Defense & Manufacturing: Hanwha Aerospace’s U.S. unit, Hanwha Defense USA, was selected to build prototypes for the U.S. Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon program, a potential $262.9M effort tied to wheeled 155mm artillery modernization and testing over about four years, with Hanwha previously leasing an Opelika facility to localize production. Missile Defense Jobs: Raytheon’s expanded Redstone Missile Integration Facility is tied to a $745.4M contract to produce and sustain SM-3 Block IIA interceptors, supporting Huntsville-area hiring and capacity growth. Insurance & Courts: The Alabama Supreme Court ruled insurers must share certain claims-handling procedures in related litigation, tempering a lower court order in a State Farm dispute over roof damage estimates and trade-secret protections. Small Business Compliance: Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen praised a U.S. Treasury rule that permanently removes beneficial ownership reporting for U.S. small businesses under the Corporate Transparency Act, citing major cost savings. Cybersecurity Education: PROJECTXYZ donated $250,000 to the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering Foundation, funding student research, internships, and plans for a female residence hall. Workforce & Training: Trenholm State Community College launched a Ford Technician Ready Accelerated Credential partnership aimed at fast-tracking auto tech training and dealership hiring. Local Business Oversight: Opelika revoked Wild Wing Cafe’s license and set a hearing for Top Shelf Alternatives amid allegations tied to products sold from a Geneva Street location. Consumer Safety & Preparedness: Alabama authors released Flood Help 101 to guide families through flood risk, insurance basics, claims, and recovery. Fraud Watch: The BBB of North Alabama warned of a remote data entry scam tied to fake job postings and fake-check schemes.