Welcome to Science and Technology Futures
Our  Vision:
Inspire defense capability development ensuring DoD science and technology priorities are focused on critical and emerging technologies, manufacturing technology innovation, and transformational capabilities
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Our  Mission:Â
Foster innovation, unparalleled technical expertise, and technological dominance, engaging with academia, other Government agencies, and international allies and partners to advance leading-edge science and technology, while supporting commercialization to translate those advancements into decisive advantages for the Warfighter
About Us
The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Futures ((DASD(S&T) Futures) oversees and advocates for DoD research and development in emerging technology areas and stewards the supporting industrial base.
The DASD(S&T) Futures also champions DoD strategic S&T priorities in collaborative multilateral engagements with international partners, serving as the U.S. Head of Delegation on the NATO Science and Technology Board and on the NATO Defense Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic Board of Directors. As Deputy of the US-UK S&T Defense Reviews (Stocktake), the the DASD(S&T) Futures represents DoD to strategically direct and balance short- and long-term S&T priorities, respond to emerging threats and opportunities, and ensure that collaborative activities complement those done in wider multilateral engagements.
Our Leadership
Mr. Jeffrey D. Singleton
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Futures
As the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (S&T) Futures in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Mr. Jeffrey D. Singleton oversees DoD research and development across the domains of air, land, sea, and space in weapons technologies, nuclear delivery systems, positioning/navigation/timing, human systems, aerospace technologies and propulsion, power and thermal management, manned and unmanned platforms, and countering unmanned systems. He also manages two major efforts under the Department’s S&T Enterprise: the Technology Innovation Industrial Base, which includes the Advanced Materials and Biotechnology critical technology areas, and Emerging Technologies, which includes the Quantum Science and FutureG critical technology areas. In his outward facing role, Mr. Singleton champions the broader U.S. research and technology enterprise as the United States Principal Member and Head of Delegation on the NATO Science and Technology Board and on the NATO Defense Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic Board of Directors.
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Ms. Tracy Frost
Director, Technology Innovation Industrial Base
Ms. Tracy Frost is the Director of the Technology Innovation Industrial Base in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. Ms. Frost oversees the Department of Defense Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program, Technology Transfer, Transition, and Commercial Partnerships (T3CP) Program, Technology and Industrial Base Assessments Program, Sustainment Technologies Office, and the Principal Directors for Advanced Materials and Biotechnology. Together, these programs lead advanced technology integration, generate opportunities for small and mid-sized businesses, and grow the robust production capabilities, supply chains, and partnerships the nation needs.
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Critical Technologies
Technology Innovation Industrial Base
Emerging Technologies
