As technology advances faster than ever, cybersecurity and defense companies are competing for more than talent—they are seeking exceptional innovators with the expertise to create the next generation of products, services, and breakthrough technologies.
That combination of diverse and specialized talent, and proximity to customers is what positions Montgomery County, Maryland, as a strategic destination and a growing hub for defense, satellite communications, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing companies.
Thales Defense & Security, Inc.’s (TDSI) expansion is the latest example.
For more than six decades, TDSI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thales U.S.A, has supported critical national security missions, delivering advanced communications, intelligence, surveillance, and defense technologies to military and government customers around the world.
Last week, the company celebrated a significant expansion of its manufacturing operations in Clarksburg, Maryland.
Over the past year, TDSI also doubled its manufacturing floor footprint through a $4 million investment, expanding production capacity to support the company’s continued growth.
Today, TDSI employs approximately 675 people in Montgomery County, including roughly 250 manufacturing employees.
As demand for its technologies continues to grow, the company continues to expand and has added more than 225 positions locally over the past three years.
A leading U.S. supplier of tactical radio and SATCOM communications, including EW/SIGINT kits, tactical power, Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (HMCS), mounted/dismounted EO/IR sensors, missile fusing, cyber protection technology and Anti-Submarine Warfare sonars, TDSI supports customers across the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and global security partners. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Keily Emily Reyes, a missing 14-year-old from Wheaton.
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Calling all artists! The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center is looking for your help to create a unique and vibrant art installation for its outdoor pool. Per the social media posting, “This is a great opportunity for a professional artist to showcase their talent and make a lasting impact on the community.”
The highest-rated independent restaurant in Maryland, according to a new survey from OnDeck, is located right here in Montgomery County, Maryland. Gardenia’s Cafe, located at 8377 Snouffer School Rd. In Gaithersburg, opened in 2020 and has become a local favorite.
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Update – Just before 10am, the MCFRS HazMat Team determined it was ok AND safe to re-occupy.
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UPDATE: MCPD has determined that the report of a person with a gun at Wood Acres Elementary is unfounded. The scene is secure.
Wood Acres Elementary School at 5800 Cromwell Dr in Bethesda is currently in a shelter in place due to police activity.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with rollover and entrapment on Monday, February 26, in Silver Spring.
Montgomery County Police responded to reports of shots fired on Monday, February 26, at approximately 6:30pm in Germantown. (more…)
Mary Trammell has been the longtime owner of the 7-Eleven convenience store at 2 University Blvd W in Four Corners (Silver Spring). She is retiring and preparing to move out of state, but Montgomery County Police officers wanted to honor her before she left.