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CRAIG P. ABOD FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP., RESTON The former president of Herndon-based DLT Solutions Inc., Abod founded Carahsoft in 2004. With roughly $5 billion in annual revenue, the defense contractor offers software, hardware and IT consulting services in the fields of cybersecurity, accounting, business intelligence and data analysis and storage. This year […]
Israeli energy company plans U.S. headquarters in Arlington
One of Israel’s largest renewable energy companies, Energix Renewable Energies Ltd., will establish its U.S. subsidiary’s headquarters in Arlington County, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday. The company plans to invest $1.1 million and create 33 jobs, according to the governor’s office. CadenEnergix’s office will be in a building owned by another subsidiary of its paren[...]
Excella promotes five to senior leadership positions
Arlington-based tech company and federal contractor Excella has promoted five executives to more senior leadership positions. “Hiring and retaining exceptional Excellians, while creating meaningful solutions, is critical to our purpose and what we built Excella to do,” said Burton White, CEO and co-founder of Excella. “Each of these Excella leaders is instrumental to the growth [...]
Lidl US plans to add 50 stores nationwide
Lidl US, the Arlington-based grocery store chain, plans to open 50 stores by the end of next year on the East Coast, the company announced Tuesday. The expansion will bring its total number of stores in the United States to 150. Seven new stores will be in Virginia: Alexandria, Burke, Chantilly, Charlottesville, Falls Church, Manassas […]
National Assoc. of Corporate Directors names chief people officer
The National Association of Corporate Directors, based in Arlington, announced Thursday that it has tapped Tracy Gee as it first chief people officer. With more than 25 years of experience, Gee most recently served as vice president of human resources for global development business functions at Raytheon Co. In her new role, she will oversee […]
CACI International names president, national security
Arlington-based federal technology contractor CACI International Inc. announced Monday it has hired Todd Probert as president of the company’s National Security and Innovative Solutions (NSIS) sector. With more than 20 years of experience, Probert most recently served as vice president of Raytheon’s Command and Control, Space and Intelligence business. In his new role, will oversee [&h[...]
BAE Systems has a big week
Arlington-based defense company BAE Systems Inc. (a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based BAE Systems plc) had a big week for federal awards — landing three major contracts with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps totaling more than $221 million. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the Navy had awarded BAE […]
Arlington tech company names chief development officer
Arlington-based technology services provider Halfaker and Associates LLC announced Tuesday that Amanda Axsom has been promoted to chief development officer. Axsom was most recently the executive vice president of business development at the company. In her new role, she will oversee intellectual property development, corporate growth and strategic capture efforts. During her time working with [&[...]
CACI International acquires Mont.-based aerospace company
Arlington-based federal technology contractor CACI International Inc. announced Wednesday it has acquired Belgrade, Montana-based aerospace company Ascent Vision Technologies LLC (AVT). A transaction amount was not disclosed. Founded in 1962, CACI specializes in enterprise and mission technology. The company has approximately 23,000 employees and is on the Fortune 1000 list. AVT provides technolog[...]
Two Va. companies included in $165.1M Army, Navy contract
Two Virginia-based companies were awarded parts of a $165.1 million contract to provide program management and technical services for the U.S. Army and Navy’s assault craft, submarines and surface ships. A total of five companies will work on the contract. Virginia Beach-based QED Systems Inc. was awarded $30.4 million and Arlington-based Gibbs & Cox was […]
Arlington defense contractor wins $62M Navy contract
The U.S. Navy awarded Arlington-based defense contractor Leonardo DRS Inc. a $62 million contract to supply 118 motor control panels for the Mark 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS), which is used by the Army and international allies. Under the contract, Leonardo DRS’s airborne and intelligence systems business units will produce the panels that control the […]
BAE Systems Inc. lands $350M+ in defense contracts
Arlington-based defense company BAE Systems Inc. (a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based BAE Systems plc) announced Monday it has won a $211.6 million U.S. Navy contract and a $144 million U.S. Air Force contract. BAE Systems’ ship repair business in Jacksonville, Florida, will work on the U.S. Navy contract and update, repair and maintain two Arleigh […]
