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The MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft. Photo courtesy Northrop Grumman
May 18, 2026

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.

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Mar 31, 2026

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.

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Mar 27, 2026

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.

The M109A7 is the latest howitzer in the BAE Systems M109 family of vehicles. Photo courtesy BAE Systems
Feb 25, 2026

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 announced that it has appointed Mona Bates as senior vice president and chief information and digital officer, effective Feb. 23. Photo courtesy BAE Systems
Feb 12, 2026

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.

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Feb 2, 2026

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.

General Dynamics Information Technology announced Monday that it has been awarded a $988 million contract to continue modernizing the U.S. Navy fleet. Photo courtesy GDIT
Jan 14, 2026

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.

Rendering of multi-use project which would include 450 apartments and commercial space. Image courtesy Fairfax County
Jan 9, 2026

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.

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Dec 17, 2025

GDIT wins $285M state cybersecurity contract

General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded $285 million to strengthen the Virginia government’s cybersecurity infrastructure.

Brad Pelachyk, the new chief global supply chain officer for BAE Systems.
Nov 24, 2025

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.

L to R: Eileen O'Connor, and Jen Dawson. Photo courtesy Beacon Pointe Advisors
Nov 19, 2025

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
Nov 7, 2025

Northrop Grumman taps new CFO

Northrop Grumman has elected former Discover Financial executive John Greene to be its chief financial officer.

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