Johns Hopkins APL’s Watkins Receives NDIA’s 2026 Vice Adm. Charles E. Weakley Award

APL Collaborates With U.S. Navy and Army to Advance Autonomous UXO Clearance Capabilities

APL is working with the U.S. Army and Navy to develop and prototype autonomous technologies that support rapid clearance of hazards in operational environments, with the goal of transitioning these capabilities to the Rapid Area Detection mission. Read the full article: https://jhuapl.link/so3

APL’s Dutta Recognized for Global Communications Initiatives

Ashutosh Dutta, an electrical engineer and 5G thought leader, has been recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for his efforts to promote global awareness and development of next-generation communications technology. Read the full article: https://jhuapl.link/jnz

A Pint of Hope: Developing a Shelf-Stable Blood Substitute

News May 7, 2026 A Pint of Hope: Developing a Shelf-Stable Blood Substitute Johns Hopkins APL researchers are investigating the viability and scalability of shelf-stable, freeze-dried red blood cells. With far-reaching implications for trauma care in remote or austere environments — a critical need for the nation’s warfighters — this effort opens the door to safe and effective blood transfusions anywhere, anytime, and with minimal supplies. Read the full article: https://jhuapl.link/HEART [https://jhuapl.link/HEART]

Novel Coating Technology Withstands Extreme Combustion Environments

Scientists at Johns Hopkins APL successfully tested an innovative chemical destruction system known as the Pulse Combustion Engine. Critical to the successful test were the development and application of novel coatings to protect the system while it operates. This breakthrough marks a significant milestone in the development of advanced coatings for extreme environments and has the potential to contribute to a safer, more agile way to neutralize hazardous chemicals. Read the full article: https://jhuapl.link/703 [https://jhuapl.link/703]

Johns Hopkins APL’s Watkins Receives NDIA’s 2026 Vice Adm. Charles E. Weakley Award

Christopher Watkins, chief mission engineering and integration officer at APL, received the 2026 Vice Admiral Charles E. Weakley Award from NDIA’s Undersea Warfare Division in recognition of his sustained leadership in strengthening collaboration across government and industry to advance undersea warfare capabilities. Read the full article: https://jhuapl.link/858