The White House is laying out new priorities for how federal agencies invest in and develop science and technology for national security, directing them to focus research and development (R&D) efforts on areas ranging from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to quantum, semiconductors, biotechnology, and space.
The new National Security Science and Technology Strategy (NSSTS), released on Aug. 17, establishes four pillars for federal science and technology (S&T) efforts: focusing technology competition, building technological resilience, accelerating innovation, and protecting national security S&T.
The strategy is intended to guide federally funded R&D in support of the 2025 National Security Strategy.
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