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Track government and defense developments in Huntsville, Alabama's military epicenter. The Huntsville Commerce Report delivers local policy news, federal contracts, and national defense trends for North Alabama stakeholders and U.S. audiences.

Alabama Water Cybersecurity Summit Tackles Escalating Threats to Critical Water Infrastructure

Alabama Water Cybersecurity Summit Tackles Escalating Threats to Critical Water Infrastructure

Huntsville, Alabama - On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security hosted the inaugural Alabama Water Cybersecurity Summit at its Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville, Alabama. This landmark event, the first of its kind in the state, brought together a diverse

Akima's Major Expansion in Huntsville: New Office Bolsters Defense, Aerospace, and Tech Industries

Akima's Major Expansion in Huntsville: New Office Bolsters Defense, Aerospace, and Tech Industries

Huntsville, Alabama – In a significant boost to the local economy, Akima, a premier federal government solutions provider, has unveiled its expansive new office in Huntsville. The 35,000-square-foot facility, inaugurated with a formal ribbon-cutting event, highlights the company's deepening roots in the Rocket City's dynamic defense,

USPS Downtown Huntsville Station Hit by Persistent Late Openings in 2025: Staffing Woes Fuel Customer Outrage and Business Disruptions

USPS Downtown Huntsville Station Hit by Persistent Late Openings in 2025: Staffing Woes Fuel Customer Outrage and Business Disruptions

In the thriving tech hub of Huntsville, Alabama—home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and a booming aerospace industry—the United States Postal Service (USPS) Downtown Station is grappling with a persistent problem that's frustrating residents and businesses alike. Located at 615 Clinton Ave W,

Huntsville Chamber Resolves Website Malware Issue: Security Update

Huntsville Chamber Resolves Website Malware Issue: Security Update

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce swiftly addressed a critical security issue on its website, hsvchamber.org, after members reported encountering suspicious pop-up Captcha windows. These unauthorized prompts, which appeared to some users as a verification step, were confirmed to be malware and not part of the Chamber’s

Space Command Relocation to Redstone Arsenal: Huntsville Braces for Economic Surge Amid Political Risks

Space Command Relocation to Redstone Arsenal: Huntsville Braces for Economic Surge Amid Political Risks

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – On September 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the relocation of the U.S. Space Command headquarters to Redstone Arsenal, heralding a new chapter for Huntsville as a global leader in space defense. The decision, which overturns the Biden administration’s choice to retain the command in Colorado

Trump Announces US Space Command Relocation to Huntsville, Alabama: Economic Boom for Rocket City in 2025

Trump Announces US Space Command Relocation to Huntsville, Alabama: Economic Boom for Rocket City in 2025

Huntsville, AL – President Donald Trump made headlines today with his Oval Office announcement that the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) headquarters will relocate from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. This pivotal decision, reversing a 2023 move by the Biden administration, positions Huntsville—affectionately known as "

PDW Opens State-of-the-Art Drone Factory in Huntsville, Boosting Defense Innovation and Local Jobs

PDW Opens State-of-the-Art Drone Factory in Huntsville, Boosting Defense Innovation and Local Jobs

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., August 21, 2025 – Performance Drone Works (PDW) has launched Drone Factory 01 (DF01), a cutting-edge 90,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama, marking a significant milestone in the production of advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Strategically located near the U.S. Army’s Redstone Arsenal, DF01 positions PDW