The Congressional Research Service has updated several of its reports on Navy ship and submarine programs:
Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress, December 17, 2015
Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS)/Frigate Program: Background and Issues for Congress, December 17, 2015
Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress, December 17, 2015
Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress, December 17, 2015
Navy TAO(X) Oiler Shipbuilding Program: Background and Issues for Congress, December 17, 2015
Navy LX(R) Amphibious Ship Program: Background and Issues for Congress, December 17, 2015
Navy Ohio Replacement (SSBN[X]) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress, December 17, 2015
As Congress considers broader packages to advance critical minerals production and supply chain resilience, science diplomacy vehicles must be part of that conversation, not as an afterthought, but as an intentional and foundational pillar of any strategy.
“Structured partnerships with our allies on critical minerals innovation can ensure that the best science and the best talent are working together towards shared security and economic prosperity.”
This is a bipartisan, commonsense measure to reauthorize the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) before it expires in September 2026.
Many states are introducing AI policies and task forces, but lack the “AI-native” personnel to build and maintain initiatives. To address this in the short term, states should establish AI Resilience Cohorts to embed early-career technologists in key offices to support state AI initiatives. Right now, Virginia and New Jersey have the opportunity to take […]