Research and Exploratory Development Mission Area
Programs
Explore research programs in the Research and Exploratory Development Mission Area.
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Alternative Computing Paradigms
Innovating and securing computing solutions to previously intractable and unimaginable computational problems.
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Biological and Chemical Sciences
Revolutionizing research that unlocks the power of biology and chemistry for military operations and environmental security.
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Human and Machine Intelligence
Enabling better, faster, and trusted decisions for humans and machines.
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Physics, Electronic Materials, and Devices
Addressing the nation’s critical challenges through innovations in applied physics, advanced materials, and device research.
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Robotics and Autonomy
Conducting world-class research to significantly advance state-of-the-art national security missions.
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Science of Extreme and Multifunctional Materials
Fabricating the future by creating new materials that enable new capabilities in and for extreme environments.