Senate Hearing on Emerging Technology and National Security
January 1, 2022
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The Frame
This hearing sets the policy agenda for the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, which will determine how the Department of Defense prioritizes funding and research for advanced military technologies.
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Department of Defense
The agency is subject to potential policy and organizational reforms resulting from the committee's oversight.
Defense Industry Contractors
These companies may see changes in how they collaborate with the government on next-generation defense systems.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on February 23, 2021, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- The committee is focused on drafting the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.
- Key technologies identified as critical to national security include quantum computing, biotechnology, hypersonics, 5G, and artificial intelligence.
- Chairman Reed expressed concern that the Department of Defense is not currently postured to effectively invest in or adopt these emerging technologies.
- The committee is evaluating how to improve collaboration between the defense industry, commercial technology companies, and research universities.
- The hearing addressed the challenge of balancing military modernization with near-term readiness and existing force structure requirements.
- The committee is examining the competitive landscape regarding China's efforts in the national security and economic sectors.
Why It Matters
This hearing sets the policy agenda for the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, which will determine how the Department of Defense prioritizes funding and research for advanced military technologies.
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Focus on Commercial-Defense Integration
The committee is explicitly seeking ways to bridge the gap between commercial tech innovators and the defense industrial base.
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