DOD report: Huntsville selection as U.S Space Command HQ “complied with law and policy”
A second investigation launched by the Government Accountability Office has yet to be released.
Aerospace and Defense
UA Board of Trustees approves sale of Southern Research engineering division
The University of Alabama board of trustees approved the sale of Southern Research’s engineering division to an established aerospace defense company.
March 9, 2022
Shelby lauds Airbus-Lockheed announcement
Airbus Americas and Lockheed Martin in Mobile, Alabama, intend to compete in the U.S. Air Force KC-Y aerial refueler competition.
February 1, 2022
Ainsworth: Alabama Space Guard would provide support for U.S. Space Command, create jobs
Ainsworth said a Space Guard unit within the Alabama National Guard would "logically provide much-needed support for U.S. Space Command."
Huntsville’s Marshall Space Flight Center names new associate director
The Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, one of NASA's most extensive facilities, announced the appointment of a new associate director Thursday.
Governor cuts ribbon on new FirstNet infrastructure at Redstone Arsenal
Gov. Kay Ivey opted into FirstNet on behalf of the state of Alabama in 2017.
December 3, 2021
Top cybersecurity officials talk private sector partnerships at Auburn forum
Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Infrastructure Security hosted several of the top cybersecurity officials.
Boeing gets $1.1 billion contract to continue seeker production in Huntsville
Boing's contract extension will continue production of seekers at the Huntsville plant into 2026.
Trump says he “single handedly” selected Alabama for Space Command location
"They said, 'We're looking for a home.' And I single-handily said, 'Let's go to Alabama,'" Trump said during the Rick & Bubba Show.
“Next” campaign highlights Alabama’s high-tech capabilities
The marketing campaign features Alabama's aerospace, bioscience, hi tech and transportation manufacturing industries.