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The M1A2 Abrams SEPv3. Photo courtesy General Dynamics
May 5, 2026

General Dynamics subsidiary lands $716M Army contract

The U.S. Army has awarded a $716 million contract to General Dynamics Land Systems to support its fleet of combat vehicles.

The logo of the company Leidos Holdings Inc is shown on one of the company's buildings in San Diego, California, U.S., September 17, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake
May 5, 2026

Defense contractor Leidos raises 2026 forecast on strong demand

Leidos Holdings raises its 2026 profit and revenue forecast, driven by strong demand for its military intelligence and IT services amid Pentagon stockpile efforts.

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Apr 13, 2026

AeroVironment promotes executive to CFO

AeroVironment announced that it has promoted Sean T. Woodward to executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective May 1.

AeroVironment has appointed Raytheon executive Robert Smith as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Photo courtesy AeroVironment
Apr 10, 2026

AeroVironment appoints new COO

AeroVironment has appointed Raytheon executive Robert Smith as executive vice president and chief operating officer.

HawkEye 360 collects radio frequency data from satellite constellations to identify and track activity for military, maritime and intelligence customers. Photo courtesy HawkEye 360
Apr 10, 2026

HawkEye 360 files for IPO

HawkEye 360, a fast-growing Herndon-based geospatial analytics company, filed for an initial public offering Friday with the SEC.

A T-38C Talon used primarily by Air Education and Training Command for undergraduate pilot and pilot instructor training. Photo by U.S. Air Force/Steve White.
Apr 3, 2026

Boeing lands up to $900M Air Force contract

Boeing has been awarded an up to $900 million Air Force contract to sustain and support T-38C Talon aircraft.

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Mar 17, 2026

AeroVironment acquires California aerospace firm for $200M

AeroVironment has acquired California engineering design and manufacturing company Empirical Systems Aerospace for $200 million.

Government Contractors | Technology 2025: CALIO, CHRISTOPHER T.  
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: CHRISTOPHER T. CALIO

PRESIDENT, CEO AND CHAIRMAN RTX ARLINGTON COUNTY

Government Contractors | Technology 2025: NOVAKOVIC, PHEBE N.
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: PHEBE N. NOVAKOVIC

CHAIRMAN AND CEO GENERAL DYNAMICS RESTON

Government Contractors | Technology 2025: WARDEN, KATHY
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: KATHY WARDEN

CHAIR, CEO AND PRESIDENT NORTHROP GRUMMAN FALLS CHURCH

Sealing Technologies received an intent-to-award notification from the U.S. Cyber Command to begin production on Joint Cyber Hunt Kits. Image by Parsons
Feb 20, 2026

Parsons subsidiary to receive $500M Defense contract

Sealing Technologies received an intent-to-award notification from the U.S. Cyber Command to begin production on Joint Cyber Hunt Kits.

Systems Planning & Analysis is growing at its Alexandria headquarters and a new office in Fairfax County. Photo courtesy Systems Planning & Analysis
Feb 1, 2026

Defense contractor bucks retrenchment trend

While the effects of the Trump administration’s cuts in the federal workforce and contracts reverberate throughout Northern Virginia and beyond, Alexandria-based Systems Planning & Analysis grabbed headlines in September 2025 when it announced it would spend $46.9 million and add 1,200 jobs across the city and in Fairfax County. SPA President Terry Benedict uses the […]

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