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May 21, 2026

Arlington County taps new economic development director

Arlington County has named Anna Nissinen of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority as its new chief economic development officer.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Air Wing, conduct a helicopter support team operation for the first evaluation of the air transportability of the Medium Range Air Defense Radar during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, on July 30, 2025. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro
May 21, 2026

Northrop Grumman wins up to $697M Navy basic ordering agreement

Northrop Grumman received a Navy basic ordering agreement worth up to $697 million to provide engineering and logistics services.

A rending of the exterior of Washington Dulles International Airport's Concourse E. Image courtesy Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
May 20, 2026

FAA awards $73.6M to support 3 Virginia airport projects

The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $73.6 million to support three Virginia airport terminal projects.

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.

A slot machine
May 14, 2026

Virginia casino revenue hits nearly $99M in April

Virginia casinos generated nearly $99 million in April gaming revenue, led by Caesars Virginia in Danville.

Supreme Court of Virginia in Richmond. Photo by DepositPhotos
May 13, 2026

Virginia Democrats balk at proposal to retire state Supreme Court

Virginia Democrats reportedly discussed a proposal to lower the mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court justices from 73 to 54 following a redistricting ruling.

Virginia ABC reported lower-than-expected sales in the past fiscal year. Photo by Kira Jenkins/Virginia Business
May 12, 2026

Virginia ABC fiscal year sales lower than expected

Virginia ABC expects a $231 million profit transfer to the state's general fund despite lower-than-expected alcohol sales.

man putting ballot in a box during elections in front of flag american state of virginia
May 8, 2026

Virginia’s congressional redistricting election cost more than $5M

Virginia's congressional redistricting election cost more than $5 million, with localities incurring additional expenses after the Supreme Court voided the results.

In the past six months BWX Technologies shipped four large Ford-class steam generators from its Mount Vernon, Indiana, facility to the shipyards at Hampton Roads for the newest Ford-class aircraft carrier, the USS Doris Miller (CVN 81). Photo courtesy BWXT
May 7, 2026

BWXT wins $1.4B in U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts

BWX Technologies announced Thursday that it won two U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts totaling more than $1.4 billion.

The star of the check-presentation ceremony May 5, 2026, at Virginia State University was 'Spot' the robotic dog, a project VSU with working on with Boston Dynamics.
May 7, 2026

VSU receives $1 million for new AI and cybersecurity center

Virginia State University received $1.03 million to create the VSU Center for Generative AI & Industrial Cybersecurity, enhancing research and student training.

The M1A2 Abrams SEPv3. Photo courtesy General Dynamics
May 5, 2026

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.

A photo of a Leidos sign and a glass covered building.
Apr 30, 2026

Army awards $869M contract to Leidos

The U.S. Army awarded Leidos an $869M contract to build systems, using AI and other tools, aimed at accelerating decision making.

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