Parry Labs Expands in Marion, Iowa, to Power Digital Defense Innovation

MARION, Iowa, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Parry Labs, the defense technology company delivering modular, open software and digital infrastructure for the modern battlespace, is expanding its footprint in Marion, Iowa with a move to a larger space in Uptown Marion, doubling capacity and accelerating the development of the digital infrastructure modern defense demands. The expansion was marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony this week attended by company and city leaders.

The Marion team is on the front line of Parry's most critical work: Delivering modular, open software and mission systems built for the tactical edge – enabling rapid, real-time capabilities where they matter most. This expansion fuels the company's rapid growth and reinforces its commitment to building where talent, energy, and urgency align, and where deliberate investments in workforce strength can scale mission impact.

"This is about more than office space," said JD Parkes, CEO and Co-Founder of Parry Labs. "This is about building faster, integrating smarter, and advancing what's possible where the mission meets the fight. We chose Marion for a reason, this region has the talent, mindset, and momentum to scale the mission."

The new facility will support expanded work in cyber innovation, digital engineering, and integrated mission systems. Marion is one of five Parry Labs locations nationwide, and a core contributor to the company's momentum across Air, Space, Ground, and Maritime domains.

"Parry Labs isn't just growing, they're redefining what modern defense looks like," said Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly. "Their investment in Marion is a win for the mission, a win for innovation, and a win for the future of this community."

"They've embedded themselves in the heart of Marion's innovation economy," added Mark Seckman, President of the Marion Economic Development Corporation. "And they're not slowing down."

Parry Labs is a defense technology company delivering open, modular software and precision hardware that enables the U.S. military and its allies to modernize, connect, and deploy new capabilities with speed and impact. Through the unification of autonomy, AI, and command and control, Parry Labs builds integrated, mission-ready platforms built for the fight, designed to move faster, adapt smarter, and deliver advantage where it matters most. For more information, visit www.parrylabs.com.

SOURCE Parry Labs LLC