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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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Trump Picks More Leaders for the Energy Department
FEB 19, 2025
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Trump Requests Space-based Missile Defense Plan
JAN 31, 2025
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Trump Names Nominees for OSTP and DOD R&D
DEC 23, 2024
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Congress Poised to Restrict NNSA Labs from Admitting Citizens of Four Countries
DEC 09, 2024
Jake Sullivan 2024 October Briefing
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Biden Sets Priorities for Applications of AI to National Security
OCT 25, 2024
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Space Weather Sectors Need Better Data, Survey Finds
OCT 10, 2024
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US Urged to Step-Up Efforts to Attract and Retain STEM Talent
SEP 05, 2024
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Department of Defense Looks to Bolster Research at Minority-Serving Institutions
SEP 04, 2024
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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

Leadership and Staff

Emil Michael
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Emil Michael
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
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JAN 20, 2025 – Nominated
Michael Holthe
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Michael Holthe
Assistant Secretary of Defense for S&T
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JAN 20, 2025 – Appointed acting assistant secretary
Rob McHenry
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Rob McHenry
Director, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
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JAN 20, 2025 – Appointed acting director
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Timothy Sakulich
Executive Director, Air Force Research Lab, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
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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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Mitch McConnell
Chair
Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
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Christopher Coons
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
Roger Wicker
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Roger Wicker
Chair
Senate Armed Services Committee
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Jack Reed
Ranking Member
Senate Armed Services Committee

Recent Bill Actions

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H.R. 1032
Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2025
FEB 05, 2025 – Introduced in House
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S. 435
Increasing Response Options and Deterrence of Missile Engagements (IRON DOME) Act
FEB 05, 2025 – Introduced in Senate
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S. 325
Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2025
JAN 29, 2025 – Introduced in Senate
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H.R. 5009
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025
DEC 23, 2024 – Became law
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S. 5618
Fostering Reform and Government Efficiency in Defense (FoRGED) Act
DEC 19, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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S. 5598
A bill to prohibit and require notifications with respect to certain investments by US persons in the PRC
DEC 18, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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Budget Tracker summary

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Related Organizations

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U.S. Navy

Related Committees

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House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
Senate Armed Services Committee
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