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In 1958, the Department of Defense (DoD) Reorganization Act established the position of Director of Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E).
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DDR&E Imperatives
  • Accelerate delivery of technical capabilities to win the current fight.
  • Prepare for an uncertain future.
  • Reduce the cost, acquisition time and risk of our major defense acquisition programs.
  • Develop world class science, technology, engineering, and mathematics capabilities for the DoD and the Nation.
 
 Zachary J. Lemnios
 Director of Defense Research and Engineering
Mr. Lemnios serves as the Director of Defense Research and Engineering. The DDR&E is the principal staff advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD(AT&L)) and to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense for research and engineering matters. The DDR&E serves as the Chief Technology Officer for DoD ...
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 Alan R. Shaffer
 Principal Deputy Director
Mr. Shaffer serves as the Principal Deputy Director, Defense Research and Engineering. In this position, Mr. Shaffer is responsible for formulating, planning, and reviewing the DoD Research ...
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