Science and Technology

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Across
  1. 4. An environment for experimenting with and refining military technologies.
  2. 6. and Simulation, Technology used to test and evaluate military scenarios in a virtual environment.
  3. 9. The practice of protecting defense networks and data from digital threats.
  4. 10. Systems, Military technologies that operate independently, including drones and robotic vehicles.
  5. 15. Manufacturing, Another term for 3D printing, used to create complex military parts and tools.
  6. 16. Intelligence, Advanced technology that enhances military decision-making and automation.
  7. 17. Manufacturing, Techniques like 3D printing used to produce next-generation military equipment.
  8. 20. Vital component of modern defense systems, critical for communications and computing.
  9. 21. Field of science focusing on biological systems, crucial for defense health and biosecurity.
  10. 22. Chain, Critical to ensuring that defense technology can be built and deployed reliably.
  11. 23. Biology, The engineering of biological systems for new defense capabilities, including bio-defense.
  12. 26. Devices used to detect and respond to physical conditions like heat, light, or movement, essential in defense.
  13. 28. The ability of defense systems to recover and adapt under stress or attack.
Down
  1. 1. A form of nuclear energy research with potential military applications.
  2. 2. Technology that enables systems to operate without human control, often applied in robotics and UAVs.
  3. 3. Warfare, The use of digital attacks in military strategy, a key area of defense science.
  4. 5. Computing, A revolutionary technology with implications for encryption, sensing, and defense communications.
  5. 7. The development of early models of new military technologies for testing and refinement.
  6. 8. Sensing, The use of quantum technology for ultra-precise military navigation and detection.
  7. 11. Energy Weapons, Advanced systems such as lasers or microwave technologies for missile defense.
  8. 12. Advanced computing capabilities used to simulate military scenarios or process large data sets.
  9. 13. Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation—the budget category for defense science and technology.
  10. 14. Tech, Devices such as body sensors that monitor soldier health and performance..
  11. 18. Learning, A subset of AI used to enhance defense decision-making and system automation.
  12. 19. Data, The analysis of large datasets to enhance military intelligence and operational efficiency.
  13. 24. Weapons or vehicles that travel at speeds greater than Mach 5, a focus area in defense R&D.
  14. 25. The driving goal for science and technology development within the DoD.
  15. 27. Technologies, Cutting-edge innovations that have the potential to transform military capabilities.
  16. 29. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, the fields prioritized in defense talent development.