Technology Investment Risk Evaluation
How can we evaluate the prospect of investing in a technology that could inadvertently aid a U.S. adversary?
Energetics
The scientific study of energy under transformation in the context of defense systems and military applications.
Recent Inquiries
Boron Combustion and Airbreathing Propulsion
What publications are available on boron combustion related to airbreathing propulsion?
Thermobaric Warhead Optimization
How have solid fuel thermobaric warheads been optimized, and have they been optimized for specific performance?
Articles
Major Milestone Reached for Key Weapons Component
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Sandia National Laboratories and the Kansas City National Security Campus completed a crucial weapons component development milestone, prior to full rate production. The Mark 21 Replacement Fuze interfaces with the W87-0 warhead for…
NSWC Crane to Build New Hypersonics-Focused Research and Development Capability
CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new strategic and hypersonics research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) facility on Thursday, March 21. The Missile Technology…
DISA Awards OTA Contract to Develop Next Iteration of Electromagnetic Battle Management – Joint
The Defense Information Systems Agency announced that it awarded Palantir USG, Inc. a $9.8 million other transaction agreement/authority contract to develop an Electromagnetic battle management – joint decision support prototype — which will represent a…
Webinars
Overview of Space Nuclear Propulsion and Power
Commercial and government agencies are exploring novel space missions that would expand or enhance various capabilities in near-Earth and interplanetary regimes. These missions may require potentially enabling propulsion and electrical power technologies that offer unique…
Rotating Detonation Engine Propulsion Integration Efforts at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
Rotating detonation engines (RDEs) have garnered substantial attention as an emerging technology with applications to aerospace propulsion and energy generation due to their high-power density. Significant research and development have improved the operability and performance…
NSWC Indian Head Division Battle Lab
In the last decade, Warfighters have grown reliant on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment to meet their operational needs rather than use traditional U.S. Department of Defense acquisition paths. Although COTS systems may offer a responsive and…
Events
11th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium
The 11th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium will bring together experts, innovators, and policymakers to address critical challenges in explosive ordnance disposal, improvised explosive devices, and countermine operations. The 2024 Symposium will highlight cutting-edge research,…
17th International Detonation Symposium
The International Detonation Symposium started in 1951 and was originally a Navy-sponsored discussion of about 17 papers. In subsequent years, it has been sponsored by both DoD and DOE labs and has grown to over…
Threat Weapons & Effects (TWE) Training 2024
The Joint Combat Assessment Team will host the 2024 Threat Weapons & Effects Training at Eglin Air Force Base, FL on 7-9 May 2024. This annual training event is a collaborative effort between the Joint Combat Assessment Team, United States Army Aviation Research Laboratory, Naval Air Systems Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Missile and Space Intelligence Center, National Ground Intelligence Center, and other agencies.Â