# ARA and Empower RF Merge Defense Capabilities

Antenna Research Associates (ARA) and Empower RF Systems have merged their antenna, aperture engineering, communications subsystem, and high-power RF amplification capabilities for defense, aerospace, space, and national security applications. The companies cite electronic warfare, counter-UAS, radar, satellite communications, and threat simulation as target areas; financial terms and any specific government contract or solicitation were not disclosed. They plan to showcase the combined capabilities at the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, D.C., October 12–14, 2026.

- The combined offering may be relevant to defense buyers and prime contractors seeking integrated antenna and RF amplification capabilities for mission systems.
- Companies evaluating suppliers in electronic warfare, counter-UAS, radar, satellite communications, or threat simulation can assess the combined capabilities at Booth 3055 during AUSA, which begins in three days.
- The merger signals a consolidation of specialized defense technology capabilities, but the announcement identifies no specific procurement action or award.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Vendors
- Antenna Research Associates (ARA) (merging party)
- Empower RF Systems (merging party)

### Key Quotes
> Bringing our engineers together with ARA’s gives us the scale and the antenna expertise to take our combined capabilities to more platforms and customers.
> — Jon Jacocks, CEO of Empower RF

### Sources
- [Antenna Research Associates Merges With Empower RF Systems](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/antenna-research-associates-empower-rf-merger) - GovCon Wire
- [Antenna Research Associates Merges With Empower RF Systems to Expand Defense Technology Platform | citybiz](https://www.citybiz.co/article/916138/antenna-research-associates-merges-with-empower-rf-systems-to-expand-defense-technology-platform) - citybiz