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.