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DoD looks to block Chinese and Russian influence on US academia

The Pentagon released a list of foreign groups it says engage in problematic activities that threaten DoD-funded research at higher education institutes.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

5 months ago

Pentagon tech chief wants an ‘all in one’ sensor

It is one of several critical technologies that Heidi Shyu, the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, included in remarks at SOFIC.

19 months ago

Pentagon seeks reauthorization, expansion of small business funding

The Pentagon is pursuing the reauthorization and expansion for programs meant to boost small business participation in defense research, set to expire Sept. 30.

20 months ago

Kathleen Hicks warns of ‘substantial decline’ in defense-industrial base competition

The deputy defense secretary is concerned about competition in the defense-industrial base, particularly around small businesses.

20 months ago

DoD seeks ‘huge jump’ in budget for hypersonic test facilities

Industry executives have identified testing infrastructure shortfalls as a major barrier to fielding hypersonic weapons capabilities on a faster timeline.

20 months ago

DoD seeks $100M for ‘valley of death’ bridge fund

The Pentagon is asking Congress for another $100 million to help innovative small businesses put their cutting edge weapons in the hands of troops, its head of research and development said on Wednesday.

20 months ago