Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Defense and Space ManufacturingMaryland, United States5001-10000 Employees
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is a not-for-profit, university-affiliated research center based in Laurel, Maryland. Operating in the defense and space manufacturing arena, it provides technical expertise, prototyping, research and development, and analysis to address complex national security and scientific challenges. Its work is conducted for government partners in national security and related fields, delivering solutions through R&D and prototyping. In 2026, the lab announced a collaboration with the U.S. Army and Navy to develop and prototype autonomous technologies intended to clear large operational areas of unexploded ordnance and other hazards.