Defense Research Associates, Inc. - Defense Research Associates, Inc.

Systems Engineering

DRA incorporates systems engineering principles throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure an optimal solution

Optical Design

DRA designs custom optics for specialized sensing challenges, runs simulations, and validates the design in the optics lab

Digital Hardware Design

DRA offers comprehensive electronic design services with leading edge expertise in Xilinx FPGA, MPSoC and RFSoC

AI & Algorithm Development

DRA produces practical solutions to complex problems through the application of AI/ML techniques

Modeling and Simulation

DRA uses algorithm simulations, system models, and digital twins to optimize solutions and reduce risk

Software Development

DRA has diverse software development experience to implement, analyze, or test your project

Who we are

DRA offers research and development, prototyping and product design services

Defense Research Associates, Inc. (DRA) is a veteran-owned, small-business founded with the purpose of developing technologies for customer needs. DRA provides R&D engineering support and product development capabilities to the Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial sectors.

About Us

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES TODAY

Leaders in FPGA, MPSoC, and RFSoC development for the warfighter

MAKING YOUR SYSTEMS SMARTER

Applying artificial intelligence to solve your complex problems

KEEPING THE TASK IN FOCUS

Whether custom or COTS, DRA provides expertise in optical sensor design and testing