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Government contractor Trident Systems will expand in Fairfax

By Jeff Clabaugh

Fairfax, Virginia-based technology contractor Trident Systems will invest $3.7 million to expand its production facilities with an additional facility in Chantilly and create 50 new jobs.

Trident Systems was acquired last year by Arizona-based defense and space manufacturing company LightRidge Solutions for an undisclosed sum.

Trident Systems was founded in 1985, and has evolved into one of the leading producers of space-based electronic systems for both the Department of Defense and the U.S. Intelligence community.

“Trident’s rapid growth providing unique solutions that maximize our customer’s mission impact and enabled the need for this higher-volume production facility,” said Lorin Hattrup, general manager of Trident Systems’ space electronic systems division. “Our new production facility will allow us to support a range of products and rapid timelines while maintaining affordability.”

Trident Systems will receive state incentives for reaching expansion and job creation goals through the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s Virginia Jobs Investment Program. It will also receive consulting services.

 

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

By The Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts' highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state's lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users. The lawsuit, filed in 2023 by Attorney General Andrea Campbell, alleges that Meta did this to make a profit and that its actions affected hundreds of thousands of teenagers in Massachusetts who use the social media platforms. “We are making claims based only on the tools that Meta has developed because its own research shows they encourage addiction to the platform in a variety of ways,” said State Solicitor David Kravitz, adding that the state's claim has nothing to do the company's algorithms or failure to moderate content. Meta said Friday that it strongly disagrees with the allegations and is “confident the evidence will show our longstanding commitment to supporting young people.” Its attorney, Mark Mosier, argued in court that the lawsuit “would impose liabilities for performing traditional publishing functions” and that its actions are protected by the First Amendment.
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