DoD CTO

@DoDCTO

The official account for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering ⚙️ Following, RTs, links, and likes ≠ endorsement.

The Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

Joined October 2012

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DoD CTO@DoDCTO · Jun 17

.@SecDef Pete Hegseth officially swore in the @DeptofDefense's Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Emil Michael (@USDREMichael) last week. ⚙️🇺🇸American warfighters deserve next-level tech. With Mr. Michael at the helm, groundbreaking advancements will become a reality.

DoDCTO's tweet image. .@SecDef Pete Hegseth officially swore in the @DeptofDefense's Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Emil Michael (@USDREMichael) last week.

⚙️🇺🇸American warfighters deserve next-level tech. With Mr. Michael at the helm, groundbreaking advancements will become a reality.

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DoD CTO@DoDCTO · 20 h

📢@USDREMichael engaged with the entire R&E workforce during yesterday's inaugural town hall. He highlighted the critical need to foster collaboration across the Department, enhance agility, and chart a clear path toward a transformative future for the organization.

DoDCTO's tweet image. 📢@USDREMichael engaged with the entire R&amp;E workforce during yesterday's inaugural town hall.

He highlighted the critical need to foster collaboration across the Department, enhance agility, and chart a clear path toward a transformative future for the organization.

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DOD Rapid Response@DODResponse · Jul 18

To our warfighters, and the American taxpayers we will continue to deliver on our promise of transparency. This is what we did this week🇺🇸

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DoD CTO@DoDCTO · Jul 18

NOMARS is making waves (literally) in naval innovation 🌊

DDARPA@DARPA · Jul 18

Sneak peek: Our No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) Defiant #USV is designed to operate for up to a year at sea without human intervention. In-water testing is preparing it for an extended at-sea demonstration of reliability and endurance. Stay tuned for more news soon!

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Under Secretary of Defense Emil Michael@USDREMichael · Jul 16

Today I joined @SecDef in the Pentagon courtyard to discuss several of our drone projects that have been rapidly tested, evaluated, and developed. We will continue to expedite drone production and help unleash American drone dominance 💪🇺🇸

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Department of Defense 🇺🇸@DeptofDefense · Jul 16

NEWS: Pentagon to Increase Low-Cost Drone Production in U.S. defense.gov/News/News-Stor…

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DoD CTO@DoDCTO · Jul 16

UNLEASHING U.S. DRONE DOMINANCE 🇺🇸 @SecDef and @USDREMichael toured our "drone petting zoo" in the Pentagon courtyard today to see American-made prototypes that have been rapidly developed in 12-24 months. Accelerated Innovation = Peace Through Strength

DoDCTO's tweet image. UNLEASHING U.S. DRONE DOMINANCE 🇺🇸

@SecDef and @USDREMichael toured our "drone petting zoo" in the Pentagon courtyard today to see American-made prototypes that have been rapidly developed in 12-24 months.

Accelerated Innovation = Peace Through Strength

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Rapid Response 47@RapidResponse47 · Jul 15

.@POTUS in Pittsburgh: "We're here today because we believe that America's destiny is to dominate every industry and be the first in every technology — and that includes being the world's number one superpower in Artificial Intelligence." 🇺🇸

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Department of Defense 🇺🇸@DeptofDefense · Jul 8

NEWS: DOD ManTech Program Grows U.S. Military Industrial Base defense.gov/News/News-Stor…

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DoD CTO@DoDCTO · Jul 9

A big thank you to our Manufacturing Innovation Institutes for showing myself and folks in the Pentagon the power of American ingenuity. From engineered cells to new UAS technology, each display presented the future of U.S. defense manufacturing 🇺🇸

DDoD CTO@DoDCTO · Jul 9

.@USDREMichael had a chance to view the 50+ cutting-edge tech exhibits in the halls of the Pentagon for 2025 DoD Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Day! ⚙️💡 ManTech continues to strengthen the next generation of U.S. manufacturing technology to support our warfighters 🇺🇸

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Under Secretary of Defense Emil Michael@USDREMichael · Jul 4

Freedom endures because of the brave American warfighters that answer the call to defend it. On this Independence Day, I’m deeply grateful to every patriot who stands guard for these United States 🇺🇸

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DoD CTO@DoDCTO · Jul 4

Land of the free, home of the brave, and AMERICAN MADE 🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July!

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth@SecDef · Jul 4

Happy Independence Day, fellow Patriots! I’m grateful to live in a country where we have true freedom — safeguarded and purchased by our warriors, past and present. Long live the American Republic, especially those who protect her.

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DoD CTO@DoDCTO · Jul 2

📡THIS DAY IN HISTORY - July 2nd, 1897 Guglielmo Marconi filed the world's first patent for wireless telegraphy in London. This invention would revolutionize military communications forever. His contributions laid the groundwork for military command-and-control systems ⚡️

DoDCTO's tweet image. 📡THIS DAY IN HISTORY - July 2nd, 1897

Guglielmo Marconi filed the world's first patent for wireless telegraphy in London. This invention would revolutionize military communications forever.

His contributions laid the groundwork for military command-and-control systems ⚡️

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DOD Rapid Response@DODResponse · Jul 1

Army hit recruiting goals FOUR MONTHS EARLY. Navy hit recruiting goals THREE MONTHS EARLY. Air Force hit recruiting goals THREE MONTHS EARLY. Space Force hit recruiting goals THREE MONTHS EARLY. This is what happens when you have REAL LEADERSHIP.

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USD (P&R)@DoD_USD_PR · Jun 30

You don’t get complacent when things are going well. You go ALL IN. defense.gov/News/News-Stor…

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DoD CTO@DoDCTO · Jun 27

As part of a panel discussion at the #BIO2025 International Convention, the Office of Research & Engineering's Dr. Kate Sixt discussed how biotechnology is key to improving performance, enhancing lethality, and increasing resilience for our warfighters🧬🪖

DoDCTO's tweet image. As part of a panel discussion at the #BIO2025 International Convention, the Office of Research &amp; Engineering's Dr. Kate Sixt discussed how biotechnology is key to improving performance, enhancing lethality, and increasing resilience for our warfighters🧬🪖

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