Parry Labs

Not all software companies are built for the battlefield. Some are built to maximize platform adoption. Others are built to maximize mission success. Those are not always the same thing. There’s a growing belief that enterprise software is simply destined to become defense software with a few security controls and government certifications layered on top. Our Dan M. believes that’s a fundamental misunderstanding of what command and control at the tactical edge actually requires. When your software has to operate disconnected, on constrained hardware, in denied and degraded environments, architecture stops being an IT decision. It becomes a combat capability. The next generation of defense software won’t be defined by who has the biggest platform. It’ll be defined by who enables the fastest integration of new capabilities, the fewest operational dependencies, and the shortest path from innovation to the warfighter. https://lnkd.in/ee6KYSWt #ParryLabs #EdgeC2 #ThoughtLeadership

Not all software companies are built for the battlefield. Some are built to maximize platform adoption. Others are built to maximize mission success. Those are not always the same thing. There’s a growing belief that enterprise software is simply destined to become defense software with a few security controls and government certifications layered on top. Our Dan M. believes that’s a fundamental misunderstanding of what command and control at the tactical edge actually requires. When your software has to operate disconnected, on constrained hardware, in denied and degraded environments, architecture stops being an IT decision. It becomes a combat capability. The next generation of defense software won’t be defined by who has the biggest platform. It’ll be defined by who enables the fastest integration of new capabilities, the fewest operational dependencies, and the shortest path from innovation to the warfighter. https://lnkd.in/ee6KYSWt #ParryLabs #EdgeC2 #ThoughtLeadership

The Warfighter Isn't an Abstraction   At Parry Labs, "the mission" isn't just a slogan for Steve P. It's personal.   A Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve with eight years of active-duty service and nine years in Department of Defense program management, Steve has spent his career on both sides of the acquisition challenge: The Soldier waiting on capability and the system responsible for delivering it.   "I still serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve, so 'the warfighter' isn't an abstraction to me. It's people I know," Steve says. "Our mission means the systems Soldiers depend on at the tactical edge actually work, integrate seamlessly, and evolve faster than the threat."   That sense of urgency is exactly what drew him to Parry Labs. After years of watching critical capabilities move too slowly through traditional acquisition processes, he found a company focused on open architectures, modular systems, and delivering mission-ready technology to the field faster.   "The work matters, genuinely and measurably, to national defense, and I get to do it alongside engineers who are incredibly talented, humble, and driven to solve hard problems."   That's why we innovate. Because for our team, the mission isn't abstract. It's personal. #TeamParry #ParryLabs #Warfighter #DefenseTech

This Independence Day marks a historic milestone: 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For two and a half centuries, the ideals of liberty, courage, and service have inspired generations of Americans to protect what matters most. As the challenges facing our nation continue to evolve, so too does the innovation that supports those who serve. Today, we honor the enduring spirit of independence, the sacrifices made to preserve it, and the people who continue to defend it every day. Happy Independence Day from all of us at Parry Labs.

The Parry Labs Olympics are a wrap, and what a competition it was. From rubber band archery to paper plane distance challenges, a typing speed sprint, and a company creativity competition featuring flags, mascots, and some truly inspired GIFs and memes, our team showed up, showed out, and brought every ounce of competitive energy to the table. Whether teammates were on-site or dialing in from their home offices, the spirit was the same: all in. At Parry Labs, we believe the best teams aren't just built in the field. They're built in the moments between the mission. Events like the Parry Labs Olympics are a reminder that our culture isn't something we only talk about. It's something we live. And we do it together, across every site and time zone. Proud to work alongside people who can engineer complex defense systems AND nail a paper plane toss. If you're looking for a place where your career is serious, but the culture keeps you energized, we're hiring. Check out our open roles and come join the team: https://lnkd.in/gkmEx5KC #ParryLabs #TeamParry #DefenseTech #WeAreHiring #TeamCulture

We're proud to share this spotlight on our own Amber Walker, Chief Growth Officer at Parry Labs. Amber's journey from DARPA program manager to leading growth strategy at Parry Labs is a testament to what happens when visionary thinking meets relentless execution. At Parry, Amber is accelerating our push toward transformative, software-based solutions that make defense systems more open, agile, and effective. This is the kind of leadership that defines Parry Labs: people who don't just understand the mission, they've lived it. #ParryLabs #DefenseTech #OpenSystems #DARPA #Leadership #NationalSecurity #SoftwareDefinedDefense

Modern warfare will be won by the force that can integrate, adapt, and operationalize capability at the speed of relevance. Parry Labs is open from the start, so when we showed up to the US Army’s Operation Jailbreak -- we left two weeks later with a certified Memorandum of Observation from the U.S. Army recognizing our contributions to the API Marketplace. During this Army exercise at Fort Carson, industry partners were challenged to integrate with existing command and control ecosystems, including Anduril's Lattice, and demonstrate new approaches to interoperability. Parry successfully published open interfaces to our Data Gateway Service and Fusion technologies powered by STRATIA®, which are already in use on xTech's Project Overwatch. This wasn’t just a technical integration exercise. It was a demonstration of what’s possible when open architectures, software-defined capabilities, and rapid innovation replace traditional stovepipes. We have demonstrated a key link between small UxS and major weapon systems, linking the TAK ecosystem to Lattice and communicating across echelons. The Army’s recognition validates a core belief that has driven Parry from day one: warfighters shouldn’t be forced to choose between best-of-breed technologies and seamless interoperability. By enabling disparate systems to connect, share data, and create actionable insight, we’re helping transform C2 from a collection of disconnected systems into a true decision advantage. The future belongs to organizations that can connect what others can’t. Parry Labs is helping build that future. https://lnkd.in/exZWahRX #DefenseTech #MilitaryInnovation #CommandAndControl #C2 #SoftwareDefinedDefense #Interoperability #ArmyModernization #DefenseInnovation #ProjectOverwatch #MissionEngineering #ParryLabs #TeamParry

"How do we take multiple large, sophisticated combat platforms and make them scalable from a software and interoperability standpoint?” Parry’s John Parkes and Amber Walker appeared in the latest episode of The Drone Ultimatum podcast to discuss the evolution of military software, the push toward open architectures, and why integration remains one of the hardest problems in defense. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eCApRXRk #TeamParry #MissionCriticalSoftware #DigitalInfrastructure #DigitalSystemsIntegration

At Parry Labs, we believe great ideas do not always happen at a desk. Sometimes they happen on the move. Our May Engagement theme encouraged teams to take meetings outside, and the response was fantastic. From walking 1:1s to outdoor brainstorms to fresh air check ins, employees across the company, both in office and remote, embraced the chance to step outdoors and recharge. These small changes brought big benefits: more energy, more creativity, and a renewed sense of wellbeing. We are proud of a culture that supports balance, connection, and new ways of thinking. Here is to more sunshine, more movement, and more moments that strengthen how we work together.

We’re excited to announce and welcome Don Claussen as our new chief executive officer, joining today and bringing more than two decades of executive leadership in defense and technology -- including as CEO of ST Engineering iDirect, senior roles at L3Harris and Viasat, and eight years of active duty service, and deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq on tactical communications programs. Don understands what the warfighter needs because he’s been there. John Parkes transitions to Executive Chairman, focused on the strategy, relationships, and long-term vision he’s been building since co-founding Parry in 2016. We couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter. The open architecture foundation this mission demands -- we’re just getting started. https://lnkd.in/e5FSRtEj #TeamParry #AI #AutonomyAtScale #DefenseTech