Technical Intelligence
Abstract
The Technical Intelligence Program supports strategic intelligence analysis by providing global science and technology (S&T) awareness and context in order to inform Defense technology, engineering & acquisition planning for decision-makers in an uncertain future. The program’s primary objectives are to 1) Identify and contextualize emerging disruptive technologies (EDT) for senior leadership; and 2) Track global technology trends that challenge fundamental assumptions underpinning current operations and shaping the future of war. Leveraging technology watch and horizon scanning (TW/HS) tools, and scouting areas of global technology development, the program’s end-state is to inform senior leadership on where best to invest resources in technology areas to maintain or regain global competitive advantage. The program complements this with tailored technical assessments that identify the military relevance, research opportunities, and policy recommendations for emerging and disruptive technologies. The Technical Intelligence Program supports the strategic intelligence analysis through providing global science and technology (S&T) awareness and context in order to inform Defense technology, engineering & acquisition decision-makers planning for an uncertain future. The program exploits novel technology watch and horizon scanning (TW/HS) tools to identify nascent and disruptive technologies that will shape tomorrow’s future by integrating intelligence-based and open-source information to characterize today’s global S&T environment, this characterization, in combination with other technical analysis, will inform strategic decisions for capability development. The program complements this with tailored technical assessments that identify the military relevance, research opportunities, and policy recommendations for emerging and disruptive technologies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 535_0602234D8Z_2_0400_PB_2021
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