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Purdue Applied Research Laboratory

The Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) is the nonprofit applied research arm of Purdue University, applying its engineering and science expertise to urgent needs in national security and defense. Its labs cover hypersonics, microelectronics, energetics, and infrastructure, working directly with federal agencies and industry on sensitive and mission-critical programs.

Partnership Since 2025
Headquarters West Lafayette, IN
Industry Applied Research
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Why Aren’t We Flying Faster?

Why Aren’t We Flying Faster?

America pioneered hypersonic flight and then abandoned the programs before they could matter.

Teardown: PARI

Teardown: PARI

c/o Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI), a nonprofit entity that extends the impact of deep research strengths.

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March 25, 2026 Executive Gov

ARI, Leidos, Kratos Win Joint Hypersonics Transition Office S2MARTS Contract

ARI selected alongside Leidos, Kratos & others for Joint Hypersonics Transition Office work

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Oct. 28, 2025 Air & Space Forces

Joe Jewell of PARI Nominated as Assistant Secretary of Defense for S&T

Two Pentagon technology nominees told the Senate Armed Services Committee they will prioritize slashing bureaucracy to get new capabilities into warfighters' hands faster. Both pledged to strengthen ties with the tech industry and warned that China is aggressively investing to outpace U.S. innovation.

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