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Huntsville already in SPACECOM mix as relocation moves ahead

Lt. Gen. Richard Zellmann, SPACECOM deputy director, said the plan is to have half its personnel at Redstone by 2028.

Aerospace

U.S. Space Command is already up and running on Redstone Arsenal. Why it matters: As its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="relocation advances" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/02/17/britt-huntsville-space-command-dhs-ice" data-vars-content-id="44de49d1-96d0-44ab-9923-fc8f3e071435" data-vars-headline="Huntsville already in SPACECOM mix as relocation moves ahead" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/02/17/britt-huntsville-space-command-dhs-ice" target="_self">relocation advances</a>, a top SPACECOM official addressed a crowd in Huntsville to lay out its mission and how it can collaborate locally to achieve it.

Nick Frevold enters growing Huntsville District 4 race

Frevold's plan focuses on safer streets, zoning and Huntsville Transit improvements.

Politics

Nick Frevold is running for Huntsville City Council on a detailed plan to reshape transit, zoning and housing.Why it matters: Voters are going to have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="plenty of choices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/03/03/candidates-declare-for-council-districts-2-and-3" data-vars-content-id="06df4c93-e185-41e2-abee-da54e3d9e82c" data-vars-headline="Nick Frevold enters growing Huntsville District 4 race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/03/03/candidates-declare-for-council-districts-2-and-3" target="_self">plenty of choices</a> to make this year, as at least four challengers have filed for three seats on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Aug. 25 ballot" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/upcoming-elections" data-vars-content-id="06df4c93-e185-41e2-abee-da54e3d9e82c" data-vars-headline="Nick Frevold enters growing Huntsville District 4 race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/upcoming-elections" target="_blank">the Aug. 25 ballot</a>, and District 4 alone already has three candidates.

AeroVironment touts $5-per-shot anti-drone laser in Huntsville

The Locust X3 can down a drone at under $5 per shot, the company says.

AeroVironment&#x27;s Locust X3 laser system can down a drone at less than $5 per shot from a virtually unlimited magazine. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Inexpensive drones are changing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/15/iran-drones-ukraine-russia-shahed" data-vars-content-id="00172514-42b5-42b0-ae27-3d7d20e50462" data-vars-headline="AeroVironment touts $5-per-shot anti-drone laser in Huntsville" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/15/iran-drones-ukraine-russia-shahed" target="_self">Inexpensive drones are changing</a> warfare, and shooting them down with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$2 million missiles" data-vars-click-url="https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4150954/socom-changing-operational-demands-require-acquisition-changes/" data-vars-content-id="00172514-42b5-42b0-ae27-3d7d20e50462" data-vars-headline="AeroVironment touts $5-per-shot anti-drone laser in Huntsville" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4150954/socom-changing-operational-demands-require-acquisition-changes/" target="_blank">$2 million missiles</a> is unsustainable.

Northrop's ready to hit the gas on IBCS

IBCS is being further refined to focus on modularity and scalability.

Northrop Grumman is ready to ramp up production of its Huntsville-built Integrated Battle Command System. Why it matters: As IBCS gains traction and demand grows, Northrop is focused on scaling production and adapting the system for modular use on smaller platforms.

Allegiant restarts at HSV with Florida, Gulf Shores routes

Despite the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, traffic at HSV in October still beat last year's numbers.

Travel

Allegiant Air restarts its Huntsville service Wednesday with a direct flight to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Why it matters: Allegiant&#x27;s new nonstop routes give locals more options and show Huntsville International Airport is growing in more than <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="passenger numbers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/10/22/hsv-traffic-keeps-breaking-records" data-vars-content-id="c9d86ed6-3766-436b-9c63-971a01a44202" data-vars-headline="Allegiant restarts at HSV with Florida, Gulf Shores routes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/10/22/hsv-traffic-keeps-breaking-records" target="_self">passenger numbers</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="terminal renovations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/09/11/hsv-in-the-running-for-best-small-airport" data-vars-content-id="c9d86ed6-3766-436b-9c63-971a01a44202" data-vars-headline="Allegiant restarts at HSV with Florida, Gulf Shores routes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/09/11/hsv-in-the-running-for-best-small-airport" target="_self">terminal renovations</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="parking facilities" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/10/21/airport-to-start-1400-space-parking-expansion" data-vars-content-id="c9d86ed6-3766-436b-9c63-971a01a44202" data-vars-headline="Allegiant restarts at HSV with Florida, Gulf Shores routes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/10/21/airport-to-start-1400-space-parking-expansion" target="_self">parking facilities</a>.

Airport to start 1,400-space parking expansion

The $57-million project is expected to bring the total parking deck capacity at HSV to around 3,800.

Transit

Huntsville International Airport is starting work on a new, 1,400-plus-space expansion to its parking deck.Why it matters: New parking will make it easier for travelers at HSV to get to their gates, but it will mean changes in where they&#x27;ll access parking during construction.