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Work
Transformative Innovation and Trusted Technical Leadership
Leveraging our expertise and experience, we develop technologies and capabilities that serve national priorities and expand the frontiers of science. Since our founding in 1942, we have provided critical contributions to critical challenges with systems engineering and integration, research and development, and analysis.
Areas of Impact
From genomics to planetary defense, our scientists, engineers, and analysts make game-changing impacts in multiple domains.
- Air and Missile Defense
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Autonomy
- Biology and Bioengineering
- Climate Security
- Communications Systems
- Cybersecurity
- Health
- Hypersonics
- Independent Research and Development
- ISR Technology
- Next-Generation Materials
- Space Science and Engineering
- STEM and Community Engagement
- Strategy and Analysis
- Systems Engineering
From the Depths of the Ocean to Interstellar Space
Bold solutions to complex challenges in national security and space exploration
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Innovation in Progress
Explore our cutting-edge collaboration spaces, labs, and test facilities
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Mission Areas →
Our mission areas are organized and equipped to meet unique sponsor and mission needs, providing them with dedicated, on-call engineering, scientific, and analytical expertise.
Partnerships →
With our partners, we have a unique opportunity to make the world healthier, safer, and more secure.
Publications →
Read recent research and analysis publications from our engineers, scientists, and experts.