We are DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory

Who We Are

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, or DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory, is the Army’s sole foundational 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.

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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 foundational 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.

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DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory successfully develops and implements a wide variety of programs and mechanisms that enable us to collectively support Army modernization. Learn more about the many ways we partner with other organizations.

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From human sciences to networking, we are always in search of world-class talent ready to provide innovative science and technology to the warfighter. We’re an equal opportunity employer offering student and advanced degree programs, as well as special hiring authority for veteran candidates.

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