Operational Resilience

Operational Resilience

Addressing the national security and operational challenges in a changing world

Our Impact

APL is bringing all of its core competencies to bear on this critical challenge area, assembling top experts from a variety of scientific fields and partners to explore strategic opportunities to protect our operations in a changing world.

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Strategic Forecasting

Identifying threats, enabling informed planning, and developing early warning systems


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A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing, New York Air National Guard, flies over East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare Operator (SEALs), Norwegian Naval Special Operations commandos and the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) during an integration exercise to bolster skills in an Arctic environment March 9, 2024, as part of Arctic Edge 24. Credit: U.S. Air National Guard/Chief Petty Officer Jeff Atherton

Adaptive Capabilities

Adapting and maintaining a resilient force that meets the coming demand and scope for military operations


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Biomanufacturing research at APL

Mission Systems

Anticipating and enabling self-sustaining operations in future missions and environments


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Meet Our Experts

Andrew C. Merkle

Andrew Merkle Department Head, Research and Exploratory Development

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Bobby Armiger

Bobby Armiger Managing Executive, Research and Exploratory Development

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Jeffrey Maranchi

Jeffrey Maranchi Exploration Program Area Manager

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Event Highlights

2024 ACR Conference

2024 Atlantic Coastal Resilience Workshop Event Recap

In May 2024, APL hosted the Atlantic Coastal Resilience Workshop, bringing together close to 100 members of academia, industry, government, and nonprofits to forge a path forward in strategic development of coastal resilience in the Atlantic region.

Key Takeaways From ACR 2024
Third National Workshop on Marine eDNA

Third National Workshop on Environmental DNA

Hosted by APL and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, the 3rd National Workshop on Environmental DNA served as a mechanism to bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss eDNA technologies, newly released national strategies, and implementation priorities.

Day 1 Speaker Recordings
Day 2 Speaker Recordings

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