ARA exhibited a range of advanced systems underscoring its commitment to solving modern challenges with next-generation technology. On display were ARA’s new KU & KA Manpack AESAs, developed in collaboration with France-based Greenerwave, and the PRS-11 GBS Manpack Terminal, a government program of record terminal transforming the way warfighters access critical communications in the field. Also featured were ARA’s 2577MLW Lightweight MUOS Antenna, 380LV Flat Panel MUOS Antenna, Software Defined Antenna and Dismounted Antenna Solutions. 

Members of Greenerwave joined ARA at the booth to highlight the new KU & KA Manpack AESAs, the result of a years-long collaboration. Originally developed for commercial applications and ruggedized for military use, these lightweight terminals can be operated on radio batteries for hours, enhancing mobility and endurance in the field.

ARA was the demonstration sponsor of the show and conducted live outdoor demonstrations. The KU Manpack AESA was connected to the FLEX network, the KA AESA tracked beacons on commercial satellite constellations, and the PRS-11 tracked and peaked on the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) Global Broadcast Service (GBS) Mil constellation. These demonstrations allowed military leaders to observe their operational capabilities and performance firsthand.

“This week we were able to show how ARA brings ideas to life and innovates on them to solve real problems faced by those in the field,” says Todd Brown, Director of Strategic Product & Programs Development at ARA. “This show isn’t just about displaying interesting products. It’s about rethinking what’s possible and where the defense industry can go, and ARA is helping to shape that future.”

About the Products

• KU & KA Manpack AESA: While typical AESAs are vehicle mounted and require several hundred watts of power, these lightweight, low power terminals can be operated on radio batteries for hours. – https://ara-inc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ARA-MPKU-9.12-8.5×11-GWlogo.pdf 
• Software Defined Antennas: These antennas operate independently from their radios and ensure consistent communication by monitoring the RF environment and shifting the radio net frequency to open areas as necessary through an independent control channel.
• PRS-11 GBS Manpack Terminal: The smallest backpackable Global Broadcast System terminal of record for the DOD, this system is ultra-lightweight and portable, bringing command center information to combat teams or individual warfighters where they need it most. New upgrades will allow simultaneous processing of multiple security classification levels. https://ara-inc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AN-PRS-11-8.5×11-2.13.2026.pdf 
• Dismounted Antenna Solutions: These products include low profile and dummy antennas as well as drone-mounted systems that enable military vehicles and warfighters to maintain low visibility.
• 2577MLW Lightweight MUOS Antenna: This foldable, highly durable antenna can be mounted on a tripod and is ideal for tactical and field applications.
• 380LV Flat Panel MUOS Antenna: Compact and reliable, this MUOS antenna outperforms competitors by over 25% and greatly reduces visual footprint by lowering antenna height to mere inches. https://ara-inc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ARA-380LV-V-8.5×11-7.17.25.pdf 

About Antenna Research Associates

ARA is a C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs advanced antenna technologies and subsystems that keep joint forces secure, superior and safe. ARA delivers a wide range of products and subsystems for both military and civilian applications that combine innovative discoveries from companies it has acquired, including SI2 Technologies and AQYR, whose technologies complement and enhance ARA’s trusted systems. ARA’s capabilities span electronic warfare, military communications, radar, and satellite systems. For more than 60 years, ARA has provided the military with unparalleled information, improved situational awareness, immediate threat detection, and precision targeting.

From ideation to installation, ARA supplies unique antenna systems in both high and low volumes to meet customer needs and ensure mission success. Its U.S. locations include fully staffed outdoor antenna test ranges, engineering teams, on-site manufacturing, and machine shops.

About OceanSound Partners

OceanSound Partners is a New York-based private equity firm that pursues control investments in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving government, critical infrastructure, and highly regulated enterprise end-markets. OceanSound employs a partnership approach, working closely with founders, entrepreneurs, and executives of middle market businesses to drive transformational growth.

“Frank’s extensive track record driving transformation in defense electronics businesses positions him well to support ARA’s continued evolution as a scaled C5ISR platform and a trusted partner supporting customers in increasingly complex mission environments,” said Logen Thiran, Chief Executive Officer of ARA. “Frank is a seasoned leader who is strongly qualified to align our manufacturing and delivery teams with industry-leading operational practices to accelerate the next phase of ARA’s growth. His commitment to operational excellence and innovation is strongly aligned with ARA’s long-term vision.”

Morgan brings over three decades of experience scaling and transforming defense electronics and industrial businesses. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Voyager Technologies (NYSE:VOYG), where he was a key member of the leadership team that drove the company’s growth and successful public offering in 2025. In his previous roles as Vice President and General Manager at L3 Harris, and earlier as Vice President and General Manager at Smiths Group, Morgan managed business units spanning multiple sectors and led strategic initiatives that drove revenue growth and operational improvement.

Morgan holds an M.B.A from Trinity College Dublin and a B.S. in Business from University College Dublin.

As COO, Morgan will play a critical role in executing ARA’s long-term growth plan and guiding the organization through its next phase of expansion. He will implement key initiatives that optimize performance and efficiency while driving scale by supporting acquisitions and embedding a disciplined operating cadence.

“I’m pleased to join ARA at a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution,” said Morgan. “I look forward to shaping a strategy and operating model that will support ARA’s continued growth as demand for advanced C5ISR capabilities continues to accelerate across defense and national security markets.”

This hire follows OceanSound Partners’ strategic investment in ARA in October 2024, as well as the company’s exceptional growth over the last few years.

About Antenna Research Associates

ARA is a C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs advanced antenna technologies and subsystems that keep joint forces secure, superior and safe. ARA delivers a wide range of products and subsystems for both military and civilian applications that combine innovative discoveries from companies it has acquired, including SI2 Technologies and AQYR, whose technologies complement and enhance ARA’s trusted systems. ARA’s capabilities span electronic warfare, military communications, radar, and satellite systems. For more than 60 years, ARA has provided the military with unparalleled information, improved situational awareness, immediate threat detection, and precision targeting.

From ideation to installation, ARA supplies unique antenna systems in both high and low volumes to meet customer needs and ensure mission success. Its U.S. locations include fully staffed outdoor antenna test ranges, engineering teams, on-site manufacturing, and machine shops.

About OceanSound Partners

OceanSound Partners is a New York-based private equity firm that pursues control investments in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving government, critical infrastructure, and highly regulated enterprise end-markets. OceanSound employs a partnership approach, working closely with founders, entrepreneurs, and executives of middle market businesses to drive transformational growth.

Antenna Research Associates (“ARA”), a leading provider of advanced antenna and RF systems for defense and industrial applications, today announced the appointment of Adil Karim as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Karim will lead the development, integration, and execution of the company’s product roadmap in support of its defense and national security customers, promoting the company’s growth and differentiation in the C5ISR space.

“Adil’s deep technical expertise and proven leadership in advanced defense systems make him the ideal choice to guide ARA’s next phase of innovation,” said Logen Thiran, Chief Executive Officer of ARA. “His vision and experience will help us accelerate product development and further position ARA as a trusted mission partner delivering integrated solutions to the warfighter.”

Karim brings extensive experience in business development and technical leadership across complex defense systems. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Strategy and Mission Solutions at Northrop Grumman, where he oversaw business development, investment strategy, external partnerships, and mission analysis across three business units. He previously served as Director of Capability Integration at Northrop Grumman and earlier as Chief Engineer for Architecture Initiatives in the U.S. Air Force’s Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics sector.

Karim holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, an M.S. in Optics from the University of Rochester, and a B.S. in Applied Physics from the California Institute of Technology.

As CTO, Karim will be a key architect of ARA’s technology vision, product evolution, and applied innovation across antennas, RF systems, and integrated subsystems. He will oversee ARA’s product portfolio and R&D roadmap and serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, ensuring tight alignment between engineering, product development, business development, and manufacturing.

“I’m excited to help strengthen ARA’s position as a leader in RF and antenna subsystems,” said Karim. “ Together, we’ll accelerate innovation to deliver the next generation of mission-critical technologies and expand the company’s role as a trusted partner to our defense and industrial customers.”

Read more about Adil Karim’s appointment as Chief Technology Officer at Antenna Research Associates from GovConWire.

The reliable receipt of intelligence is a major obstacle for military units in the field. Oversaturated satellite networks have created a dire need for communications solutions that enable the free flow of intelligence regardless of product size, while a growing call for adaptability and portability has arisen from units across military branches. Whether part of a special operations unit, an artillery unit, an intelligence group, or a domestic response mission, the priorities for land-based sat-com intelligence systems are the same: speed, portability, convenience, and safety.

Speed

High-volume products like detailed imagery or IBS feeds provide key insight for leaders, yet pose a critical problem as they consume gigabytes of data that clog bandwidth on two-way transmit systems. The delays caused by oversaturated satellite networks can threaten mission success, particularly when users are stuck for hours waiting for the pipe to clear. In a non-wartime situation, waiting is a tolerable annoyance – but in combat situations, a clogged pipe that blocks the timely transmission of critical intelligence can severely limit actions and result in loss of life. Field units require both quality and quantity of data – content and speed – a compromise facilitated by receive-only systems. These systems use GBS to offload two-way networks onto a receive line that exclusively takes in high-volume products, freeing bandwidth on two-way systems and enabling a consistent flow of intelligence. Leaders do not have to choose between mission-critical, high-volume items and maintaining open lines when receive-only systems are in play. At speeds of 35 Msps, GBS allows high-speed transmission of high-volume items, while two-way systems can receive intelligence with fewer delays.

Portability

Large systems that require multiple pallets must be transported via cargo plane and are liable to the volatilities of shipment, including delays in scheduling or at customs, or damage en route. Moreover, large systems are impossible to conceal in the field. For units conducting special operations who wish to blend into their locale, portability is not only desirable, it’s essential. Small units can be carried directly onto commercial planes as carry-on luggage, stowed in vehicles, or even transported by hand via duffel bag or backpack, rendering them virtually undetectable and protecting the military identity of users. Convenient transportation options also ensure the system arrives at the same time as its user, mitigating the risk of mission delays.

Convenience:

Time-consuming and complex assemblies can render even the most useful systems cumbersome in the field. Dynamic combat situations and precise intelligence operations require tools to function as an extension of the team. Setup and operation must be intuitive, allowing users to focus on the mission at hand rather than pouring time and resources into troubleshooting technology. Automated systems make setup and operation simple regardless of a user’s background, even for sat-com novices. With the help of automation, users can set up a terminal, connect to GBS, and begin receiving intelligence within minutes. Convenience and utility do not need to be mutually exclusive – automation can bridge that gap.

Safety

In combat situations, the enemy can use satellite signals generated by two-way transmit systems to pinpoint the location of their target. Receive-only systems do not emit satellite signals, protecting from enemy attack by rendering users undetectable. Meanwhile, the user is still receiving critical intelligence to inform next steps.

Missions cannot succeed without the availability of accurate intelligence. Our military units in the field require tools that support their evolving communications needs.

Antenna Research Associates (“ARA”) today announced that Ash Srivastava has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Srivastava will oversee financial strategy and operations, playing a key role in supporting ARA’s growth and execution of its strategic objectives.

“Ash brings deep expertise in financial leadership and a strong track record of supporting growth and operational excellence,” said CEO Logen Thiran. “His experience will help ARA continue executing on its strategy and delivering value to our customers and stakeholders.”

Srivastava brings significant experience in strategic leadership and operational and financial discipline to this new role. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at kSARIA Interconnect, where he built out the Finance and Accounting teams across all six divisions and formalized financial operating processes and procedures. Srivastava also oversaw $208 million growth in revenue over five years and successfully integrated financial operations for four acquisitions. Prior to joining kSARIA, Srivastava served as Vice President and CFO for Zydus Noveltech Inc., and was also Vice President of Structured Finance for Bombardier Inc.

Srivastava is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) and holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Toronto, Canada, an M.B.A. in finance from Concordia University, Canada, and a B.Eng. (Hons.) in mechanical engineering from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, India.

As CFO, Srivastava will oversee financial strategy, accounting, FP&A, budgeting, and key operational functions across ARA. He will also manage government contracts and compliance, while supporting the company’s ERP and information technology systems. In addition, he will focus on driving operational efficiencies and supporting ARA’s ongoing commitment to high performance and customer satisfaction.

“This is an exciting opportunity to help advance ARA’s vision and support the team in delivering continued growth and innovation,” said Srivastava. “I look forward to collaborating with the leadership team to build on ARA’s success.”

Read more about Ash Srivastava’s appointment as CFO at Antenna Research Associates from GovConWire.

Antenna Research Associates (ARA) recently announced the appointment of Darrick Francis to Vice President of Operations.

Mr. Francis brings more than 15 years of leadership experience to this position and will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the C5ISR company to ensure efficient workflows throughout ARA’s product lines, compliance with all government programs and regulations, and the timely delivery of products to customers.

Logen Thiran, President & CEO of ARA said, “Darrick’s proven success in his previous role aligns perfectly with our need to foster improved collaboration among our divisions to achieve continuous improvement that enhances our quality, production and delivery of our wide-ranging technology solutions to an ever-evolving customer base. We are delighted to have him on our team.”

Prior to joining ARA, Mr. Francis served as the Vice President of Operations for Intelligent RF Solutions, where he transformed the company’s procurement strategy to include annual support contracts and realized repeated savings in annual inventory costs during a high period of inflation.

“I look forward to being part of ARA’s leadership team and streamlining the current processes, celebrating successes and managing challenges,” said Francis. “I aim to create a scalable path forward to ensure that we are maximizing our resources with our focus on product integrity and customer service.”

Mr. Francis served this country honorably and is a qualifying veteran of foreign wars via the US Navy.

About Antenna Research Associates

ARA is a C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs cutting edge antenna technologies and subsystems to keep our joint forces secure, superior and safe. ARA creates and delivers a vast array of products and subsystems for both military and civilian applications that combine innovative discoveries from companies it has acquired, including SI2 Technologies and AQYR, whose technologies complement and enhance ARA’s trusted systems. ARA’s capabilities span from Electronic Warfare and Military Communications to Radar and Satellite Systems. For more than 60 years, ARA has provided our military with unparalleled information, improved situational awareness, immediate threat detection and precision targeting.

From ideation to installation, ARA supplies unique antenna systems in both high-volume and smaller quantities to meet customers’ needs and ensure success. Its US locations have fully staffed outdoor antenna test ranges, engineers, and on-site manufacturing lines and machine shops.

Sala is an Executive Partner at OceanSound Partners and brings nearly four decades of experience working with RF and microwave microelectronics, components and subsystems technology providers to the A&D and space end-markets. He was previously CEO, President, and Chairman of the Board of Anaren Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of high-frequency RF and microwave microelectronics components for the space, A&D, and telecommunications sectors. During his tenure, Sala spearheaded the expansion of Anaren’s product portfolio, increased its global footprint, and led several strategic acquisitions. Under his leadership, Anaren was acquired by Veritas Capital in 2014 and later sold to TTM Technologies in 2018. Sala is a former board member of Carlisle Companies, BlackBox Biometrics, and SRC (formerly known as Syracuse Research Corporation), and has a Secret Clearance. Sala holds an M.B.A, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering, and a B.S. in Computer Engineering, each from Syracuse University.

“Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed customers in the A&D market seek to address the challenge of reducing size and weight while improving performance in aerospace, defense, and space platforms. ARA’s impressive track record of innovation across these dimensions has enabled them to deliver impressive and profitable growth in the constantly evolving market for RF and advanced communications technologies. As customers increasingly seek collaborative partners to help design and deploy mission-critical communication systems, ARA is well-positioned to continue delivering innovative and performant solutions to some of the market’s most discerning customers. I’m excited to work alongside the ARA team to refine our product strategy and accelerate the company’s growth trajectory,” said Sala.

Similarly, Sorelle brings over 35 years of operations and management experience in the defense electronics industry to ARA. Sorelle is currently the CEO of Spectrum Control, a provider of RF and microwave signal conditioning and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions. Previously, Sorelle was CEO and Chairman of Abaco Systems, where he drove substantial growth, product innovation, and R&D investment, culminating in the company’s acquisition by AMETEK in 2021. Prior to that, he spent nearly 20 years with ITT Exelis, holding key roles that contributed to the growth of their Electronic Systems division, which was later acquired by Harris Corporation. His career began on the manufacturing floor while he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the New York Institute of Technology.

“My experiences at Spectrum Control, Abaco, and ITT Exelis have given me a deep understanding of the changing requirements of commercial and government customers across multiple mission-critical end-markets. ARA has set itself apart as a differentiated provider of specialized RF and communications solutions that are impactful for national security. Their small form-factor AESA technologies enable impactful support for the warfighter while advancing our country’s defense capabilities. I’m excited to collaborate with the teams at ARA and OceanSound to drive growth and continue delivering innovative solutions,” stated Sorelle.

“We are thrilled to welcome Larry and Rich as members of our Board of Directors as they each bring decades of relevant experience and leadership to ARA,” commented Logen Thiran, Chief Executive Officer of ARA. “Their track records overseeing growth and operational excellence along with their vast network of industry relationships make them ideally suited to join our Board to support the company as we enact our value creation strategy.”

“Larry and Rich bring a deep, complementary understanding of ARA’s core markets, particularly in guiding the evolution of the company’s products, which will be valuable in enhancing ARA’s growth as a trusted supplier and partner to major Primes and Tier 1 providers. Having worked extensively with Larry at Anaren and Rich at Abaco, we’re excited to work closely with both again, alongside Logen and the ARA management team, to strategically grow and transform the company,” said Joe Benavides, Managing Partner of OceanSound.

About Antenna Research Associates

Established in 1963, ARA is a leading provider of integrated RF and advanced communications products, including components, assemblies and subsystems, to the aerospace and defense end-markets. ARA maintains deep specialization and differentiation in active electronically scanned array antenna capabilities utilized in size-, weight-, power-, and cost-constrained environments. ARA was founded in 1963 and is based in Laurel, Maryland. For more information, please visit www.ara-inc.com.

About OceanSound Partners

OceanSound Partners is a New York-based private equity firm that pursues control investments in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving government and highly regulated enterprise end markets. OceanSound employs a partnership approach, working closely with founders, entrepreneurs, and executives of middle market businesses to drive transformational growth. For more information, please visit www.oceansoundpartners.com.

Founded in 1963, ARA enables the U.S. Department of Defense and other national security-focused customers to modernize legacy platforms and deploy next-generation systems that enhance situational awareness, threat detection, and advanced communication capabilities. The Company leverages its over 60-year heritage in electromagnetic spectrum expertise, combined with scaled innovation, engineering, manufacturing, and testing infrastructure to design, develop, and deploy advanced antennas and other mission-critical RF solutions across several use cases, including Communications, Tactical RF, and Radar-Critical Subsystems. ARA’s core differentiation lies in its ability to leverage active electronically scanned array (“AESA”) technology applied in size-, weight-, power-, and cost-constrained applications.

“ARA’s comprehensive RF solutions portfolio is well positioned to address critical U.S. Department of Defense priorities such as the modernization of legacy technology systems and development of lower-cost and high performance unmanned aerial systems (“UAS”) and counter UAS solutions to better manage threats from U.S. adversaries,” said Joe Benavides, Managing Partner of OceanSound. “Since its founding in 1963, ARA has developed a portfolio of over 50 patents used in the delivery of differentiated RF systems and, more recently, innovative products leveraging small form-factor AESA technology to become a leading provider of RF solutions to the A&D market. ARA’s ability to miniaturize their products enables the development of small, low cost, higher-volume platforms such as drones, low earth orbit satellites, man portable communications and other mobile A&D platforms.”

“We are at an important inflection point in ARA’s development and are thrilled to partner with OceanSound, whose expertise in the A&D technology market will be invaluable, to accelerate ARA’s growth and strategic transformation primarily focused on making complimentary investments in and acquisitions of technology solutions,” said Thiran. “As the defense industry continues to demand advanced, low-cost technologies, our team is focused on building sustainable partnerships with customers to develop and deploy cost competitive, high-performance technologies to address the rapidly evolving requirements of the Department of Defense. OceanSound’s partnership approach will enable us to continue fielding innovative solutions leveraging the RF spectrum to better serve the needs of the market.”

“We are excited to partner with Logen and the current management team who have deliberately transformed ARA through targeted acquisitions of technology capabilities and then cross-selling the resulting differentiated solutions portfolio to higher value A&D programs,” said Jeff Kelly, Partner at OceanSound. “ARA’s long history of innovation and its reputation as a trusted technology partner to A&D customers positions the company well to meet the increasing demand to modernize our country’s defense posture. We will work closely with ARA’s management team to enhance the Company’s RF capabilities and customer relationships, that, together with additional strategic acquisitions, will enable ARA to deliver a more complete portfolio of advanced technologies to the A&D market.”

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP served as legal advisor to OceanSound. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Akerman LLP served as financial and legal advisors, respectively, to ARA.

About Antenna Research Associates

Established in 1963, ARA is a leading provider of integrated RF and advanced communications products, including components, assemblies and subsystems, to the aerospace and defense end-markets. ARA maintains deep specialization and differentiation in active electronically scanned array antenna capabilities utilized in size-, weight-, power-, and cost-constrained environments. ARA was founded in 1963 and is based in Laurel, Maryland. For more information, please visit https://ara-inc.com/.

About OceanSound Partners

OceanSound Partners is a New York-based private equity firm that pursues control investments in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving government and highly regulated enterprise end markets. OceanSound employs a partnership approach, working closely with founders, entrepreneurs, and executives of middle market businesses to drive transformational growth. For more information, please visit www.oceansoundpartners.com.

Photo: Christine Nolan, Director, Center for Advanced Manufacturing, and Dr. Joseph Kunze, CTO and Vice President of Strategy at ARA at yesterday’s grant award announcement.

Logen Thiran, President & CEO of Antenna Research Associates (ARA), today announced that the company received a $200,000 grant from the Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (MMAP). The program was created to help manufacturers across the state scale their operations by investing in new capital equipment to enhance production, meet customer demand, increase workforce skills for employees, and boost job creation. MMAP awarded more than $3.1 million in grants to 17 Massachusetts companies at an event in Charlestown yesterday.

ARA will use these funds to purchase and install a new custom paint booth at its Pembroke location to replace aging equipment. This award will enable ARA to continue to compete for and win contracts to provide its leading-edge technologies to the warfighter. This upgrade will also improve the efficiency, quality and safety of the Pembroke division’s painting operations.

“We are grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for this award,” noted Thiran. “This is a huge win for us as we have been working on plans to improve our productivity through automation, robotics and additive manufacturing at our Pembroke facility and our first priority is to improve the painting area.”

In addition to ensuring the highest quality of protective coating on ARA products, this award will enable the company to upskill between 7-10 employees.

About Antenna Research Associates

ARA is a C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs cutting edge antenna technologies and subsystems to keep our joint forces secure, superior and safe. ARA creates and delivers a vast array of products and subsystems for both military and civilian applications that combine innovative discoveries from companies it has acquired, including SI2 Technologies and AQYR, whose technologies complement and enhance ARA’s trusted systems. ARA’s capabilities span from Electronic Warfare and

Military Communications to Radar and Satellite Systems. For more than 60 years, ARA has provided our military with unparalleled information, improved situational awareness, immediate threat detection and precision targeting.

From ideation to installation, ARA supplies unique antenna systems in both high-volume and smaller quantities to meet customers’ needs and ensure success. Its US locations have fully staffed outdoor antenna test ranges, engineers, and on-site manufacturing lines and machine shops.

About MMAP

The Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) at the MassTech Collaborative) launched MMAP in June 2021, and has since invested nearly $11 million total in projects for 56 small to medium-sized manufacturers statewide. MMAP invests in projects that will help employers meet the demands of ‘Industry 4.0,’ the innovation-driven production methods that leverage smart technologies, including data analytics, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and connected technologies to maintain competitiveness.

“Brown’s leadership abilities, extensive knowledge of the warfighters’ needs, and strong technical background equip him to excel in this role,” notes Thiran. “His expertise will be an asset to ARA as we continue to grow and provide greater competitive advantages to the warfighter.”

Brown brings 25 years of SATCOM, Electronic Warfare and Military Communications experience to this role. Most recently, Brown served as Strategic Director at AVL Technologies, where he was responsible for the research and development of new communications technologies to further AVL product capabilities. Prior to this, Brown served as Telecommunications Manager at the Joint Special Operations Command and Telecommunications Specialist at the Joint Communications Unit. Brown also managed, designed, and developed communications systems as a Project Manager at Advance C4 Solutions and is a veteran of the United States Navy.

As Director of Strategic Product & Programs Development, Brown will further ARA’s productization of technology for strategic products and programs from roadmap development through assessment of new business opportunities. By working closely with customers to identify needs and opportunities from an end user perspective, Brown will identify new opportunities to advance ARA’s products and programs and accelerate the transition of existing ones.
“I am pleased to join a passionate team of experts who are dedicated to advancing ARA’s honorable mission,” notes Brown. “I look forward to connecting ARA with new opportunities that showcase its innovation and expertise in this new role.”

About Antenna Research Associates
ARA is a C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs cutting edge antenna technologies and subsystems to keep our joint forces secure, superior and safe. ARA creates and delivers a vast array of products and subsystems for both military and civilian applications that combine innovative discoveries from companies it has acquired, including SI2 Technologies and AQYR, whose technologies complement and enhance ARA’s trusted systems. ARA’s capabilities span from Electronic Warfare and Military Communications to Radar and Satellite Systems. For more than 60 years, ARA has provided our military with unparalleled information, improved situational awareness, immediate threat detection and precision targeting.
From ideation to installation, ARA supplies unique antenna systems in both high-volume and smaller quantities to meet customers’ needs and ensure success. Its US locations have fully staffed outdoor antenna test ranges, engineers, and on-site manufacturing lines and machine shops.