The Pentagon’s research infrastructure is ‘deteriorating,’ study finds

The Pentagon’s research infrastructure is ‘deteriorating,’ study finds

The research infrastructure that underpins America’s prowess in defense technology is “deteriorating,” according to a Department of Defense report released Wednesday.One reason is that research funds are being diverted to operations.The Pentagon’s “research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) infrastructure is deteriorating and weakening the Department’s ability to maintain a technically advanced warfighting capability,” warned the report…

OUSW(R&E) Publishes Findings, Recommendations on DOW R&D Reform

The Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering has completed its assessment of the Department of War's research and development enterprise. Emil Michael under secretary of war for research and engineering and a 2026 Wash100 awardee, said the assessment was a "path forward" to reforming the enterprise. The post OUSW(R&E) Publishes Findings, Recommendations on DOW R&D Reform first appeared on Executive Gov.

The Office Of The Under Secretary Of War For Research And Engineering: 30 Site Visits Reveal Drag On Defense Research Capabilities

The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering completed a 90-day assessment of War Department laboratories, identifying bureaucratic issues and proposing reforms to accelerate delivery of new technologies. Thirty site visits revealed that while the research enterprise remains strong, aging infrastructure is hindering progress and impacting the ability to pursue emerging technologies.