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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]


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Guidance kits for Mark 80 series air-delivered bombs

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Differential identification of M825 WP and M150 HC smoke artillery projectiles

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Diagnostic remnants of the GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bomb (SDB)

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German DM 105 155 mm smoke projectiles falsely claimed to be chemical weapons in Ukraine

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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.