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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Forefront of the Golden Age': Tuberville says Huntsville could play major role in Golden Dome project
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Sen. Tommy Tuberville said he wants to see future defense dollars allocated to Huntsville. Senate Republicans are currently pushing to pass funding for one of the president's biggest defense projects, the Golden Dome, and Tuberville said he believes the Rocket City is primed to play a major role. Decatur Youth Services continues to operate without a permanent home 'Huntsville is a national standard when it comes to defense and national security,' Tuberville said. 'The Senate is proposing nearly $25 billion in a reconciliation package as a down payment to begin construction on this massive project.' In a press conference Thursday, Tuberville said he believes the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were successful in setting back the nation's nuclear capabilities, but he did not rule out future military action. 'We cannot allow them to have a nuclear weapon,' Tuberville said. 'If we just set them back a month, what we did was good. Now, going back in there and involving the United States, I don't think we need to do that as we speak, but if need be in the future, we'll let President Trump make that decision.' Tuberville said national security is more important than ever, and he believes Redstone Arsenal is capable of supporting the Golden Dome project. 'As Alabama's voice on the Senate Armed Services Committee, I'm going to keep fighting to keep Alabama at the forefront of President Trump's Golden Age,' Tuberville said. On Thursday, Sen. Katie Britt, along with two other Republicans Senators, introduced a bill to fund the development of the Golden Dome in committee. The legislation is in its earliest form, but it has the support of a number of Republicans and the president. The project would develop new technology, like hypersonic defenses and space-based interceptors. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Globe and Mail
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Globe and Mail
General Dynamics' Arm Secures $621M Contract to Aid SGT Stout Program
General Dynamics ' GD business unit, General Dynamics Land Systems, recently clinched a $621.1 million worth modification contract to provide systems, parts, services and support for the SGT Stout program. The award has been offered by the Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL. The contract is expected to be completed by Sep. 29, 2028. Significance of GD's SGT Stout Program General Dynamics' SGT Stout is an armored vehicle capable of strengthening the U.S. Army's short-range air defense (SHORAD) dominance. Built on the advanced Stryker A1 chassis, the vehicle delivers a lethal and mobile solution against a wide range of aerial threats. With integrated target-acquisition systems and compatibility with the Army's Integrated Air and Missile Defense command systems, the SGT Stout enhances operational effectiveness in Multi-Domain Operations. These advanced features likely drive its growing demand, reflected in the latest contract win. Growth Prospects for General Dynamics Rising geopolitical tensions, defense modernization programs, increased military spending across nations, along with advancements in armored technology, mobility and survivability features, have been driving the demand for combat vehicles worldwide. This must have prompted the Mordor Intelligence firm to forecast a compound annual growth rate of 5% for the global armored fighting vehicles market during the 2025-2030 time period. This is likely to benefit General Dynamics, a prominent contractor in the combat vehicles market. Its Land Systems unit is a prominent forerunner in a wide range of armored vehicles, like the M1 Abrams main battle tank, the Stryker family of eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicles, the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) family and the Ajax family of armored fighting vehicles. Opportunities for Other Defense Stocks Other defense companies that are likely to enjoy the perks of the expanding global armored fighting vehicles market have been discussed below. RTX Corporation RTX: RTX's XM30 Combat Vehicle is a next-generation tracked and armored fighting vehicle designed to meet the crucial problems of the future battlefield. It offers unrivaled troop protection and incorporates technology to keep men and women in armor ahead of the enemy. RTX has a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.3%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RTX's 2025 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 4.2%. Textron Inc. TXT: Textron's COMMANDO armored vehicle series offers the best combination of combat-proven lethality, survivability, mobility and sustainability. This vehicle can also be used as an ambulance, armored personnel carrier or support utility vehicle in a variety of configurations. Textron has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TXT's 2025 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 6.6%. BAE Systems BAESY: BAESY has a diverse portfolio of combat vehicles, including CV90 Armadillo, ADAPTIV, M109A7, BvS10 and many more. Its M88 HERCULES family of vehicles enhances the performance, survivability and responsiveness of the combat-proven M88A2 armored vehicle. BAE Systems has a long-term earnings growth rate of 13.4%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BAESY's 2025 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 62.6%. GD Stock's Price Movement Shares of GD have gained 2.8% in the past month compared with the industry 's 4.8% growth. GD's Zacks Rank GD currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor Stock It's only 1/9,000th the size of NVIDIA which skyrocketed more than +800% since we recommended it. NVIDIA is still strong, but our new top chip stock has much more room to boom. With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $803 billion by 2028. See This Stock Now for Free >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report General Dynamics Corporation (GD): Free Stock Analysis Report Textron Inc. (TXT): Free Stock Analysis Report Bae Systems PLC (BAESY): Free Stock Analysis Report
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Black Bear spotted around Huntsville, officials provide tips on what to do if you spot one
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — This week, Huntsville residents have reported seeing a black bear roaming around the area. One sighting was reported near the Marina Park neighborhood in Huntsville. Another location where a black bear was seen was at Redstone Arsenal. News 19 reached out to Alabama Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division to get more information surrounding public interaction with black bears. Bears can be seen anywhere in Alabama – especially this time of year. It is normal and expected to have bear sightings. Black bears are There is no reason to capture the bears, they are a natural part of Alabama's wildlife landscape. There have not been any reports of public safety concerns. A bear that is behaving normally is not a threat to public safety. Alabama Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division However, the division did inform News 19 of some things landowners can do to prevent conflicts with black bears and ensure that they don't linger around. According to the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, black bears have some sort of routine in the month of June: Cubs will leave their mom and search for food Cubs will shelter in a place of their own Adult males travel to look for mates Nursing moms travel farther away from their home base to find food Cubs keep growing and developing Officials say never feed or approach a bear and make sure to secure outside items like food or garbage that might attract a bear. To see a list of tips on how to handle black bear sightings, click here. The Huntsville Police Department told News 19 that their department has also received calls for the reported bear sightings. However authorities are re-directing all questions to the Alabama Department of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Independent
11-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Dan Bongino wants to move FBI training program from iconic Quantico HQ to Alabama: report
Leaders in the FBI are reportedly pushing to move one of the bureau's training programs from its headquarters in Quantico, Virginia, to Huntsville, Alabama, as part of President Donald Trump's desire to move federal agencies out of the Washington D.C. area. Dan Bongino, the FBI deputy director, has preliminarily proposed moving the FBI National Academy, a 10-week training academy for 250 domestic and international law enforcement officers, to Huntsville, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday. The FBI's training program for new bureau hires and other parts of its facilities, including the laboratory division, would remain at Quantico, people familiar with the discussion told The Post. While the proposal is still in preliminary stages, it aligns with Trump's April deadline asking agencies to create plans to move their headquarters from Washington D.C., to separate areas of the country to ' be where the people are.' However, the push to move to Huntsville, the most populous city in Alabama, has drawn criticism from some personnel who believe the move could be unjustifiably costly, The Post reported. While the FBI has operated at Redstone Arsenal, a U.S. Army base near downtown Huntsville, for decades, some expressed concern that sending hundreds of staff and agents to set up the training facility would require upgrades. 'If you look at FBI field offices, for example, you'll see many that are not located in downtown areas given the highly specialized nature of these facilities and their security requirements,' Norman Dong, the former Public Buildings Service commissioner under the Obama administration, told Federal News Network in April. 'In places like Atlanta or Sacramento, these FBI offices are located far outside of the central city,' Dong added. The FBI Academy is currently located in Quantico, a town in Prince William County, Virginia, which is approximately 35 miles outside of D.C. A spokesperson for the FBI said that any relocation options were being evaluated to determine if it could save the bureau money while also serving as a sufficient facility. Since Trump took office in January, the bureau has undergone significant changes, beginning with its leadership. Trump nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director despite Patel having a history of taking controversial pro-Trump stances. The president then tapped Bongino, a former Secret Service agent who became a popular right-wing podcaster, as deputy director. After Patel was sworn in, he said he would relocate roughly 1,000 staff and agents out of the D.C. office and said he'd move 500 people to the Huntsville facility so the FBI could have more of a presence in other cities. Trump proposed moving federal buildings and agencies outside of D.C. during his first administration, but the plan did not have immense success, in part due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Trump moved the Bureau of Land Management's headquarters from D.C. to Grand Junction, Colorado in 2019 so it could be closer to the land it manages. However, a review by the Biden administration found that the move caused more than 80 percent of the agency's employees to leave. Eventually, the headquarters were restored back to Washington D.C.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Lauderdale County Detention Center adds two additions to jail to enhance safety for officers and inmates
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Lauderdale County Detention Center recently added a new lock system to jail cell doors and a new system called 'Guardian' to keep track of inmates. Locked in and no way out, a new state-of-the-art lock system is on every jail cell door inside the Lauderdale County Detention Center. Gold Star families honored on Redstone Arsenal Sheriff Joe Hamilton said the original locks had been used since the 1960s, so it was time to upgrade. 'We had a problem with some of the locks being popped inside of the jail, so we have come in and placed a more secure locking system inside the hallways where the cells are,' Hamilton said. The Lauderdale County Detention Center recently got the guardian system, which helps corrections officers keep track of over 300 inmates. Director of Corrections Matt Burbank said the Guardian system allows officers to stay on top of their responsibilities for inmates. Alabama DCNR euthanizes alligator acting 'abnormally' in South Huntsville neighborhood 'It's designed to make sure everybody gets what they're supposed to get, making sure everyone is getting their proper food with the calorie intake, make sure they're getting medicine, their commissary if they want it, all that is now digitally logged,' Burbank said. This is how it works, each inmate wears a wristband, that wristband is then used by the system to monitor where they go and what they do inside the jail. Burbank said with the new system, they can make sure each inmate in the cell receives their meal each day. Sheriff Hamilton said it also tracks when an inmate needs their medication or treatment. 'If someone is in a cell that may have a medical condition that may be on an elevated risk level the device will alert the corrections officer to check, even if they're busy, they'll get that alert that it's been 15 minutes to go check on this person then they'll scan and load it into the system,' Hamilton said. Burbank said after Vicky White helped Casey White escape from the jail back in 2022, they continue to take new steps to crack down on security. 'It was very unsafe for the officers for other inmates because inmates have a lot of time to study stuff, and these locks were built in the 90s, so the new engineering just makes it safer for the inmates and my staff,' Burbank said. Burbank also mentioned that more additions to the jail are in the works to continue the safety and wellbeing of staff and inmates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
