OUSDR&E Archives

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Dr. Joseph S. Jewell participates in the Department of War Lab Day at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 5, 2026. (DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Carson Croom)

Data-backed review exposes urgent friction points threatening U.S. defense research enterprise

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Joseph Jewell briefed DefenseScoop on the recently completed comprehensive report.

Aug 19, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

Inside the DOD’s trusted AI and autonomy tech review that brought together hundreds of experts

More than 200 attendees from government, industry and academia participated in a three-day conference hosted by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and…

Sep 1, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

(Source: Getty Images) — Quantum computing concept art. (Getty Images)

Pentagon confronting many unknowns in driving quantum breakthroughs

DOD's leading quantum-focused official said he's open to all ideas — even bad ones — regarding how to proceed with the ultramodern technology.

Jul 29, 2022 By Brandi Vincent