Joint Directed Energy Basic Research
Abstract
This program funded basic research aimed at developing fundamental scientific knowledge to support future Department of Defense Directed Energy Weapon systems through the Joint Directed Energy Transition Office. This program funded multi-disciplinary research institutes to conduct research on laser, laser beam control and high power microwave technologies. In addition, this program supported educational grants to stimulate student interest in directed energy and encourage graduate research in topics related to high energy lasers and high power microwaves. These educational grants were used for educational tools, scholarships, and summer intern employees in military laboratories. Efforts in this program were coordinated through the Department of Defense Science and Technology Executive Committee process to harmonize efforts and eliminate duplication. For FY 2022 this effort moved to OSD PE 601108D8Z. This program is in Budget Activity 1, Basic Research because this budget activity includes scientific study and experimentation directed toward increasing fundamental knowledge and understanding in those fields of the physical, engineering, environmental, and life sciences related to long-term national security needs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 615097_0601108F_1_3600_PB_2023
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