Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering
Critical Technology Areas
The Office of the Under Secretary for Research and Engineering’s Critical Technology Areas are essential to addressing the United States' most pressing national security challenges. These 6 CTAs reflect the complex environment for technology investment, development, and application in the 21st century. By focusing efforts and investments in these areas, the Department of War accelerates the transition of key capabilities to the Military Services and Combatant Commands. These are the most crucial areas that our military will achieve dominance in, ensuring that our warfighters never enter a fair fight.
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Applied Artificial Intelligence
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Biomanufacturing
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Contested Logistics Technologies
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Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance
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Scaled Hypersonics
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Scaled Directed Energy
Applied Artificial Intelligence
Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI): Transforming the War Department into an “AI-First” organization, aligned with the White House AI Action Plan, to revolutionize decision-making and operational efficiency.
Biomanufacturing
Biomanufacturing (BIO): Harnessing living systems to produce critical capabilities and substances at scale, eliminating supply chain vulnerabilities and enhancing resilience.
Contested Logistics Technologies
Contested Logistics Technologies (LOG): Overcoming the challenges of disrupted or denied logistics to ensure seamless resupply and operational continuity in contested environments.
Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance
Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID): Delivering advanced capabilities to maintain communications, precision navigation and timing (PNT), and electromagnetic spectrum maneuverability, even in degraded or denied environments.
Scaled Hypersonics
Scaled Hypersonics (SHY): Fielding Mach 5+ hypersonic weapons en masse to strike targets with unmatched speed, precision, and survivability.
Scaled Directed Energy
Scaled Directed Energy (SCADE): Breaking through affordability and production barriers to deliver cost-effective, high-energy solutions capable of neutralizing threats with precision.
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Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E))
3030 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3030