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March 8, 2022

DOD Wants to Shepherd Small Business Innovators

The Defense Department needs innovation now — and too often the best new technology from America's small business innovators dies before it can become a program of record for the military.

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March 4, 2022

Scientists Seek Capability Against Waterborne Toxins

Scientists at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center are researching methods of detecting waterborne biological threats to protect soldiers conducting missions in water.

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March 3, 2022

Addressing DOD's Tech Focus Areas Requires New Approaches

Some technologies the Defense Department needs are almost exclusively military-related, but the majority are already being developed for the commercial market. To tap into those markets, DOD needs to do a better job of engaging with companies.