Research and Analysis
ARES specialises in conducting professional research and analysis examining a wide range of arms and munitions related topics. Offering unique technical support to other actors in the field, ARES is adept at collecting data both in-country and from offsite, and producing tailored analysis of the highest quality. [/column]
Training
Drawing on the extensive experience and skillsets of our staff and contractors, ARES offers training on a variety of arms and munitions subjects. Whether delivered as professional development in your staff offices, or as capability development to members of host-country security services, ARES can provide the specialists required.
Project Support and Technical Review
ARES is able to assist at any stage of a project, from managing a technical project from its outset, to providing pre-release technical review. Completely scalable as required, our service is ideal for government departments, NGOs, think tanks, and media organisations looking to ensure they produce and release an accurate product.
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Armament Research Services (ARES) is pleased to announce the release of Special Report
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Mexican Drug Cartel Use of UAV-delivered Munitions
Trevor Ball For more than a decade, Mexican drug cartels have used commercially
UB-105 Chemical Warfare Agent Imitator Munitions in Ukraine
Patrick Senft Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, munitions containing chemical
Armament Research Services (ARES) is a specialist technical intelligence consultancy, offering expertise and analysis to a range of government and non-government entities in the arms and munitions field. ARES fills a critical market gap, and offers unique technical support to other actors operating in the sector. Drawing on the extensive experience and broad-ranging skillsets of our staff and contractors, ARES delivers full-spectrum research & analysis, technical review, training, and project support services. Our services are often delivered in support of national, regional, and international initiatives, and can be conducted in both permissive and non-permissive environments.
ARES is an apolitical, policy-neutral organisation, providing technical assessments to legitimate customers. We reserve the right to decline any engagement we deem ethically problematic.