Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP)

Abstract

The Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) mission is to improve DoD readiness and environmental performance by providing new scientific knowledge and developing cost-effective technologies. The SERDP does this by addressing high-priority DoD environmental technology requirements such as addressing polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination, developing fluorine-free fire suppression formulations, and improving corrosion resistance for weapons systems and platforms. Technologies developed by SERDP enhance military operations, improve military systems' effectiveness, enhance military training/readiness, sustain DoD‘s training and test ranges and installation infrastructure, and help ensure the safety and welfare of military personnel and their dependents. The keys to the growing list of SERDP technological successes are the ability to respond aggressively and proactively to priority defense environmental needs; the pursuit of world-class technical excellence; and an emphasis on continuous technology transfer.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2025
• Source ID: 0603716D8Z_3_0400_PB_2025
• Change Summary Explanation: No change in FY 2025 from previous President's Budget. FY 2025 increase from FY 2024 for PFAS alternatives, studies in fate and transport, and development of more effective clean up technologies. Increasing costs of at-sea operational Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) remediation testing and expansion of resource conservation efforts onto more bases.
• Service Agency Name: Office of the Secretary Of Defense

Entities

Organizations

• Office of the Secretary of Defense

Tags

Readers

• Defense Technology Research and Development.
• Fire Suppression Systems Design.