Materials Technology

Abstract

This PE conducts fundamental research relevant to the soldier focused on new materials, properties and phenomena in four research areas: (1) lightweight materials and hybrid assemblies for enhanced expeditionary operations, (2) materials and mechanisms that mitigate effects from blast and ballistic threats, (3) materials for augmented soldier protection and situational awareness, and (4) multifunctional materials with integrated structure, power storage, communications, sensing, and/or propulsion to provide system level efficiencies. This PE also funds collaborative applied research and integration of government, academic, and industry scientific research to advance innovative capabilities. This PE sustains Army science and technology efforts supporting the Soldier portfolio. Work in this PE builds on the materials research transitioned from PE 0601102A (Defense Research Sciences) and 0601104A (University and Industry Research Centers). This work complements and is fully coordinated with PE 0602618A (Ballistics Technology), PE 0602786A (Warfighter Technology), and PE 0603001A (Warfighter Advanced Technology). The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. This work is performed by the United States Army Futures Command.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2020
Source ID
0602105A_2_2040_PB_2020
Change Summary Explanation
FY18 increase related to $44.000 million of Congressional Add funding. FY19 increase related to $55.000 million of Congressional Add funding. FY20 decrease related to science and technology financial restructuring.
Service Agency Name
Army

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Advanced Materials
  • Armor
  • Assembly
  • Chemistry
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Elements
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • High Performance Computing
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Nanomaterials
  • Situational Awareness
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

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