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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.

Drone taking off from an aircraft carrier
Apr 29, 2026

Raytheon wins $206M Navy contract

Raytheon has been awarded a $206.2 million contract from the U.S. Navy to upgrade a military landing system.

Congressman Ben Cline addressed constituent questions during a town hall on Sept. 25.
Apr 28, 2026

Virginia Supreme Court blocks redistricting election certification

The Virginia Supreme Court denied a motion to certify the April 21 special election on congressional redistricting, keeping a lower court's block in place.

IFPC Inc 2 is designed to provide air-defense capability. Photo courtesy Leidos
Apr 23, 2026

Leidos subsidiary lands $617M Army award for air defense launchers

A subsidiary of Reston-based Leidos won a $617M U.S. Army contract to build and deliver additional IFPC Inc. 2 air defense launchers.

U.S. Navy photo of USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000). Photo courtesy RTX
Apr 21, 2026

RTX subsidiary wins $213.39M Navy contract modification

The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon a $213.39 million contract modification to continue work on the Navy’s Zumwalt-class destroyers.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, in Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S., February 24, 2026. Mike Kropf/Pool via REUTERS
Apr 14, 2026

Spanberger’s marijuana amendments include delay in sales to July 2027

Gov. Abigail Spanberger proposes delaying Virginia's retail marijuana sales launch to July 2027 and raising the tax from 6% to 8% after 2029.

The temporary Live! Casino Virginia venue in Petersburg, which opens Jan. 22, 2026, has more than 900 electric games. Photo by Jay Paul
Apr 9, 2026

Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino referendum vote

Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Thursday vetoed legislation that would have led to Fairfax County's referendum vote to determine whether a casino would be built in Tysons. 

A Cal Fire aircraft drops fire retardant. Photo courtesy Amentum
Apr 8, 2026

Amentum wins $425M California firefighting contract

Amentum secured a $425 million contract from Cal Fire to provide aerial firefighting support in California, enhancing wildfire response capabilities.

Abigail Davis Spanberger was sworn in as the Virginia governor Jan. 17, 2026.
Apr 7, 2026

Virginia governor’s approval rating is split, poll shows

Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger's approval rating is nearly split at 47% approval and 46% disapproval, according to a George Mason University poll.

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