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