Leonardo DRS to acquire McLean’s Raft for $450M
Leonardo DRS has entered into an agreement to acquire McLean-based defense technology company Raft for $450 million.
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.
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.
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 appoints new COO
AeroVironment has appointed Raytheon executive Robert Smith as executive vice president and chief operating officer.
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.
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.
AeroVironment acquires California aerospace firm for $200M
AeroVironment has acquired California engineering design and manufacturing company Empirical Systems Aerospace for $200 million.
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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.





















