DoD Critical Technology AreasThe Department of Defense's 14 critical technology areas vital to maintaining the United States' national security, as outlined in the 2023 National Defense Science and Technology Strategy.[Submitter's Note: This StratML rendition was converted from the source by Claude.ai and lightly edited in the XForm at https://stratml.us/forms2/Part1Form.xml]Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Research and EngineeringUSD(R&E)_119b232e-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea00The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering oversees defense research and engineering activities and manages critical technology development for national security.Office of Strategic CapitalOSC's mission is to attract and scale private capital for national security by increasing investments in priority critical technology areas.The United States' national security is maintained_119b24a0-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea00To maintain the United States' national security through the development and advancement of 14 critical technology areas, organized into three strategic categories: Seed Areas of Emerging Opportunity, Effective Adoption Areas, and Defense-Specific Areas._119b2540-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea00National SecurityTechnologySeed AreasDevelop and advance emerging technologies that represent new frontiers for defense capabilities and national security advantage._119b2590-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea001Seed Areas of Emerging OpportunityBiotechnologyDevelop biotechnology as an emerging engineering discipline that uses living systems to produce a wide range of technologies and capabilities._119b2630-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea001.1From fighting global pandemics and avoiding surprises to reducing logistics and sustainment costs and increasing energy efficiency, biotechnology can help change the way the Department conducts missions, performs in contested logistics environments, and adapts to major global changes.Quantum ScienceAdvance quantum science research focusing on physical properties at atomic scales._119b269e-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea001.2Defense applications include atomic clocks, quantum sensors, quantum computing, and quantum networks to enable leap-ahead capabilities with unprecedented computational speeds, analytical problem-solving, positioning accuracy, and encryption capabilities.Wireless TechnologyDevelop FutureG as a suite of emerging wireless network technologies through DoD and commercial industry cooperation to enable military operations and ensure a free and open internet._119b26ee-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea001.3Future Generation Wireless Technology (FutureG) ^^ Build upon 5G foundations while investing in leap-ahead technologies for future standards leadership.Advanced MaterialsExplore innovative new materials and novel manufacturing techniques that dramatically improve Department capabilities through higher strength, lighter weight, higher efficiency materials that can handle extreme temperatures to better protect service members and enhance mission accomplishment._119b273e-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea001.4Adoption AreasRapidly integrate and scale mature technologies that can provide immediate operational advantages across defense systems and operations._119b284c-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea002Effective Adoption AreasTrusted AI & AutonomyDevelop trusted artificial intelligence and autonomous systems to dominate future conflicts through evidence-based AI-assurance and operational effectiveness._119b289c-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea002.1Focus on expanding software capabilities for tasks requiring human intelligence and autonomous robot operations with limited human interaction.Systems-of-SystemsDevelop integrated network capabilities for communication, real-time information dissemination, and effective command and control in contested electromagnetic environments._119b28f6-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea002.2Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems ^^ Enable any sensor and shooter engagements through interoperable networks leveraging 5G, software defined networking, and modern information exchange techniques.MicroelectronicsAddress secure microelectronics sources and supply chain concerns by working with industry, academia, and government partners to leverage state-of-the-art commercial development and production for defense microelectronic solutions._119b2946-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea002.3Space TechnologyDevelop space technologies including space flight and communication systems to transition from exquisite satellites to robust, proliferated architecture._119b29a0-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea002.4Enable resilient cross-domain operations through enhanced space situational awareness, space control, communication path diversity, on-orbit processing, and autonomy.Energy ResilienceDecrease warfighter vulnerability and deliver new operational capabilities through advanced energy storage, microgrids, nuclear power, energy distribution innovations, tactical energy production, and reduced operational energy requirements for enhanced mission flexibility in contested logistics environments._119b2a0e-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea002.5Computing& SoftwareModernize legacy software systems with resilient, affordable, assured software through Development-Security-Operations (DevSecOps) approaches and continuous development cycles._119b2a86-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea002.6Advanced Computing and Software ^^ Leverage modular open system architecture to enable rapid upgrades to secure processors.Human-Machine InterfacesAdvance human-machine teaming and augmented/virtual reality technologies to provide immersive training environments with real-time feedback and intuitive interfaces for rapid mission planning and command through common operational pictures for distributed operations._119b2aea-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea002.7Defense-Specific AreasDevelop specialized military technologies that provide unique defense capabilities and maintain strategic advantages over potential adversaries._119b2b3a-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea003Directed EnergyDevelop directed energy weapons utilizing lasers, high power microwaves, and high energy particle beams to produce precision disruption, damage, or destruction of military targets at range._119b2b8a-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea003.1Enable rapid responses and engagement at the speed of light against diverse current and emerging threats.HypersonicsDevelop hypersonic systems that fly within the atmosphere at or above 5 times the speed of sound to dramatically shorten target strike timelines and increase unpredictability._119b2c0c-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea003.2Create leap-ahead and cost-effective technologies for air, land, and sea operational forces.Sensing & CyberDevelop wideband sensors operating at the intersection of cyberspace, electronic warfare, radar, and communications to provide joint force advantage in highly contested environments._119b2c7a-5222-11f0-a473-9865f482ea003.3Integrated Sensing & Cyber ^^ Create multi-function sensors capable of countering advanced threats.2023-01-01https://www.cto.mil/osc/critical-technologies/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net