Aerospace and Defense

Alabama leaders haggle for more growth at Paris Air Show

The Department of Commerce, including Secretary Greg Canfield, formally held 15 meetings with aerospace companies.

July 3, 2023

Aerojet Rocketdyne to develop new missile propulsion in Huntsville

Aerojet Rocketdyne will be tasked with developing an advanced propulsion solution.

June 30, 2023

Alabama officials support congressional investigation of Space Force HQ delay

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has not announced a final decision.

June 1, 2023

U.S. Space and Rocket Center to open Space Camp Operations Center

This 40,600-square-foot facility will serve as the hub of the Space Camp programs and provide a permanent home for U.S. Cyber Camp.

May 19, 2023

Report: Defense industry provides 264,780 jobs across Alabama

The total economic impact of military personnel and defense contracts across Alabama amounts to $50.3 billion.

May 10, 2023

Kratos SRE welcomes Sen. Britt to facility in Birmingham

Kratos SRE’s growth within Birmingham is part of the company’s overall strategy to expand leading-edge technology capabilities.

March 29, 2023

Sen. Britt: Space Command HQ at Redstone still best for national security

“Locating the permanent Space Command Headquarters on Redstone Arsenal undoubtedly remains in the best national security interest of the United States,” Britt said.

March 24, 2023

Boeing’s economic impact in Alabama

This year marks Boeing’s 60th year in Alabama.

June 8, 2022

GAO report: Space Command HQ selection fell short of best practices

The 89-page report identified "significant shortfalls in its transparency and credibility" in the revised selection process.

June 6, 2022

Commission recommends renaming Confederate-named military bases

The Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund noted there remain more than 700 such military location still named in honor of the Confederacy.

May 27, 2022