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The logo and ticker for Capital One are displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Jan 22, 2026

Capital One to acquire Brex for $5.15B

McLean-based banking giant Capital One Financial announced Thursday it has entered an agreement to acquire fintech company Brex in a $5.15 billion stock and cash deal.

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Jan 20, 2026

Appian wins $500M Army contract

Appian announced last week that the U.S. Army has awarded the company a new enterprise contract valued at up to $500 million.

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Jan 16, 2026

Parsons acquires Altamira for $375M

Parsons announced Thursday that it has acquired McLean-based national security company Altamira Technologies Corporation for $375 million.

Anil Sharma, CEO of 22nd Century Technologies. Photo courtesy 22nd Century Technologies
Jan 8, 2026

McLean’s 22nd Century Technologies acquires Reston-based BT Federal

22nd Century Technologies has completed its acquisition of BT Federal, expanding managed network services for U.S. government clients.

Woman accused of running high-end brothels in Northern Virginia and near Boston set to be sentenced
Jan 8, 2026

Virginia Supreme Court orders new trial in $2B Appian-Pega case

The Virginia Supreme Court ordered a new trial in a $2 billion trade secrets lawsuit involving McLean-based software company Appian, which sought to reinstate its 2022 jury award from Massachusetts-based Pegasystems.

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Jan 8, 2026

ID.me wins potential $1B IRS contract

ID.me wins an IRS blanket purchase agreement valued at up to $1 billion for ID verification and authentication.

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Jan 2, 2026

BigBear.ai completes $250M Ask Sage purchase

BigBear.ai announced Wednesday that it has completed its $250 million acquisition of Ask Sage, a Warren County-based company.

Booz Allen Ventures’ investment in Corsha helped accelerate the tech company’s growth, says CEO Anusha Iyer. Photo by Will Schermerhorn
Dec 31, 2025

Booz Allen triples venture capital fund

Booz Allen Hamilton, a Fortune 500 government contractor based in McLean, has tripled its venture capital commitment with the intent to invest in more defense tech companies. Booz Allen announced in 2022 its first commitment of $100 million to 17 companies, including Vienna-based Corsha and Rosslyn-based Shift5. The company’s first VC round focused on deep […]

Disney to build its 7th theme park, this one in the United Arab Emirates
Dec 18, 2025

Booz Allen CFO leaving in February

Booz Allen Hamilton Chief Financial Officer Matthew Calderone is leaving the Fortune 500 government contractor for a role at S&P Global.

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Dec 11, 2025

Mars completes $36B Kellanova acquisition

McLean-based candy and pet care giant Mars announced Thursday that it has completed its $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova.

On Dec. 7, 2025, the $36 billion Mars-Kellanova acquisition was approved by the EU Commission.
Dec 8, 2025

EU approves $36B Mars-Kellanova buy; deal to close this week

McLean-based candy and pet care giant Mars has received the European Union's blessing to acquire Kellanova, maker of Pringles, Cheez-Its and other snacks, in a $36 billion deal. 

David DeSantis is now CEO of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. Photo courtesy TTR Sotheby's
Dec 1, 2025

TTR Sotheby’s reshapes executive team

TTR Sotheby’s International Realty names a new CEO and president and COO as longtime leader Mark Lowham becomes chairman.

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