Time: 9 a.m. ET

Location: Rayburn 2212 HOB

Purpose: To receive testimony on the Department of Defense’s science and technology (S&T), artificial intelligence (AI), and innovation enterprise. This hearing will provide the opportunity to examine the role, responsibilities, and authorities of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)), the Defense Innovation Unit, and the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer. Witness testimony will provide an overview of ongoing DOD science and technology activities; technology development, test and evaluation, and transition; and the Department’s collaboration with industry, academia, and interagency partners.

Witnesses:

The Honorable Emil Michael

Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

Office of the Secretary of Defense

Mr. Owen West

Director

Defense Innovation Unit

Mr. Cameron Stanley

Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer

Office of the Secretary of Defense