CDTFW focuses efforts on current and near-term developments and uses of artificial intelligence/cyber systems; autonomous and semi-autonomous weapons systems; novel and emerging biological, chemical, and electromagnetic weapons; quantum systems, and nanoengineered materials and devices; and assesses the implications of these technologies for the operational capabilities, health, and optimization of the joint warfighter; current and near-future warfighting; and national security policy and strategy.
Areas of Focus/Research Themes
Bioenhancement of the joint warfighter
Use, implications and parameterization of iteratively autonomous AI and unmanned vehicular systems in joint warfighting operations
Development, employment and oversight/governance and deterrence of novel bioweapons (inclusive of chem-bio agents; weaponized emerging technological devices, such as electromagnetics, quantum systems, and nanomaterials
Weaponized use of big data technologies and techniques
Focal development and use of these approaches and tools by China for non-kinetic and/or kinetic engagements
Collaborations & Partnerships
Strategic Multilayer Assessment Branch; J-9 Joint Staff, Pentagon
Office of the Under Secretary for Defense Combined Task Force on Directed Energy Weapons and Effects
US Marine Corps Warfighter Laboratory
US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC)
Carnegie Mellon University
Georgetown Universit
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