DTRA News

Daniel DelGrasso presenting to AFCEA - DTRA’s Chief Technology Officer Daniel DelGrosso, detailed the agency’s latest mission-focused tech initiatives at the AFCEA Belvoir Luncheon

6 people in front of the Nunn Perry Award sign - The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has reached a major milestone in its commitment to small business excellence, as its first-ever Mentor-Protégé Agreement (MPA) was honored with the Nunn-Perry Award. The partnership between Shield Analysis Technology (Protégé) and ARServices, Limited (Mentor) was recognized for setting a new benchmark in how small businesses can scale to meet complex national security missions.

Participants in front of helicopter - Leadership from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) conducted a high-level site visit to Joint Task Force-Southern Border (JTF-SB) on March 24, 2026, to identify technical solutions for countering evolving security threats along the U.S. southern border.

Military Personnel using testing kits in full mopp suits - Over 100 joint warfighters from across the country had the opportunity to get hands-on experience with and give direct feedback on the latest developments in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense technology at the Science & Technology CBRN-Capability Operational User Trial 2026 (SCOUT 26) at Camp Dawson, West Virginia, from March 20 to March 26, 2026.

Ms. Laura Gross, DTRA’s Director of Global Threat Directorate, Mr. Ian Watson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (DASW/CBRND) and Dr. Greg Koblentz Director of the Biodefense Graduate Program at George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government. - Amidst a rapidly shifting global landscape and the escalating threat of biological warfare, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and National Defense University (NDU) convened more than 100 senior leaders from across the national security enterprise to confront this critical challenge. The high-stakes event, held on March 12 at NDU, served as the official rollout of the groundbreaking report:

Alice Crabtree receiving Award - Alice is recognized for her exceptional leadership in resolving a material weakness by implementing a proactive, monthly reconciliation process. This strategic shift transformed the agency’s financial reporting from a reactive "year-end scramble" into a streamlined, highly effective operation that saved thousands of man-hours. Her innovative approach has not only fortified DTRA's audit readiness but has also been adopted as a best-practice blueprint for the wider DoW.

The Honorable Robert Kadlec speaks at NDU on March 12. - In a decisive move to bolster national security, the Honorable Dr. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary of War for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs, delivered a powerful keynote address on March 12 at the "Framework for Biological Weapons Deterrence: Report Rollout." Co-hosted by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the National Defense University (NDU), the event united over 100 senior leaders to establish a strategic front against the rapidly evolving threat of biological warfare.

43 participants of workshop organized by RACVIAC - From 4 to 6 March 2026 the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) Capability Enhancement Workshop was held in Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia. The Workshop was organized by RACVIAC – Centre for Security Cooperation in partnership with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Ministry of Defence of North Macedonia.

military parade formation. - On Friday, February 13, 2026, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego celebrated a momentous graduation ceremony for Company B, 1st Battalion, with Marine Corps Sergeant Major (Sgt. Maj.) Daniel Mangrum serving as the Parade Reviewing Official (PRO).

Maj. Gen. Lyle K. Drew, Acting Director of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), and Sgt. Maj. Daniel Mangrum, DTRA Senior Enlisted Leader participate in physical training (PT) session with military personnel from DTRA-West. - Major General Lyle K. Drew and his leadership team are conducting a multi-site visit to DTRA-West and the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) to provide executive oversight and engage with regional personnel.