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Model-driven integration for Army software readiness
March 4, 2026
Astrion’s approach to secure, field-validated software integration across Army platforms As U.S. Army systems become more software-defined and operations more data-driven, the ability to model, integrate, validate, and sustain digital capability in the field is no longer just a technical challenge. It is now critical to operational success. This need is reflected in the Army’s…
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Cyber Test and Evaluation
February 17, 2026
A Mission Assurance Tool, Not Just a Compliance Requirement Cyber threats don’t wait…and systems can’t afford to fail. In today’s battlespace, attacks hit faster and with greater precision than ever before. Systems that can’t withstand them don’t just break, they compromise missions, put lives at risk, and expose national security. That’s why cyber test and…
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Faces of Astrion: Lenea Armstrong
February 10, 2026
Supporting Warfighter Readiness Through Systems Thinking and Strategic Execution: Spotlighting Lenea 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 Black History Month, we are…
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Mission-driven sustainment for Army readiness
February 3, 2026
How Astrion enables agile embedded support in high-threat environments In high-threat environments, the margin for error is razor-thin. That’s why the Army is rethinking sustainment, not as a support function, but as a strategic capability that fuses logistics, software, and field-level integration. This evolution is reshaping how we keep systems mission-ready under pressure. Today, sustainment…
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Simulate. Integrate. Dominate.
January 27, 2026
Advancing defense testing with distributed LVC environments A swarm of enemy drones emerges over a crowded coastline. Below, commercial ships navigate busy shipping lanes. Overhead, friendly fighter jets patrol contested airspace. From orbit, satellites track the unfolding situation, while adversary ballistic missiles point toward critical infrastructure. This isn’t science fiction. It’s the kind of multi-domain,…
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Accelerating and safeguarding the next era of space missions
January 14, 2026
As space becomes increasingly crowded, Astrion is making that expansion safe and sustainable I was fortunate to attend the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, where the Maldives announced the creation of a national space fund, evidence of how the race to orbit now includes players few would have imagined a decade ago. Space is no…
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Astrion in Action: Celebrating Our 2025 Fall Grant Cycle
December 15, 2025
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…
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PERSPECTIVE: Addressing the Danger Commercial UAVs Present to Critical Infrastructure
December 4, 2025
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…
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Faces of Astrion: Alena Schmidt
November 26, 2025
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,…
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Left of Obsolescence: Supporting the Supply Chain in Army Aviation
November 18, 2025
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…
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Faces of Astrion: Mike Angle
November 13, 2025
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…
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Climbing Together: Elevating Talent At Every Step
October 29, 2025
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…