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US Reframes National Security Tech To Counter Emerging Threats
The White House has released the 2026 National Security Science & Technology Strategy, a comprehensive plan to leverage America’s innovation advantage for national security. The strategy prioritizes science and technology investments, focusing on four strategic pillars: technological competition, building technological resilience, accelerating innovation, and protecting the national security science and technology enterprise. The plan identifies 14 critical and emerging national security technology areas, including AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. According to GovConWire, the strategy aims to ensure the US remains a leader in technological innovation and national security.