UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State (ARL) recently was awarded a $99 million U.S. Army contract for research and analysis support. For more than 20 years, the U.S. Army has partnered with the ARL to supply innovative research for issues related to logistics, intelligence and analysis.

Under the new contract, ARL will deliver research and development in areas ranging from enterprise resource planning to supply and maintenance management systems. ARL will also provide expertise in electronic maneuver warfare, vehicle dominance and unmanned systems. The wide range of skills, special equipment, unique facilities, and expertise supporting other services and agencies provide unique value and opportunity for the U.S. Army to fulfill its national security missions.

The work is expected to be completed by January 2028.

“The dedicated scientists and engineers at ARL take our commitment to our national security partners very seriously.  Logistics and platform technologies continue to rapidly evolve.  To solve complex problems demands the agility, adaptability, and creativity that is embedded in our culture,” said ARL Executive Director Allan Sonsteby. “We’re grateful to the United States Army to provide us the opportunity to serve them as trusted partners.”

About the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State, a University Affiliated Research Center, was established in 1945 at the request of the U.S. Navy. ARL supports national security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life through education, scientific discovery, technological demonstration, and successful transition to application.