Vision

Directorate of Defense Research and Engineering
Research and Technology
Our Vision:
Posture the R&D Enterprise to create far-reaching technology innovations and set them on a trajectory to create U.S. military technical advantage
• Resource cross-cutting and joint research
• Seed pursuit of new technology areas based on analysis of emerging strategic environment
• Establish policies and procedures that facilitate the advancement, protection and transition of technology
Our Goals:
ï‚§ Goal #1: Align with modernization priorities
ï‚§ Goal #2: Ensure appropriate technology pipeline
ï‚§ Goal #3: Create technology advantage
ï‚§ Goal #4: Develop 21st Century Technology Industrial Base
ï‚§ Goal #5: Create 21st Century S&T Enterprise
ï‚§ Goal #6: Strengthen Collaboration