Fairfax County Economic Development Authority News Releases

Applied Atomics Emerges from Stealth with More Than $500 Million in Demand Commitments to Build the Star Reacher Network, the Next Infrastructure Layer of the Space Economy

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:33:00 -0400

Fairfax County, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 10, 2026) - Applied Atomics, a transatlantic aerospace and defense company building Star Reacher Network, the first in-space mobility network, emerged from stealth and entered the U.S. market today with more than $500 million in letters of intent and memoranda of understanding, a $4 million oversubscribed pre-seed financing round led by Oxford Science Enterprises, and a growing portfolio of partnerships spanning the United States, Europe, and the...

TurbineOne Relocates Headquarters to Fairfax County from San Francisco

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:07:00 -0400

AI-focused defense tech company to establish headquarters, experience center in Chantilly Fairfax County, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 4, 2026) - TurbineOne, a defense technology firm specializing in AI-powered machine learning software solutions, announced today it will relocate its headquarters from San Francisco, California to the Chantilly area of Fairfax County creating 22 new jobs through a $424,000 investment. As part of this relocation, TurbineOne will develop T1 Edgeworks, an...

Blue Sky Innovators Invests $7 million to Expand Operations in Fairfax County

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:06:00 -0400

SkyLab will advance secure defense innovation while fueling economic growth Fairfax County, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 30, 2026) - Blue Sky Innovators, Inc., a dual-use technology company delivering insight to operations for government and commercial customers, will invest $7 million to expand its footprint in Fairfax County, Virginia. The expansion will support the creation of 175 new jobs and the buildout of approximately 20,000 square feet of secure innovation and laboratory space...

Defense Technology Company GRVTY to Establish New Headquarters in Fairfax County

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:50:00 -0500

Fairfax County, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 17, 2026) - GRVTY, a defense technology company established in 2025, today announced it will invest $8 million to expand the firm's presence with a new headquarters in Tysons, Virginia. The company will build out more than 22,000 square feet of office space at 8270 Greensboro Drive in Tysons.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/9433/284168_6acbaa6094e90a00_001full.jpg"GRVTY is pleased...

Space Technology Company Umbra to Invest $6.75 Million to Establish Operations in Fairfax County

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:15:00 -0500

New Reston Facility Wiill Accelerate U.S. Space Innovation and Create More than 100 New High-Tech Jobs Fairfax County, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 12, 2026) - Umbra, a leading U.S. space technology company specializing in advanced remote sensing and resilient satellite systems, will invest $6.75 million in Fairfax County to expand their presence in Northern Virginia to support U.S. space innovation. The company will open a new 20,000 square-foot office in Reston, strengthening the...

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority to Host Hiring Event to Connect Job Seekers with Thousands of Open Roles Across Northern Virginia

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:43:00 -0500

Fairfax County, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 7, 2026) - As Northern Virginia continues to evolve as one of the nation's most dynamic employment hubs, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) will host a complimentary hiring event on January 22, 2026, at Capital One Hall, bringing together more than 40 employers and thousands of open roles across a wide range of industries.The event is designed to support professionals at all stages of their careers, including former...

Fairfax County and Penzance Officials Break Ground on Next-Generation Digital Infrastructure Project to Power the World's Deep Tech Future

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:02:00 -0500

Project adds more than 60 acres of public green space while expanding advanced digital infrastructure that powers the future of AI, cloud and quantum innovation. Fairfax County, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 21, 2025) - Fairfax County officials and Penzance, a leading Mid-Atlantic real estate investment and development firm, today celebrated the groundbreaking of a next-generation digital infrastructure project that will enhance the world's digital backbone, strengthen Northern Virginia's...

Fairfax County Secures Major National Security Investment as Systems Planning & Analysis Announces $46.9 Million Northern Virginia Expansion Creating More Than 1,200 Jobs in the Region

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:20:00 -0400

Fairfax County, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 11, 2025) - Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a global provider of data-driven analytical insight and technical innovation supporting critical national security objectives, will invest $46.9 million to expand their operations in Northern Virginia. This project will create more than 1,200 new jobs in the region, with 714 new jobs to be created in Fairfax County expansion over the next five years. As part of this regional investment, SPA will...

AT&T Opens New Regional Hub in Chantilly Marking Major Investment in Fairfax County

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400

Fairfax County, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2025) - Last week, AT&T marked a significant milestone with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new regional hub in the Chantilly-area of Fairfax County. The five-story, 111,000-square-foot office building located at 4807 Stonecroft Boulevard in Chantilly at the Westfields International Center at Dulles now serves as home to more than 500 AT&T team members and reflects the company's continued investment in innovation, collaboration,...

Global Defense Giant Rheinmetall Opens New U.S. Hub in Fairfax County

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:20:00 -0400

Strategic consolidation reinforces commitment to U.S. defense modernization, domestic industrial growth and proximity to key stakeholders Fairfax County, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 5, 2025) - Global defense innovation leader Rheinmetall is investing in a new U.S. hub in Fairfax County as two of its U.S. subsidiaries will be occupying nearly 10,000 square feet at 2600 Park Tower Drive in Merrifield. This move places American Rheinmetall Defense, Inc., the U.S. corporate hub, and American...