Alabama lawmakers call Biden decision to keep Space Command in Colorado wrong
Alabama political leaders are saying the fight to get the U.S. Space Command headquarters in Alabama is “far from over” as the Associated Press reports President Biden has decided to keep it in Colorado. Reports say Biden was convinced by Gen. James Dickinson, head of Space Command, not to move his headquarters, going against Air Force leadership and others who determined that relocating to Huntsville was the right move. — AL.com
Navy contract may be loss for Austal USA
Austal USA’s parent company in Australia says the Mobile shipbuilder’s Navy contract for T-ATS ships, originally projected to earn 58 million Australian dollars ($39.7 million in U.S.), is now expected to result in a range “between zero profit to a potential loss of AU$10million.” Austal Limited attributed the change in forecast to several factors, including “general cost inflation pressures.” – AL.com
Knight joins Alabama Power board
Bobbie Knight, president of Miles College, has been elected to the Alabama Power board of directors. Knight had retired from Alabama Power in 2016 after a 38-year career there that included being vice president of the Birmingham division. – Alabama NewsCenter
Huntsville company wins Air Force cyber production contract
Huntsville-based SemanticGuard has won a $1.25 million contract focusing on cyber protection and resiliency for the Department of the Air Force. SemanticGuard’s main product is GUARDx, a security platform. – BusinessWire
NWSCC opens PARC tor students to overcome barriers
Northwest Shoals Community College has opened its Patriot Advocacy and Resource Center. PARC is designed to help students overcome barriers while pursuing their college education. – Northwest Shoals Community College
