Tag: defense

Governor Spanberger Concludes UK Economic Mission, Eyes Further Global Partnerships

22 Jul 2026 6:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Governor Abigail Spanberger wrapped up the UK leg of her economic mission, meeting over 30 companies in aerospace, defense, and agriculture to attract investment and strengthen trade ties for Virginia. The delegation now heads to Italy and France.

Politics and Government Business Science & Technology State Governments Economy Trade Europe Education Agriculture Virginia Abigail Spanberger United Kingdom Economic Development Aerospace Defense Investment
Applied Atomics Launches U.S. Operations in Fairfax County with $500M in Commitments for In-Space Mobility Network

10 Jun 2026 10:28 a.m. · Source: Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

Aerospace firm Applied Atomics emerges from stealth, securing over $500 million in demand commitments and $4 million pre-seed funding. The company, building the Star Reacher Network for in-space mobility, establishes its U.S. presence in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Business Science & Technology Politics and Government World Economy Astronomy and Space Artificial Intelligence Military Federal Government Transportation Applied Atomics Star Reacher Network Fairfax County Aerospace Defense Space Economy In-space mobility Fairfax County Economic Development Authority