Research and Development Directorate

WHAT WE DO

The Research and Development Directorate provides science, technology, and capability development investments that maintain the U.S. military’s technological superiority in countering weapons of mass destruction & emerging threats, mitigate the risks of technical surprise, and respond to the warfighters’ urgent technical requirements.

VISION

Be the recognized leaders for technical innovation to counter WMD and emerging threats - we deliver innovative solutions that meet current mission requirements in a timely manner, and we anticipate and prepare for emerging and future threats with a balance of fundamental and applied research across the portfolio.

UNDERSTAND THE ENVIRONMENT,
THREATS, AND VULNERABILITIES

CONTROL, DEFEAT, DISABLE, AND
DISPOSE OF THREATS

SAFEGUARD THE FORCE AND
MANAGE CONSEQUENCES

TESTS, ASSESSMENT, AND
ENABLING CAPABILITIES