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December 2022
Modernizing Defense Through Crowdsourcing
By Harrison DurlandAlthough further experimentation and evaluation are needed, crowdsourced forecasting could prove to be a valuable tool for defense modernization planning, technological assessments and related activities in the Defense Department and industry. -
September 2022
JUST IN: Attracting Tech Talent a ‘National Security Issue,’ Says White House Official
Onshoring talent will play a vital role in the Biden administration’s efforts to revitalize U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, a White House official said. -
August 2022
High Skills Immigration a National Security Issue
By Dr. Mark J. Lewis and Divyansh KaushikOne of the great strengths of America’s science and engineering enterprise has been that the best and brightest minds from around the world come to our shores, attracted by the opportunities and spirit of innovation that are the hallmarks of a free society. -
May 2022
2023 Science, Technology Budget a Mixed Bag
The fiscal year 2023 Defense Department budget proposal is a big win for research, development, test and evaluation — particularly the science and technology portion of the funding — according to senior officials. However, a closer analysis of the request and the impact of inflation indicates the proposal is less than the fiscal year 2022 enacted budget. -
March 2022
Q&A with Dr. Martin Lindsey, Science & Technology Advisor to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
Dr. Martin Lindsey is the principal science and technology Advisor to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. He spoke by phone with National Defense Editor in Chief Stew Magnuson about the command’s S&T activities in the region. -
September 2021
Building Tomorrow’s Defense Workforce Today
By Chris SaxAmerican national security faces many destabilizing challenges ... -
September 2021
Analysts See Shortfalls in Pentagon S&T Funding
By Jon HarperThe Pentagon needs to invest more in science-and-technology programs to be prepared to deter or defeat advanced adversaries, according to a recent think tank report. -
August 2021
DoD Must Go Beyond PT to Support Cognitive Strength
By Irik JohnsonThe Defense Department increasingly relies on emerging technologies like augmented and virtual reality, wearables and data science to optimize the training of warfighters. -
April 2021
Introducing the Emerging Technologies Institute
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March 2021
JUST IN: DARPA Expands Program to Link U.S. Investors to New Tech
A DARPA pilot program designed to hook U.S. investors up with startups developing emerging technology funded by the agency is set to expand, a senior official said March 24.