Innovative Defense Technologies Expands Arlington County, Virginia, Operations

Area Development News Desk

05/26/2026

Defense software and systems integration company Innovative Defense Technologies plans to expand its operations in Arlington County, Virginia. The $19 million project is expected to create 210 jobs.

“The mission we support is complex and Virginia has been central to how we execute that work, with deep technical talent and close proximity to the customers we support every day,” said IDT Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bernie Gauf. “We appreciate the Commonwealth and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership for their support as we expand. This investment allows us to grow our team and continue delivering trusted capability faster while investing in the region.”

To support the project Governor Spanberger approved an $800,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.

“Virginia’s talent pipeline is the differentiator for companies like Innovative Defense Technologies when they decide to expand,” noted Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery. “Our workforce brings the specialized expertise and mission focus needed to deliver complex solutions quickly and effectively. We are proud to support IDT’s continued growth as they create jobs and help advance capabilities critical to our national defense.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with Arlington County to secure the project.

Innovative Defense Technologies develops software, testing, and systems integration solutions for military and national security applications. The company’s operations include engineering, simulation, cybersecurity, and mission systems support for defense platforms.

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