Missile defense — Page 4

Astound uses AI to disrupt how science gets funded

Astound Research, an online platform for scientists and industries including foundations, nonprofits and non-governmental organizations, has grown to $300 million in active available funding for research in less than two […]

WASHINGTON — On recent visit to Huntsville, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville toured the area’s defense companies and two things stood out to him. Supply and labor issues. Tuberville (R-Auburn) addressed […]

HUNTSVILLE — A major milestone has been passed for the nation’s missile defense program. Lockheed Martin said its Next Generation Interceptor program recently executed the digital All Up Round Preliminary […]

HUNTSVILLE — Dynetics Group was recently awarded a $124.7M Cyber Electromagnetic Activities contract from Army Contracting Command to support the Army’s Missile and Space Program Executive Office, Leidos announced recently. […]

ARLINGTON, Va. — Boeing  will develop and test technologies for a hypersonic interceptor prototype for DARPA’s Glide Breaker program as part of a four-year effort. The aerospace giant said, in […]

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — The Air Force completed its third test launch this year of the Boeing-built Minuteman III ICBM, Boeing announced Wednesday. An Air Force Global Strike […]

HUNTSVILLE — Lockheed Martin has validated designs with the Missile Defense Agency for its Next Generation Interceptor, the defense contractor announced. The system is designed to protect the U.S. against […]

SMD Symposium hits Huntsville's 'sweet spot'

HUNTSVILLE — The Space & Missile Defense Symposium launched its 26th year of hosting military and industry professionals in Huntsville, bringing together a commitment to keeping Americans safe and the […]

HUNTSVILLE — What does Space Command have against Huntsville? Last week, it was announced the Space Command was not moving to Redstone Arsenal. This week, the command’s booth was unmanned […]

UAH to exhibit multiple projects at SMD Symposium

HUNTSVILLE — The University of Alabama in Huntsville will highlight its extensive capabilities in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, directed energy, information systems, rotorcraft systems, supply chain management and hypersonics during the […]

HUNTSVILLE — Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold on military promotions in the U.S. Senate has impacted at least one command at Redstone Arsenal. Lt. Gen. Daniel Karbler’s stay with the Space […]

Women in Missile Defense forum launches in August

HUNTSVILLE — All systems are go for the Women in Missile Defense forum! Hosted by the Women’s Business Council of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber and sponsored by Raytheon, the forum […]

HUNTSVILLE — Aerojet Rocketdyne has developed and static-fire tested the Zeus 1, an advanced stage 1 large solid rocket motor for Kratos. The motor met or exceeded performance expectations, the […]

HUNTSVILLE — Northrop Grumman has launched a trainer to teach Polish soldiers how to use the Integrated Battle Command System. The system, delivered two years ahead of schedule, will enable […]

HUNTSVILLE – Lockheed Martin, through its Next Generation Interceptor program, is working with three small businesses to strengthen its defense industrial base. This is part of the Department of Defense […]

Aerojet three-peat: Company flying high this week

HUNTSVILLE — It’s been a newsworthy week for Aerojet Rocketdyne in Huntsville. The most recent development came Wednesday when the company announced the development of an advanced propulsion solution for […]

Dynetics completes test for hypersonic program

WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. – Dynetics has completed a large-scale test for its Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) program, Leidos announced. The program is meant to increase the speed […]

HUNTSVILLE — Aerojet Rocketdyne has completed the qualification static fire test of the eSR-19, an advanced large solid rocket motor. The engine will power the  next generation Medium Range Ballistic Missile […]

A salute to the military set for Armed Forces Week

HUNTSVILLE – Respect and appreciation for the Armed Forces is part of Huntsville’s DNA. Scheduled for the week of June 25-July 1, the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber is hosting a series […]

Radiance, Peraton join on MSIC contract

HUNTSVILLE — Radiance Technologies is joining Peraton in delivering scientific and technical intelligence solutions to the Defense Intelligence Agency/Missile and Space Intelligence Center. Peraton was awarded the SIA 3 Countering […]

Parsons hosts USAF at RADBO hand-over

HUNTSVILLE – Parsons hosted an outdoor brunch and commemoration ceremony today marking the delivery to the Air Force of the first of 13 Recovery of Airbase Denied by Ordnance systems. […]

Northrop Grumman delivers IBCS to Poland

HUNTSVILLE — Northrop Grumman Corporation has delivered key Integrated Battle Command System components for Poland’s medium-range air defense program. The recent delivery of the IBCS Integrated Fire Control Network relays […]

Lockheed Martin: 60 years and still growing

HUNTSVILLE – In 1963, Lockheed broke ground on a building on Bradford Drive in Huntsville, in area that was little more than a patchwork of cotton fields and watercress farms. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Aerojet Rocketdyne has entered into a $215.6 million Cooperative Agreement with the Defense Department to increase domestic rocket propulsion manufacturing capacity to meet increased demand for tactical missile […]