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GDIT wins $285M state cybersecurity contract
General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded $285 million to strengthen the Virginia government’s cybersecurity infrastructure.
Peraton executive returns to SAIC as chief growth officer
Science Applications International Corp. announced that it has tapped Ravi Dankanikote to be chief growth officer, effective immediately.
Avio USA picks Virginia for $500M solid rocket motor factory
Avio USA plans a Virginia solid rocket motor facility, committing up to $500 million to expand U.S. aerospace and defense production.
Spanberger stresses need for stable biz environment
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger said she will prioritize a business climate that is stable, predictable and affordable.
General Dynamics’ Deep promoted to president
Danny Deep, General Dynamics' executive vice president of global operations, has been promoted to president of the Reston-based Fortune 100 government contractor, the company announced Friday.
HII wins up to $471.97M Navy contract
Huntington Ingalls Industries has won a Navy contract worth up to $471.97 million to provide engineering support for aircraft carriers.
Electra launches defense business unit
Manassas-based aviation startup Electra.aero on Wednesday announced that it has launched a new defense business unit.
Arlington defense tech firm reaches unicorn status
Govini, an Arlington County defense tech contractor, has joined the unicorn ranks with a $1.25 billion valuation.
2025: The year of living disruptively
Looking back on 2025, the best symbol of the past year’s upheaval might be the White House, if not its most famous occupant. Since moving back into 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in January, our real estate mogul president has launched into a series of home renovations worthy of its own HGTV series. The most prominent changes […]
100 people to meet in 2026: Contractors
Federal funding is the fuel that primes Virginia’s economic engine, and these government contracting executives are the drivers directing major projects for civilian, defense and intelligence agencies.
Top Five: December 2025
1 | Booz Allen Hamilton announces new round of layoffs: After a weak quarter, the McLean-based Fortune 500 government contractor launched another round of job cuts, citing earlier federal contract reductions and a slowdown in federal funding. (Oct. 27) 2 | Toni Townes-Whitley out as SAIC’s CEO: After two years Jim Reagan, former Leidos executive […]
Chantilly’s VTG makes sixth acquisition of 2025
VTG announced Tuesday that it has acquired Fairfax-based technology firm Miklos Systems, its sixth acquisition this year.
