Supplier · United States
Applied Research Associates
HQ United States
Engineering and research firm (ARA) developing the Air Force's Next Generation Penetrator bunker-buster prototype.
Capabilities2
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defense services and support | Supplier | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Engineering and research firm developing the Air Force's Next Generation Penetrator bunker-buster prototype. | Reported |
| Strike and munitions | Supplier | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Engineering and research firm developing the Air Force's Next Generation Penetrator bunker-buster prototype. | Reported |
- Supplierclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Engineering and research firm developing the Air Force's Next Generation Penetrator bunker-buster prototype.—Reported
- Supplierclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Engineering and research firm developing the Air Force's Next Generation Penetrator bunker-buster prototype.—Reported
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Sources2
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DefenseScoop · Sep 8, 2025 · Supports Organization
“The Air Force has awarded Applied Research Associates a contract to build a prototype of the planned replacement for the GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bomb, the company announced Friday.”
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Applied Research Associates, Inc. · Supports Organization · website
“ARA is a 100% employee-owned company dedicated to our core values: passion, freedom, service, and growth.”
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