Zachary Fryer-Biggs writes DoD is seeking to form the partnerships as U.S. companies have reduced their R&D spending.
Alan Shaffer, acting defense undersecretary for research and engineering, told a conference the agency intends to develop a science and technology research strategy with the goal of establishing a U.S. industrial base market and tapping new talent, according to the report.
âSometimes weâll go out and identify outstanding researchers in other countries,â Shaffer said.
Shaffer also told the audience DoD aims to step up research and development efforts within the agencyâs industrial base, Defense News reports.