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FYI reports on budget, funding and policy actions involving basic research, applied research and advanced technology development activities of the Department of Defense (DOD). FYI also covers the agency’s overall R&D strategy and the Defense Science Board.

Latest Articles

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House Appropriators Complete FY25 Science Bills 
JUL 15, 2024
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Air Force Names New Director of Basic Research
APR 16, 2024
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Science Agencies Squeezed Under Budget Caps for FY24 and FY25
APR 03, 2024
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Overhaul of Defense R&D Budget Structure Proposed by Reform Panel
MAR 26, 2024
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Most Non-Defense Science Agencies Would See Increases Under FY25 Budget
MAR 12, 2024
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Senate Confirms Inaugural Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology
MAR 05, 2024
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White House Implements Common Disclosure Forms, Clarifies Talent Program Restriction
FEB 20, 2024
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DOD R&D Nominee Advances to Senate Floor
FEB 12, 2024
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Nominee for New Defense R&D Role Shares Priorities at Senate Hearing
JAN 26, 2024
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Republicans Launch Research Security Probe into Former UCLA Scientist
JAN 22, 2024

Leadership and Staff

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Heidi Shyu
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
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JUL 22, 2021 – Confirmed by unanimous consent
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David Honey
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
Department of Defense
FEB 16, 2022 – Confirmed on a 94-1 vote
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Aprille Joy Ericsson
Assistant Secretary of Defense for S&T
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FEB 28, 2024 – Confirmed by voice vote
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Maynard Holliday
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies
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Congressional Leaders

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Ken Calvert
Chair
House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
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Betty McCollum
Ranking Member
House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
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Jon Tester
Chair
Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
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Susan Collins
Ranking Member
Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
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Mike Rogers
Chair
House Armed Services Committee
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Adam Smith
Ranking Member
House Armed Services Committee
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Jack Reed
Chair
Senate Armed Services Committee
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Roger Wicker
Ranking Member
Senate Armed Services Committee

Recent Bill Actions

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S. 4722
Furthering Operations for Resiliency, Transparency, and Integrity to FortifY (FORTIFY) U.S. Research Act
JUL 11, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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S. 4638
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
JUL 08, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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H.R. 8070
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
JUN 14, 2024 – Passed by House
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H.R. 8512
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
JUN 11, 2024 – Advanced by House Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
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S. 4443
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
JUN 03, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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H.R. 8564
Elevating Biotechnology Threats Reporting Act
MAY 23, 2024 – Introduced in House
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Budget Tracker summary

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Related Organizations

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Related Committees

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