Northrop Grumman lands more than $900M in U.S. defense contracts
Falls Church-based Fortune 500 government contractor Northrop Grumman won three defense contracts last week totaling more than $900 million.
Virginia 500 Spotlight April 2026 | KIM ROY
Kim Roy shares personal insights and highlights Hitt Contracting's new 270,000-square-foot Virginia headquarters opening in early 2027 near West Falls Church Metro.
BAE Systems to lay off 119 employees in Vienna
BAE Systems is laying off 119 employees in Vienna after the company said its contract with the FBI was awarded to another contractor.
BAE Systems receives $500M Army contract
BAE Systems announced Tuesday it received a more than $500 million contract to produce M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers.
BAE Systems hires new chief information and digital officer
BAE Systems announced that it has appointed Mona Bates as senior vice president and chief information and digital officer, effective Feb. 23.
Amazon to close five Virginia stores, cut nearly 700 jobs
Amazon plans to close five Amazon Fresh stores in Northern Virginia, laying off about 700 workers beginning April 27.
GDIT wins $988M Navy contract
General Dynamics Information Technology announced Monday that it has been awarded a $988 million contract to continue modernizing the U.S. Navy fleet.
Developer plans 450 apartments, retail in Fairfax
Falls Church-based Eakin Properties, a family-run real estate development and investment firm, is moving forward with plans to develop 450 apartments and 30,000 square feet of retail space in Fairfax County's Seven Corners area.
GDIT wins $285M state cybersecurity contract
General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded $285 million to strengthen the Virginia government’s cybersecurity infrastructure.
BAE Systems promotes VP to chief global supply chain officer
BAE Systems announced that it has named Brad Pelachyk as its senior vice president and chief global supply chain officer, effective Dec. 20.
California business acquires Falls Church wealth management firm
Beacon Pointe Advisors has acquired Falls Church-based Hemington Wealth Management, adding $1.2B in assets.
Northrop Grumman taps new CFO
Northrop Grumman has elected former Discover Financial executive John Greene to be its chief financial officer.




















