DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
The Army's research laboratory
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Army researchers, industry expand possibilities in advanced manufacturing
April 16, 2026
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Army partnerships prepare academia for industry success in ground autonomy
April 14, 2026
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Army research leans into easy to produce drones for Soldier experiments
March 31, 2026
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Army’s fundamental research lab partnering with industry to advance AI
March 25, 2026
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Army researchers partner with Navy to provide expeditionary AI translation tool
March 24, 2026
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Army Research Laboratory, Soldiers collaborate to experiment with 3D-printed drone
March 18, 2026
Mission
Our mission is to execute globally recognized fundamental research to accelerate delivery of war-winning, disruptive technologies for tomorrow’s Army
Leader
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LEADERSDr. Eric L. Moore, Acting Director
Who We Are
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, or DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory, is the Army’s sole fundamental research laboratory serving as the nexus between the military, academia and industry. ARL expertise drives cross-cutting advancements in science and technology to ensure the Army wins now and in the future.
What We Do
DEVCOM ARL identifies and executes disruptive research leading to scientific discovery and emerging technologies for Army continuous transformation. This research is based on eleven fundamental research competencies: Biological and Biotechnology Sciences; Electromagnetic Spectrum Sciences; Energy Sciences, Humans in Complex Systems; Mechanical Sciences; Military Information Sciences; Network, Cyber, and Computational Sciences; Photonics, Electronics, and Quantum Sciences; Sciences of Extreme Materials; Terminal Effects; and Weapons Sciences.