A recent Military.com article highlights Aptima’s research on cognitive warfare and the growing role of human behavior modeling in military contexts.
We live in a world where information is generated, shared, amplified, and manipulated at the speed of light.
Dr. Alexxa Bessey, Senior Scientist at Aptima and recipient of the National Training & Simulation Association’s “Top Under 40” award, was recently interviewed for a spotlight in Authority Magazine, where she discusses a variety of fascinating topics.
Aptima is proud to announce our participation in Phoenix Challenge 2026, hosted by the US Department of War and the Office of Information Operations Policy.
February 23, 2026 - NASA Ames March meeting continues progress to integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into national airspace
October 1, 2025 - "VORTEX" to provide safer training for dangerous missions in the U.S. Army
September 15, 2025 - Year 2 of contract to provide new framework to algorithmically match Guardians with USSF needs
August 25, 2025 - Elite designation recognizes Aptima among only ~220 certified companies out of ~88,000 in the defense industrial base
July 28, 2025 - Extended Reality (XR), which encompasses Mixed, Virtual, and Augmented Realities, is a hot topic these days, not just for its promise but also for its potential pitfalls.
June 23, 2025 - Innovative training solution to enhance readiness and proficiency through advanced simulations and data-driven insights









