U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory

27/02/2026

As National Engineers Week comes to a close, we want to thank all of the engineers at ARL for their dedication, expertise, and innovation. Your work is shaping the future and making a difference every day.
Here’s to the engineers who inspire us all!

26/02/2026

With more than 100 electronics engineers, ARL is advancing devices for military and civilian applications. From sensors to communication systems, their work ensures cutting-edge technology is always within reach.

ARL’s electronics engineers are driving breakthroughs in nanotechnology, enabling smaller, faster and more efficient devices for Soldiers. By leveraging our world-class facilities like our cleanrooms and specialized testing labs, they are powering the future of defense and innovation.

25/02/2026

ARL is home to more than 100 materials engineers who are revolutionizing the way we think about materials. From creating stronger, lighter, and more durable materials to advancing defense applications, their work is critical for industry and innovation.

Let’s celebrate the incredible contributions of materials engineers this National Engineers Week!

24/02/2026

Did you know that ARL has 145 mechanical engineers, making them the largest group of engineers at the lab? These experts design advanced systems, create and improve materials and solve complex mechanical challenges that drive innovation.

From cutting-edge drones to advancements in quantum sensors, ARL’s mechanical engineers are shaping the future of defense and technology!

23/02/2026

Happy National Engineers Week!

At ARL, we’re proud to have more than 500 engineers driving innovation across a wide range of disciplines. From mechanical and materials engineering to aerospace, bioengineering, and electronics engineering, our experts are solving the toughest challenges for Soldiers and shaping the future battlefield.

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible contributions of our engineers and the diverse expertise they bring to ARL.

20/02/2026

ARL showcased its 3D-printed drone, SPARTA (Soldier Portable Autonomous Reconnaissance Transitioning Aircraft), which combines takeoff and landing capabilities of a helicopter with flight capabilities of an airplane. Developed and continuously improved hand-in-hand with Soldier feedback, SPARTA is designed to meet their unique operational needs.

ARL researchers also participated as judges and exhibitors at the first "Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition" in Huntsville, AL, this week. Gen. David Hodne, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command (T2COM), visited the ARL booth and engaged with our team, Dr. John Gerdes, Dr. Todd Henry, Dr. Asha Hall, and Dr. John Hrynuk, while learning about SPARTA’s capabilities.

18/02/2026

ARL has pioneered cold spray technology, revolutionizing vehicle maintenance and repair for the Army by enabling faster and more durable repairs. As highlighted in National Defense Magazine, the lab is combining decades of research with cutting-edge advancements in AI, empowering Soldiers with innovative tools to enhance readiness and efficiency in the field.

“I think that what you find with all of these technologies is that our Soldiers are some of the most intelligent, creative people that we have,” said ARL’s Michael Nicholas. “And they will do amazing work if you give them the right tools and you train them how to use them, and that’s exactly what we’re seeing.”

Read the full article here: https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2026/2/17/ai-poses-new-challenges-opportunities-for-army-vehicle-maintenance

16/02/2026

On , we honor the leaders who have shaped our nation and the Soldiers who defend it.

At the Army Research Lab, we are proud to contribute to the Army's mission through groundbreaking research that supports readiness and resilience.

14/02/2026

On , we honor the heart of service that drives our Soldiers and the passion for discovery that fuels our researchers. Together, we innovate to protect and serve.

06/02/2026

AI-generated job art is trending, and we are joining the buzz, celebrating our world-class scientists. They are the driving force behind ARL's mission to execute globally recognized fundamental research to accelerate delivery of war-winning, disruptive technologies for tomorrow's Army.

28/01/2026

is a day to remind everyone of the importance of protecting sensitive information in today’s digital age.

At the Army Research Laboratory, we’re advancing cybersecurity technologies to safeguard our nation’s data and ensure the security of our Soldiers and systems.

23/01/2026

At DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, our researchers connect Soldiers directly with emerging technologies to strengthen readiness and lethality. Through programs like Catalyst Pathfinder and Accelerating force, we work alongside Soldiers in realistic settings so our researchers can rapidly improve innovations, gather critical feedback, and accelerate adoption across the force.

ARL, the Civil-Military Innovation Institute and Army units, including the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), will launch the FY 2026 Rapid Operational Innovation Detachment experimentation campaign. This Catalyst Pathfinder event will be the first in a series of experimentation events that tap into real-world training environments to accelerate technology breakthroughs for frontline Soldiers.

Learn more:

LIZEMORES, WV January 22, 2026 — A new push to speed battlefield-ready technology into the hands of U.S. forces is getting underway as the U.S. Central Command’s (CENTCOM) Chief Technology Officer’s office teams up with the U.S. Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), the Civil-Milit...