Architects of the
Future of Defense.
ARCWERX is the Air Reserve Component's innovation office, connecting complex warfighter problems with actionable solutions. We ensure the Total Force possesses both the capabilities and the culture required to maintain decisive advantage on the modern battlefield.
The Innovation Engine.
This dual approach ensures we are not just importing innovation—we are building the enduring capacity to sustain it across the Department of War.
Accelerating Transition
We fund and accelerate the transition of innovations that address real operational challenges. By working with industry partners and across the Total Force, we move proven solutions aggressively from concept to fielded capability.
Empowering Innovators
We train and cultivate grassroots innovators. These personnel return to their units equipped with the tools to identify friction points, develop solutions, and lead transformative change from the ground up.
Mission Impact
Our investments firmly align with War Department modernization priorities. We evaluate our success and capacity to maintain the modern battlefield advantage by one metric alone: mission impact.
Executive Leadership
Tyler Johnson
Director
Brian Fash
Deputy Director
Lines of Effort Leadership
Eric Jones, MBA
Operations Lead
Daniel Smith
Education Lead
Tanner Brokaw
Portfolio Lead