Coordinating the Elimination of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances
Is there a group coordinating the elimination of per- and polyfluorinated substances, also known as the "forever chemicals," in U.S. Department of Defense materiel?
Critical Infrastructure Protection
The protection of infrastructure and resources critical to national security; composed of national infrastructure, physical and virtual systems, cyberinfrastructure, and continuity of operations.
Recent Inquiries
Tactical, Operational, and Strategic Non-lethal Weapon Distribution and Employment
How can non-lethal weapons be distributed and employed at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels?
Additions to Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 3-22.40: Employment of Nonlethal Weapons
What real-life scenarios can be added to Army Techniques Publication 3-22.40?
Articles
NSF Spurs Technology Development of Biological and Chemical Sensing Applications
The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing $10.4 million to develop innovative technologies and solutions to address a wide range of challenges related to chemical and biological sensing. Through this investment, 16 multidisciplinary teams have…
Preparing for Extreme Weather Events
Last week, the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) joined colleagues from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NASA, and the National Weather Service for an immersive extreme weather risk and preparedness workshop at the…
Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy Successfully Demonstrate Aegis Weapon System Capabilities Against Advanced Countermeasure Missile Target
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and U.S. Navy successfully executed Flight Test Other-23 (FTX-23) or Stellar Sisyphus, a two-part developmental test of sensor tracking and communications link capabilities. Conducted off the coast of the Pacific…
Webinars
Security Implications for the United States from Iranian and Hezbollah Activities in Latin America and the Caribbean
This presentation will examine engagement with Latin America by Iran, its government agents, and surrogate groups such as Hezbollah, including terrorist finance, terrorism, and other activities and their evolution in recent years. It will address…
A Technical Review on Common Myths About Nuclear Energy
This webinar will examine the various antinuclear claims that appeal to extreme radiological risk. The presentation will start with a review of radiation risk and ALARA. The social myths will include false narratives associated with…
Homeland Defense and Future Warfighting Challenges Arising From the People’s Republic of China Activities in the Western Hemisphere
This webinar will discuss the range of vulnerabilities to the United States stemming from the growing activities of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), its companies, military, security agencies, and other agents in the Western…
Events
The 92nd Military Operations Research Symposium
For over 55 years, the annual Military Operations Research Symposium (MORS) has been an opportunity for the national security community to exchange information, examine research and discuss critical national security topics. Held in notable locations,…
DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference & Exhibition
The 2024 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition takes place this year on April 23rd & 24th in Columbus, OH. This event is hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) in…
Fundamentals of Explosives Short Course
The Fundamentals of Explosives 3-day course examines the chemistry of explosives, the physics of detonation waves to include their initiation, and the issues involved in safe handling and characterizing these. Explosive output and coupling to…