R&D Archives

SILVER SPRING, Md. (Nov. 19, 2025) A researcher with Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), transfers solution to smaller test tubes in the Agile Vaccines and Therapeutics (AVAT) laboratory. Researchers are currently conducting studies to discover critical vaccine components for testing to develop a vaccine that will provide a line of defense against malaria. (U.S. Navy photo by Aleece Williams/Released)

Why the U.S. Navy is moving to investigate Yemen’s deadly malaria surge

Regional infectious disease outbreaks pose a direct operational risk to forward-deployed military personnel.

Aug 27, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

Marlan Macklin speaks on a panel at the Elatic Public Sector Summit. (Scoop News group photo)

DOD turns its focus to 6G with concept that could help sense drones

An early use case for 6G could give the Pentagon improved capabilities to sense drones in the environment surrounding a network.

Mar 19, 2025 By Billy Mitchell

US, Australia eyeing deeper drone technology cooperation with Japan

The three nations aim to enhance interoperability and accelerate technology transfer for collaborative combat aircraft and autonomy.

Oct 25, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Former Google emerging tech ‘evangelist’ joins AFRL as first CIO, director of digital capabilities directorate

As the Air Force Research Lab's first-ever chief information officer, Alexis Bonnell will be responsible for developing and executing an IT strategy for the organization.

Jul 27, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

An aerial view of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2021. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

Legislators call for reorganizing Pentagon’s R&D office, shifting focus to commercial tech integration

HASC members are proposing to change the official job title of the Pentagon’s chief technology officer and give the official new responsibilities.

Jun 12, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall makes remarks during the Senior Leader Orientation Course at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 11, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Air Force pressing Congress for new authorities to kick-start development of new technology

“The problem that I have is the amount of time I have to wait for Congress to act,” Kendall told reporters during a media roundtable at the…

Apr 19, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks speaks at the DMI kickoff on Jan 31. (Photo by Brandi Vincent)

DOD unveils broad plan and new institute to transform its enterprise management

The Pentagon has set up its first-ever Defense Management Institute.

Jan 31, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman sign a declaration of intent at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Simi Valley, California, Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo by Jon Harper)

DOD, SBA ink new Small Business Investment Company agreement to support critical technology

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman signed a declaration of intent to partner on advancing the goals of the…

Dec 3, 2022 By Jon Harper

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III briefs the press from the Pentagon Briefing Room, Washington, D.C., Feb. 19, 2021. (DoD Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders).

Pentagon creates Office of Strategic Capital to bridge the ‘valley of death’ with private funding

The Office of Strategic Capital is meant to connect companies developing tech in support of national security with organizations that can help fund and sustain their growth.

Dec 1, 2022 By Billy Mitchell

Guertin (right) tours the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), March 23, 2022. (Photo by Edward Cartagena)

Biden taps Nickolas Guertin to be Navy’s acquisition chief

Guertin is currently the director of operational test and evaluation of U.S. military weapon systems in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Sep 2, 2022 By Jon Harper