Strengthening communities through partnership, purpose, and impact. Astrion in Action recently completed its 2026 fall grant cycle by joining the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville for its annual Giving Tuesday celebration, one of the region’s largest community giving events of the year. At the event, Astrion’s Jennifer Damewood proudly presented a philanthropic grant to the…
Protecting National security and critical infrastructure This article written by Astrion’s Brad Pasho originally appeared in the Homeland Security Today. Brad explores how widely available UAVs are exposing serious vulnerabilities in our infrastructure – and what we can do about it. From power plants to transportation systems, these small drones are already being used by…
Driving Defense Talent Forward: A Spotlight on Talent Acquisition Lead Alena Schmidt The Faces of Astrion series celebrates the talented, innovative and dedicated individuals who drive our mission forward. Through these spotlights, we’re highlighting the experience, insights and passion of team members who make real impact every day. In celebration of Veterans Month, we are featuring Alena,…
Boosting readiness with a unifying sustainment framework Army Aviation’s workhorses – the Chinook, Black Hawk, and Apache helicopters – are also its oldest. Many of their original core components date back decades, built by small suppliers that no longer exist or that have shifted focus to more profitable commercial markets. As these aircraft age, the…
Meet retired Colonel Mike Angle and BD Executive The Faces of Astrion series celebrates the talented, innovative and dedicated individuals who drive our mission forward. Through these spotlights, we’re highlighting the experience, insights and passion of team members who make real impact every day. In celebration of Veterans Month, we are featuring Mike Angle, a retired Colonel…
Climbing a mountain is never a straight path. It’s a journey of preparation, growth, and resilience. At the base, climbers prepare for the ascent by filling their backpack with the essentials. Midway, they test new tools against tougher terrain. And at the top, they not only push themselves further but also share their wisdom for…
How quick-reaction threat modeling can accelerate Golden Dome progress As adversaries deploy air and missile capabilities with greater speed, maneuverability, and stealth, U.S. defense programs must move even faster, not just to keep pace, but to get ahead. That’s where modeling and simulation (M&S) comes in. Accurate threat models are the foundation for designing effective…
This summer marked an exciting milestone at Astrion, we successfully launched our very first internship program, The Explorers. Over the course of 10 weeks, our interns rolled up their sleeves, tackled real-world projects, and contributed in ways that made a meaningful impact across the company. As the summer ended, we took the time to celebrate…
The Faces of Astrion series celebrates the talented, innovative and dedicated individuals who drive our mission forward. Through these spotlights, we’re highlighting the experience, insights and passion of team members who make real impact every day. In celebration of Space Week, we’re featuring one of our space leaders, Lisa Watson-Morgan. Q: Tell us a bit…
At Astrion, we believe giving back is one of the most meaningful ways we can make a difference. Through Astrion in Action, we’ve been able to stand alongside nonprofits that serve the same communities our employees call home. Our support has helped put backpacks in the hands of kids starting a new school year, supplied…
As U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) emerges from two decades of near-exclusive focus on counterterrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan, the community is undergoing a strategic renaissance. Reorienting to face great power competition—particularly in converging threats posed by Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and transnational terrorist networks—SOF must adapt at an unprecedented pace. “We’ve got to…
Last Friday, Astrion wrapped up an impactful week at the Space and Missile Defense (SMD) Symposium 2025, where our experts, technologies, and career opportunities took center stage against the backdrop of discussions advancing Golden Dome, one of the most ambitious missile defense efforts in U.S. history. From leading technical presentations to showcasing our latest tools,…
