A Strategic Alliance for National Security Excellence
Applied Forge Defense LLC (AFD), a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture, unites the agility to deliver mission-critical successes of AFORGE LLC—a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)—with the institutional expertise of Applied Research Associates Inc. (ARA), a 45-year federal contracting leader. Together, we deliver end-to-end solutions tailored to the evolving challenges of the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and federal agencies.
Core Capabilities: Precision Solutions for Complex Missions
AFD specializes in three mission-critical domains:
- Project Management & Operations Support
- Program management, logistics analysis, and operational optimization to streamline mission execution.
- Engineering Services
- Cutting-edge systems engineering, cybersecurity, data science, and software development to modernize defense infrastructure.
- Intelligence Solutions
- Advanced analytics, modeling, and simulation across GEOINT, SIGINT, and HUMINT disciplines to enhance decision-making.
Why Partner With AFD?
- Veteran-Led Agility: AFORGE’s SDVOSB status and senior-level military expertise ensure rapid, mission-focused responsiveness.
- Proven Legacy: ARA’s decades of success in defense technologies, Research & Development, and cybersecurity provide a foundation of reliability.
- Integrated Impact: Combining AFORGE’s innovation-driven approach with ARA’s scalable resources, we overcome bureaucratic inefficiencies to accelerate results.
Commitment to the Future
AFD is dedicated to advancing national security through continuous innovation, leveraging emerging technologies and lean operational frameworks. Our joint venture structure ensures both personalized service and enterprise-grade capabilities—positioning us to address tomorrow’s challenges today. Powering Defense. Empowering Innovation.
Let’s Strengthen America’s Missions Together
Connect with AFD to explore tailored solutions for your program’s success.
