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Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

Arlington, Virginiacto.mil

Overview

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering is a senior office within the U.S. Department of Defense that serves as the department's Chief Technology Officer, responsible for overseeing the DoD's technology strategy and accelerating the development and fielding of new technologies.

Year Founded

2018

Portfolio Companies

3

Website

cto.mil

Investments

Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Anello PhotonicsJan 2026GrantLead
Zylinium ResearchAug 2022GrantLead
Atmospheric Plasma Solutions, Inc.Jul 2022GrantCo-investor

Key People

Forrest Underwood

Reservist - Chief, Joint Investment Strategies

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HeadquartersArlington, Virginia
Year Founded2018

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