The Defense Department's research chief today revealed an updated list of critical technology areas -- bringing the number of high-priority topics for the Pentagon to focus on from 14 to six. The list includes : Applied artificial intelligence (AAI): positioning DOD as an "AI-First" organization to accelerate decision-making on the battlefield. Biomanufacturing (BIO): using living systems to produce scaled critical capabilities and substances to bolster supply chain resilience. Contested logistics technologies (LOG): ensuring reliable communications and resupply in environments with...
