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Countering CBRNE Threats Johns Hopkins APL Technical Digest - Vol. 37, No. 4
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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.
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Jan 27, 2026
Johns Hopkins APL-Supported Researchers Turn Biological Innovation Into a New Startup
With support from APL, former staff members John Sittmann and Tom Curtis have launched Deep Root Biolabs, a startup advancing a patent-pending biological platform. By applying plant- and microbial-based systems, the company aims to tackle real-world challenges in agriculture, environmental remediation, and the bio-mining of critical minerals.
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Jan 23, 2026
Flight Engineers Give NASA’s Dragonfly Lift
When NASA’s Dragonfly begins full rotorcraft integration and testing in early 2026, the mission team will tap into a trove of data gathered through critical technical trials conducted over the past three years.
Press Release
Jan 21, 2026
NASA Selects Johns Hopkins APL to Investigate Space Radiation Effects on the Lunar Surface
APL has been awarded one of three new NASA science investigations designed to strengthen humanity’s understanding and exploration of the Moon. The research payloads will be integrated into the agency’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative and Artemis campaign, with delivery to the lunar surface planned for 2028.
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Jan 20, 2026
Johns Hopkins APL Expertise Supports New Navy Jammer
The Next Generation Jammer features high-power amplifier technology and an extended range. APL provided technical insight and worked with government and industry partners to mature critical technologies for a more advanced jammer.