CHANTILLY, VA — TurbineOne Inc., a California-based defense technology company, will relocate its headquarters to Fairfax County and establish an experience center in Chantilly, Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Monday. The move is expected to create 22 new jobs through a $424,000 investment, according to the governor's office.
The company said it specializes in artificial intelligence-powered machine learning software for defense and national security uses. As part of the expansion, TurbineOne plans to develop T1 Edgeworks in Virginia, described in the announcement as a research and development experience lab and experiential learning site for government and defense partners.
“I am thrilled to welcome TurbineOne to the Commonwealth of Virginia and look forward to watching their progress in the years to come as they work to strengthen our national security,” Spanberger said. “With an unbeatable strategic location, a stable business environment, and access to world-class talent, Virginia is the natural destination for any company looking to expand and take their operations to the next level.”
TurbineOne CEO Ian Kalin said the company sees Virginia as a center for national security work, technical talent and operations.
“Virginia is a natural home for TurbineOne’s next chapter,” Kalin said. “The Commonwealth is a unique epicenter where the national security mission, technical talent, and operational community come together. As AI becomes central to modern defense, it has to work in conflict, even when communications are denied. Establishing our headquarters here and launching Edgeworks allows us to build and refine these capabilities alongside the people who rely on them most.”
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According to the announcement, TurbineOne was founded in 2021 and is moving its headquarters to Virginia as part of its growth supporting U.S. national security missions. The company said its software is designed to operate in conflict zones, including when there is no network connection, and to help users detect threats from sensor data, coordinate decisions and support autonomous or semi-autonomous missions.
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay said the Chantilly location reflects the county's technology sector.
“The decision to locate their headquarters in Chantilly reflects the strength of our innovation ecosystem and its support for mission-critical technologies,” he said.
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority on the project, according to the announcement. The partnership will support job creation through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program, a state-funded program that provides funding and consulting services for recruitment and training.
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