This directorate embodies the velocity of information, cybernetics, and human mobility. Its focus is on artificial intelligence, advanced aerospace, next-generation communications, digital security, and the rapid, safe transportation of the future.
1. Digital Transformation & Cybernetics
Focusing on the acceleration of computing power, digital ethics, the protection of networks, and the seamless integration of technology into society.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
Cloud & High-Performance Computing
Computer & Information Science & Engineering
Cyber Issues & Data Sciences
Cybercrime Interdiction
Cybersecurity, Authentication & Privacy
Digital Transformations
Distributed Ledger Technologies (Blockchain)
Human-Computer Interaction
Information Technology
Internet of Things (IoT)
Software & Networking Solutions
Technology & Human Rights
Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships
2. Communications & Sensors
Focusing on the rapid transmission of data, global situational awareness, and the critical hardware that connects the modern and tactical world.
Advanced Communications (5G/6G & Beyond)
C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance)
Communications Technology
Electronic Warfare & Tactical Electronic Warfare
Electronics & Telecommunications
Public Safety Communications
Radar & Remote Sensing
Sensors (Advanced Radio, Optical, and Infrared)
Wireless Technologies
3. Aerospace & Transport
Focusing on the frictionless, secure movement of people, goods, and craft across land, sea, air, and space.
Aerodynamics
Automated & Autonomous Vehicles
Aviation & Flight Dynamics
Driver Safety
Hypersonics
Maritime Crime & Piracy Interdiction
Propulsion Technologies
Space Systems & Exploration Technology
Transportation Systems & Global Mobility
Transportation Emissions Reduction
Transportation Security
4. Advanced Hardware & Manufacturing
Focusing on the rapid prototyping, autonomous operation, and micro-scale engineering that bridge the digital and physical worlds.
Advanced Manufacturing & Manufacturing Technology
Advanced Materials & Materials Science
Autonomous & Unmanned Systems
Flexible Electronics
Instrumentation & Hardware Systems
Nanomaterials & Nanotechnology
Neural Engineering & Human-Robot Interaction
Photonics & Optical Sciences
Robotics
Semiconductors
Soft Matter Physics
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