Recent News and Press Releases
Press Release
Feb 12, 2026
Johns Hopkins APL Director Emeritus Semmel Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
APL Director Emeritus Ralph Semmel has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering for his leadership in generating innovative and disruptive engineering advancements in defense, national security, and space exploration.
News
Feb 10, 2026
Johns Hopkins APL Research Helps Shape Landmark Federal Expansion of Unmanned Aircraft Operations
An APL research team help set new standards that could help drones more safely share America’s skies.
Press Release
Feb 5, 2026
Johns Hopkins APL Experts Named to Department of War’s First Science, Technology and Innovation Board
Mitch Nikolich and James Gosler, national security experts from APL, have been named to the Department of War’s first Science, Technology and Innovation Board.
News
Feb 5, 2026
Johns Hopkins Selects Caporaletti to Chair Engineering Management Graduate Program
Stephanie Caporaletti, assistant branch supervisor in the Asymmetric Operations Sector at APL, has been appointed as chair of the Engineering Management program in the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering’s Engineering for Professionals program.
Press Release
Jan 28, 2026
Geesaman Appointed Precision Strike Mission Area Executive at Johns Hopkins APL
Brian Geesaman will lead a diverse portfolio of programs and initiatives focused on integrated strike warfare capabilities, kinetic and non-kinetic weapon systems, and end-to-end capability development.