Virginia’s critical infrastructure is by and large a hardened fortress built on best practices and the talents of among the most forward-thinking workforces in the nation. But more than that, it’s gaining ground when it comes to hardening its critical infrastructure out of the gates — embracing a cyber-first development approach to systems and solutions.

TST Fabrication and Machine, a service-disabled, veteran-owned metal fabrication company, will invest $3 million to expand their existing Norfolk headquarters, creating 56 jobs.

ViDARR Inc., a manufacturer of defense optical equipment, will invest $2.69 million over the next three years to open a new manufacturing facility in the City of Virginia Beach.