The news site for the missile defense industry. Missile Defense is a defense system intended to protect the U.S. from intercontinental ballistic missiles fired by rogue states.
"...“The Air Force Secretary made the right choice recommending to me, recommending to the president, that this is the place to continue to establish space dominance, right here in Alabama,“ Hegseth told the crowd.
“It is common sense that this is exactly where Space Command should be,” he added.
Space Command’s HQ..."
"Camgian CEO and founder Dr. Gary Butler shared the company’s vision for the future and its commitment to supporting national defense efforts in Huntsville....“We focus on the field of kill chain automation software that helps our air defense operators improve mission effectiveness, especially in contested environments against hypersonics, drone swarms, and advanced missile systems,” Butler said. ..."
Reference: huntsvillebusinessjournal.com ."...Lockheed Martin has opened its $17 million, 17,000-square-foot Hypersonics System Integration Lab on its Huntsville campus. The integration facility will bring together advanced test equipment, simulation tools and an integration environment under one roof. The new facility will shorten development cycles and fielding higher performance systems for the U.S. Army...."
Reference: www.al.com ."...Huntsville, Alabama, is positioned to play a central role in one of the nation’s most ambitious defense initiatives. The Golden Dome missile defense program—a proposed multi-layer system combining space-based sensors, interceptors, and ground assets—aims to counter emerging missile threats, including maneuverable hypersonics and advanced cruise missiles. Announced by President Trump in early 2025, the program could drive billions in federal investment and reshape Huntsville’s already robust defense sector.
The defense and aerospace industry is Huntsville’s largest employer, with more than 70,000 workers and over $6 billion in annual economic impact ..."
"...The University of Alabama in Huntsville announced Thursday that it was offering up to $8,000 in scholarship money to graduates of Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. ..."
Reference: www.al.com .'...Huntsville, Alabama has earned the esteemed moniker of "Rocket City" due to its remarkable and enduring contributions to the realm of aerospace and rocketry. This name stems from the city's pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of space exploration, a legacy that took root in the mid-20th century with the establishment of the Marshall Space Flight Center. ...Huntsville, under the visionary stewardship of Dr. Wernher Von Braun —a German rocket scientist who was brought to the United States following World War II—blossomed into a thriving hub of rocket research and development. Driven by a pursuit of scientific advancement, Huntsville became an epicenter where groundbreaking ideas and innovations took flight.
The significance of Huntsville's contribution to rocketry cannot be overstated.'
Lockheed Martin to quadruple THAAD missile interceptor production under Pentagon deal "...The agreement aims to quadruple production...
