# Army Research Laboratory Partners with Virginia National Guard on Electronic Warfare

The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and the Virginia Army National Guard have launched a multi-year collaboration to advance electronic warfare (EW) technologies, focusing on enhancing system range, runtime, and reliability. This partnership includes field experiments and direct Soldier feedback at Fort Pickett, Virginia, to address operational challenges such as thermal management and battery performance. The initiative aims to improve future Army EW and signals intelligence capabilities, supporting modernization and readiness efforts.

- This collaboration highlights opportunities for contractors specializing in electronic warfare systems, battery technology, and thermal management solutions.
- Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on Soldier feedback integration, indicating a user-centric approach to technology development that may influence future requirements and solicitations.
- The partnership underscores the Virginia National Guard's role in supporting federal research initiatives, suggesting potential state-federal cooperative procurement models.
- Companies involved in defense R&D and innovation may find avenues to engage through Army Research Office (ARO) and Army Research Laboratory (ARL) programs focused on EW advancements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** April 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Army Research Laboratory (ARL)
- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM)
- Army Research Office (ARO)
- Virginia Army National Guard

### Key Quotes
> This collaboration is a great opportunity to interface with and listen to the Soldiers who use these systems every day. We are addressing their challenges with innovative solutions. Their insights are critical to shaping the future of electronic warfare technology.
> — Adam Wilson, ARL Task Lead for the Program

> Our partnership with the Army Research Laboratory is pivotal to the Virginia National Guard's commitment to modernization and readiness. This collaboration ensures our Soldiers are at the forefront of innovation, equipped to counter emerging threats and prepared to excel in overseas deployments.
> — Brig. Gen. Rusty McGuire, Assistant Adjutant General for Army Strategic Initiatives, Virginia National Guard

### Sources
- [Army Research Laboratory, Virginia National Guard partner to shape electronic warfare technologies ](https://www.army.mil/article-amp/291931/army_research_laboratory_virginia_national_guard_partner_to_shape_electronic_warfare_technologies) - army.mil