Defense Tech Firm GRVTY to Open New HQ in Fairfax County

The $8 million expansion will create 200 high-skilled jobs in cybersecurity, space, and spectrum technologies.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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GRVTY, a defense technology company founded in 2025, announced it will invest $8 million to establish a new headquarters in Tysons, Virginia. The 22,000-square-foot facility will serve as the company's hub for operational excellence, customer engagement, and advanced technology development in areas like cyber, space, and spectrum.

Why it matters

Fairfax County has positioned itself as a hub for national security and advanced technology firms, leveraging its proximity to decision-makers, research institutions, and a deep talent pool. GRVTY's expansion reinforces the region's role as a center for innovation and high-value job creation in critical defense and intelligence sectors.

The details

GRVTY plans to hire 200 highly skilled engineers, technologists, scientists, and corporate staff, adding to its existing workforce of nearly 1,000 employees. The company will build out its new headquarters at 8270 Greensboro Drive in Tysons.

  • GRVTY was established in 2025.
  • The company announced its expansion plans on February 20, 2026.

The players

GRVTY

A defense technology company founded in 2025 that specializes in cyber, space, and spectrum technologies.

Katie Selbe

The chief executive officer of GRVTY.

Jeffrey C. McKay

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman.

Victor Hoskins

The president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority.

Abigail Spanberger

The Governor of Virginia.

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What they’re saying

“GRVTY is pleased to invest in Fairfax County with the opening of our new headquarters in Tysons. This facility will serve as the company's hub to drive operational excellence, engage with customers, and advance the development of critical technologies in cyber, space, and spectrum.”

— Katie Selbe, Chief Executive Officer, GRVTY (tysonstoday.com)

“I want to thank GRVTY for choosing to invest in Fairfax County and welcome you to your new headquarters in Tysons. Fairfax County has built a strategically aligned environment for companies operating at the intersection of national security and advanced technology.”

— Jeffrey C. McKay, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman (tysonstoday.com)

“It has been an honor to support GRVTY as you work toward accelerated growth and impact. The arrival of a new national security technology firm headquarters in Fairfax County strengthens the broader innovation ecosystem across Northern Virginia.”

— Victor Hoskins, President and CEO, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (tysonstoday.com)

“Congratulations to GRVTY on its rapid scaling — an incredible testament to the Commonwealth's world-class talent and proximity to innovators, customers, and decision-makers. This project will create 200 new jobs and further strengthen Northern Virginia's leadership at the intersection of national security and advanced technology.”

— Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia (tysonstoday.com)

What’s next

GRVTY plans to begin construction on its new Tysons headquarters in the coming months, with the goal of opening the facility by the end of 2026.

The takeaway

Fairfax County's strategic investments in building an ecosystem for national security and advanced technology firms have paid off, attracting a major new headquarters that will create high-skilled jobs and strengthen the region's position as a hub for innovation in critical defense and intelligence sectors.