EXHIBIT 23

              CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

We have issued our report dated March 6, 1998, accompanying the consolidated
financial statements and schedules Report of Allied Research Corporation on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997. We hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statements of
Allied Research Corporation on Forms S-8 (File No. 2-96771, effective April 22,
1985, File No. 33-25677 effective December 14, 1988, File No. 33-41422 effective
June 27, 1992, File No. 33-45303 effective January 24, 1993, File No. 33-57170
effective January 19, 1994, and File No. 33-57172 effective January 19, 1994 and
Form S-8 filed March 20, 1998).



/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
MARCH 20, 1998