes which gave way to jet planes, the latest drone aircraft from a Huntsville company could make current unmanned aircraft […]

WASHINGTON — Since the U.S. Space Force stood up five years ago, it has delivered warfighting effects to the point that the U.S. can now contest the space domain, Space […]

WASHINGTON — A Lockheed Martin business unit has received a $35.3 million modification to a Navy contract with some of the work to be performed in Huntsville. According to a […]

HUNTSVILLE — With a design to further support federal customers and their critical missions in national security, Peraton opened a state-of-the-art facility today. “We are excited to officially open our […]

HUNTSVILLE — U.S. Rep. Dale Strong said he feels confident Space Command will finally move to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.  In an interview with 256 Today, Strong (R-Monrovia) said he […]

WASHINGTON — A company with a Huntsville office and another Huntsville-based business recently received multimillion contracts through the Department of Defense. Massachusetts-based Charles Stark Draper Laboratory was awarded a $308,270,645 […]

HUNTSVILLE — To keep pace with modern operational demands, Collins Aerospace of Huntsville was awarded an $80 million contract by the Army. The contract will enable Collins Aerospace, an RTX […]

WASHINGTON — Comparing a missile defense program to the Manhattan Project, senior-level leaders of the joint force testified Wednesday before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the proposed program and […]

WASHINGTON — Huntsville-based Tolliver Group has been awarded a $10,777,443 modification to a contract for logistics support to the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office, the Army announced. Work will be […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s called “Your Next Mission” and, for veterans, it could be one of their most important missions. The American Freedom Foundation’s 11th annual “Your Next Mission” veterans event […]

MADISON — Fresh from a multimillion-dollar Air Force contract win last month, Tyonek Technical Services has been awarded a $45.9 million contract by the Air Force. The Madison-based company’s $45,953,799 […]

AURORA, Colo. — The U.S. Space Force’s primary function is to ensure control in, from and to the space domain. Speaking this week at the 2025 Air and Space Forces […]

QUANTICO, Va. — Hexagon US Federal of Huntsville has been awarded a $30,793,403 modification to a previously awarded contract from the Department of the Navy for sustainment of the Consolidated […]

HUNTSVILLE — Lockheed Martin Space was awarded a $211.7 million modification to a contract on work that is being performed at three Alabama sites. The modification is for maintenance and […]

WASHINGTON — With President Donald Trump back in the White House, it looks as if Space Command may finally move to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, after years of delay and […]

HUNTSVILLE — Bringing together senior military leaders and industry experts, the 2025 AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition is set for March 25-27 in the Rocket City. The three-day event […]

HUNTSVILLE – A faculty group from the University of Alabama in Huntsville has been awarded a $1.35 million grant from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Analysis Center to support advancements […]

WASHINGTON – Saluting the achievements and patriotic ambitions of area high school seniors, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced his nomination of 19 students to the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force […]

WASHINGTON – Recognizing them as representing “the best of Alabama,” U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt announced the nominations of nine high school students from Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District to United States […]

Navy Week celebration sets sail for Rocket City

MILLINGTON, Tenn. – All hands on deck! The Navy is about to weigh anchor in Huntsville. In a first for the Rocket City, the Navy is hosting a Navy Week […]

HUNTSVILLE — A new weapon that is fast, light and cost-effective could soon enter the Army’s arsenal thanks to a Huntsville small business. Cummings Aerospace recently completed a series of […]