DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
The Army's research laboratory
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Army business solution accelerates collaborative drone defense research
August 12, 2026
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Fundamental research discovery solves thermal limits for future intelligent military systems
August 11, 2026
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West Point cadet designs system to boost Army aerospace research
August 11, 2026
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Army’s scientific ecosystem empowers new pathways from Soldier ideas to fielded solutions
August 10, 2026
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UMD student invents laser system visualization tool during Army Research Laboratory internship
August 7, 2026
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Army intern helping to secure the tactical edge for the future force
August 6, 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.