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Engineers, Business Pioneers, Warfighters

ARC prioritizes hand on, real-world experience from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to improve individual soldier survivability in Large Scale Combat Operations through enhanced situational awareness and predictive logistics

MICHAEL CANTY

Chief Executive Officer

KYLE RICE

Chief Technology Officer

AARON BARRUGA

Vice President of Growth

DAN KURTENBACH

Chief Operating Officer

SARAH NOYES

Head of Talent

COMPANY VALUES

Service First

We consider the end-users needs in all company decisions. This creates value for our customers and American society.

Collaborate

Include, respect, listen, and trust each other. Embrace humility and sincere curiosity to leverage our combined talents to create the extraordinary.

Data Driven

Whether strategic plans or tactical suggestions, we support our analysis with data and confidently move forward.

Take Ownership

We take responsibility for wins and problems as they arise. As team members, we have a bias for action to hold ourselves and others accountable.

Apply a Growth Mindset

Think big. Create a compelling vision, and hold each other to the highest standards of delivery. Welcome challenges and learning opportunities along the way.

One Plan, One Company

We take ownership in relentlessly executing against a single company plan. We know the plan, the status, and the areas that need special attention.

Have Fun

Enjoy each other and celebrate the wins.

COMPANY VALUES

NEWSROOM

Armaments Research Company Announces New Executive Appointments - July 2024

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Armaments Research Company Announces New Executive Appointments: Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer** Ashburn, VA – July 9th, 2024– Armaments Research Company (ARC), a leader in artificial intelligence-enabled weapon sensors technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of two key executives to its leadership team. Effective immediately, Kyle Rice joins as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), while Dan Kurtenbach assumes the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Kyle brings a wealth of experience in advanced technology development and engineering to his new role. He is a widely recognized speaker and thought leader on deploying AI solutions within the Department of Defense. He has supported the community in similar CTO roles at SAP, Leidos, SAIC and Virtualitics, and is poised to lead ARC’s technological advancements, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of defense innovation. Similarly, Dan also brings years of strategic leadership and operational expertise to ARC. With a background in product operations at Apple, defense and intelligence professional services at DataRobot, and serving as an Army Special Forces officer, Dan will play a pivotal role in streamlining ARC’s operations and driving sustainable growth. Mike Canty, CEO of Armaments Research Company, expressed enthusiasm about the appointments: "We are delighted to welcome Kyle and Dan to our executive team. Their combined expertise and leadership will be instrumental in driving ARC’s continued success and innovation in the defense sector." ABOUT ARMAMENTS RESEARCH COMPANY: Armaments Research Company (ARC) is a technology company developing artificial intelligence-enabled weapons sensors for Enhanced Situational Awareness and Predictive Logistics in support of Large-Scale Combat Operations. Discover more at www.armaments.us.
Scalable Training Capability for Ground Personnel – 2023

Sponsor: Air Force Special Operations Command / AFWERX Type: Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) / SBIR Phase III Status: Underway
IoT System for Small Arms Detection and Response – 2021

Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF) Type: SBIR Phase IIb Status: Underway
Predictive Maintenance - 2021

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) / General Services Administration (GSA) / U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Type: SBIR Phase III – Task Order (‘Project’) 2 Status: Underway
Situational Awareness for Contested Environments - 2021

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) / General Services Administration (GSA) / U.S. Army Type: SBIR Phase III – Task Order (‘Project’) 3 Status: Underway
Advanced Fire Control & Sensor Fusion - 2021

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) / General Services Administration (GSA) / U.S. Army Type: SBIR Phase III – Task Order (‘Project’) 1 Status: Underway
Next Generation Fire Control and Lethality - 2020

Sponsor: AFWERX (Army CCDC-AC) Type: Joint SBIR Phase I Status: Open – opportunity to transition to Phase II
Manned-Unmanned Teaming - 2020

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) / AFWERX / Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Type: SBIR Phase II Status: Open – opportunity to transition to Phase III
Automated Tactical Logistics System (ATLaS) - 2019

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) / General Services Administration (GSA) / U.S. Army / U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Type: SBIR Phase III Status: Complete – transitioned to SBIR Phase III, 5-year IDIQ extension
Disruptive Capabilities for Future Warfare - 2018-2019

Sponsor: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) / U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) Type: Seedling Phase I & II Status: Complete – program concluded
IoT System for Small Arms Detection and Response - 2019

Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF) Type: SBIR Phase II Status: Complete – transitioned to Phase IIb
Manned-Unmanned Teaming - 2019

Sponsor: National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) / U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Type: SBIR Phase I Status: Complete – transitioned to Phase III with USMC in Sep ‘19
IoT System for Small Arms Detection and Response - 2018

Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF) Type: SBIR Phase I Status: Complete – transitioned to Phase II
IoT System for Small Arms Detection and Response - 2017

Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF) Type: NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Status: Complete – transitioned to Phase I