Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Dr. Joseph S. Jewell participates in 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) New S&T chief supplies update on DOD’s pilot program for free tech patent licenses The Defense Patent Holiday effort lets firms explore military technologies for commercial or defense applications, without fees. 58 minutes ago By Brandi Vincent