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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

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
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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

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
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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
Roger Wicker
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Roger Wicker
Ranking Member
Senate Armed Services Committee

Recent Bill Actions

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H.R. 10185
To provide authority to contribute to the NATO Innovation Fund.
NOV 20, 2024 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 10111
UAP Whistleblower Protection Act
NOV 12, 2024 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 10108
Space Technology and Regional Security (STARS) Act of 2024
NOV 08, 2024 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 9718
Extending and Enhancing U.S.-U.K. Nuclear Cooperation for Mutual Defense Purposes Act
SEP 24, 2024 – Advanced by House Foreign Affairs Committee
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H.R. 5009
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025
SEP 24, 2024 – Passed by Senate
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H.R. 9628
Assessment of Critical Technologies in Adversarial Ventures and Emerging Threats Act
SEP 17, 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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