ARA Promotes James Myers to Senior Vice President
ARA is pleased to announce the promotion of James Myers to senior vice president where he will lead Corporate Development to further enhance ARA’s impact in national security.
Maggie Gendron Promoted to Vice President, Government Relations
ARA is proud to announce Maggie Gendron’s promotion to vice president of Government Relations.
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ARA Study Shows Cognitive Training Improves Warfighter Resilience
Results from the Warfighter Brain Fitness Study, which recently published in the journal Military Medicine, show that the combination of two brain fitness programs delivered significant improvements across multiple key measures of cognitive resilience a health and readiness priority of the U.S. military.
Inside ARA’s Geotechnical Laboratory
ARA operates a state-of-the-art Geotechnical Laboratory in Randolph, VT, dedicated to delivering highly specialized testing and analysis that support research, design, and engineering applications across a range of industries.
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New Partnership Leads to New Possibilities in Microbot Technology
In Vermont, ARA conducts leading edge research in sensors, geotechnology, and robotics.
Discover ARA’s Cutting-Edge Innovations at I/ITSEC 2025
Join ARA at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), Dec. 1-4 in Orlando, FL, where we will showcase innovative solutions driving the future of training, simulation, and mission readiness.
ACME Tech Achieves Major Milestone in U.S. Army ERDC Partnership
ARA has marked a major achievement for the Additive Construction of Maneuver Enabling Technology (ACME Tech) research project following a successful field demonstration with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and soldiers from the Wisconsin and Maryland Army National Guard.
Growing Ideas 4-H Club Wins at State Fair with Help from ARA
With the help of a grant from ARA’s SERVICE Program, South Dakota’s Growing Ideas 4-H Club recently took home a purple ribbon at the South Dakota State Fair for their robotics project.
ARA Launches Special Purpose Equipment Indoctrination Course
ARA’s new Special Purpose Equipment Indoctrination Course delivers a robust curriculum that prepares warfighters for operational success in today’s dynamic threat environment.
ARA Inspires Future Innovators at Lightsaber-Building STEM Camp
This summer, ARA’s SERVICE Program sponsored an innovative STEM experience designed to spark creativity and technical skills in the next generation of engineers.
ARA Contributes to New ASIS International School Security Standard
ARA, a leader in security engineering and protective design, is proud to announce its role in the development of a newly released American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved school security standard, published by ASIS International.
ARA to Highlight Defense Solutions at 2025 AUSA Annual Meeting
ARA, a leader in advanced defense solutions, will showcase its latest technologies at the 2025 Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition, taking place Oct. 13-15 in Washington, D.C.
ARA to Showcase Advanced Deterrence Solutions at INFOPAC Symposium
ARA will highlight its advanced defense technologies at the 2025 INFOPAC Symposium, taking place Oct. 20–22 at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach.
Trent Mills Joins ARA as Director of Advanced Capabilities Development
ARA is pleased to announce that Trent Mills, Ph.D., U.S. Army Colonel (Ret.), has joined its team to help drive innovation across ARA and lead efforts to transition cutting-edge technologies to the Warfighter.
ARA Awarded Next Generation Penetrator Contract
ARA, a defense industry leader, has been awarded a 24-month contract by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Eglin Munitions Directorate, to serve as the System Design Agent for the development of a prototype air-to-ground Next Generation Penetrator weapon system.
ARA Board of Directors Announces New CEO, COO
ARA is pleased to announce that Curt Beckemeyer has been selected to serve as ARA’s next president and CEO.
ARA Secures Patent for Groundbreaking Cyber Modeling Approach
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is proud to announce it has been awarded a patent for its cyberspace operations effectiveness modeling technology.
ARA Highlights Innovation in Health Solutions at MHSRS
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) will highlight next-generation defense solutions at the 2025 Space and Missile Defense Symposium August 5-7 in Huntsville, AL.
ARA to Highlight Space and Missile Defense Solutions at 2025 SMD Symposium
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) will highlight next-generation defense solutions at the 2025 Space and Missile Defense Symposium August 5-7 in Huntsville, AL.
ARA Appraised at CMMC Level 2
ARA is pleased to announce it has achieved the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level 2 status on June 5.
ARA SERVICE Program Sponsors Odyssey.ai
ARA's SERVICE program sponsored Odyssey.ai, an all-girls team from Boyds, MD, in the 2024-2025 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics competition.
AUVSI and ARA Announce Trusted UGV Program
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced the official launch of Trusted UGV, the first-ever industry certification program focused on cybersecurity and supply chain integrity for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs).
ARA Senior Engineer Named SEI, ASCE Fellow
ARA Senior Engineer Kenneth Herrle has been named a Fellow by the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in recognition of his meaningful contributions to the field of structural engineering. Only 320 members of the Institute’s 30,000 members hold this prestigious honor.
Steve Walker Joins ARA Board of Directors
ARA is pleased to announce Steve Walker has joined the ARA Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors.
ARA’s IMS Sector Reappraised at CMMI Level 3
ARA has announced that its Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) sector major software programs have been reappraised at level 3 of the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) version 3.0, for the Development and Suppliers domains.
ARA SERVICE Program Sponsors STEM Day for Girl Scouts
Every year, the Mississippi River City Section of SWE hosts a STEM Workshop Day for local Girl Scouts in Vicksburg, MS. This year, with the help of ARA and its SERVICE Program, the event featured four stations that covering various STEM topics.
ARA SERVICE Program Sponsors MATHCOUNTS
ARA’s SERVICE Program recently sponsored the Black Hills Chapter MATHCOUNTS competition in Western South Dakota.
ARA Makes List of Largest Employee-Owned Companies
The non-profit National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) has ranked ARA as one of America’s largest employee-owned companies.
ARA, Clemson Partner to Power U.S. Army Autonomous Robot
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) and Clemson University have announced a partnership to enhance the diesel electric drivetrain of ARA’s autonomous robot.
ARA Forms Partnerships for Critical Advanced Aviation Technologies
ARA has partnered with the Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA) and the National Aerospace Research and Technology Park (NARTP) on an effort for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposed Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT).
ARA Expands Autonomous Capabilities with Seamless Integration of Mission Planning, Simulation Tools
ARA has announced a breakthrough in autonomous technology that integrates its advanced mission planning software with its high-fidelity simulation platform, redefining how offroad autonomous systems operate in the real world.
ARA STEM Community Fund Inspires Creative Maker Modes
Associates, Inc. (ARA) and SMU are collaborating to develop microrobots for vitreous hemorrhage mitigation and accelerated recovery.
ARA and SMU Partner to Develop Microrobots for Vitreous Hemorrhage Treatment
Associates, Inc. (ARA) and SMU are collaborating to develop microrobots for vitreous hemorrhage mitigation and accelerated recovery.
ARA to Showcase Innovative Solutions at Sea-Air-Space Conference
ARA will showcase innovative technologies at the 2025 Sea-Air-Space Conference and Exposition, April 7-9 in National Harbor, MD.
ARA Develops Orbit Determination Tech for Space Domain Awareness
To meet the need for improved space domain awareness and ultimately help improve national security, ARA developed the Advanced Uni-sensor Rapid Orbit Reconstruction Algorithm and Sensing (AURORAS) technique for orbit determination that provides a significant improvement in the timeliness of information for critical decision making.
Q-and-A: How ARA is Addressing High-Altitude Nuclear Effects
ARA will highlight its advances in space technologies at the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs April 7-10.
ASCE Recognizes ARA Civil Engineer
ARA has announced the launch of N-Drive, a full-stack autonomy solution for unconstrained environments.
ARA Introduces “N-Drive” Autonomy
ARA has announced the launch of N-Drive, a full-stack autonomy solution for unconstrained environments.
ARA’s SERVICE Program Sponsors Robotics Competition
The ARA SERVICE program awarded a sponsorship from its Community Fund for a team of nine high school students from Madison East High School in Wisconsin to participate in a FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition.
ARA’s Service Program Sponsors Wind Tunnel for Early Childhood Education
ARA will highlight its advances in space technologies at the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs April 7-10.
ARA Highlights Space Domain Capabilities at 40th Space Symposium
ARA will highlight its advances in space technologies at the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs April 7-10.
ARA to Showcase Disruptive Technologies at “Creative Disruptors in the Desert” Conference
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is a proud sponsor and exhibitor at the upcoming Creative Disruptors in the Desert conference, hosted by The Creative Defense Foundation February 21–22, 2025, in Indian Wells, CA.
ARA Highlights Innovations in Infrastructure at TRB
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) recently highlighted its expertise in transportation and infrastructure at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
ARA’s CMPACK Accelerates Virtual Prototyping and Digital Engineering
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) recently released Compressed Matrix Package (CMPACK). ARA’s CMPACK is a fast solver software library that accelerates simulations of complex radio frequency (RF), acoustic, and other wave physics applications.
ARA to Highlight Innovations at 2024 I/ITSEC
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) will highlight its innovative solutions at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) Dec. 2 to 5 in Orlando, Fla.
ARA Develops Microrobot Control System for Targeted Drug Delivery Research
ARA Develops Microrobot Control System for Targeted Drug Delivery Research
Microrobots have the potential to provide patients with targeted therapies, reducing drug side effects and improving efficacy.