U.S. Navy releases Naval Science and Technology Strategy

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April 9, 2024

National Harbor, Maryland. The U.S. Navy has released a Naval Science and Technology (S&T) strategy document that will guide future science and technology research efforts for the Navy and Marine Corps, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said Tuesday at the annual Sea, Air and Space Exposition. It was announced at

“This strategy is a global call to scientists, engineers, inventors and innovators in academia, industry and government to work together to solve naval problems to secure our freedoms and way of life. ,” Del Toro said. “Priorities of this strategy include strengthening our maritime technology advantages, which will enable the acceleration of our nation's technological progress and identify and adapt to disruptors of our nation's technology. , by leveraging our country's strengths and strategically developing unique technologies.”

The strategy includes building partnerships with the Office of Naval Research, the Naval Postgraduate School, the U.S. Naval Academy, the Naval War College, academia, industry, and allies, he added.

“The Naval Science and Technology Strategy prioritizes strengthening naval science diplomacy, fostering strong and meaningful relationships with industry and academia to develop technological capabilities and interest in naval issues.”・Mr. Toro stated. “Continuously assessing the link between our nation's scientific and technological research and naval power, operational problems and opportunities is a strategic imperative.”

As part of this effort, del Toro said he established a science and technology committee last September that will make its own recommendations soon. The Board is responsible for providing advice and advice to the Navy on matters related to science, technology, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, medical, and business administration functions.

“The first task I assigned to the newly created Science and Technology Committee was to investigate how to quickly integrate asymmetric technologies that could change the very nature of warfare,” he said. . “They are scheduled to meet later this month and I very much look forward to their recommendations.”