biotechnology Archives

Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael and Assistant Secretary of War for Science and Technology Dr. Joseph S. Jewell take questions from the press. following the Department of Defense Lab Day at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 05, 2026. (DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Carson Croom)

Pentagon’s S&T boss touts early benefits of re-org, including ‘virtuous cycles of collaboration’

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Joseph Jewell briefed DefenseScoop on the DOD’s new structure to enable innovation.

Aug 12, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

Closeup of an adult New World Screwworn fly (USDA photo)

DARPA aiding America’s fight against flesh-eating screwworm invasion

The defense innovation hub is pursuing safe and fast deployment methods to eliminate the risk of invasive species impacting the nation.

Jun 10, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., walks down the House steps as the House votes on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act in Washington on Friday, March 27, 2020. (Photo by Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

As China advances, Congress wants DOD to get up to speed on biotechnology

House lawmakers recently passed an amendment en bloc in their version of the fiscal 2026 NDAA that would mandate the secretary of defense to set up such…

Oct 22, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Photo from DARPA ReSource demo. (Kaden Staley, Michigan Technological University. August 7, 2024)

‘Waste to value’: Inside cutting-edge DARPA efforts to make food out of trash and gasses

DefenseScoop was briefed on ways the agency is creatively tackling contemporary challenges around food logistics.

Oct 3, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Biotech industry could face more CFIUS scrutiny

The Pentagon’s 2023 Biodefense Posture Review recommended that the department more effectively communicate the risks posed by specific foreign investments.

Aug 17, 2023 By Jon Harper

Dr. Anna Crumbley, a research chemical engineer, removes the solids from a new batch of fermented micro-organisms. The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Chemical Biological Center is able to produce batches of biomanufactured material at its Aberdeen Proving Ground facility. (Photo by Brian Feeney)

DOD releases RFI eyeing potential Defense Production Act investments to boost US biotech industry

The Pentagon released a a request for information and a new biomanufacturing strategy as it looks to support emerging technologies.

Mar 22, 2023 By Jon Harper

Accelerating the use of emerging tech is key pillar of new National Defense Strategy

A "wide-range of newer, faster-building technologies and applications" pose new challenges for the Pentagon, a senior Defense official said.

Oct 27, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg holds the NATO Innovation Fund Letter of Commitment (NATO photo)

New $1B NATO innovation fund will back wide range of emerging tech

The fund is intended to make long-term investments in startups and other entities developing emerging technologies that the alliance is interested in.

Jun 30, 2022 By Jon Harper

United States and South Korea flag together realtions textile cloth fabric texture

US, Republic of Korea intensify cooperation on emerging and disruptive technologies

They’re planning a new forum and other collaborative engagements as political tensions evolve in the Indo-Pacific.

Jun 9, 2022 By Brandi Vincent