Heidi Shyu Archives

Pentagon’s R&E enterprise confronts emerging tech manufacturability gaps

The Pentagon’s research and engineering directorate is investigating manufacturing challenges that are affecting the defense industrial base and hindering its ability to deploy capabilities aligned with key…

Aug 10, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

A hypersonic sled travels 6,400-feet per second on a monorail and is recovered as part of the Hypersonic Sled Recovery effort at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex High Speed Test Track at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Senators propose big boost in funding to upgrade DOD’s test ranges

The chairman’s mark of the fiscal 2023 defense appropriations bill recommends spending about $1.8 billion on these efforts.

Aug 2, 2022 By Jon Harper

Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Heidi Shyu speaks to Defense Writers via zoom at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 13, 2022. (DoD photo by United States Marine Corps Sgt. Taryn Sammet)

Pentagon awards $100M to accelerate innovative tech adoption from nontraditional contractors

Ten nontraditional contractors were each given $10 million to help bring prototype technology into full production.

Jul 21, 2022 By Billy Mitchell

Aerial view of Silicon Valley at dusk, with a portion of the San Mateo/Hayward Bridge visible. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images).

Exiting DIU director urges Pentagon to refresh how it adopts commercial tech for future wars

The Defense Innovation Unit has enabled a number of technologies that are now being put to use in Ukraine.

Jul 14, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

Photo of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab’s Kossiakoff Center. (Photo courtesy of JHU-APL)

DOD schedules industry day for new rapid defense experimentation initiative

Pentagon officials will meet with industry on July 26 to discuss plans for its RDER project.

Jul 14, 2022 By Jon Harper

Pentagon wants to team with HBCUs on ‘tactical autonomy’ research

The initiative is intended to develop new military capabilities and address racial disparities in Pentagon R&D funding.

Jun 27, 2022 By Jon Harper

Pentagon shares new vision to address problems with its microelectronics supply chain

Some observers found the Defense Department's new document lacking in detail.

Jun 17, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

United States and South Korea flag together realtions textile cloth fabric texture

US, Republic of Korea intensify cooperation on emerging and disruptive technologies

They’re planning a new forum and other collaborative engagements as political tensions evolve in the Indo-Pacific.

Jun 9, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu participates in a virtual event for Engineers Week, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Feb. 23, 2022. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Pentagon working with allies on secretive autonomous drone project

The initiative aims to demonstrate the capabilities of artificial intelligence-enabled drones that could operate in highly contested environments.

May 18, 2022 By Jon Harper

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory — the Army’s corporate research laboratory. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)

DOD grappling with multibillion-dollar laboratory investment gap

Lawmakers heard requests for facility construction and research support during an afternoon hearing.

May 13, 2022 By Brandi Vincent