DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
The Army's research laboratory
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Army Research Office to launch academic initiative for sensitive, high-impact research
May 4, 2026
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Army Research Laboratory, U.S. Military Academy deepen strategic collaboration to shape tomorrow's leaders and technologies
May 4, 2026
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Army's Catalyst Pathfinder driving Soldier innovation at Combat Training Centers
April 29, 2026
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Army partnerships prepare academia for industry success in ground autonomy
April 29, 2026
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Army Research Laboratory, Virginia National Guard partner to shape electronic warfare technologies
April 23, 2026
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Army researchers, industry expand possibilities in advanced manufacturing
April 16, 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.